I love your videos of Romania. I'm 63 yrs old and thought Romania and other Eastern European countries were run down remnants of the Cold War/Communist area. Romania is beautiful and your videos have changed my mind about my stereotypical image of the country. I would love to live there one day. I like the peace, tranquility, families/people enjoying life and interacting as people should. So happy for you.
Depends on what places you visit. Post Soviet Eastern European countries, I would say, were always nicer than most of the US. Especially in the past 30 years of opiate crisis and fentanyl crisis and migration crisis. Except for rural areas, 90s Hungary and onwards, for example, was always VASTLY nicer than most of the US. I wish it was possible to share the experience with all US citizen of what it is like to live in a society where crime is extremely low, and you don't know anyone who got their car stolen, you don't know anyone who got murdered, where drugs are scarce, and addicts are few (except for alcohol and tobacco, those are real issues here too). Women are hedonistic and shallow here too, but not as much as in the US. People are fat here too, but not even close to US levels. Families are broken here too, but not even close to US levels. The family courts are usually fair, not like in the US. And so on. I can't think of anything positive for the US, I'm sad to report. If I was offered money to move to the US from here, it would need to be well above a million a year.
Loved Romania when I last visited back in 2005. From 1998 to 2007, I spent 10 years backpacking all over the world. 56 countries. Just retired a couple of months ago on my 56th birthday. Will have my passport by next year, so ready to do international travel again. First will be El Salvador as I have dual citizenship and want to see the changes it has taken over the last 17 years. Next will be the Balkans, for the same reason, to see the transformation since I last visited. Brasov looks like a place that would cater to my hobbies of running, hiking and mountain biking. Would you agree?
Brasov has tons of places to do outdoor activities, this clip has barely touched what the town has to offer. Also, this city, and Romania in general, is to be visited in the summer, when it's nice and alive, not now when the winter is basically knocking at the door. 😊
@@jzsf82 Your wrong here . Not all the countries are as corrupt. I am a Romania living in Canada for 28 years and I have never encountered corruption . I ve had thought plenty in Romania… and that petty corruption which turns your stomach over.
@@sorinjasoncnd5560 How would you know about corruption in Ro, if you've been away for 28 years?! Why are you here spreading misinformation, when you could instead enjoy some good old-fashioned Canadian wokism and transgenderism?! 😄
Welcome to Brasov BO. But you really came in the worst period. After the summer sunshine and before the winter festivals and middle of the week. But still the opinion is valid, Brasov is a city for families not for young guys wanting to make it in life. Here you come for the safety the low prices and the amazing mountain area around Brasov. Not a party city not a student city but a family city
Is it a good place to find a wife or is it more for people already married? I'm not interested in partying but I do want to meet younger people (22-32)
Brasov is amazing. Love it there. Last time I was there they had so much construction going on. New homes being built, young families walking around it was great to see. One of the cities I would live in no doubt.
I moved near Brasov after 15 years of living in Bucharest. Totally love it here, although prices have skyrocketed recently (which is why I moved near the city and not in it). Btw the airbnb where you're at is part of the newest residential complex in Brasov. Some of those apartments are only months old. For food, try Stana Turistica Sergiana in Poiana Brasov. I was there this weekend and it's fire.
Would you say it is a good place for a (30) year old guy looking to find a wife? I've heard in Bucharest they've become "casual" like in the West and I'm trying to avoid that
Sounds to me like you've brought your American obsession with having money over to Europe. In Europe, having a rich culture is more important than being rich.
1.Romania is a poor country 2. Americans are nouveau rich who have no class,style or intelligence to live like classy people 3. They also don t have a culture, traditions, northing, so ofc they can t apreciate them
That's what I noticed lol. There's some level of truth to it but the reality is you can't have opulence and traditional together. Money corrupts. My real question is if Brasov or other parts of Romania are actually traditional though
Hi Bogdan, Last night, as I was browsing TH-cam, I came across your video from Brașov. Naturally, I clicked on it, and to my surprise-and delight-I realized within seconds that you were staying in one of my rental apartments at the Urban Plaza development! It was such a pleasant surprise to see you enjoying not only the apartment but also the beautiful surroundings of the complex. Keep up the great work with your videos-I love seeing Romania through your lens! All the best, Anton Leonard Neamtu
Hey do you recommend Brasov for somebody around 30 looking to settle down and find a wife or do you recommend other places? I'm looking to permanently move from America to find somewhere more traditional
That guy you saw on that building is Mircea Geoană, ex NATO's deputy secretary general, who is now running for president. This year we have presidential and parliamentary elections.
Brasov's def one of the awesome places in Romania. Should def try to get to Transfagarasan and Transalpina, at the top you ain't gonna feel no diesel 😄
Not a town, a city of over 230.000 inhabitants, with Brasov being on 5th place in Romania as regards GDP per inhabitant. It looks tiny probably as its squeeezed between mountains.
