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
Getting around Bucharest is simple and budget-friendly thanks to its extensive network of metros, buses, trams, and trolleybuses. When it comes to speed and price, the public system easily wins the battle against taxis, ride-sharing options, and even driving your … Read more
Oradea is one of my favorite cities in Romania. It’s also one of the country’s largest, developing quickly and impressively over the past several years. While recently, more and more expats are starting to discover it, it still remains, for … Read more
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