Lewis Blue

We are planning to travel to Romania the first of the year. Any information regarding travel, culture, etc...that you can share would be greatly appreciated.

Ed Musser

Hello Lewis: I have made five trips to Romania doing
consulting work. Cable TV/Telephone. I have traveled
over the entire country by trains, planes,a nd auto's. It is a magnificent Country with wonderful
people. I recently returned from spending 4 12
months living in Bucuresti and in Transylvania. Any
specific questions you have I would be happy to
answer. Bucuresti is a nice city with 2.2 million
people. The entire country is 23 million. In Nov.
1996 they elected their first pro-demcoracy president, Mr. Constantinescu, who is a former
college professor. Economy is getting better but they still have a long way to go. When I first
visited there the currency was 3000 lei to the USD.
In June this year was about 6800 lei to USD so
devaluation is hurting them. Many people speak
English especially younger folks and most Romanians
like Americans. It is a great Country and you should
enjoy your visit. Regards, Ed Musser

mirela

Message: Romania - an amazing beautidul and (still) undiscovered country. I would like to <BR>suggest to you an address in Romania which can be of help <BR>while touring the most beatiful part of it - the Northern <BR>Moldova with its most famous painted monasteries. The <BR>address belongs to a family which has a lovely villa in <BR>Campulung Moldovenesc (in the mountains) and it is happy to <BR>accommodate up to 5 families and offer meals based on <BR>organic/Eco food. (some pictures at <BR>http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/3564/eco.htm) Fam. <BR>Albu Viorel Str. Ciprian Porumbescu nr. 16 5950, Campulung <BR>Moldovenesc Jud. Suceava Romania tel: +40 303 11585 They <BR>offer double rooms, very clean, with TV (satelite), <BR>bathroom, balcony, private garden, playground for children, <BR>breakfast included. The price is 25 USD per room/per night. <BR>Breakfast is based on organic food (they have chickens - <BR>fed with grass and maize only - they have neighbors which <BR>are delivering fresh milk from their farm, lots of <BR>vegetables in the garden, fruits in the trees, etc.) They <BR>can also organize tours at the monasteries with their <BR>private car - they both speak English! The small city of <BR>Campulung Moldovenesc is situated in the most attractive <BR>region of Romania (Bucovina) - at just 15 km away of the <BR>famous Byzantine Monasteries. For whoever happens to be in <BR>the region - their house is open. For more information you <BR>can either contact me or them. I am living in The <BR>Netherlands but the reason I am recommending you their <BR>address is because I have been there and I felt great. Pure <BR>hospitality, cleanliness and beautiful nature and <BR>mountains. Mirela Z.

venessa

I'm researching romania and would appreciate any info on their culture. if you can answer any of the following question, please do: <BR>1.what are the gift giving procedures? <BR>2.what do they consider to be offensive when dealing with non verbal communication and such? <BR>3.what type of technology do they use to communicate. <BR>4. what are some important business ethics and customs? <BR> <BR>thanks for any help. <BR>

Ben Haines

Fodors <BR> <BR>I go there pretty well every year. If I share my experiences I'll write a book. So a better idea is to tell you of good websites. <BR> <BR>A fifth of the texts of the Rough Guides book: http://travel.roughguides.com/ <BR>Similar, Lonely Planet guides: http://www.lonelyplanet.com, then "Destinations" and "Postcards". <BR> <BR>Links: http://huizen.dds.nl/~jeroenvm/romlinks.htm <BR>"Browse websites" at foot of http://ro.orientation.com/eg/home.html <BR>http://www.travel-library.com/europe/romania/ <BR> <BR>Notes by a Dutch enthusiast: http://huizen.dds.nl/~jeroenvm/romtrav.htm <BR>Site from a Lancashire agency happy to answer questions by e-mail: http://www.enzia.com <BR>Hotels, spas, Brancusi, gypsies, photos, maps, rail: Bucharest, Transylvania, Wallachia and East, Black Sea: http://goeasteurope.about.com/travel...ope/msubro.htm <BR>Geography, history, economics, politics, culture, tourism, Bucharest, weather: http://www.ici.ro/romania/ <BR> <BR>Bucharest and Southern Transylvania, including links: http://www.inyourpocket.com <BR>Bucharest: history, photos, travel, museums, entertainment, night: http://www.bucharest.com <BR>Bucharest metro map: http://www.reed.edu/~reyn/transport.html#maps <BR>Transylvania: http://www.guardianunlimited.co.uk/A...923019,00.html <BR>Transylvania: http://www.guardianunlimited.co.uk/A...023473,00.html <BR>Rail: http://www.cfr.ro/ <BR>Online rail bookings: [email protected] <BR>Forum: http://goeasteurope.about.com/travel...site.htm?site= <BR>Guide calendar and forum: http://www.rotravel.com/ <BR> <BR>Please write before Saturday if I can help further. On 11 and 12 April I'm in Bucharest and Cluj Napoca. Romania is excellent, and cheap. <BR> <BR>Ben Haines, London <BR> <BR>

Sjoerd

The US$ is now about lei 27,000. Ben, I see you in Bucharest on April 11!

Ben Haines

Dear Sjoerd, <BR> <BR>What a good idea. I often admire your messages on the net, and it will be an honour to stand you lunch. Shall we say 1pm at a table near the door of the Caru cu Bere, Str Stavropoleos 3, just east of bthe southern end of Callea Victorei ? I'll have with me a copy of the magazine "New Scientist". <BR> <BR>Ben Haines

Sjoerd

Ben, I will be in Bucharest for work from Tuesday 10 April - Thursday 12 April. My office is VERY close to Caru cu Bere, but I expect to have a very busy schedule of meetings, so unfortunately I can't really make appointments now. I will e-mail you my mobile phone no.