UPDATE: This article was published back in 2017 and no visas have been introduced for US citizens since then. I don’t think that there should be any worries regarding potential visa needs for US citizens interested in visiting Romania for … Read more
One of the advantages of living in Drobeta Turnu Severin is that you are not just a stone’s throw away from Serbia, but also close to some extremely impressive must see cities or attractions, including the well known Bigar waterfall, … Read more
You probably remember about our last year’s vacation at Hotel Fortuna in Eforie Nord. It was a pleasant stay and, even though there was nothing spectacular about it, we were still extremely pleased and we’ve decided to do it again … Read more
As you probably know, we were recently part of Kevin’s great adventure of moving to Romania from the US. They chose Brasov as their destination and they were kind enough to allow us to be part of their amazing experience: … Read more
I am sure that Lonely Planet didn’t read my recently published article with the top reasons why you should never visit Romania, but they certainly surprised a lot of people when they placed the country – or, better said, the … Read more
Last year, we went for a summer vacation in Venus, Romania – and it was a surprisingly nice experience (especially based on our really low expectations). Now we knew exactly what to expect and decided to choose the Romanian beaches … Read more
Ceausescu has left behind, among many other horrors, the Palace of the Parliament / House of the People / Casa Poporului, a mammoth of megalomania stretching over 3,700,000 Square Feet and going 86 meters up. For some reason, the Orthodox … Read more
Cluj is one of the most popular destinations for people visiting Romania or retiring here. It’s one of the largest and most beautiful cities in the country and its proximity to Hungary make it a great choice for those who … Read more
A little while ago I shared with you a list of the best hotels in Mamaia, but the truth is that your visit to Romania might not always take you to the seaside, but instead in the huge and crowded … Read more
It was about 10 years ago when I last visited the Romanian sea side and since I was in college back then, I didn’t really care about the quality of services, the views, the beach or everything else that matters … Read more