Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu

Day six in Brasov: navigating the shift from summer crowds to autumn residency, exploring the Saxon Old Town, and managing the practicalities of living in Transylvania. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Brasov, Romania. Places in this episode: Șchei, Piața Sfatului, Book Coffee Shop, Biserica Neagră, Banca Transilvania, La Ceaun, Strada Sforii, Weavers Bastion. Covered: Brasov Cost of Living, Local Dining, Public Transport, Cultural Events, Residency Logistics. Chapters:00:00 Șchei01:08 Piața Sfatului03:03 Banca Transilvania05:10 Weavers Bastion07:11 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BrasovRomania #TransylvaniaTravel #ExpatLifeRomania #BrasovCity #RomanianFood #TravelOnABudget #EuropeAutumn #DigitalNomadRomania #BrasovOldTown #CarpathianMountains #RomanianCulture #SoloTravelEurope #LivingAbroad #BrasovGuide #RomanianHistory #TravelPodcast #IoanaPopescu #VisitRomania https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Ioana explores the medieval walls of Brasov, visits the Black Church and Tâmpa Hill, and navigates the practicalities of living in Transylvania's capital as summer fades into autumn. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Brasov, Romania. Places in this episode: Șchei district, St. Nicholas Church, Banca Transilvania, Piața Sfatului, Book Coffee Shop, Biserica Neagră (Black Church), Tâmpa Mountain, La Ceaun - Piata Sfatului. Covered: Banking and Residency Logistics, Hiking Tâmpa Mountain, Black Church Visit, Local Dining Costs, Public Transport Fares, SIM Card Registration. Chapters:00:00 Șchei district01:33 Piața Sfatului03:10 Poiana Brașov05:02 Strada Sforii07:01 Cafe08:15 Room09:37 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BrasovRomania #TransylvaniaTravel #BlackChurchBrasov #TampaMountainHike #RomaniaExpats #CostOfLivingRomania #SaxonHistory #CarpathianMountains #PublicTransportBrasov #LocalFoodRomania #AutumnInBrasov #ResidencyInRomania #DraculaTourism #RomaniaTravelGuide #BudgetTravelEurope #SoloFemaleTravelRomania #HiddenGemsTransylvania #LifeInBrasov https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Day four in Brasov. I walk the Saxon walls, taste sarmale at a local spot, and navigate the first crisp evenings of autumn in Transylvania. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Brasov, Romania. Places in this episode: Șchei, Centrul Vechi, Strada Sforii, Piața Sfatului, Casa Sfatului, Book Coffee Shop, Tâmpa Mountain, Biserica Neagră. Covered: Cost of Living, Hiking & Nature, Historical Sites, Local Food, Public Transport. Chapters:00:00 Șchei02:09 Book Coffee Shop04:46 Biserica Neagră08:04 Plaza A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BrasovTravel #RomaniaAutumn #TransylvaniaHistory #CarpathianHiking #BlackChurch #SaxonArchitecture #BudgetTravelEurope #SoloFemaleTravel #RomanianFood #SarmaleRecipe #PublicTransportTips #DigitalNomadLife #SchengenZone #VisitRomania #MountainLiving #OldTownWalks #TravelPodcast #IoanaPopescu https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Ioana explores the Saxon walls of Brașov, visits the Black Church, hikes Tâmpa for autumn views, and shares practical tips on rent, transit, and local costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Brasov, Romania. Places in this episode: Șchei district, Book Coffee Shop, Schei Gate, First Romanian School, Piața Sfatului, Casa Sfatului, Biserica Neagră, La Ceaun. Covered: Cost of Living in Brasov, Public Transport Logistics, Historical Sites, Hiking & Nature, Residency Logistics, Local Food. Chapters:00:00 Șchei district01:40 Schei Gate03:37 La Ceaun05:40 Strada Sforii07:13 St. Nicholas Church08:50 Weavers Bastion10:09 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BrasovRomania #TransylvaniaTravel #DigitalNomadLife #CarpathianMountains #RomaniaFood #TravelTips2026 #OldTownBrasov #BlackChurch #BudgetTravelEurope #RemoteWorkRomania #AutumnInBrasov #HistoryBuff #SoloTravel #RomaniaGuide #MountainHiking #CulturalTravel #VisaInfo #LocalEats https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Ioana moves from Buzău to Brașov for the autumn season. She navigates the drive through the Carpathian pass, settles into her new flat in Șchei, and explores Council Square, the Black Church, and local food prices. