People of Eastern Europe (#POEE)
Are Eastern Europeans “people of color”? We may be Caucasian, yet are as far away from “white privilege” as indigenous tribes. For the western world, Eastern Europe seems to be…
Therme – Wellness Paradise in Bucharest, Romania
While I was trying to figure out what to do with my single day in Bucharest and avoid the winter, I got a recommendation at the hostel to visit a…
A Gallery Tour and Parisian Vibes in Bucharest, Romania
My winter day in Bucharest, Romania’s capital, started unexpectedly well, as I met Russian Ana and Italian Jovani over coffee, at the hostel. My day definitely started with a gallery…
One Day in Bucharest, Romania
We are now in the midst of a freezing European winter, but if you are willing to venture out of the igloo, Romania’s capital Bucharest is an interesting, budget-friendly weekend…
Soviet Housing
When you fly into Sofia, the first thing you’ll see is the panel Soviet housing, a.k.a “panelka”. Many foreigners, and even Bulgarians who’ve been away for a long time, are…
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