For a while, living in Romania on a shoestring budget was doable. But those times are, unfortunately, long gone and nowadays it’s practically impossible to live here on a €500 per month budget. Today, the cheap Eastern European dream is … Read more
One of the most important decisions you will make before relocating to Romania is choosing where to live. So, should you choose a larger city or a smaller town? Or maybe go to a village and experience rural living with … Read more
Drobeta Turnu Severin isn’t usually the first name that pops up when people discuss visiting Romania or relocating here. But this is my hometown, and I consider it one of the most underrated cities in the country. You have an … Read more
You have probably heard about or seen the idyllic Romanian villages in photos over the internet and fell in love with them. It is true, in most of these villages traditions remain untouched, the air is cleaner and the grass … Read more
Over the past several years, air quality in Romania has become a serious concern, and it seems that somehow things are getting worse each year. It is late January 2026 as I write this from Drobeta-Turnu Severin, and winter has … Read more
Choosing where to live in Timișoara is, above all, about matching your lifestyle to the city’s geography. Make the wrong choice, and you could find yourself stuck in a 50-minute commute for a distance that looks walkable on a map, … Read more
Romania’s reputation for having some of the world’s fastest internet is legendary. For years, this country outranked major tech hubs, leaving visitors shocked when they could download a 4K movie in seconds while paying the price of a sandwich. But … Read more
Living in Constanta for two years and a bit was not only amazing but also gave me a clear picture of the cost of living in the city. And let me tell you that it’s a lot higher than I … Read more
If you’re planning to make Romania your home, you are looking at a very different country than it was several years ago. It’s not just getting more expensive (although it does that at an incredible pace), but it also becomes … Read more
Most foreigners know the general rule: you can visit Romania for up to 90 days on a regular visa. But in 2026, the game has changed completely as Romania is now a full member of the Schengen zone, meaning that … Read more