This has been a post I’ve been wanting to write for a long, long time. Cars are expensive in Romania and gasoline/diesel is as well. Therefore a lot of the population takes taxis, which are numerous and plentiful just about everywhere. Unless you’re visiting Romania and driving your own car, chances are likely you’re going to take a taxi at some point. Before I say … Continue reading My Guide to Taxis in Romania
Here’s a montage I made of the Sighisoara Medieval festival using The Woman’s lovely photos. Click on the picture for the full size. Enjoy! Continue reading Sighisoara Montage
Yes folks, the rumors ARE true. I, the King of Romania, was in the unbelievably gorgeous town of Sighisoara (siggy-shwarah) a few weeks ago for the annual medieval festival. And it is also true that I took part in the events as a very…. hmm, unique performer. More on that in a second ;) I’ve always told visitors to this country (and even some Romanians) … Continue reading Sighisoara, the Medieval Festival and I
Oh my goodness, June 6 was my last post? Seems like time has been flying by! (timpul zboara, exactly the same in Romanian). I’ve been busy with a number of projects, the first one being a painful “trial separation” from my regular work and the second one being opening my very own business here in Romania. The latter looks like it will have to remain … Continue reading Still Alive!
Well I’ve flown out of there twice now this year so time for a current (for now) guide to Romania’s busiest and biggest airport, officially called Henri Coanda Airport. Despite serving Bucharest, it is actually located near a tiny village named Otopeni in the next judet (“state”). For years and years and years the airport was called Otopeni (oh-toe-pen) as well. The airport’s international three-digit … Continue reading My Guide to Otopeni Airport
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