US Embassy FAIL

US Embassy FAIL

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 embassy… land lease expired? Yeah… uh huh. The big prison-esque structure behind the Intercontinental is going by-bye, at least as its’ dual purpose “venue” is...

Seek Alternate Route From Baneasa

Just an annoyance that you’ll have if you’re coming into town. Forget about turning left into town after the Baneasa Airport. The tunnel construction (due for end of year completion) for some reason beyond the scope of reality has prohibited a left turn at that specific intersection, as well as ANY U-turn from there all the way to Charles de Gaulle....

Shopaholics Take Note…

If you’re like me, you always need to take a tour of the finer boutiques and check out the prices…Take a stroll down Victoriei to start, near the Hyatt and the new Radisson to spot some trendy boutique shops. There is a new mall over near the Ikea at Baneasa, probably the most American style mall around here, but it seems to be pretty deserted during...