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Brasov, Romania. Places in this episode: Brașov, Șchei, Piața Sfatului, Biserica Neagră, Strada Sforii, Tâmpa Mountain, La Ceaun, Book Coffee Shop. Covered: Moving to Brașov, Cost of Living, Historical Sites, Hiking & Nature, Residency Logistics, Local Food. Chapters:00:00 Brașov01:36 St. Nicholas Church07:33 Le Petit Bistro Brasov09:13 Forest A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Brașov #RomaniaTravel #Transylvania #ExpatsInRomania #Carpathians #BlackChurch #ScheiDistrict #MovingToRomania #AutumnInBrașov #TravelPodcast #IoanaPopescu #CostOfLiving #HikingRomania #EasternEurope #DigitalNomadRomania #Sarmale #VisitingRomania #BrașovGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Ioana packs up her Buzău flat, navigates the final local bus ride to the museum, and prepares for the drive north into the Carpathians. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Buzău, Romania. Places in this episode: Piața Dacia, Palatul Comunal, Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu, PlugIn Cafe-Old Town, Parcul Crâng, Heleșteu Lake, Muzeul Județean, Conacul Marghiloman. Covered: Packing and Departure, Buzău Urban Walk, Public Transport Costs, Driving North, Final Reflections. Chapters:00:00 Room00:56 Piața Dacia02:54 Parcul Crâng04:44 Muzeul Județean07:40 Bus A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BuzauRomania #TravelPodcast #RomaniaGuide #Muntenia #TransylvaniaRoadTrip #BudgetTravelEurope #IoanaPopescu #CarpatiMountains #LocalLife #PublicTransport #MuseumHopping #AutumnInRomania #OffTheBeatenPath #RomanianCulture #Geopark #SustainableTravel #EuropeanRoadTrip #CrangPark https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

On my final full day in Buzău, I navigate the local bus system to visit the county museum and settle into a quiet café in the old town. I reflect on the cost of living, the arts festival, and the practicalities of staying long-term before heading back toward Bucharest. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Buzău, Romania. Places in this episode: Buzău County Museum, Casa Vergu-Mănăilă, Garden Restaurant Buzau, PlugIn Cafe-Old Town, Parcul Crâng, Piața Dacia, Catedrala Arhiepiscopală Înălțarea Domnului. Covered: Public Transport Logistics, Museum Visits, Local Dining Costs, Residency Paperwork, City Centre Walks. Chapters:00:00 Piața Dacia01:15 Parcul Crâng04:12 Casa Vergu-Mănăilă06:56 Catedrala Arhiepiscopală Înălțarea Domnului A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BuzăuTravel #RomaniaVlog #MunteniaGuide #BudgetTravelEurope #PublicTransportLife #LocalMuseumVisit #RomanianFoodReview #CityBreakRomania #ExpatLifeInRomania #TravelOnABudget #SubCarpathianTowns #BuzăuCounty #SlowTravel #EuropeanRoadTrip #CulturalHeritage #UrbanExploration #CoffeeCulture #TransitTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Day four in Buzău. Ioana attends the final day of the first Wine Fest in Pietroasele, joins the grape-stomping ceremony, tastes local wines, and returns to the city for the BIAF street festival and a free film in Parcul Crâng. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Buzău, Romania. Places in this episode: Pietroasele, Zona Tezaur, Buzău City Centre, Piața Dacia, Palatul Comunal, PlugIn Cafe-Old Town, Parcul Crâng, Heleșteu Lake. Covered: Wine Fest Pietroasele, Grape Stomping, BIAF Arts Festival, Parcul Cräng Evening, Cost of Living Buzău, Hermitage Roof Controversy. Chapters:00:00 Nicolae Bălcescu District01:44 Pietroasele05:05 Piața Dacia A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BuzauWineFest #RomaniaTravel #BuzauCounty #TransylvaniaRoadTrip #MudVolcanoesBerca #RomanianCulture #WineHarvest2026 #SubCarpathianLife #AmberMuseumColti #BuzauArtsFestival #TravelOnABudget #EasternEuropeGuide #SlowTravelRomania #GeoparkBuzau #LocalFoodRomania #SummerInRomania #IoanaPopescuPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Day seven in Buzău: a walk through the historic centre, a deep dive into the local amber trade, and reflections on how provincial towns are quietly reinventing themselves away from the tourist map. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Buzău, Romania. Places in this episode: PlugIn Cafe-Old Town, Piața Dacia, Communal Palace, Parcul Crâng, Heleșteu Lake, Buzău 1600 Obelisk, Nicolae Bălcescu District, Banca Transilvania. Covered: Colți Amber Museum, Buzău Cost of Living, Parcul Crâng, Provincial Town Life, Local Dining, Transportation in Buzău. Chapters:00:00 PlugIn Cafe-Old Town02:46 Banca Transilvania05:47 Amber Museum in Colți08:41 Garden Restaurant Buzau A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Buzău #RomaniaTravel #AmberMuseum #Colți #ParculCrâng #Muntenia #ExpatLife #ProvincialRomania #Sarmale #Geopark #SlowTravel #EasternEurope #CultureTrip #LocalFood #HiddenGems #TransylvaniaRoadTrip #RomanianHistory #BudgetTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Day six in Buzău. I track the grape harvest to Pleșcoi for sausage and wine, then drive inland to the amber mines of Colți and the mineral springs at Sărata-Monteoru. