Alicia

My boyfriend and I will be hiking in Bulgaria, Romania and Hungary during October. Will it be easy to buy feminine hygiene products and condoms in some of the more rural areas of these nations?

hmmm

I would think that as long as there are women living in these areas, these products will be sold. Otherwise, try to pack as much with you as possible.

Anne

If it was me, I would bring my own. At least that way you know that you will have what you are used to. Brands are muy importante when it comes to tampons and condoms. Good luck!

x

First rule in travel: Never assume you are going to find the same things abroad. Buy what you need before you go, less of a hassle. Plus do you really want to learn the Romanian name for tampons and condoms?

European

Well, Tampax is Tampax everywhere. And Ob is Ob. Most tampons are same worldwide. But the availability could be different in countryside Romania than in Budapest (where you certainly get everything). But if I were you I would still carry my own, at least for initial need. <BR><BR>Unless you want to find yourself in a situation I was about 20 years ago in countryside Greece. Tampons were sold only in pharmacies, and the person there spoke only Greek. Well, so I had to play a little pantomine. In a way she understood: she went to the backroom, and came back with a vibrator.

European

Duke, LOL! Unfortunately I was a poor student, and needed all my money to buy "feminine hygiene products".

Grasshopper

Besides, it's so much fun reading the directions and warnings for toxic shock syndrome in the local language.

Fem

Do learn the Bulgarian, Romania, and Hungarian words for tampon, pad, condom, etc. I speak from difficult experience.

xxx

FYI, Tampax aren't sold in Germany. If you want tampons with applicators, you should bring your own just in case.

steve

if you need an applicator email me!

pedro

Condom in Portuguese is called "camisa de Venus", translating exactly to "the shirt of Venus". Isn't it romantic? <BR><BR>No other language has a equivalent formulation.

e

Pedro<BR>Oh I thought it was the Rag of Venus......