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A Romanian expat shares the raw truth about living abroad – the loneliness, the humiliations, and what three years away taught them about the country they left behind.
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Râșnov Fortress: The Medieval Citadel Near Brasov That Most Tourists Miss
Râșnov Fortress is a 13th-century medieval citadel just 14km from Brasov, Romania. Less crowded than Bran Castle, more authentic, and with spectacular Carpathian views.
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Botoșani and Ipotești: A Literary Pilgrimage in Northern Romania
Ipotești, near Botoșani in northern Romania, is where Romania’s greatest poet Mihai Eminescu was born and raised. A literary pilgrimage worth making.
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Mogoșoaia Palace: Bucharest’s Most Beautiful Secret Just 12km Away
Mogoșoaia Palace is Bucharest’s best kept secret – a stunning Brâncovenesc Palace just 12km from the city centre, unknown to most visitors.
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Brasov, Romania: The City Where Every Square Feels Like a Holiday
Brasov, Romania’s most beloved medieval city, is the kind of place that stops you in your tracks. Old town, Black Church, mountain views – all…
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We are Romanians. We grew up hearing the same clichés, making the same apologies. At some point, we stopped. This country deserves better. So do you. Welcome.
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