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Buzău, Romania. Places in this episode: Moro Magnolia Urban Cafe, Piața Dacia, Pleșcoi, Colți Nature Park, Sărata-Monteoru, Communal Palace, Floreasca. Covered: wine harvest culture, amber geology, mineral baths, local transit costs, rural Romanian cuisine, geopark exploration. Chapters:00:00 Moro Magnolia Urban Cafe01:43 Pleșcoi03:34 Colți Nature Park06:37 Communal Palace08:15 Bus interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BuzăuTravel #RomaniaGeopark #PleșcoiWine #ColțiAmber #SărataMonteoru #TransylvaniaAutumn #RomanianFood #MudVolcanoes #SlowTravel #BuzăuCounty #RomaniaLiving #OffTheBeatenPath #HarvestSeason #GeoparkHiking #MineralSprings #BudgetTravelEurope #RomanianCulture #IoanaPopescu https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Ioana spends her fifth day in Buzău exploring the Berca mud volcanoes, the trovants of Ulmet, and the eternal flames at the Carpathian bend. She reflects on the geopark's unique geology, the hermitage roof controversy, and the practical costs of a day in this part of Romania. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Buzău, Romania. Places in this episode: Berca mud volcanoes, Ulmet trovants, Eternal flames, Moro Magnolia Urban Cafe, Casa Berarilor, Parcul Crâng, Pietroasele vineyards, Fundătura hermitage. Covered: geopark geology, hermitage roof scandal, local costs, wine harvest aftermath, park evening. Chapters:00:00 Moro Magnolia Urban Cafe01:01 Berca mud volcanoes02:28 Quiet field, distant birds03:42 Eternal flames05:20 Parcul Crâng06:50 Restaurant interior, low murmur A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BuzauLand #MudVolcanoes #Trovants #EternalFlames #RomaniaTravel #VisitRomania #Geopark #BuzauCounty #TravelPodcast #HiddenRomania #OffTheBeatenPath #RomaniaRoadTrip #Carpathians #UnescoGlobalGeopark #Buzau #RomanianCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Day four in Buzău: Ioana catches the final evening of the first Buzău Wine Fest in Pietroasele, with a traditional grape-stomping ceremony, tastes the new vintage, and wanders the BIAF street festival in Parcul Crâng back in town. A tangle of old rituals and new money in the sub-Carpathian hills. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Buzău, Romania. Places in this episode: Hotel Corso, Pietroasele, Tezaur, Parcul Crâng, PlugIn Cafe-Old Town, Cislău, Nicolae Bălcescu district, Palatul Comunal. Covered: Buzău Wine Fest, Pietroasele wine harvest, Parcul Crâng evening, Schitul Fundătura roof scandal update. Chapters:00:00 Hotel Corso01:55 Pietroasele05:02 Buzău06:02 PlugIn Cafe-Old Town06:50 Open air film night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Buzău #Pietroasele #BuzăuWineFest #RomanianWine #GrapeHarvest #BuzăuGeopark #BIAFfestival #ParculCrâng #VisitRomania #TravelRomania #CarpathianBend #Tămâioasă #DealulMare #WineHarvest2026 #ArtFestival #RomaniaTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Ioana spends her third day in Buzău exploring the amber museum in Colți, tasting the new wine at the Buzău Wine Fest, and checking in on the hermitage roof scandal. Plus practical notes on getting around the geopark and what things cost in this corner of Muntenia. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Buzău, Romania. Places in this episode: Colți Amber Museum, Colți Nature Park, Sărata-Monteoru, Pietroasele Tezaur site, Casa Berarilor, Parcul Crâng, Nucu. Covered: Amber history and Colți, Buzău Wine Fest harvest, Geopark culture and disputes, Local food and costs, Practical travel in Buzău County. Chapters:00:00 Buzău01:09 Colți Nature Park03:01 Festival market04:41 Nucu05:42 Casa Berarilor06:33 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Buzau #RomaniaTravel #ColtiAmber #BuzauLandGeopark #Pietroasele #BuzauWineFest #RomanianWine #Sarmale #CarpathianBend #UNESCOGeopark #HiddenRomania #Muntenia #RomanianVillages #TravelPodcast #AmberMuseum #HarvestSeason #BIAFfestival https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Ioana spends her second day in Buzău at the first Buzău Wine Fest in Pietroasele, joins the grape stomping, and hears about the scandal over the unpermitted roof at the Fundătura hermitage. Back in town, she explores the old centre, tries a local café, and reflects on the quiet reinvention of this sub-Carpathian city — plus what a day here actually costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Buzău, Romania. Places in this episode: Pietroasele, Tezaur site, Dealul Mare, Comunal Palace, Piața Dacia, Buzău County Museum, Moro Magnolia Urban Cafe, Restaurant Taverna. Covered: Buzău Wine Fest at Pietroasele, Buzău Land Geopark hermitage dispute, Buzău old town and museum, Cost of a day in Buzău, BIAF arts