Nestled amongst the forests in the Bucegi Mountains of Romania is Sinaia, a town named for the large monastery it was built around. This was one of my favorite destinations in Romania, probably in part because it reminds me of my hometown. It’s deep within a forest, and the town itself is also full of…
Moldova is a small country sandwiched between southern Ukraine and eastern Romania. Known for its wine, it can be a good place to visit as a tourist, especially if you’re already visiting Romania! I visited Chișinău several months ago after spending a few weeks in Romania, and took a train back to Bucharest afterward! But…
During my time in Romania, I got to pay a visit to Bușteni! It’s not a particularly large town, but there are a few great things you can do there! One of the town’s biggest claims to fame is Cantacuzino Castle, the filming location for the Netflix show Wednesday! Since they only used the exterior…
After my recent trip to Chișinău, Moldova, my travel buddy, Billy, and I returned to Bucharest. But unlike our way in, we didn’t do it by plane. We decided to take the Prietenia (Romanian for Friendship) Train instead. It was a great experience, and one I would highly recommend. But I would also recommend you…
I don’t mention it on here much, but I’m in the process of writing fantasy books. As part of that process, I obviously have to design a setting and world for the stories to take place in. Since I’m a big language nerd, creating constructed languages (or conlangs) is an important part of that process…
Chișinau (pronounced Kee-shee-no) is the capital of Moldova, a small country situated in Eastern Europe between Ukraine and Romania known for its wine industry! I spent a day there in between my trips to Bucharest and Dubai. In spite of the short time I spent there, I really enjoyed it! Arrival in Chișinau We arrived…
Dubai is synonymous with luxury: giant malls, massive waterparks, and artificial islands are images that often come to mind. But I just spent about 4 days in Dubai, and only spent about $250-300 in total (not including flights). Here’s how I did it! First of all, visiting during the off-season is vital because hotel prices…
If you visit Bucharest, you’ll quickly find yourself falling in love with the city’s character and style. The people are what really give it such a unique character, though! I spent about a day and a half in Bucharest after my time at the English Cool Camp in Predeal. Here’s everything I managed to see,…
After 6 weeks away from home, I’m overcome with a complete change in my perception of reality. It’s a strange feeling, returning from a trip like that. If you ever moved away for college, you’ve probably experienced something similar. It feels nearly impossible to describe to someone who hasn’t done it. But that won’t stop…
I’m finished with my time at Romania’s English Cool Camp, and it’s a tearful farewell. As I write this, I am on a 50-year-old Soviet train going from Chisinau, Moldova to Bucharest, Romania. Yesterday afternoon, I flew from Bucharest to Chisinau. This might seem weird, but it’s all part of the plan. Flights to Dubai…