The Busteni Death March
Last Friday I got a first-hand experience of the state of tourism here in Romania, and it wasn’t very pleasant. I also had a chance to see it from the perspective of some (truly) foreign tourists and all I can say is that my hat is off to them as I respect their hardiness and determination to make their experience pleasant. The Woman and I … Continue reading The Busteni Death March
Sa Beau si Vorovesc Cu Tine
As the world turns, I spread like germs –MethodMan Indeed. As the days turn here in Romania to strange ways of going from clear sun to devastating hail and downpouring rain on a sometimes hourly basis, so my life here continues to get more surreal. I’m sure many of you are curious how the filming is going and I will tell you it is going … Continue reading Sa Beau si Vorovesc Cu Tine
The Unbearable Lightness of Being in Romania
A few days ago I was out in town with a number of “foreigners”, all of whom live in Romania full-time and love it here. They were all laughing and dancing and having a good time, and it reminded me of this Facebook status I saw a few days ago: If you live in Cluj, you probably know who that guy is. He’s been living … Continue reading The Unbearable Lightness of Being in Romania
FAQ part 42
Romanian: I just can’t understand why you would want to live here! Explain it to me once again. Me: I came here to start a company and employ many Romanians for extremely low salaries so that I can prosper and grow very rich. I then hire other Romanians (again for very little money) to help me with the paperwork, accounting and taxes so that I … Continue reading FAQ part 42