@@andrirublov I got you! Here! > The Degree of Urbanization identifies three types of settlements: Cities, which have a population of at least 50,000 inhabitants in contiguous dense grid cells (>1,500 inhabitants per km2); Towns and semi-dense areas, which have a population of at least 5,000 inhabitants in contiguous grid cells with a density of at least 300 inhabitants per km2; and Rural areas, which consist mostly of low-density grid cells (
I was in Brasov early December when everything was decorated for Christmas. The mountains were covered in snow, super beautiful. Try visiting the Szekler lands where ethnic Hungarians live.
refreshing to see how the city transformed over the years. One thing I liked living there was easily taking the bike and ride through the mountains and villages nearby. Additionally there's the ski resort 20min drive away. The poster you saw out from the restaurant represented the former NATO debuty secretary and current presidential candidate, seems better than most candiates I saw over the years tbh... On the rundown buildings, I'd buy them now while they're cheap, especially close to the area where you had the loud construction work, close to the "black church".
Downtown Los Angeles used to have electric trollies (Pacific Electric) until General Motors lobbied the L.A. city counsel to remove the tracks to make way for more cars. GM was very powerful politically at the time.
Thank you for the video. Please show us more, there's nothing to lose from seeing different lifestyles, different places and locales in other parts of the world.
I've been living in BV my whole life, and I'm super thankful for everything we have here. About the amenities and availability of products I can say that maybe 95% of my shopping is online. We have access to everything.
I'm considering moving to Romania to find a more traditional place. How would you say Brasov or another place in Romania would be for finding a traditional wife? I've heard that in Bucharest it's become like the West where people are just "casual" and I'm looking to avoid those people
Imi pare bine câ-ti place Romania, Bogdan. I'm in the same situation, 39 years of living in the States and will be visiting the country next year in May for the first time in 12 years, to decide if it's feasible for myself and my American wife of 27 years to make a new start, especially if Harris wins presidency. I still have family there also, and thanks to your videos, my wife was able to understand better in her own way what to expect, overall, before taking her there. Maybe someday we'll meet........?
@@DanR-v9l I understand but keep in mind Bucharest is basically the closest thing to NYC in Romania. They're very Western unfortunately and only copy the bad
You probably chose the worst time of year to go to Brasov. In summer it's much more busy and in winter much more beautiful with the snow. A couple of observations ......the diesel smell I haven't encountered the last couple of times I've been there, but you might have caught it at a bad time. The malls are obviously smaller than in Bucharest, but in the 4 somewhat bigger malls of Brasov, I wouldn't know what I personally would miss. Restaurant quality, like everywhere in Romania, is very different from place to place and some of the local cuisine is something to get used to....(took me about twenty years and some stuff I still won't eat....). I have personally decided to retire in Romania and of all places my (originally Romanian) wife and me have chosen Sanpetru, just outside of Brasov. For all the money in the world I would not want to live in Bucharest.....I think the place is ugly, full of rather obnoxious and rude people and 18 hour a day chaos, especially in traffic. My wife is originally from Craiova in the South, but specifically wanted to live in Transilvania (Sibiu or Brasov), because of its central position in the most beautiful part of Romania. Brasov is for sure a quiet place relatively to its size and not a place where a lot of stuff is happening. Outside of Bucharest Cluj is for sure the more business oriented en dynamic place, that is growing very rapidly. One final observation......you make several remarks on the wealth comparison with the US, and that is for sure understandable, because that is your reference. But having seen quite a lot of the US first hand, I can state without a doubt that there quite some regions in the US that are not exactly prosperous either. Similar landscapes to Brasov in rural Appalachia come to mind... Or comparing Flagstaff to Montreux in Switzerland would lead to the opposite conclusion. One could even state that at least everyone in Romania has access to decent healthcare. These comparisons in my opinion give your video and undertone of the "entitled American", although you might not intend it at all....
I'm also moving there. Do you have any suggestions for where to go for a 30 year old guy looking to find a more traditional wife? I've heard Bucharest has become as bad as the West
@@AndreiGeorgescu-j9p Hi Andrei, I am afraid I am off the market too long to advise you nowadays. I met my Romanian wife 23 years ago while she was in holiday in the Netherlands. However that, stay away from Bucharest, too many golddiggers there, I presume. Brasov I don't know too well yet, because we move there in about a month.....I guess you have to ask somebody younger than me....
no, I think in Brasov there are more people, 260.000, according to Wiki, but that does not count the students and people who live outside and go to work in the city. Brasov is big.
You really have missed the corect time to go to Brasov. You are there in a time where there's nothing happening because there is no good weather, no shows no nothing. Brasov is one of (if not the best) towns in romania in terms of culture, architecture, night life, ski and everything you can imagine. Air pollution is also one of the lowest in Romania, Brasov has electric busses everywhere. You smell diesel because you are probably near a power generator for something nearby and yes, even though we mostly drive diesel powered cars is not "for some reason". Its multiple reasons like consumption, durability, less polluted (yes less than gasoline because they are more regulated than gasoline cars). You should try to see Poiana Brasov, Rasnov, Bran Castle, visit Pestera and Magura villages (two of the most beautiful villages in Romania). You should see Brasov in the winter holidays when it becomes magical but also in the summer when it's filled with people from all over the world. As for money, Brasov is cheap, cheaper than Bucharest and if you know how to do it you can easily make a good living in Brasov city. I love your videos and your theory of life but please experiment first a little bit before you spew out the first impression that comes to your mind about a place. Bucharest is a complete dog shit compared to Brasov.
nice video of Brasov, looks better and cleaner as when I was there 2004 and 5, but if you guys have a chance to take a look at Cluj, and maybe to Gherla, behind the airport, was thinking of living there, I've been there alot of times, but I guess I'll have to see for myself in the future, stay safe brother.