festival, Local dining and café scene. Chapters:00:00 Buzău01:12 Dealul Mare03:09 Piața Dacia04:33 Restaurant Taverna05:57 Parcul Crâng A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BuzauWineFest #Pietroasele #RomanianWine #GrapeStomping #FundăturaHermitage #BuzauLandGeopark #UNESCOGeopark #BuzauCountyMuseum #MoroMagnolia #RestaurantTaverna #BIAF2026 #BuzauArtsFestival #RomaniaTravel #VisitRomania #Carpati #MudVolcanoes #Trovants #DealulMare https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Ioana drives from Constanța to Buzău, explores the Berca mud volcanoes, strolls through the Buzău Land Geopark, and gets ready for the wine harvest season. She also checks out the local arts festival and reflects on the cost of living in this under-the-radar Romanian city. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Buzău, Romania. Places in this episode: Berca mud volcanoes, Buzău Land UNESCO Geopark, Nucu, Bozioru, Colți, Parcul Crâng, Piața Dacia, Comunal Palace. Covered: Arrival in Buzău, Berca mud volcanoes, Buzău Land UNESCO Geopark, BIAF arts festival, Cost of living compared to coast, Planning wine harvest visit. Chapters:00:00 Buzău01:43 Berca mud volcanoes03:16 Nucu05:29 Bozioru06:28 DACIA Romanian Dining07:56 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RomaniaTravel #Buzau #BercaMudVolcanoes #BuzauLand #Geopark #RomaniaOffTheBeatenPath #Transylvania #Carpathians #WineHarvest #Pietroasele #Sarmale #RomanianFood #TravelRomania #SlowTravel #RomaniaHiddenGems #UNESCOGeopark #BuzauArtFestival https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Ioana spends her final full day in Constanța with a morning swim, a walk past the casino, and a folk festival in Mamaia. She reflects on the summer's end, the drone debris along the coast, and plans her drive toward the Carpați. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Constanța, Romania. Places in this episode: Constanța Casino, Genoese Lighthouse, LIGHTHOUSE cafe, Carol I Grand Mosque, National History and Archaeology Museum, Roman Edifice with Mosaic, Muzeul de Artă Populară, Modern beach. Covered: Late summer beach life in Constanța, Roman historical sites in the old town, Seasonal festivals in Mamaia, Local seafood and traditional food, Safety and military presence on the coast, Practical travel costs in Constanța. Chapters:00:00 Genoese Lighthouse01:49 Carol I Grand Mosque03:55 Mamaia05:42 ZooM Beach07:30 Piațeta Perla09:16 Night10:03 Tomis Nord A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Constanța #Mamaia #BlackSea #RomaniaTravel #FolkFestival #ConstanțaCasino #Dobruja #Sarmale #Seafood #TravelPodcast #RomaniaSummer #Carpati #Transylvania #OldTown #RomanHistory #DroneDebris #CoastalRomania #TravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

On her final day in Constanța, Ioana takes one last swim in the warm Black Sea, walks the empty evening promenade past the casino, eats a long farewell dinner in the old town, and reflects on the cost of a month by the sea before pointing the car toward the Carpați and Transylvania's autumn valleys. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Constanța, Romania. Places in this episode: Faleză Nord, Coffeelin, Museum of National History and Archaeology, Roman Edifice with Mosaic, Genoese Lighthouse, Pizzico, Casino of Constanța, NOD Restaurant. Covered: Last day in Constanța, Farewell dinner at NOD, Black Sea swimming in late August, Old town Peninsulă walk, Casino promenade at dusk, Planning the drive to Transylvania. Chapters:00:00 Faleză Nord00:53 Coffeelin02:40 Museum of National History and Archaeology04:33 Casino of Constanța06:09 Ovidiu Square07:41 Seaside A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Constanta #ConstantaTravel #RomaniaTravel #BlackSea #MamaiaBeach #TravelRomania #RomaniaCoast #Dobruja #CasinoConstanta #OldTownConstanta #RomanianFood #BudgetTravelEurope #RoadTripRomania #TransylvaniaNext #Carpathians #ConstantaDiaries #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Ioana spends her seventh day in Constanța under an overcast sky, swimming in the warm Black Sea during a brief clear window, and reflecting on the cost of a simple day on the Romanian coast. She also catches up on planning the journey inland to Transylvania. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Constanța, Romania. Places in this episode: BOTANICA, Faleză Nord, Genoese Lighthouse, Pizzico, The Coffee Shop, Modern beach, Teatrul de Stat Constanța, Floreasca flat. Covered: Coastal rest day, Cost of living, Carpathian road trip planning, Late August season, Local cafes and restaurants. Chapters:00:00 BOTANICA00:43 Faleză Nord01:58 Genoese Lighthouse03:24 The Coffee Shop05:26 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Constanta #RomaniaTravel #BlackSea #TravelVlog #RomaniaCoast #Dobruja #Mamaia #OldTown #CafeHopping #BudgetTravel #TravelRomania #Seaside #TransylvaniaRoadTrip #AutumnTravel #RainyDay #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

