Back when I was younger, I really enjoyed fishing and it was one of my favorite family activities as a child. With the Danube passing near the city I grew in, Drobeta Turnu Severin, and with so many beautiful spots … Read more
There has been a lot of talking – on this blog inclusively – about a recent increase of prices and that of the cost of living in Romania. And although I will only publish a new cost of living article … Read more
For US citizens living overseas, taxes are complicated. I’m sure no one is surprised to hear that the US tax system is complex compared to most nations. Many people do not realize that as a US person for tax purposes, … Read more
When we talked about the cost of living in Romania, I told you that everything here is extremely cheap. Of course, just as it happens in any other country, we have expensive products and cheap products. Until now, I rarely … Read more
Romania is one of eastern Europe’s most colorful and exciting destinations – but what kind of business advantages does the country offer? Since it emerged from the communist bloc in the late 1980s, Romania has shaken off a period of … Read more
In case you didn’t know it, many people consider the entire medical system in Romania to be in a terrible state. The state-backed system, that is. The one that most of the people living in Romania have to rely on, … Read more
Back in November 2016, I received an email from Ana. She was living in Sao Paulo, Brazil back then and was planning a big move to Romania. Timisoara, to be precise (you can find out more about the city here). … Read more
Some of you might remember that back in 2012, we purchased an old house in a village here in Romania. Those who don’t can check out the original article here. The plan was to make the place livable and enjoy … Read more
Those of you have read my previous reminiscence about Romania titled “In Romania, a German in the Hand Is Worth Two in the Bush” will already know the beginning of my story. From about 1998 to 2003, I developed an … Read more
Last night, in Bucharest alone there were over 10,000 (some sources claiming 20,000) people protesting against the newly elected government. Romanians are protesting against one very controversial measure they’re planning to adopt: they plan to change the laws so that … Read more