... the guy in the poster on the street is Mircea Geoana which just leave his job at NATO (deputy secretary general - 2019 to 2024) to become a candidate for Romania president role. He was the youngest ambassador of Romania (on United States) from 1996 to 2000.
You need to visit Poiana Brasov. I stayed at 5 star hotels in Colorado ski resorts before. The ones in Poiana are well above the ones in Colorado and for a fraction of the price.
You missed some nice things to see in Brasov. Cluj-Napoca might be what you are looking for, you should also visit cities like Sibiu, Sighisoara, Iasi, Alba-Iulia, Timisoara, Arad, Oradea, Baia Mare, Craiova, Constanta and Maramures county. Btw, the immigrants are mainly from S E Asia and nowadays from Western Europe, native western europeans. All of them are legal immigrants.
Many places outside of Bucharest and Cluj are pitoresque, but also probably a bit boring for young people wanting to have fun. Probably for older people wanting a quiet, settled life they are more fit. While Bucharest seems like chaos for people used to the quiet life, it is more entertaining and also the differences in choices in shopping are quite stark. But you cannot compare US level of wealth to any ex communist countries. Although most of us here do not care about Gucci shops or having huge pickup trucks. I personally enjoy being able to hop on a plane for a 2 hour flight and visit any other European country. Or living in a place where in a 3-5 minute walk I can get to a peasant market, a park, a mall, a supermarket, the metro, tram line, bus.
You'll like Switzerland. Moved here from germany 3 years ago and it feels as based as germany in the 90s. Can definetely recommend Zürich, Luzern and Männlichen mountain. Just be aware that public transport is excellent while driving everything by car is absolute horror. You can even have first class Cablecars/Trams.
Speaking about diesel cars, there is a joke in Romania: " Why didn't Romanians send rockets in Space? Because they couldn't make a turbo-diesel rocket" ,😂 And yes, you will hear from many locals that the 1.9 diesel engine from Audi ( Volkswagen) is the best engine ever made.
Volkswagen was recently (a few years ago) in a huge scandal. Turns out they falsified all sorts of stats about their diesel cars. Millions of people were scammed. HARD.
The Corgi seemed like the only one enjoying himself. However Brasov might be nice place to visit for a couple of days. The strong smell of diesel is a big turn off though.
been there 2 years ago.. But in the OLD part., you see the place at 19:20 on the square, lovely hotel Have a look at the black church Amazing area, but expensive for romania.
Hard to escape the cold in Europe in the winter, its only Malta, Sicily and south coast of Spain that is somewhat warm sadly, thats why i prefer asia in winter time, and Europe in summer
...non sense comparations with the US...live in US with the average salary or pension and try to rent an apartment in NY, LA or any other better-off city...For the high end professionals with high end salaries yes...oh yes :-)
@@sorinjasoncnd5560 ...that I was actually saying when you compared the "wealth of US" with the small towns on Prahova Valley. Then...as a US citizen you cannot just come and settle...Romania does not have a retirement visa like Portugal...just 90 days.
We mostlly in Romania cook at home . Home cooked meals . If you want good food with good fresh veg you go in piață & your women can cook for you two , or the both of you ❤ i hope you will go into the mountains for a more fresh air . If you do that ciorba at home is more cheep & way good ❤
i visited Brasov last year. did not like the 4 lane roundabout there near old town. LOL .not 2 lanes not 3 lanes but F**ken 4 lanes on a round about dont know is this normal in Europe maybe hehe
I am sure that you have received this question before. Also, the answer may depend on other factors: e.g: the nature of the crime(s), when, how long ago, etc. If this were a case of an EU citizen/felon, asking if THEY could come to the US, the answer is a quick, “NO.” Therefore I am asking if the answer is a quick, “No, you won’t get a visa.” Or, “It could be costly.” Either answer would terminate further inquiry as my means are limited. Hopefully I have kept this inquiry concise and of value to others. Thanks Bo Charlie in Salem, MA USA
Braşov isn't that high up (538 m (1,765 ft)), but you're at a higher latitude, so it will get cold in winter. Medellin, Colombia is much higher up (1,495 m (4,905 ft)). Both are in a valley in the mountains, so you're right about the stagnant pollution. There were some things I didn't like about Medellin, but the nice year-round climate wasn't one of them. I'm considering relocating to either Bulgaria or even Russia. I studied Russian for 2 years at college, and Russians are friendly enough to help you learn their language. Being from Texas, it would be nice to experience all the 4 seasons in the year. I'm also looking for a country that's not so hot and humid all the time. Thanks for the info and inspiration in your videos. Mulţumesc!
