I lived in Constanta for a bit over two years, and I guess enough time has passed so that I can share both the Pros & Cons of living here. The thing nobody tells you about living long term in … Read more
The financial reality of working in Romania in 2026 is a paradox. On the one hand, you see some of the fastest wage growth in the European Union in the past several years. On the other hand, you hear locals … Read more
Prices in Romania have been climbing faster than my excitement for dessert when I see papanasi (check it, and other traditional Romanian foods here). So fast, that I decided to update this article again mid-year, as the prices I shared … Read more
Constanta has plenty of amazing pizza places in the city and since we’re big pizza lovers here, we tried A LOT, including some that might not always be on your radar. As a result, I not only think that we … Read more
I keep telling you that Romania is a very safe country to live in. But, like every country out there, some places are more dangerous than others – and readers keep asking me which is the most dangerous city here … Read more
My latest visit to Craiova had one major goal: to find the best restaurants in the city. So we (my wife, my son, and I) spent five days in the city eating out for this greater good. Check out our … Read more
Let me start with a quick story – an important one. At our son’s Christening, a ceremony steeped in the centuries-old rituals of the Romanian Orthodox Church, the air was heavy with incense and the chanting of priests. But there … Read more
Since many of the people visiting this website are interested in moving to Romania and living here as opposed to just traveling for a while, I’ve decided to share some thoughts on what it’s like to live in Romania as … Read more
Giving birth in Romania can be an extremely pleasant and safe experience. If you live here and want to use a private hospital, you probably want clear numbers right now – after all, private hospitals sound expensive, right? Well, fortunately, … Read more
Every year there seems to be a voice claiming that “Romania is switching to Euros very soon!” But here we are again, still counting our lei… and probably we’ll keep doing it for a while now. As a Romanian, I’ve … Read more