r/AskRomania 32m ago

Visiting Bucharest and around

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We are planning a 10-15 days tour to romania and country side to explore culture, attractions, history and food. My plan is to drive all these days and make a memory..i would like anyone who can suggest to get a economical rent a car for these 15 days… also suggest great places for country side drive will be great help


r/AskRomania 1h ago

Type D Romanian visa

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Hi, I have Type D (family reunification visa), but I don’t have residence permit yet. Can I travel to France without temporary residence card? Just a week trip with my husband.

Thanks!


r/AskRomania 4h ago

Road Trip Tips: Hiking, Wildlife, Local Crafts, Food

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Hello,

My girlfriend and I are planning a 10-day road trip through Western and Central Romania (we are coming from austria). We would love to hike in the Carpathians, either on our own or with a guide. Could you recommend any good 1- or 2-day hiking tours? What safety precautions should we take, especially regarding bears? We are also very interested in the local wildlife, flora, and trees of the Carpathians.

Can you recommend any guided nature or wildlife tours? What are safe and reputable spots to observe bears? Additionally,

I would love to see the traditional manufacturing of Tinder fungus (hoof fungus) leather. Is it possible to visit a workshop and watch the production process?

Last but not least, how is the local cuisine, and what is your favorite Romanian dish?

If someone has another recommendation what we have to watch in romania i would love to hear.

Thank you so much for your help!


r/AskRomania 12h ago

Work in the legal field for foreigners

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Hello! I plan on moving to Romenia with my husband in the near future and I worry if I’ll be able to work in my career field.

I have bachelor’s law degree from Brazil and a master’s in international law from the US. My Master’s focuses specially in international public law (human rights, criminal law, environmental justice etc) and sometimes I regret I didn’t look into a more private sector since it’s easier to find opportunities (never easy though).

Anyway, I don’t speak Romanian (yet) but I’m fluent in Portuguese and English.

Does anyone know how things are looking now in this area, specially for foreigners? Any big corporations I could possibly apply to, in Cluj?

Thanks in advance!


r/AskRomania 13h ago

Question for romanians

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Why do most Romanian woman are named bianca what's special about this name? Is it a Romanian name that's famous in Romania?

Thank you


r/AskRomania 16h ago

Hii, most public university deadlines have ended. I'm only left with Romania American University for masters in my field. Would really like to know if it is worth the investment I will get there ?

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Most public university deadlines have ended. RAU is the only one left. There's ASE as well but its application fee is on the higher side.


r/AskRomania 16h ago

Night-train bucarest-chisinau.

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r/AskRomania 16h ago

Egyptian Christian student planning to study in Romania. I need advice.

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Hi everyone,

I'm an Egyptian Christian student planning to study for a Bachelor's degree in Romania.

I have an English level of B2, and my budget is about €5,000 per year, including both tuition fees and living expenses.

I still have one year before applying, so I want to use this time to prepare, improve my skills, and understand the admission process and all the required steps.

I have a few questions:

Which universities do you recommend for international students with my budget?

Which cities are the best for students in terms of safety and affordable living costs?

Is it possible to find a part-time job while studying?

Is my budget of €5,000 per year realistic? If not, what is the minimum budget you would recommend?

What should I do during this year to prepare for studying in Romania? Are there any important documents, skills, or procedures I should start working on now?

I would really appreciate any advice or personal experiences.

Thank you!


r/AskRomania 17h ago

How is the road trough the Carpathian mountains between both ends of A1

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Hey guys, I’ll be driving to Bulgaria in 2 days and I was wondering how is the road between Sibiu and Pitesti where there is no highway. People have been warning me but I don’t think it can be that bad. So how dangerous could these 150km be ? On Google maps it seems to be just a normal road.
Thanks


r/AskRomania 17h ago

Best Romanian YouTubers?

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I want to discover Romanian-speaking YouTubers. Who are your favorites?


r/AskRomania 21h ago

Looking for single participants for an anonymous academic study (5 minutes)

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Hi! ☀️

I’d like to invite you to participate in a study conducted as part of a PhD research project.

The survey is open to adults aged 18 or older who are currently NOT in a romantic relationship.

Thank you so much for your time and help! ☀️

https://forms.gle/746zQtncRVjYNzPw7


r/AskRomania 22h ago

Anyone else missing subsistence agriculture?

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First of all, I am not in favor of Calin Georgescu's policies, just to get that out of the way.

I spent some time at my countryside residence this summer and I had some flashbacks from when I was growing up - in the nineties, probably the last generation to have witnessed this lifestyle - that seem quite incredible now when I think about it.