16:57 it's actually bad hour, not watch. It's a popular superstition that on Tuesdays there's three bad hours during the day, when misfortune can hit you. Probably the owner had issues with the local tax authorities :)
Trebuie sa vizitezi restaurantul de sub Tanpa. Poate faci un film si acolo, au pietonala foarte frumoasa in jurul restaurantului. Recomand la Rasnov pe pietonala, au si un restaurant foarte frumos chiar unde incepe zona pietonala.
I lived in Switzerland for a year and the phrase “nice place to visit; but wouldn’t want to live there” fits perfectly. FAR too expensive and restrictive on what you can do to a home/ property. If you want mountain towns try Northern Italy or if you want beaches east coast Italy south of Ancona
there's a video from a youtuber named ALINA titled "I Wish I Had A Boyfriend" where a 30 year old woman is hitting the wall in real time. you MUST do a video on it.
Definitely new facades, but the apartment complex style is typical for Europe as a whole. Note the few parking spaces, there's more green around it and even a small stadium nearby. Almost everything is within walking distance: Shops, amenities, restaurants. And if something is a bit further away, your grab your bicycle or scooter. In the US, everything is built for max profit, the housing, the transportation (cars only), etc.
I love your videos of Romania. I'm 63 yrs old and thought Romania and other Eastern European countries were run down remnants of the Cold War/Communist area. Romania is beautiful and your videos have changed my mind about my stereotypical image of the country. I would love to live there one day. I like the peace, tranquility, families/people enjoying life and interacting as people should. So happy for you.
Well, they were until about 10-15 years ago. . .
Then you should come to Oradea one of the most beautiful cities with good public transport and infrastructure that doesn't get much traffic
Depends on what places you visit. Post Soviet Eastern European countries, I would say, were always nicer than most of the US. Especially in the past 30 years of opiate crisis and fentanyl crisis and migration crisis.
Except for rural areas, 90s Hungary and onwards, for example, was always VASTLY nicer than most of the US.
I wish it was possible to share the experience with all US citizen of what it is like to live in a society where crime is extremely low, and you don't know anyone who got their car stolen, you don't know anyone who got murdered, where drugs are scarce, and addicts are few (except for alcohol and tobacco, those are real issues here too). Women are hedonistic and shallow here too, but not as much as in the US. People are fat here too, but not even close to US levels. Families are broken here too, but not even close to US levels. The family courts are usually fair, not like in the US. And so on. I can't think of anything positive for the US, I'm sad to report.
If I was offered money to move to the US from here, it would need to be well above a million a year.
@@N7senseican you elaborate on the hedonistic part. Is it hard to find one who hasn't had "casual"?
Loved Romania when I last visited back in 2005. From 1998 to 2007, I spent 10 years backpacking all over the world. 56 countries. Just retired a couple of months ago on my 56th birthday. Will have my passport by next year, so ready to do international travel again.
First will be El Salvador as I have dual citizenship and want to see the changes it has taken over the last 17 years. Next will be the Balkans, for the same reason, to see the transformation since I last visited.
Brasov looks like a place that would cater to my hobbies of running, hiking and mountain biking. Would you agree?
Check out Via Transilvanica if you enjoy hiking...you can't find anything like it. 1400 km of hiking inside Romania.
Brasov has tons of places to do outdoor activities, this clip has barely touched what the town has to offer. Also, this city, and Romania in general, is to be visited in the summer, when it's nice and alive, not now when the winter is basically knocking at the door. 😊
In Brasov you have lots of chances to shake hands with....bears. Seriously.
If the Romanian Government had been for the people then Romania would have been a really greater country...
Valid for every country...unfortunately :( Corruption is widespread :(
@@jzsf82
Your wrong here . Not all the countries are as corrupt. I am a Romania living in Canada for 28 years and I have never encountered corruption . I ve had thought plenty in Romania… and that petty corruption which turns your stomach over.
@@sorinjasoncnd5560 How would you know about corruption in Ro, if you've been away for 28 years?! Why are you here spreading misinformation, when you could instead enjoy some good old-fashioned Canadian wokism and transgenderism?! 😄
No government is for the people, mate. Psychopaths always rise to the top, that is a law of nature.
@@jzsf82corruption, you meant "jewish culture" 😂
Welcome to Brasov BO. But you really came in the worst period. After the summer sunshine and before the winter festivals and middle of the week. But still the opinion is valid, Brasov is a city for families not for young guys wanting to make it in life. Here you come for the safety the low prices and the amazing mountain area around Brasov. Not a party city not a student city but a family city
It’s important to have family friendly cities. I may visit. Trying to identify my plan B homes outside USA.
Beautiful country you got there
low prices :)))
Is it a good place to find a wife or is it more for people already married? I'm not interested in partying but I do want to meet younger people (22-32)
Old European architecture, castles etc.. would be worth seeing!
Brasov is amazing. Love it there. Last time I was there they had so much construction going on. New homes being built, young families walking around it was great to see. One of the cities I would live in no doubt.
I moved near Brasov after 15 years of living in Bucharest. Totally love it here, although prices have skyrocketed recently (which is why I moved near the city and not in it). Btw the airbnb where you're at is part of the newest residential complex in Brasov. Some of those apartments are only months old.
