If you’re from the EU or EEA and thinking about calling Romania home for more than 90 days, you’ve probably heard about the famous (or infamous) Registration Certificate, also known as the Certificat de Înregistrare. This is the golden ticket … Read more
When I was young (that’s like a gazillion years ago), winter in Romania came with fairy-tale-like snow and cold weather, with cloudy skies and clean, fresh air. But things have changed a lot in the past several years, with the … 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. It is currently classified as a high-income economy by the World Bank and holds a Very High … Read more
Most Romanians drink water directly from the tap, even though there are some stories you probably heard (that’s why you’re here, after all!) saying that tap water is not safe to drink here. As someone who has lived here my … Read more
Brasov is one of the most popular destinations in Romania, both for tourists and those looking to relocate to Romania. But is it the right choice for you and your family? This is what I will help you decide today, … Read more
Cluj Napoca is one of the top choices for expats moving to Romania and it makes sense because it’s both one of the country’s largest cities, but also fastest growing ones. Often called the “Silicon Valley of Eastern Europe,” this … Read more
Romania has seen prices going up in these past few years, and as a result, students will unfortunately have to spend more than ever if they want to study here. Actually, the general truth is that when you study abroad, … Read more
As a local who has lived in Romania my entire life, I know I have an inherently biased perspective on living in this country. Things that feel perfectly normal to me can be culture shocks for foreigners traveling to Romania … Read more
We homeschooled our son in Romania for two and a half years, and today I want to share all the details and things you must be aware of when it comes to homeschooling here. I’m only talking about how to … Read more
Going to the supermarket in Romania nowadays risks giving me a panic attack: prices have gone up tremendously over the past several years and, for many products, they’re close to those in Western European countries. I was ready to declare … Read more