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Ah Bucharest and Romania in general is an amazing place to visit. I was fortunate to spend 2 weeks travelling around the country a few years ago and I love the place, so diverse, the Carpathian Mountains are spectacular, Cluj and Timisoara definitely worth a visit , along the short coastline is a contrast with the tourist area of Mimaia and Constanta. The whole country is so different but the same and Bucharest is an awesome place to walk around. I can’t wait to revisit, but hopefully I will get the chance to travel the Transfagarasan and Trans alpina . 👍👍👍👍👍
We really enjoyed our time in Romania! We honestly felt like we just scratched the surface, definitely want to explore the Carpathians and the north of the country more next time!
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Pastrami is the only English word of Romanian origin, changed to sound like salami. There are various types of "pastramă" in Romania, the word is basically derived from the verb "a păstra" - "to preserve". The US pastrami popularised by Jewish emigrants is basically version made from beef, because beef was cheaper.
This is the background we were looking for! I really enjoyed the Romanian (original) version, but was very curious about the connection to the American version. This makes complete sense!
@@MaxandSidney Romanian pastrami is not that "original" anyway, we probably got it from some invading steppe tribe that settled around here and ended up assimilated. Confusingly, in Romanian, if you cook something with pastrami (as in the actual treated piece of meat), the resulting dish is also called pastrami (what you had). Of course we eat it "raw" too, so to speak, like Americans do.
@@ralucaganga1974 i have to say that the etymology is uncertain, so it may come from the Turkish bastirma or from the Romanian a pastra. Didn't know that.
This seems to be a very interesting place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!
Locals avoid Old Town like the plague, we usually go for coffee shops and restaurants on Calea Victoriei (from Old Town all the way up to Victoriei Square) - lots of cool people and diversity. Amzei Square and Romana Square are also pretty popular hang out spots especially for students. For more high end places, check out Primaverii and Dorobanti. Even taking a stroll from Primaverii all the way down to Victoriei Square you can find parks and coffee shops to hang out in.
Corcova is a wine from Oltenia, the extreme southeast of Romania. Not from Transylvania. I was flattered, as I am a Transylvanian myself, but not everything Romanian comes from Transylvania 😊
@@MaxandSidney True. But in terms of wines (and wine is one of the best things about Romania) best ones come from outside Transylvania proper. It's a question of soil and climate.
as a Romanian, I fully sympathize with you that many of us are aggressive, uneducated or outright ruffians. This is one of Romania's biggest issues when it comes to the folk. We need to get civilized and understand that the easy money comes with manners and kindness, not with ruffianism. I also wish I blamed this on the communist regime, but unfortunately, what has been built /accomplished during communism has been of higher quality than what's being produced today (almost nothing). As foreigners, you might get treated better because we want your money and because - for a reason that I can't explain - we are always warmer and friendlier towards foreigners, but otherwise we, oftentimes, are envious of our neighbour and we jump at our throats quite often. For example, here in Craiova, I would not dare admonish a ruffian for spitting or throwing garbage on the street (many of us still doing this) because that ruffian would punch me in the face, swear me and spit on me like the useless, uneducated ruffian that he is. Unfortunately for many of us, after the communism fell with the live execution of Ceausescu (the last Romanian president to give a crap about this country) we have embraced the "we are finally free" part of democracy but without embracing the other important parts of being free and democratic (responsibility, IQ, kindness, and so on). By realizing that we're finally free from tyranny we have let our animalistic instincts out and this is one of the reason for which many of us are aggressive and ruffian. Anyway, even so, Romania is a weirdly beautiful (or at least interesting) country, and if you want to experience its splendors please go against your (any) past bad experiences and visit us in May-June when summer's about to begin, but try visiting the central part of the country (the Carpathian mountains), and Transilvania in general. That region has much more to offer, landscaping-wise and you won't regret the experience if you visit it when it's nice and sunny outside instead of this pessimistic-looking Bucharest city. The countryside, the mountains, and the Danube gorges are way more spectacular and energizing than that old dump called Bucharest.
For the most part, we felt like people were pretty nice to us! Those restaurant attendants in the old town were the only aggressive ones we encountered 😆 we would love to come back to Romania and see more of the Carpathian mountains!
Good video. I was in Bucharest last week and although I enjoyed it the trip was ruined by the aggressive touts and barkers trying to lure me into restaurants. It was worse in the evening when they would try to drag me into strip clubs and brothels. It was constant and they were really obnoxious. I had people following me from one street to the next. I'd really think twice before going back there just because of it.
If you are visiting Romania and you are interested in a day trip to Transylvania, check out this link!
www.getyourguide.com/bucharest-l111/from-bucharest-full-day-to-dracula-s-castle-tour-t117010/?partner_id=3RP5JOC&
Ah Bucharest and Romania in general is an amazing place to visit.
I was fortunate to spend 2 weeks travelling around the country a few years ago and I love the place, so diverse, the Carpathian Mountains are spectacular, Cluj and Timisoara definitely worth a visit , along the short coastline is a contrast with the tourist area of Mimaia and Constanta.
The whole country is so different but the same and Bucharest is an awesome place to walk around.
I can’t wait to revisit, but hopefully I will get the chance to travel the Transfagarasan and Trans alpina .
👍👍👍👍👍
We really enjoyed our time in Romania! We honestly felt like we just scratched the surface, definitely want to explore the Carpathians and the north of the country more next time!
Thanks for checking out our channel! If you enjoy our adventures in Romania, make sure you check out our other videos in Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany, Switzerland, and many more European countries!
Pastrami is the only English word of Romanian origin, changed to sound like salami. There are various types of "pastramă" in Romania, the word is basically derived from the verb "a păstra" - "to preserve". The US pastrami popularised by Jewish emigrants is basically version made from beef, because beef was cheaper.