For food, try Stana Turistica Sergiana in Poiana Brasov. I was there this weekend and it's fire.
Would you say it is a good place for a (30) year old guy looking to find a wife? I've heard in Bucharest they've become "casual" like in the West and I'm trying to avoid that
Sounds to me like you've brought your American obsession with having money over to Europe. In Europe, having a rich culture is more important than being rich.
1.Romania is a poor country
2. Americans are nouveau rich who have no class,style or intelligence to live like classy people
3. They also don t have a culture, traditions, northing, so ofc they can t apreciate them
That's what I noticed lol. There's some level of truth to it but the reality is you can't have opulence and traditional together. Money corrupts. My real question is if Brasov or other parts of Romania are actually traditional though
The mountains look very beautiful and so do the houses. Hopefully you'll show us more of Romania and Europe Bo.
Very nice type of video, helps people realize what is out there and have a better perspective.
Looks like the climate there is exactly the same as me in Southern Ohio. Trees starting to turn and it's getting a little cooler especially at night.
Beautiful tour 👏👏👏 Thanks for sharing.
We went to brasov loved it! Stayed in the historic center. Two nights for a house for 120£
Hi Bogdan,
Last night, as I was browsing TH-cam, I came across your video from Brașov. Naturally, I clicked on it, and to my surprise-and delight-I realized within seconds that you were staying in one of my rental apartments at the Urban Plaza development!
It was such a pleasant surprise to see you enjoying not only the apartment but also the beautiful surroundings of the complex.
Keep up the great work with your videos-I love seeing Romania through your lens!
All the best,
Anton Leonard Neamtu
Hey do you recommend Brasov for somebody around 30 looking to settle down and find a wife or do you recommend other places? I'm looking to permanently move from America to find somewhere more traditional
It's an amazing city that has everything. I love to spend the summers there while the rest of the year i m in Chicago
@@leonardneamtu why not stay in Romania?
@@leonardneamtu any place in particular you've considered besides Brasov?
That guy you saw on that building is Mircea Geoană, ex NATO's deputy secretary general, who is now running for president. This year we have presidential and parliamentary elections.
AKA "little idiot"
Brasov's def one of the awesome places in Romania. Should def try to get to Transfagarasan and Transalpina, at the top you ain't gonna feel no diesel 😄
Asta o venit la curve si tu il trimiti pe transalpina.😂
I was in Brasov in June. Can recommend. Beautiful town.
Not a town, a city of over 230.000 inhabitants, with Brasov being on 5th place in Romania as regards GDP per inhabitant. It looks tiny probably as its squeeezed between mountains.
@@mimisor66 I have no idea about the difference between town and city, sorry
@@andrirublov I got you! Here! > The Degree of Urbanization identifies three types of settlements:
Cities, which have a population of at least 50,000 inhabitants in contiguous dense grid cells (>1,500 inhabitants per km2);
Towns and semi-dense areas, which have a population of at least 5,000 inhabitants in contiguous grid cells with a density of at least 300 inhabitants per km2; and
Rural areas, which consist mostly of low-density grid cells (
@@alexandrupatru2892 foarte bine!
Another great video! Your channel is always a great source of awesome content!
Excuse me sir, i`m romainian and i don`t want to be as developed as USA! Development comes with good and bad`s.
Welcome ! As you see very clean and safe. Nice holiday guys
I was in Brasov early December when everything was decorated for Christmas. The mountains were covered in snow, super beautiful.
Try visiting the Szekler lands where ethnic Hungarians live.
What is there so important to visit ?
@@ppn194 nothing important to visit there
There are no Szekler lands. The entire Romania is romanian lands only. All other foreigners are guests.
@@GeoMikka-i9o Please tell that to the residents there. ;)
@@ppn194 Definitely not beggars, thieves, scammers, LGBTQ/woke people and illegal black immigrants like in the west.
Awesome video.
refreshing to see how the city transformed over the years. One thing I liked living there was easily taking the bike and ride through the mountains and villages nearby. Additionally there's the ski resort 20min drive away. The poster you saw out from the restaurant represented the former NATO debuty secretary and current presidential candidate, seems better than most candiates I saw over the years tbh... On the rundown buildings, I'd buy them now while they're cheap, especially close to the area where you had the loud construction work, close to the "black church".
Ceasul Rau is translated as "The bad hour".. they used to say Ceas instead of Ora back in the day.
The expression is still "ceasu' rău", as an unlucky moment when bad things happen.
@@mimisor66 Yeah, I've never heard anyone actually use that saying in Transilvania. Only ever heard it said in the south.
@@randomcitizennamece ciudat
E o expresie tipic romaneasca
Downtown Los Angeles used to have electric trollies (Pacific Electric) until General Motors lobbied the L.A. city counsel to remove the tracks to make way for more cars. GM was very powerful politically at the time.
Thank you for the video. Please show us more, there's nothing to lose from seeing different lifestyles, different places and locales in other parts of the world.
Pro tip: I have been in Romania since 2000 as an American. Anywhere outside of Bucharest is provincial. In fact, a lot of Bucharest is provincial!