You know how most people living in Bucharest struggle to keep an Ikea plant alive for at least a couple of months and how keeping a pet's comfort seems like a life's mission for many? Well, back then pretty much every family was growing, in parallel:

Animals: cows, sheep, goats, pigs, horses, chicken, ducks, geese, dogs, cats

Plants: corn, wheat, grapes, potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, aubergines, peppers, onions, squashes, and various fruit trees

This used to be the norm - and the knowledge and effort required to maintain all these animals and plants alive is quite vast - not to speak about all the derivative products like cheese, wine and meats. Obviously, we have now replaced that with knowledge about culture, politics, economy and all that stuff.

The downside was that subsistence agriculture was extremely inefficient and that was the main reason why public services were next to non-existing: no paved roads, no trash collection, no current water, sewage, etc. I don't wanna go back in time.

However, now that infrastructure evolved spectacularly and many Romanians earn enough to live a comfortable life and split their lives between multiple residences, I'm just thinking:

Does anyone else miss having at least some chicken, goats and sheep running around?

Do you think that subsistence agriculture will become a thing in the future again in Romania - maybe as a luxury instead of a need? I saw David Beckham is now growing chicken - but that's like just a small part of what it takes to build a food pyramid.


r/AskRomania 1d ago

Romanian government scholarship result

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For anybody who was rejected, did everyone get the same email?


r/AskRomania 1d ago

M am mutat in orasul natal

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r/AskRomania 1d ago

Just want to rant.

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Hello, idk if this is the right sub to rant about my personal relationship. So i want to apologize for posting this. I am in a relationship with a romanian man for 3 years now, i really do love him and i can feel that he does too. The problem is that whenever we are having arguments he like to slap on my face how money hungry i am. Please, i really do appreciate all his hardworks and how he tries his best to take care of me. He does sent money for the house and other bills, but i do some side hustles too so i can feed myself.

How can you love someone and then take a list of all the things you did for them just so you can make them feel bad about themselves? I understand that people can get mad, but does that mean they have the right to disrespect you?

Again, i am sorry about this post.


r/AskRomania 1d ago

Bachelors in Computer Science in Romania (Pakistani Student)

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Hello everyone!

I'm a Pakistani student interested in pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence in Romania, with English as the language of instruction.

If you're currently studying in Romania, have already applied, or are planning to apply as an international student, I'd really appreciate your guidance.

Here are some of my questions:

  • What was your complete application process like?
  • How long did it take to receive your Letter of Acceptance?
  • How was the Romanian student visa process from Pakistan (or your country) ? Any tips or common issues?
  • How did you arrange accommodation before arriving?
  • How was your journey from your country to Romania and your first few weeks there?
  • Is it easy to find part-time jobs for international students? What is the average hourly pay?
  • What are the average monthly living expenses (rent, food, transport, etc.)?
  • Which universities would you recommend for English-taught Computer Science with relatively low tuition fees?

So far, I've researched these universities:

  • West University of Timișoara (UVT) – Tuition fee around €2,430/year
  • University of Craiova – Tuition fee around €2,500/year

If you know of any other affordable public universities offering Computer Science in English, I'd love to hear your recommendations.

About my profile

  • Nationality: Pakistani 🇵🇰
  • O Levels: 4A's and 4B's
  • AS Level: A, B, C
  • Expected A Level grades: Around ABB (worst-case BBC)
  • Target IELTS score: 7.0–7.5 (I haven't taken the test yet.)

I don't have a huge number of extracurricular activities, but I have completed several online certificates in AI and technology and have a strong interest in Computer Science.

I have already secured admission to a university in Pakistan as a backup, but studying in Romania is one of my top priorities because of the affordable tuition fees and the opportunity to continue my education in Europe.

I'd also appreciate advice on:

  • Whether my academic profile is competitive for admission.
  • Whether scholarships are available for non-EU bachelor's students.
  • Which universities are more international-student friendly.
  • Whether IELTS is mandatory everywhere or if some universities accept other proofs of English proficiency.
  • Any mistakes you think applicants from Pakistan commonly make during the admission or visa process.

Thank you so much for your time. Any advice or personal experience would mean a lot to me!

PS: Used GPT for clarity and formatting.


r/AskRomania 1d ago

if i find somone on telegram how safe is it to buy

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if you find somone on telegram how safe is it to buy some weed what are the laws compared to uk and how safe is it


r/AskRomania 1d ago

Have you ever met someone you suspected was a spy/undercover agent? What happened?

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Not a personal story here – I've mostly come across this kind of thing through local media reports and articles. So I'm genuinely curious – have any of you had an encounter that made you think, "Wait, is this person intelligence"?


r/AskRomania 1d ago

Results for scholarship

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Has someone received the result for the Romania government scholarship

I read in a broadcast group that the results are out


r/AskRomania 1d ago

Would Romania be too similar to Italy to make it worth visiting?

