The city of beautiful unexpected asymmetry

This spring I read an article about the life of expats, focusing on a Swedish diplomat life's in Bucharest. Instantly I felt a connection with Alexander Peyre, as we have similar views on the city, and I reached out to him on Facebook. We met personally only a few months later, over a cup of ice …

Magic is real! George Enescu International Music Festival

Every two years, Bucharest hosts one of the most famous festivals of classical music in the world, George Enescu Festival, a renowned event which lasts for 22 days. The present edition brings to Bucharest 2,500 musicians from all over the world, who will perform 58 indoor concerts at the Romanian Athenaeum and The Palace Hall.  …

Tips for the weekend: Bucharest’s cultural agenda

Weekend is almost here, the forecast promises a beautiful summer weather, so what shall we do to make the most of our days off? If you're not plannig to leave the city, Bucharest's cultural agenda for the next two days is full of amazing outdoor activities. Street delivery Bucharest 2015, an urban festival celebrating its …

Romanian “Orient Express” – The Royal Train

Did you know that the Royal Train was commisioned by King Ferdinand to Ernesto Breda plant in Milano, but the sovereign died before it was ready, in 1928? Its five wagons display an exquisite design, with Cordoba leather and Murano glass lamps. I wish I had the chance to travel by this sassy train! PS: …