On her sixth day in Constanța, Ioana swaps the beach crowds for the Dobruja countryside. A slow drive through dry grassland villages, a picnic of sheep cheese and tomatoes, and a late swim as the port lights come on. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Constanța, Romania. Places in this episode: Dobruja, Lake Techirghiol, Genoese Lighthouse, Mamaia. Covered: Dobruja inland drive, village lunch and local food, monastery visit, Techirghiol lake viewpoint, evening swim and old town dinner, plans to leave for Transylvania. Chapters:00:00 Mamaia01:30 Constanța03:13 Restaurant terrace04:17 Dobruja05:24 Genoese Lighthouse06:33 Waves A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dobruja #Constanta #RomaniaTravel #BlackSea #LaMare #RomaniaCoast #Techirghiol #Mamaia #TravelRomania #Dobrogea #RomaniaHiddenGems #SeasideEscape #RomanianFood #SlowTravel #RoadTripRomania https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Ioana spends her fifth day in Constanța in the old town, walking the cobbled Peninsulă, climbing the Genoese Lighthouse, and eating a long lunch at a terrace spot. She shares what it costs to live by the sea, how transit works, and why the city's history is layered like a dobos torte. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Constanța, Romania. Places in this episode: Ovidiu Square, National History and Archaeology Museum, Roman Edifice with Mosaic, Genoese Lighthouse, NOD Restaurant, Constanța Casino, Muzeul de Artă Populară, Coffeelin. Covered: Constanta old town and Peninsulă, Constanta history museums and landmarks, Constanta food and dining, Constanta practical costs and transit, Dobruja inland villages planning. Chapters:00:00 Tomis II01:30 Roman Edifice with Mosaic02:30 NOD Restaurant04:23 Coffeelin05:47 Street with evening traffic07:06 Janet A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Constanta #RomaniaTravel #BlackSeaCoast #OldTownConstanta #GenoeseLighthouse #RomanMosaic #TravelRomania #RomaniaOffTheBeatenPath #ConstantaOldTown #Dobruja #TravelTipsRomania #RomanianFood #ConstantaMuseum #SeptemberTravel #EasternEuropeTravel #SchengenTravel #ConstantaSea https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Ioana spends her fourth day in Constanța on the working edge of the port, watches the asphalt crews reroute trucks at Gate 14, wanders the MoonRide festival crowds, and eats a long dinner at a boat-restaurant as the coal ships wait out the low Danube. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Constanța, Romania. Places in this episode: Constanța Port, Gate 14, Gate 10bis, Mamaia boardwalk, Bd. Tomis, Parcul Oleg Danovski, The Coffee Shop, Restaurant The Boat. Covered: Constanta working port and Gate 14 closure, MoonRide urban festival, Mamaia beach late August atmosphere, Old town cafe and seafood dinner, Seasonal shift from summer to September. Chapters:00:00 Port00:44 Gate 1402:20 The Coffee Shop03:43 Bd. Tomis05:08 Restaurant The Boat06:55 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Constanta #MamaiaBeach #BlackSeaRomania #MoonRideFestival #ConstantaPort #Dobruja #RomaniaTravel #SeptemberSea #OldTownConstanta #RomanianCoast #TheBoatRestaurant #NightSwim #TravelRomania #SummerInRomania #PortLife #SeafoodRomania https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Ioana walks Constanța's casino promenade at dawn, dives into the archaeology of ancient Tomis, and catches the last true week of Mamaia's summer. Plus the port's working rhythm, the MoonRide festival buzz, and what a day on this coast actually costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Constanța, Romania. Places in this episode: Casino of Constanța, LIGHTHOUSE, Mamaia beach, Roman mosaic excavation, Ovidius Square, NOD Restaurant, Piațeta Perla, Boulevard Tomis. Covered: Constanța's layered history, Port activity and logistics, Mamaia beach and boardwalk life, Festivals, Seafood and local costs, Late-August holiday atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Casino of Constanța01:18 LIGHTHOUSE02:41 Museum04:36 Ovidius Square06:39 Boulevard Tomis08:34 Restaurant The Boat10:18 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Constanta #Mamaia #RomaniaTravel #BlackSeaCoast #Dobruja #CasinoConstanta #RomanMosaic #MoonRide #MamaiaFestival #SEAS #RomaniaBeaches #OldTomis #PortOfConstanta #RomaniaHiddenGems #TravelPodcast #RomaniaSummer #FoodieRomania #RomaniaHistory https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Ioana spends a day on Mamaia's emptying beach, eats fresh fish at a port-side institution, and watches the working harbour of Constanța load grain under a grey sky. She also checks the practical side of a coast visit: prices, swimming, and the seasonal shift. