Category: Romania

Where should you live in Romania?

You probably have to travel and decide for yourself, but here is my take. Bucharest itself is quite frankly an ugly city; a mix of Istanbul, wannabe Paris, and Soviet Realism. Winters can be grim and the summers will be hot. It is home to more than two million people and it is a crowded and busy city. If you want to work in Romania, this may be your only realistic choice as most major/international


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As a foreigner travelling or living in Romania, there are a few other things you should know:

The infrastructure

It’s poor, crumbling, and being replaced only slowly. The streets will have potholes and as a driver you will share them with jaywalkers, stray dogs, chicken, perhaps even ox-driven carts. The roads in the cities are sinewy and winding, making driving a stressful experience. The intercity roads pass through villages, which will slow you down considerably.

Electricity can be unreliable and so can the


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Razvan Petrescu looks at some of the stereotypical views of Romania as seen by outsiders.
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Razvan Petrescu, a Romanian expat and globetrotter, gives some insights into his country for prospective expat visitors.
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