Crappy Travel Guides: Leif Pettersen of Lonely Planet

Oh mercy, now time to address the heavyweight Romanian travel writer of them all, Leif Pettersen. My first travel guide I ever used in Romania was from the Lonely Planet and it is the one I still see most often clutched in tourists’ hands.  And it is this same Leif Pettersen who has done a large share of the writing and researching that goes into … Continue reading Crappy Travel Guides: Leif Pettersen of Lonely Planet

The Definite Article: Part 2

After all of the grammar insanity of late, you might want to go ahead and run for the hills. If however you ever want to learn this unique language, the following will be most helpful. Romanian uses a Slavic syntax when it comes to diminutives. This can either literally mean like a “tinier” version of something or else imply cuteness, affection or fondness. If you … Continue reading The Definite Article: Part 2

Imi Pare Rau Dar N-Ai Fost In Locul Meu

Based on my last post and several other blog entries I’ve found as well as actually running into a heck of a lot of tourists over the years, I can tell you I often see one thing in common. This is the encounter known as the “rude Romanian” or as I call it, One More WTF Experience (OMWTFE) in this sometimes bizarre country. I want … Continue reading Imi Pare Rau Dar N-Ai Fost In Locul Meu