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
Many people might not know where Romania is on the map, but most likely they do know that it is the country of Dracula and vampires. This is one of the most popular stereotypes about Romania actually and today we’re … Read more
In Romania, just as it is in most Christian countries out there, Christmas is the biggest celebration of the year. For generations, Romanians have marked the birth of Christ with faith, joy, and a lot of amazing traditions. And we’re … Read more
If you’re going to spend the Winter holidays in Romania, you’ll surely want to impress your friends with your knowledge of the Romanian language (no, swearing doesn’t count!) Today, I am here to help you learn how to say Merry … Read more
Nicolae Ceausescu was Romania’s dictator for over 20 years and is, obviously, one of the most despised leaders Romania has ever had. Today, I am here to share some important things you probably didn’t know about him. This is timely … Read more
Today, it’s time to hone up your Romanian language skills with some easy greetings and salutations that you will most likely use during your stay here, even if you’re only visiting for a few days. I will teach you how … Read more
Curious about traditional Romanian names? This article has all the common (and even less common) Romanian names for girls and boys, as well as their meanings. This list is also helpful if you want your baby to have a Romanian … Read more
If you’re a foreigner, expat, or just curious, and you find yourself drawn to a Romanian man and wonder what makes them tick, this guide is for you. I will try to be as objective as possible and base my … Read more