We have already talked about the fact that Romania is a safe country to live in, but just like any country out there, there are areas that are more dangerous than others. And one of those is the Ferentari neighborhood … Read more
If you want to get from Bucharest to Timisoara, you should know that you are about to travel anything between 400 – 550 kilometers (depending on route and/or means of transportation). Few people know that Romania is that big! Today, … Read more
Most people know very little about Romania and many still believe that Romania is a third-world country, which is definitely not the case. For many foreigners, Romania and Transylvania are the same thing: a place where vampires live, Dracula is … Read more
One of the questions that I get asked the most by the readers of Romania Experience is “can I still live on $1,000 per month in Romania?” Sometimes, it’s “can I live on €1,000 per month in Romania?” Almost the … Read more
Bucharest, Romania’s capital, is the most popular choice for expats moving here. And today, we’re going to learn what it’s like to live in Bucharest as an expat. As with every city out there, we have Pros and Cons and … Read more
Romania has some of the lowest prices in the European Union, from cost of living to medical expenses. As a result, medical tourism and especially dental tourism is flourishing here – and I will tell you everything you need to … Read more
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 and Arabic music (and lately – Reggaeton) With catchy tunes, Romanian manele usually feature … Read more
Most Romanians drink water directly from the tap, even though there are some urban legend-like stories that tap water is not safe to drink here. So I’ve decided to talk about this important subject and let you know whether or … Read more
A while ago, I wrote about Romanian manele music and promised to come back to you with some more interesting things and real Romanian music. I think nothing is more real than the traditional Romanian music and/or the folk music … Read more
One of the most important things for people who decide to relocate to Romania or spend a few months in the country is finding a good apartment to rent in the country. I have already told you where to find … Read more