It’s been over 1-2 months since I’ve left Bucharest. The city still has a place in my heart, especially because it’s where I met some amazing friends who have kept me sane/happy during these digital nomad days. From living in Bucharest for about a month and ten days, I got a decent grasp of the city and learned a few things. Below are some thoughts that I picked up during my stay! 15 Things I Learned About Bucharest, Romania 1. If you’re Asian…Be Prepared… Being Asian in Romania means you’re going to have to accept the fact that you’re an “exotic” person in such a land. On my first day exploring the streets of Bucharest, I was already complimented and asked out on a date, most likely because of my ethnicity. I was approached or greeted at least once a day, sometimes with the “Ni Hao”s or “Konichiwa”s. And when hopping on taxis, I was asked where I’m from and if I’m from Japan about 99% of the time. To top it off, people even asked to take pictures with me occasionally while at a music festival in Cluj. I got used to all of this but it was quite annoying, to be honest! 2. Earthquake Problems […]