I've been living in BV my whole life, and I'm super thankful for everything we have here. About the amenities and availability of products I can say that maybe 95% of my shopping is online. We have access to everything.
I'm considering moving to Romania to find a more traditional place. How would you say Brasov or another place in Romania would be for finding a traditional wife? I've heard that in Bucharest it's become like the West where people are just "casual" and I'm looking to avoid those people
17:08 that guy was deputy secretary general of NATO, now is running for President of Romania.
But he will not win. I don’t think so
We also call him Mihaela, dragostea mea
@@Dionysus31 😂
Imi pare bine câ-ti place Romania, Bogdan. I'm in the same situation, 39 years of living in the States and will be visiting the country next year in May for the first time in 12 years, to decide if it's feasible for myself and my American wife of 27 years to make a new start, especially if Harris wins presidency. I still have family there also, and thanks to your videos, my wife was able to understand better in her own way what to expect, overall, before taking her there. Maybe someday we'll meet........?
Were you born in romania and escaped communism with your family?
I'm doing the same. Where do you think of going?
@@AndreiGeorgescu-j9p
Bucharest to begin with, due to family and acquaintances, then we'll see.
@@alex.profi27. Under Communism, yes, not escaped, left legally.
@@DanR-v9l I understand but keep in mind Bucharest is basically the closest thing to NYC in Romania. They're very Western unfortunately and only copy the bad
You probably chose the worst time of year to go to Brasov. In summer it's much more busy and in winter much more beautiful with the snow.
A couple of observations ......the diesel smell I haven't encountered the last couple of times I've been there, but you might have caught it at a bad time. The malls are obviously smaller than in Bucharest, but in the 4 somewhat bigger malls of Brasov, I wouldn't know what I personally would miss. Restaurant quality, like everywhere in Romania, is very different from place to place and some of the local cuisine is something to get used to....(took me about twenty years and some stuff I still won't eat....).
I have personally decided to retire in Romania and of all places my (originally Romanian) wife and me have chosen Sanpetru, just outside of Brasov. For all the money in the world I would not want to live in Bucharest.....I think the place is ugly, full of rather obnoxious and rude people and 18 hour a day chaos, especially in traffic. My wife is originally from Craiova in the South, but specifically wanted to live in Transilvania (Sibiu or Brasov), because of its central position in the most beautiful part of Romania. Brasov is for sure a quiet place relatively to its size and not a place where a lot of stuff is happening. Outside of Bucharest Cluj is for sure the more business oriented en dynamic place, that is growing very rapidly.
One final observation......you make several remarks on the wealth comparison with the US, and that is for sure understandable, because that is your reference. But having seen quite a lot of the US first hand, I can state without a doubt that there quite some regions in the US that are not exactly prosperous either. Similar landscapes to Brasov in rural Appalachia come to mind... Or comparing Flagstaff to Montreux in Switzerland would lead to the opposite conclusion. One could even state that at least everyone in Romania has access to decent healthcare. These comparisons in my opinion give your video and undertone of the "entitled American", although you might not intend it at all....
I'm also moving there. Do you have any suggestions for where to go for a 30 year old guy looking to find a more traditional wife? I've heard Bucharest has become as bad as the West
@@AndreiGeorgescu-j9p Hi Andrei, I am afraid I am off the market too long to advise you nowadays. I met my Romanian wife 23 years ago while she was in holiday in the Netherlands. However that, stay away from Bucharest, too many golddiggers there, I presume. Brasov I don't know too well yet, because we move there in about a month.....I guess you have to ask somebody younger than me....
@@majortom908 ya I've been told Bucharest is golddiggers or "Western" women. Why are you moving?
no, I think in Brasov there are more people, 260.000, according to Wiki, but that does not count the students and people who live outside and go to work in the city. Brasov is big.
Ya post it also was the video of flagstaff already posted? Also love the videos
Bragstov looks really good
Nice to see you out of the Office. I would love to see you do a video about life in Sweden
Love your videos.💥
I love watching your vlogs going around Romania and other parts, so I'd definitely like to see more please 😎
You really have missed the corect time to go to Brasov. You are there in a time where there's nothing happening because there is no good weather, no shows no nothing. Brasov is one of (if not the best) towns in romania in terms of culture, architecture, night life, ski and everything you can imagine. Air pollution is also one of the lowest in Romania, Brasov has electric busses everywhere. You smell diesel because you are probably near a power generator for something nearby and yes, even though we mostly drive diesel powered cars is not "for some reason". Its multiple reasons like consumption, durability, less polluted (yes less than gasoline because they are more regulated than gasoline cars).
You should try to see Poiana Brasov, Rasnov, Bran Castle, visit Pestera and Magura villages (two of the most beautiful villages in Romania). You should see Brasov in the winter holidays when it becomes magical but also in the summer when it's filled with people from all over the world.
As for money, Brasov is cheap, cheaper than Bucharest and if you know how to do it you can easily make a good living in Brasov city.
I love your videos and your theory of life but please experiment first a little bit before you spew out the first impression that comes to your mind about a place. Bucharest is a complete dog shit compared to Brasov.
Good info. Thanks for sharing
Hello from Australia perth
Back in the old days we had the electric buses of which were called trolleybuses in London.
