Cluj-Napoca has improved a lot in the past decade, remaining one of the largest, most popular, and most beautiful cities in Romania. It is now the pounding heart of Transylvania’s tech scene, a magnet for digital nomads, and a festival … Read more
If you want to explore Bucharest on a budget, I have a treat for you: I updated my article with the most affordable, yet high quality apartments you can rent short term and enjoy a perfect stay here. A little … Read more
It’s time to talk about Peles Castle in Romania, one of the most famous castles in the country, together with Dracula’s Castle in Bran! I revisited Peles recently with my family and found it just as impressive as ever, even … Read more
Drobeta Turnu Severin isn’t usually the first name that pops up when people discuss visiting Romania or relocating here. But this is my hometown, and I consider it one of the most underrated cities in the country. You have an … Read more
If you’re planning a trip from Bucharest to Sofia, you’ve picked a great time to go. These two capitals are neighbors – only about 360 kilometers apart – and getting from one to the other has never been smoother. The … Read more
You have probably heard about or seen the idyllic Romanian villages in photos over the internet and fell in love with them. It is true, in most of these villages traditions remain untouched, the air is cleaner and the grass … Read more
Romania has a surprising number of international airports scattered throughout the country. I am going to list them all here, complete with their codes and a map, so you can make better decisions on where to land, depending on your … Read more
Every March 1st, bright trinkets with red-and-white strings start popping up in Romania. You will see girls and women wear them: they hang from jackets, wrists, and sometimes even earrings, all to celebrate the return of sunshine and color after … Read more
Forget the mass-produced chocolate boxes and the predictable red roses for a second! While the rest of the world follows a scripted version of romance on February 14th with Valentine’s Day, Romanians wait ten more days to tap into something … Read more
With Valentine’s Day around the corner (and Dragobetele following soon in Romania), it is the perfect time for me to teach you how to tell your special person “I love you” in Romanian… and a lot more. No need to … Read more