Before embarking on the 10+ hour drive from Cluj-Napoca to Vama Veche, I’d read and heard many conflicting stories of peoples’ experiences. While some recommended it whole-heartedly as the land of freedom and artistic expression, others told me to stay away. They said that it was dirty and

There’s no way I could move to Romania and not write anything about the food! I was pleasantly surprised with Romanian food, as I had no idea what to expect upon arriving in Sibiu in March 2020. There are strong influences from outside regions, especially Hungary (particularly true if you