Manele music is still one of Romania’s most popular genres, mixing traditional Roma music with modern pop, dance and hip hop elements, including influences from Turkish, Arabic music, Reggaeton and basically anything that’s catchy and popular. With catchy tunes, Romanian … Read more
A while ago, I wrote about Romanian manele music and promised to come back with something more interesting and more authentic when it comes to Romanian music. And I think nothing is more authentic than traditional Romanian music, which has … Read more
Cluj Napoca is one of the top choices for expats moving to Romania and it makes sense because it’s both one of the country’s largest cities, but also fastest growing ones. Often called the “Silicon Valley of Eastern Europe,” this … Read more
Romania has seen prices going up in these past few years, and as a result, students will unfortunately have to spend more than ever if they want to study here. Actually, the general truth is that when you study abroad, … Read more
As a local who has lived in Romania my entire life, I know I have an inherently biased perspective on living in this country. Things that feel perfectly normal to me can be culture shocks for foreigners traveling to Romania … Read more
If you’re planning to visit Timisoara, your overall experience will be heavily influenced by where you will choose to stay. To make it easier for you – and ensure you have a perfect stay here – I will share my … Read more
Did you know that stepping on a sewer cap in Romania brings immediate bad luck? But worry not, because you can undo the damage if you jump three times on one leg and whisper “bad luck” after each hop. Romanians … Read more
Romania has some amazing foods that I am sure anybody would love – and today I’m here to prove it by sharing the amazing traditional Romanian foods you must try when you visit. While it is true that some of … Read more
We homeschooled our son in Romania for two and a half years, and today I want to share all the details and things you must be aware of when it comes to homeschooling here. I’m only talking about how to … Read more
Romania has plenty of unique attractions, and today I will tell you about one of the most recent ones – the Fairy Valley Clay Castle, known locally as Castelul Valea Zânelor. Located in the Porumbacu de Sus village, this unique … Read more