Oradea is a cosmopolitan city home to various ethnicities and religions. As Alex’s birthplace, we often visit this central European architectural gem. Given its thousand-year history, there are many tourist attractions in Oradea. Moreover, Oradea and the nearby Baile Felix are famous for their thermal spas. So, if you like relaxing in healing waters, this…
To understand Romania, you only need to look at the map. The region has been at the crossroads of several very different cultures. Naturally, this reality had a significant impact on Romanian traditional food. Romanian cuisine uniquely blends Turkish, Greek, Russian, Hungarian, and German flavors. If you are a meat-eater, you will like it here!…
Living in Bucharest is nice, although it is one of the most crowded European capitals. Having lived in the city for the past 30 years, I have developed some sort of strange relationship with it. But in every relationship, one needs a bit of “me time,” and when I get that feeling, I spend a…
My home country and one of those European hidden gems you sometimes hear about, Romania is becoming more and more a great touristic destination. But one question I get asked often: is Romania safe to visit? Short background Some years ago, I used to work for a multinational company with headquarters in a Western European…
Are you visiting Bucharest and don’t know what the outskirts might have in store? Or better yet, have you already been here for a period of time and are wondering what to do outside of town? Well, I have the best nature escape near Bucharest for you: Comana Natural Park. This post contains affiliate links….