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 once more – this time we went for Eforie Nord where we chose Hotel Fortuna … 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 Church decided that they should leave their mark on the country as well and started … 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 would also like to travel. In this article, though, we’re going to talk about those … Read more
Timeshares are not something common in Romania, on the contrary: this is actually the first I’ve ever heard of, but it looks pretty amazing, especially for those who really love this country and the sea. There’s a new resort coming – a 5-star resort, actually – that offers timeshares in all price ranges, starting from … 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 Bucharest, Romania’s capital city. And of course, if it’s a short stay that we’re talking … 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 for a grown-up with a family to take care of. The general consensus is that … Read more
For this year’s summer vacation, we’ve decided to change things around a bit and stay right here in Romania, especially because Baby Romanian will be around 1 year old when we leave and we want to keep him away for now from airports and lengthy flights. Another reason we’re doing it? Romania is one of … Read more