When I (we) first came to Bucharest it was like being in a completely different Universe. It wasn’t and isn’t your typical European city. In some ways it is even more “exotic” for lack of a better word than the remote areas of the Caribbean or far reaching Asian cities. From the mix of drastically different government systems, ways of...

We’ve had more than a few searches on this site regarding Grand Cafe Vangogh. So here it is… This cafe is located in the recently renovated area of “old town” Lipscani. Cafe Vangogh sits within an impeccably renewed 1920′s multi-level building. The triple crown moulding and beautifully vaulted ceilings are reminiscent of typical...

Also known as “green” or “off-the grid” living, sustainable living is now spreading like wildfire as the economy wobbles and people look for “alternative” solutions for cost of living and lifestyle issues. There has been a myriad of alternative and low cost living options available for quite a while now, especially here in...