Queueing up for Quito – Part Three
I have a latte at Plaza de las Americas – a modern mall with restaurants, cinemas, and coffee shops near Av. 10 de Agosto, not far…
Queueing up for Quito – Part Two
In daytime, the city is quite impressive, surrounded as it is by what seem like perpetually misty mountains. The old town is especially hilly and walking…
Queueing up for Quito
“What shall I do this week? Oh well, I think I’ll just jet off to Ecuador!” This may not be a very common decision, and yet…
A guide to Romania: Living in 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…
A guide to Romania: Info for foreigners
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…
A guide to Romania: Stereotypes
Razvan Petrescu looks at some of the stereotypical views of Romania as seen by outsiders.