Travel tips for Romania - what to prepare in advance and what to obey
Romanians say hello and goodbye with the same phrase: “good day” or “good evening”. As a greeting, the ladies are kissed on the hand.
As polite and hospitable as they may be, Romanians are not inclined to give way in buses and trains for ladies and elderly people.
Religious Romanians necessarily have wedding ceremonies in the Church. Rings in Romania are worn on the left hand.
Hospitable, sociable and inclined to the unending organization of something new and interesting, Romanians live amongst a beautiful, ancient, and …
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Romanians are sensitive to their cultural heritage so you need to ask for permission before photographing any historical monuments.
Romanian policemen often ask tourists and locals for their documents. It is therefore recommended to have a Passport or Driver’s license.
The size of a tip and the idea of tipping depend entirely on the generosity of a client as this amount is not included in the service bill.
Romanians express willingness to show hospitality by kissing guests on both cheeks.
Usually, residents of large cities have a good command of English while residents of small settlements mainly express themselves in Hungarian.
Photographing of strategic attractions such as military structures, airfields, and transport bridges are strictly prohibited.
The official language in Romania is Romanian. Statistics show that about 90% of the population today considers this their native language. Despite the …
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Cars drive on the right in the country. It is necessary to turn on to dipped beam on a 24-hour basis. The roads are equipped with gadgets for tracking speed limits, so it is necessary to move at a speed of no more than 50 kilometers per hour (in residential areas). On specially equipped roads, speed of up to 130 kilometers per hour is allowed.
Taxi is the most affordable and convenient means of traveling in the country. Payment for the trip is made according to the meter; the rate is drawn on the car. You can make a booking by phone to be picked up at your location, or at a special parking lot.
In a private conversation with Romanians, one should not mention political topics, nor is it recommended to touch upon the issues of the territorial division of Hungary and Romania.
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Transylvania also has salt mines, which have earned worldwide fame and became popular among fans of industrial tourism. Old salt mines are the main attraction of the small town of Turda, which a few years ago has been one of the largest salt manufacturing centers in Romania. Salina Turda would certainly appeal to fans of science fiction films, as amazing landscapes, which open during the descent into the mine, look like the scenery for films about extraterrestrial civilizations.
The reason for this is widespread deposition of salt crystals forming a unique view. Sometimes they may be twisted, but some of the tunnels look very impressive and harmonious. Salina Turda is one of the few abandoned mines in the world, which has been completely refurbished for tourist needs. Today it’s a … Read all
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The reason for this is widespread deposition of salt crystals forming a unique view. Sometimes they may be twisted, but some of the tunnels look very impressive and harmonious. Salina Turda is one of the few abandoned mines in the world, which has been completely refurbished for tourist needs. Today it’s a … Read all
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