Initially, I wrote this ranty article back in 2016, never thinking that, eight years later, things would be even worse. Since I’ve been ranting a bit lately anyway, I decided to do it again here and show you why Romania … Read more
(I am updating this article with accurate numbers – but I am also keeping the ones in my original draft from 2014 to see how much costs of renovating an apartment in Romania have changed over the years). In today’s … Read more
Key takeaways from the article: I grew up eating real food: real fruits and vegetables that were grown on real land farms and orchards here in Romania. Ah, the advantages of being old! I still remember those fruits and vegetables … Read more
I was looking at the prices in Romania and how they’re starting to close in to those in Western European countries, and I was ready to start ranting about how unaffordable the country is. But then I took a few … Read more
Many Romanians will tell you this: all Romanians steal. This is not the best opinion that a nation can have about itself, but it is, up to a point, the unfortunate reality. No, not all Romanians steal, Romanians are not … Read more
I always had a love/hate relationship with Bucharest. Romania’s capital and the largest city in the country, Bucharest is definitely a city of contrasts, one that can easily be called ugly and beautiful at the same time, as well as … Read more
Bucharest, Romania’s capital, is a city with a rich history, one that spans over millennia. And today, we’re going to learn a bit more about the city’s history – because, if you decide to visit or move here, knowing at … 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 few years. It’s still a hidden gem – at least for foreigners & expats, so now is … Read more
We homeschooled our son in Romania until 2023 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 homeschool in Romania, whether … Read more
Brasov is one of the most popular destinations in Romania, both for tourists, as well as those looking to become expats in Romania. To help you better prepare for the city, I am here to share with you all the … Read more