Troleibuz in Romanian. Same thing. :)
Trolleys are a thing in Europe. Hungary has them too.
Beautiful, ty
Wow, Romania looks much much better than I had expected....
you are not supposed to drive in the bus lane, dude
"Ceasul rău" (bad hour), or "ceasul rău, pisica neagră" (bad hour, black cat) is an expresion meaning bad luck moment
oh I absolutely love the old European architecture! I'd LOVE to see the castle video!
I loved brasov would have. Holiday place there
In fact, that guy in the photo is Mircea Geoana and he was the deputy secretary of NATO. He left his position a few weeks ago.
nice video of Brasov, looks better and cleaner as when I was there 2004 and 5, but if you guys have a chance to take a look at Cluj, and maybe to Gherla, behind the airport, was thinking of living there, I've been there alot of times, but I guess I'll have to see for myself in the future, stay safe brother.
... the guy in the poster on the street is Mircea Geoana which just leave his job at NATO (deputy secretary general - 2019 to 2024) to become a candidate for Romania president role. He was the youngest ambassador of Romania (on United States) from 1996 to 2000.
Try visiting Oradea. They say it's pretty nice, art nouveau style buildings and stuff...
You need to visit Poiana Brasov. I stayed at 5 star hotels in Colorado ski resorts before. The ones in Poiana are well above the ones in Colorado and for a fraction of the price.
About the restaurants, it depends on many things. Price is one of them. And secondly, that is kind of Europe, it is not like in US.
You missed some nice things to see in Brasov.
Cluj-Napoca might be what you are looking for, you should also visit cities like Sibiu, Sighisoara, Iasi, Alba-Iulia, Timisoara, Arad, Oradea, Baia Mare, Craiova, Constanta and Maramures county.
Btw, the immigrants are mainly from S E Asia and nowadays from Western Europe, native western europeans. All of them are legal immigrants.
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@@constantinak3206e roman
@@constantinak3206 de ce?
@@63Jax are dreptate. Poi ce facem? Devenim minoritari la noi in tara?
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Taci pullaaa mea de repetent Şosocar!
Many places outside of Bucharest and Cluj are pitoresque, but also probably a bit boring for young people wanting to have fun. Probably for older people wanting a quiet, settled life they are more fit. While Bucharest seems like chaos for people used to the quiet life, it is more entertaining and also the differences in choices in shopping are quite stark. But you cannot compare US level of wealth to any ex communist countries. Although most of us here do not care about Gucci shops or having huge pickup trucks. I personally enjoy being able to hop on a plane for a 2 hour flight and visit any other European country. Or living in a place where in a 3-5 minute walk I can get to a peasant market, a park, a mall, a supermarket, the metro, tram line, bus.
I spent an afternoon in Brasov.
You'll like Switzerland. Moved here from germany 3 years ago and it feels as based as germany in the 90s. Can definetely recommend Zürich, Luzern and Männlichen mountain. Just be aware that public transport is excellent while driving everything by car is absolute horror. You can even have first class Cablecars/Trams.
Aren't they far left like they other Germanic
@@AndreiGeorgescu-j9p Depends. The closer you get to the french side, the more pridef(l)ags you see.
@@DerHuman let me guess, the French side calls the rest of the country Nazis?
"Pogledaj ti tu modu!...Americka moda!". This cracked up :D
Hm, she sounds Bosnian, by her accent.
Would love to see the other video you mentioned regarding medieval weaponry etc.
Speaking about diesel cars, there is a joke in Romania: " Why didn't Romanians send rockets in Space? Because they couldn't make a turbo-diesel rocket" ,😂
And yes, you will hear from many locals that the 1.9 diesel engine from Audi ( Volkswagen) is the best engine ever made.
Volkswagen was recently (a few years ago) in a huge scandal. Turns out they falsified all sorts of stats about their diesel cars. Millions of people were scammed. HARD.
looks like they are spraying the sky with chemtrails there
i can confirm
@@Prometheus-l4ywhy?
The Corgi seemed like the only one enjoying himself. However Brasov might be nice place to visit for a couple of days. The strong smell of diesel is a big turn off though.
It's not like that. No idea what he's smelling
been there 2 years ago..
But in the OLD part., you see the place at 19:20 on the square, lovely hotel
Have a look at the black church
Amazing area, but expensive for romania.
Hard to escape the cold in Europe in the winter, its only Malta, Sicily and south coast of Spain that is somewhat warm sadly, thats why i prefer asia in winter time, and Europe in summer
dude its not that cold.
@@cant_sleeeep its 31 C now in Hua Hin though.. : )
What cold? WTF are you talking about? Have you neen to New York, Montana, North Dakota or Utah in the winter. That's fucking cold!
Winter is cold in Romania but it has its own charm, I dont like to be hot or warm all the year, snow is good as well in the winter.
Winter has its own charm. People need to learn to appreciate things in life. The cold, the snow, the slumbering nature are such things.
