My father wanted to go outside of Bucharest, just to see what the countryside looks like in Romania. Of course, the landscape varies from region to region, but to get just a glimpse of it, I booked a half-day tour to Snagov. We are picked up at a nearby hotel […]
Bucharest , Romania , travel
Bucharest – Restaurants, mostly Fish
My dad is a self-proclaimed foodie, and I have to say he really does enjoy good food and wine, and importantly is able to distinguish good quality from the mediocre. Of course, I had to take him to good restaurants, but also wanted to show him a few typical Romanian […]
Bucharest , culture , Romania , travel
Bucharest – Parliament Palace
My father visited me in Bucharest for a week—what a lovely surprise when he threw his concerns over board and decided to come to see me. It was even lovelier to watch him completely revise his opinion about Romania, which used to be steeped in prejudice about the Romanian people. […]
Bucharest , culture
Bucharest – Free Walking Tour
I joined a “free” walking tour today: “The Story of Bucharest.” Can you find me in this picture? The “free” is in quotation marks because, of course, the guide expects a tip at the end, which is the payment for the tour, but I still like the concept. The tour […]
Bucharest , culture , Eastern Europe , Romania , Uncategorized
Bucharest – First Impressions
I remember what I felt like when I first saw Mexico on my way from the airport to the hotel in a taxi. It didn’t feel like I found a great new home—I felt let down. It was different when I arrived in Bucharest. It’s a big city, old buildings, […]