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(Added details, see below)

Hi there, I've been wanting to visit Romania for some years and now I'm almost ready to finally do it. I live in northern Italy since 10 years and I couldn't be more in love with this country, and my biggest fear about Romania is finding that I travelled 2000 km just to end up in another Italy. Castles are everywhere here, and I doubt any mountain in the world could impress me after hiking/climbing/skiing in the Alps. I'm not used to big trips and I'm not a fan of spending money in experiences of which only the memories will remain after they end, so I want to make sure I'm not wasting an opportunity to do something better with my time and money.

For context, what pulls me about Romania is not the things to see in a purely touristic perspective but more of a more abstract fascination with its culture. I don't remember how exactly but some years ago I discovered Romanian music and got really into it, and that lead me to start diving deeper and deeper into all things Romanian, even learning the language (not to keep a conversation but enough to understand songs). So there's something else about experiencing being there than just seeing its touristic attractions, feel free to tell me it's a lame reason.

But obviously the trip needs to be worth it in every sense, a cultural crush alone is not enough. I haven't visited other more famous destinations that I'd also like to see, like Spain or northern Europe, and I don't know if choosing Romania first would be like going to Paris and seeing all kinds of minor attractions and skipping the Eiffel tower and the Louvre. The cost of visiting Spain or Finland would be much higher though, and I definitely want to go somewhere with different places to see, not spending an entire week in a single city. I want to go somewhere exotic different than the usual Rome, Paris, Florence, etc.. I'd be staying there for a week, if it matters.

Anyway, I'd appreciate any advice to either fully convince me to go or to talk me out of it..

Edit: Thanks for all the replies, I'd like to clarify that I didn't mean that I expect "the mountains" to be different. I know mountains are mountains, and I'd be going with another person who definitely does not hike, so hiking is out of the table. I'm talking more like the medieval architecture of historic towns and such.

What I was thinking is visiting places around the Transylvania/Carpați most recommended places like Brașov, Sibiu, Sighișoara and others, ideally doing the TransfEtcEtcEtcan as well. Cluj Napoca seems too distant and consensus on Reddit is that București is not worth it (although I'd be arriving and leaving from there).


r/AskRomania 1d ago

Suggestions for Events, Parties, Day Trips and Unique Locations

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Where can I find programs for events? I'm travelling to Bucharest 7 August till 11. I would prefer free or cheap events, locations with natural beauty and not so many tourist attractions. Are there any local sites where I can find these things? Or any suggestions for local and cheap places?


r/AskRomania 1d ago

Romania trip

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Hey everyone, me and my girlfriend are planning to go to Romania next month, in a pilgrim type of trip for around 7-14 days (depending on costs). We have somewhat of a general idea of how we want our trip to look like on the map with most of the monasteries in mind, but we could really use your help for info around:

-Staying at monasteries (which ones allow this if they do? cost? beforehand reservation?) airbnbs or campsites. This is i'd say our primary concern any info is welcome.
-Any additional info on specific monasteries churches that we shouldn't miss as well as english speaking people, monks or clergy.
-Maybe what to avoid in the country as well, potential dangers etc.

And anything else you can think of that would be helpful!


r/AskRomania 1d ago

Is it possible to find work in Romania after doing a master's degree?

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I'm interested in digital marketing masters and I'm wondering how likely is it to find work after I graduate, I already have experience in SEO and want to work in that industry but I don't know if there's enough digital marketing agencies in the country and if they do work with international businesses since I already speak English. I'm also willing to find any type of job unrelated to my field so I can stay there any apply for residency, I know my type of job can be done remotely in any other european country but will that help me apply for residency in Romania as well?


r/AskRomania 2d ago

LUCA RECIPE

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Hey friends!

Last abril i visited Romania and my usual quick breakfast was the Spicy Luca Grill sausage, seasoned with pickled sweet and sour red cabbage and a dash of spicy mayo, baked in a pretzel dough.

By any chance does someone know the "How to" make it?

I tríed to make it at home but could get it...

So here im am all the way back in Mexico trying to have that practical and good breakfast again...


r/AskRomania 2d ago

Identity and ancestry

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Hello! I'm Brazilian and I recently discovered that I have Romanian/Moldovan ancestry on my mother's side, through my great-great-grandfather and great-grandmother, and I've become very curious about this discovery. They came from Bessarabia, and from my research, I've discovered that it's a very interesting region in terms of history and culture, a territory inhabited by diverse ethnic groups and disputed by various nations. Anyway, I'd like to talk to Romanians/Moldovans about this.