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Constanța, Romania. Places in this episode: The Coffee Shop, Ovidius Square, The Casino's Promenade, Janet, NOD Restaurant, Mamaia boardwalk, Port of Constanța. Covered: Constanta working port and harbour, Mamaia beach end of season, Romanian coastal food, fish and polenta, Costs of a day on the Black Sea coast, Practical coast arrivals and transfers, Cycling south from Mamaia, Casino restoration state. Chapters:00:00 The Coffee Shop01:19 Ovidius Square02:39 Janet03:59 NOD Restaurant05:06 Seaside night06:10 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Mamaia #Constanta #RomaniaTravel #BlackSea #Dobruja #TravelPodcast #Romania2026 #PodcastTravel #VisitRomania #SeaAndSoul #WorkingPort #MamaiaBeach #CasinoConstanta #RomanianFood #Techirghiol #Histria #CoastalRomania #TravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Ioana lands on the Black Sea coast for the season's best month. A first swim at Mamaia, the layered history of Tomis, port-watching with a coffee, and the mud-bath ritual at Techirghiol — plus what a day actually costs here. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Constanța, Romania. Places in this episode: Mamaia, JMR Royal, NOD Restaurant, Roman Mosaic, Museum of National History and Archaeology, LIGHTHOUSE, Casino's Promenade, Janet. Covered: Constanta arrival and first impressions, Mamaia beach and boardwalk, Ancient Tomis and Roman history, Constanta port and working harbour, Techirghiol mud bath culture, Histria ruins day trip. Chapters:00:00 Constanța01:54 NOD Restaurant03:20 Museum of National History and Archaeology04:49 Casino's Promenade06:11 Mamaia07:52 Histria09:07 Techirghiol A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Constanta #Mamaia #BlackSea #RomaniaTravel #Dobruja #Techirghiol #MudBath #Histria #RomanMosaic #Tomis #TravelRomania #CoastalRomania #RomanianFood #Sarmale #OldTownConstanta #SummerInRomania https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Ioana spends her final full day in Tulcea with a slow morning on the faleza, a last bowl of storceag at La Tăticu, a ferry ride across the Danube, and an evening climb to Monument Hill for a sunset farewell before driving to the Black Sea coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Tulcea, Romania. Places in this episode: Pick Up Coffee & More, La Tăticu, Museum of the Traditional Fishing Village, Aziziye Mosque, Habit Specialty Coffee, Tea & Honey, Monumentul Independenței, Prestige House Tulcea, Old Times Pub. Covered: Last day in Tulcea, Danube ferry ride, Delta cuisine, Fishing Village Museum, Monument Hill sunset, Preparing for the coast. Chapters:00:00 Pick Up Coffee & More01:18 Tudor Vladimirescu02:43 La Tăticu04:14 Museum of the Traditional Fishing Village05:41 Habit Specialty Coffee, Tea & Honey07:31 Prestige House Tulcea A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tulcea #DanubeDelta #RomaniaTravel #TravelRomania #DeltaDunarii #TulceaCounty #Dobrogea #Romania #TravelEurope #SlowTravel #LocalLife #RomanianFood #Storceag #BlackSeaCoast #RoadTripRomania #MonumentHill #FalezaTulcea #TravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

On her last full day in Tulcea, Ioana walks the quiet Sunday streets, visits the old Ottoman cemetery, tastes the sweet figs of the season at the market, and plans her road trip south to the Black Sea coast. She reflects on the delta's rhythms, the practical costs of a summer in this port town, and the long road back to Bucharest in October. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Tulcea, Romania. Places in this episode: La Tăticu, Old Times Pub, Pick Up Coffee & More, Museum of the Traditional Fishing Village, Aziziye Mosque, St. Nicholas Cathedral, Tudor Vladimirescu, Market Hall. Covered: Tulcea last day, Museum of the Traditional Fishing Village, Cost of living and meals in Tulcea, Old German quarter walk, Preparing to leave for Black Sea coast, Delta cuisine and local food. Chapters:00:00 Pick Up Coffee & More01:45 La Tăticu03:26 Museum of the Traditional Fishing Village04:28 Market Hall06:13 Old Times Pub07:42 Riverside A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tulcea #RomaniaTravel #DanubeDelta #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #DeltaDuDunarii #RomaniaOffTheBeatenPath #TulceaGuide #BalkansTravel #FoodTravel #VisitRomania #SummerInRomania #FishingVillage #BlackSea #RoadTripRomania #LocalLife #EuropeanSummer https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Ioana spends the Dormition of the Theotokos holiday in Tulcea, exploring the empty streets, visiting the Aziziye Mosque, and eating a festive fish meal at La Tăticu, before a quiet ferry ride across the Danube to Tudor Vladimirescu. