Giving birth in Romania can be an extremely pleasant and safe experience. If you live here and want to use a private hospital, you probably want clear numbers right now – after all, private hospitals sound expensive, right? Well, fortunately, … Read more
Every year there seems to be a voice claiming that “Romania is switching to Euros very soon!” But here we are again, still counting our lei… and probably we’ll keep doing it for a while now. As a Romanian, I’ve … Read more
Today, I have a quick article for you, sharing a list of Romania’s neighbors – there are quite a few countries surrounding it, offering great new places to visit for travelers. Five countries border Romania: Ukraine to the north and … Read more
If you’re planning a trip to Romania (or anywhere in Europe, really), you need to know the answers to two important questions: is Romania part of the European Union? And is it part of the Schengen zone? The answers directly … Read more
Today, I want to help you decide whether Timisoara, Romania, would be a good city to live in long-term. After all, it was the European City of Culture in 2023, a reward after years of growth and improvement. It followed … Read more
With Easter just around the corner, I decided to create this mouth-watering article sharing the best traditional Easter foods in Romania so everybody can see what we eat during the Easter celebrations. In my opinion, Easter foods are the best … Read more
With Easter coming soon, you might want to hone your Romanian language skills and learn how to say Happy Easter in Romanian and maybe learn a few other greetings in the process. No matter whether you’re trying to impress your … Read more
I kept an eye on the news since the Iran conflict began, but I never though that Romania would ever be directly mentioned. However, things have changed recently for those of us living in Romania – or planning a visit … Read more
Romanians seem to love massive buildings, and to prove that statement correct, I’m going to talk today about the People’s Salvation Cathedral, aka Catedrala Mântuirii Neamului in Bucharest, Romania. If you are planning a trip to Bucharest or are just … Read more
I always like to discover unique, lesser-known attractions in Romania and the Colorful Forest in Baia de Fier fits the bill perfectly. It is a striking visual protest located right on the side of a busy national road, and I … Read more