This is the background we were looking for! I really enjoyed the Romanian (original) version, but was very curious about the connection to the American version. This makes complete sense!
@@MaxandSidney Romanian pastrami is not that "original" anyway, we probably got it from some invading steppe tribe that settled around here and ended up assimilated. Confusingly, in Romanian, if you cook something with pastrami (as in the actual treated piece of meat), the resulting dish is also called pastrami (what you had). Of course we eat it "raw" too, so to speak, like Americans do.
The origin of the word is Turkish, though.
@@daenerysmax6267 Proof? Link?
@@ralucaganga1974 i have to say that the etymology is uncertain, so it may come from the Turkish bastirma or from the Romanian a pastra. Didn't know that.
This seems to be a very interesting place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!
Thank you so much for the sub! Always nice to get in touch with fellow travelers! Bucharest is a very unique city, it’s definitely worth a visit!
There so many place to eat, drink ,near old Town, or a little far away, but the vibe is only in old town!
The Old Town is so fun! But I am sure there is plenty more to be explored in Bucharest! Thanks for watching 😊
Wow amazing town and food!
It really is! We enjoyed Bucharest a lot!
Just booked 7 nights in May 😊 great video cheers 🍻
So glad you enjoyed the video! Have a great time in Bucharest 😄🍻
Locals avoid Old Town like the plague, we usually go for coffee shops and restaurants on Calea Victoriei (from Old Town all the way up to Victoriei Square) - lots of cool people and diversity. Amzei Square and Romana Square are also pretty popular hang out spots especially for students. For more high end places, check out Primaverii and Dorobanti. Even taking a stroll from Primaverii all the way down to Victoriei Square you can find parks and coffee shops to hang out in.
We walked around Calea Victoriei, but we never got there on a weekend unfortunately. We will definitely have to check that out next time!
It's easy to reach the City Center and there is only about having fun. All you need is to find the place the fits your taste.
Super! Well done!
Thanks so much for watching! Glad you enjoyed!
Corcova is a wine from Oltenia, the extreme southeast of Romania. Not from Transylvania. I was flattered, as I am a Transylvanian myself, but not everything Romanian comes from Transylvania 😊
It is pretty amazing how much comes from Transylvania though! Thanks for watching 😊👍
@@MaxandSidney True. But in terms of wines (and wine is one of the best things about Romania) best ones come from outside Transylvania proper. It's a question of soil and climate.
U should go far in the north,or west,there you fiind more cheaper meals ,but more traditional, more food, I'm drulling here
We definitely want to see more of Bucharest and more of Romania in general!!
The ‘trying to drag you into a restaurant’ thing also happens in Turkey and parts of Greece. I tend to avoid places that do that as a result.
It is a little startling! 😅
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Thanks for watching! 👍
Have you been to the old town in Bucharest? If so, let us know your favorite bars and restaurants! 👇
What, no Dristor? 🥲
We did go later in the week! The line was so long that day 😅 so delicious!
We should stranght relations with Athens 🏛 🇷🇴🇬🇷
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as a Romanian, I fully sympathize with you that many of us are aggressive, uneducated or outright ruffians. This is one of Romania's biggest issues when it comes to the folk. We need to get civilized and understand that the easy money comes with manners and kindness, not with ruffianism. I also wish I blamed this on the communist regime, but unfortunately, what has been built /accomplished during communism has been of higher quality than what's being produced today (almost nothing).
As foreigners, you might get treated better because we want your money and because - for a reason that I can't explain - we are always warmer and friendlier towards foreigners, but otherwise we, oftentimes, are envious of our neighbour and we jump at our throats quite often. For example, here in Craiova, I would not dare admonish a ruffian for spitting or throwing garbage on the street (many of us still doing this) because that ruffian would punch me in the face, swear me and spit on me like the useless, uneducated ruffian that he is. Unfortunately for many of us, after the communism fell with the live execution of Ceausescu (the last Romanian president to give a crap about this country) we have embraced the "we are finally free" part of democracy but without embracing the other important parts of being free and democratic (responsibility, IQ, kindness, and so on). By realizing that we're finally free from tyranny we have let our animalistic instincts out and this is one of the reason for which many of us are aggressive and ruffian.
Anyway, even so, Romania is a weirdly beautiful (or at least interesting) country, and if you want to experience its splendors please go against your (any) past bad experiences and visit us in May-June when summer's about to begin, but try visiting the central part of the country (the Carpathian mountains), and Transilvania in general. That region has much more to offer, landscaping-wise and you won't regret the experience if you visit it when it's nice and sunny outside instead of this pessimistic-looking Bucharest city. The countryside, the mountains, and the Danube gorges are way more spectacular and energizing than that old dump called Bucharest.
For the most part, we felt like people were pretty nice to us! Those restaurant attendants in the old town were the only aggressive ones we encountered 😆 we would love to come back to Romania and see more of the Carpathian mountains!
Is Romania cleanest country sire .
We thought it was very clean and livable! We really enjoyed our time both in Bucharest and Transylvania!
How many times does he need to say brunch.
Hahaha
Wow not a single comment this is wierd.
So weird!! Thanks for breaking the trend 😂😃
Good video. I was in Bucharest last week and although I enjoyed it the trip was ruined by the aggressive touts and barkers trying to lure me into restaurants. It was worse in the evening when they would try to drag me into strip clubs and brothels. It was constant and they were really obnoxious. I had people following me from one street to the next. I'd really think twice before going back there just because of it.
That definitely was a feature of the old town that took some getting used to. Definitely got a little unpleasant at times 😩
it is a feature and i think it is borrowed from turkish tradition, don't take it personally just explain to them or ditch them.
I'm sorry about that. It annoys us as well, trust me. Those jobs are easy money, so ladies choose them for that