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Tulcea, Romania. Places in this episode: Aziziye Mosque, St. Nicholas Cathedral, La Tăticu, Independence Monument, Aegyssus, Tudor Vladimirescu, Museum of the Traditional Fishing Village, Old Times Pub. Covered: Tulcea holiday atmosphere, Religious sites in the old town, Delta cuisine and fish dishes, Ferry crossing to Tudor Vladimirescu, Leaving Tulcea for the coast, Practical costs in Tulcea. Chapters:00:00 Tulcea02:01 La Tăticu04:15 Independence Monument05:50 Tudor Vladimirescu07:03 Museum of the Traditional Fishing Village08:09 Old Times Pub09:13 Evening riverside A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tulcea #DanubeDelta #Romania #SfantaMariaMare #DormitionOfTheTheotokos #RomaniaTravel #TravelRomania #DeltaDunarii #LipovanCulture #LaTaticu #AziziyeMosque #TudorVladimirescu #Danube #HolidayInRomania #SlowTravel #Storceag #Aegyssus #IndependenceMonument https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Ioana marks Romania's biggest summer holiday in Tulcea, visits the Museum of the Traditional Fishing Village, and plots a quiet route out of town for the feast day before driving south to the coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Tulcea, Romania. Places in this episode: Museum of the Traditional Fishing Village, Aziziye Mosque, La Tăticu, Monument Hill, Str. Victoriei, Pick Up Coffee & More, Old Times Pub, Faleza. Covered: Lipovan fishing village museum, Tulcea Ottoman history mosque, Holiday planning Sfanta Maria Mare, Delta cuisine storceag and fish, Leaving Tulcea for Black Sea coast, Tulcea museums and landmarks. Chapters:00:00 Faleza04:07 Monument Hill07:39 Old Times Pub A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tulcea #DanubeDelta #RomaniaTravel #DeltaDunarii #LipovanCulture #TulceaMuseum #SfantaMariaMare #RomanianHoliday #BlackSeaRoadTrip #Dobruja #DeltaFishing #Storceag #RomanianFood #TravelRomania #Mila23 #Sulina #FalezaTulcea #TulceaOldTown https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Ioana spends her final full day in Tulcea before heading to the Black Sea coast, with a morning at the fish market, a farewell lunch, and a sunset climb for one last view of the delta. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Tulcea, Romania. Places in this episode: Tulcea faleza, Monument Hill, Independence Monument, Aziziye Mosque, St. Nicholas Cathedral, Museum of the Traditional Fishing Village, La Tăticu, Tulcea Art Museum. Covered: Tulcea final day, Lipovan fishing culture, Delta cuisine, Tulcea museums, Practical travel tips Romania. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room01:26 Monument Hill02:43 Aziziye Mosque04:11 Museum of the Traditional Fishing Village06:09 Garden restaurant07:07 Old Times Pub08:50 Taverna interior evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tulcea #DanubeDelta #RomaniaTravel #TravelRomania #RomanianFood #FishSoup #Storceag #TulceaRomania #DeltaDunarii #Lipovan #MuseumVillage #BlackSeaCoast #RoadTripRomania #SummerInRomania #OldTimesPub #LaTaticu #MonumentHill #TravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Ioana revisits the Danube Delta Museum after a busy festival week, spends a slow morning watching sturgeon and pike in the aquarium tanks, and plans a final boat trip into the delta before her time in Tulcea ends. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Tulcea, Romania. Places in this episode: Danube Delta Museum (Muzeul Delta Dunarii), La Taticu, Monument Hill (Dealul Monumentului), Independence Monument, Aegyssus fortress, Ivan Patzaichin statue, Fortuna lake, 5 to go. Covered: Danube Delta Museum and aquarium, Tulcea old town and German quarter, Fish soup and delta cuisine, Boat trip to Fortuna lake, Planning the next leg to Black Sea coast. Chapters:00:00 Aquarium interior with water pumps02:54 Fortuna lake04:18 Independence Monument05:51 Restaurant interior07:02 5 to go08:18 Riverside at dusk09:07 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DanubeDelta #Tulcea #RomaniaTravel #DeltaDunarii #TravelPodcast #Romania #BoatTrip #FishSoup #Storceag #Museum #FortunaLake #Pelicans #SummerTravel #EasternEurope #SlowTravel #Danube https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Ioana explores Tulcea's quiet side after the Golden Fish festival, visits the Fish Market and the Avramide Collections House, and plans her next boat trip to Sulina. She also checks in on the practicalities of life in this delta