Did you know the heaviest building on Earth is sitting right here in Romania? Or that a Romanian gymnast broke the Olympic scoreboard because it wasn’t designed to display the perfect result she got? In today’s article, I will share … Read more
Traditions… They have been part of village life for centuries and have an archaic sound in their name, making us think of them as living customs once, but today, only memories. And yet, many of these old Romanian traditions are … Read more
A baby’s baptism (or christening) in Romania is a really big thing. One of those important events in a family’s life, which rivals the wedding in sheer scale, expense, and emotional weight. This means that the baby’s baptism can turn … Read more
Romanian weddings are usually real marathons of heavy but tasty food, endless dancing, and centuries-old customs that will test your physical stamina at the very least. Being one of the most important events in one’s life, the wedding usually requires … Read more
The Kapital Music Festival was born in 2025 when its organizers didn’t manage to agree upon a place for Neversea, another festival they’re behind. It was originally announced that Kapital 2026 will take place between July 3-5, 2026, taking over … Read more
Have you ever hesitated to reveal where you are from? I have – more than once. On many occasions during our travels in Western Europe, when people asked me where I’m from, admitting I am Romanian felt like placing a … 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
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