...non sense comparations with the US...live in US with the average salary or pension and try to rent an apartment in NY, LA or any other better-off city...For the high end professionals with high end salaries yes...oh yes :-)
Please come to Romania . 1500 dollars with take you far here . 1500 dollars in Romania gives you same life you get in THE US with 4000 dollars or more
@@sorinjasoncnd5560 ...that I was actually saying when you compared the "wealth of US" with the small towns on Prahova Valley. Then...as a US citizen you cannot just come and settle...Romania does not have a retirement visa like Portugal...just 90 days.
Try hiking, we have awesome trails. When the weather is decent obviously.
Dude, you're visiting the city center in the morning on a Tuesday. What do you expect to find?
Come back at a reasonable hour on a reasonable day.
1:20 people actually know how to park in there
Dam dude look at the quality of her nails. I never even seen a girl with ones like that. Hope her upkeep isn't too crazy.
Go to Cluj-Napoca, it’s slightly bigger than Brasov with 25% student population.
We mostlly in Romania cook at home . Home cooked meals . If you want good food with good fresh veg you go in piață & your women can cook for you two , or the both of you ❤ i hope you will go into the mountains for a more fresh air . If you do that ciorba at home is more cheep & way good ❤
i visited Brasov last year. did not like the 4 lane roundabout there near old town. LOL .not 2 lanes not 3 lanes but F**ken 4 lanes on a round about dont know is this normal in Europe maybe hehe
We don' t give a fuck about what you didn' t like. Simple as that.
Lol, Arc de Triomphe has more, 5 lanes I think but is semaphorized. Check also the one in Paris
0:51 Mary holding Jesus👀🙏
I'd like to see the mountain town castle.
I am sure that you have received this question before. Also, the answer may depend on other factors: e.g: the nature of the crime(s), when, how long ago, etc. If this were a case of an EU citizen/felon, asking if THEY could come to the US, the answer is a quick, “NO.”
Therefore I am asking if the answer is a quick, “No, you won’t get a visa.” Or, “It could be costly.”
Either answer would terminate further inquiry as my means are limited.
Hopefully I have kept this inquiry concise and of value to others.
Thanks Bo
Charlie in Salem, MA USA
Braşov isn't that high up (538 m (1,765 ft)), but you're at a higher latitude, so it will get cold in winter. Medellin, Colombia is much higher up (1,495 m (4,905 ft)). Both are in a valley in the mountains, so you're right about the stagnant pollution. There were some things I didn't like about Medellin, but the nice year-round climate wasn't one of them. I'm considering relocating to either Bulgaria or even Russia. I studied Russian for 2 years at college, and Russians are friendly enough to help you learn their language. Being from Texas, it would be nice to experience all the 4 seasons in the year. I'm also looking for a country that's not so hot and humid all the time. Thanks for the info and inspiration in your videos. Mulţumesc!
Europe has a cafe culture. The USA has a bar culture.
Please, don't joke above saint icon! 😠😠😠
They sprayed the skies there too
The diesel fog is unfortunate. I got a sinus infection while in London from that.
Nuclear is coming back. Soon enough.
Yep air quality horrible
16:57 it's actually bad hour, not watch. It's a popular superstition that on Tuesdays there's three bad hours during the day, when misfortune can hit you. Probably the owner had issues with the local tax authorities :)
Romania looks beautiful.
Trebuie sa vizitezi restaurantul de sub Tanpa. Poate faci un film si acolo, au pietonala foarte frumoasa in jurul restaurantului. Recomand la Rasnov pe pietonala, au si un restaurant foarte frumos chiar unde incepe zona pietonala.
Diesel is cheap to make and burns more efficiently that’s why large trucks in USA use it
Wonderful
Common Castorama/Le Roy Merlin furniture. Bo just buy or buy some land and build a small villa on it in Romania, its cheaper than renting.
Brasov is a beautiful city
Splendid, surprinsa ❤😮❤
Mixed feelings about your video. I didn't watch it to the end. If you miss America,...
What language is she speaking?
how do i join the discord? every link is invalid.
Yo bro that mini split on the wall for ac and heat pretty sweet little muddhut as this society has been telling us that is living over seas haha
what is good in roumania is as an european citizen, you don't need any visa or procedure to move out there.
19:22, Is that a tramcar that goes up the mountain?
@Keith yes, and you also can walk
i like it ,,,greets australia mate 👍
You should have visited the Bran castle too, which is connected with the Dracula tales.
Yeah
I lived in Switzerland for a year and the phrase “nice place to visit; but wouldn’t want to live there” fits perfectly. FAR too expensive and restrictive on what you can do to a home/ property. If you want mountain towns try Northern Italy or if you want beaches east coast Italy south of Ancona
Have your women walk behind you not in front of you seem like she’s leading him 😂🤣
there's a video from a youtuber named ALINA titled "I Wish I Had A Boyfriend" where a 30 year old woman is hitting the wall in real time. you MUST do a video on it.
Definitely new facades, but the apartment complex style is typical for Europe as a whole. Note the few parking spaces, there's more green around it and even a small stadium nearby. Almost everything is within walking distance: Shops, amenities, restaurants. And if something is a bit further away, your grab your bicycle or scooter. In the US, everything is built for max profit, the housing, the transportation (cars only), etc.