gateway town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Tulcea, Romania. Places in this episode: Pick Up Coffee & More, Museum of the Traditional Fishing Village, Avramide Collections House, Ivan Pescar, Independence Monument, Parcul Ciuperca, Cafe km0, La Tăticu. Covered: Tulcea city life, Danube Delta boat travel, Local food and markets, History and culture, Day trips from Tulcea. Chapters:00:00 Pick Up Coffee & More02:12 Avramide Collections House04:39 Habit Specialty Coffee, Tea & Honey06:34 Sulina09:09 Riverside at dusk10:11 Quiet room night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tulcea #DanubeDelta #RomaniaTravel #DeltaTrip #Sulina #TravelPodcast #EasternEuropeTravel #RiverLife #FishingVillage #BirdwatchingRomania #Storceag #DeltaCuisine #RomaniaSummer #TravelDiary #Othodox #LipovanCulture #RomaniaByCar https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Ioana spends a full day in Tulcea between boat trips: the children's folklore competition on the promenade, a return to the fish market, and the working rhythm of the port town. A practical look at the cost of a delta-bound day and the city's unpolished, watery soul. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Tulcea, Romania. Places in this episode: Tulcea faleza, Independence Monument, Museum of History and Archaeology, La Tăticu, Pick Up Coffee & More, Tulcea central fish market, Casa Adelmar. Covered: Tulcea city life, Golden Fish festival, Monument Hill and Aegyssus ruins, Tulcea food and market, Delta stopover planning, Cost of living in Tulcea. Chapters:00:00 Riverside01:52 Pick Up Coffee & More03:17 Riverside04:02 Independence Monument05:29 Museum of History and Archaeology06:51 City plaza08:00 Casa Adelmar A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tulcea #DanubeDelta #RomaniaTravel #GoldenFishFestival #TravelRomania #DeltaDunarii #TulceaCounty #Romania2026 #Dobruja #DanubeDeltaBiosphere #EasternEuropeTravel #RomaniaPodcast #SlowTravel #RomanianFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Ioana takes her first multi-day boat trip into the Danube Delta. From the port of Tulcea through the reed beds to Mila 23, she eats storceag, sees pelicans, and explores a village built on stilts before a night in a delta guesthouse. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Tulcea, Romania. Places in this episode: Faleza, Danube Delta, Mila 23, Casa Adelmar, Letea forest, Sulina. Covered: Danube Delta boat trip, Mila 23 village, Birdwatching, Delta low water issue, Letea forest, Delta accommodation. Chapters:00:00 Faleza02:34 Mila 2306:23 Sulina A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DanubeDelta #Mila23 #RomaniaTravel #Tulcea #Dobruja #Birdwatching #Pelicans #DeltaBoatTrip #LipovanVillages #LeteaForest #Sulina #RomaniaNature #UNESCO #DanubeRiver #DeltaCuisine #Storceag #TravelPodcast #RomaniaSecrets https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Ioana arrives in Tulcea after the drive east from Bucharest, checks into a guesthouse, eats storceag fish soup, and walks the old town and the faleza at dusk. She ends the episode with a plan for the first boat trip into the delta. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Tulcea, Romania. Places in this episode: Casa Adelmar, Old Times Pub, Monumentul Independenței, Danube Delta Museum, La Tăticu, Aziziye Mosque, St. Nicholas Cathedral, Piața Civică. Covered: Tulcea arrival and first impressions, Danube Delta Museum and aquarium, Old town walking and history, Delta cuisine and fish soup, Danubius Arena basketball, Planning the first delta boat trip. Chapters:00:00 Aziziye Mosque01:39 Old Times Pub03:52 Piața Civică05:41 La Tăticu07:28 Danubius Arena08:25 Casa Adelmar A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tulcea #DanubeDelta #RomaniaTravel #DanubeDeltaRomania #TulceaRomania #DeltaDunarii #RomaniaOffTheBeatenPath #Storceag #RomanianFood #EasternEuropeTravel #DanubeRiver #BirdwatchingRomania #Pelicans #RomaniaRoadTrip #TravelPodcast #SustainableTravel #RomanianCulture #Dobruja https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

On her last full day in Bucharest, Ioana revisits her favourite corners of Floreasca and the old centre, checks weather for the drive east, and hands out spare keys before the road trip to the Danube Delta. A practical, affectionate goodbye to a city that has started to feel like home. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Bucharest, Romania. Places in this episode: Floreasca, Saint Roastery Victoriei, Calea Victoriei, Lipscani, Caru' cu bere, Obor Market, Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum, Herăstrău Park. Covered: Bucharest final day reflection, Floreasca neighbourhood life, Obor Market food, