Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) PostsFor a more relaxed atmosphere with occasional events (see www.tavernasarbului.ro) this traditional Romanian restaurant gets a thumbs up in... »

Dodge Viper Tombola Update: So what is the truth behind the Viper Tombola in AFI mall? If you have not been yet, you must go and see this. Above Real... »

If you have not seen the Dodge Viper ACR Supercar sitting upstairs above the ice rink in AFI mall, then go look! But hurry… because TOMORROW is the big... »

The Dodge Viper Raffle/Tombola is coming. You heard it from Bucharest Expat First. On February 13, 2010 Bucharest will welcome one of the most “talked about” and “text messaged”... »

Here is a story that maybe some of you can relate to, especially if you’ve paid any attention whatsoever to the way people park around town. At my house... »

For your daily dose of Bucharest Humor… Whether you’ve been in Bucharest for a while, are just arriving, or have read some of the posts and articles in depth... »

When we heard that there was a proposal to turn the People’s Palace into a luxury shopping mall, we were momentarily shocked as to the authenticity of that claim,... »

Another night driving alon aimlessly searching for someplace opened at 2am provided the perfect opportunity to stumble across this cafe over near gara de nord. According to the sign on... »

As an expat, you’re probably going to also fall under the category as “frequent Flier”. All of us here at Bucharest Expat have multiple stamps overlaying other stamps on... »

Interesting article yesterday in the media about a potential reform of the educational system here. (Link) Although any of this is unlikely at best, it does show initiative and... »

Here’s a great way to meet some expats: Were you aware that there are currently almost 5,000 expats in Brasov on vacation and/or skiing? This was just heard on... »

Tonight we decided to eat at the Marriott at El Mir Lebanese restaurant, downstairs in the former location of El Bacha. We had eaten here quite often when it... »

Will the end of January be time for spring? Who knows… the weather center in Bucharest seems to think we’ll see some comfortable weather fairly soon! Wouldn’t that be... »

So it’s now a toss up… as Vitan Mall has grown a customer base that is “unsuitable” for a proper movie-going experience (unless you enjoy teenage social hour), then... »

We are hearing more and more stories about the “down” economy, whether or not what’s going on around the World has affected Bucharest in any physical way other than... »

We took a lovely stroll round Lipscani the other evening in search of a cold beer, a bit of nice music and perhaps some pleasant food, and guess what,... »

One of the things I hear people say over and over again in Bucharest is “wow… can this elevator be safe?” Well, you never really think too much about... »

The Bucharest Expats were at Mojo’s in Lipscani for New Years Eve! Even though the weather was dreary, inside Mojo’s was still a “slam dunk” as they say. For... »

By now everyone has seen the Palace and all the light and laser shows going on there as a “test” for tomorrow night’s big party! Unirii will be absolutely... »

Picante – spanish for spicy… or so we thought. Salsa Picante Tapas bar is a great “concept” for Spanish and South American Cuisine. Too bad they screwed it up... »

And yet again the US embarrasses us all in its’ plans for the “new and improved” US embassy. First of all… why? What was really wrong with the first... »

Late one night about a week ago, some friends and I headed out to search for a “not so crammed full” place to grab a drink and listen to... »

You may have seen it already, but if not, pay attention when you get to the end of Calea Victoriei at the river. The new Ferrari Store is now... »

As you surf the internet with Bucuresti, Bucharest, or Romania as a keyword you can spend days on end clicking through the various sites. At first it was Dracula... »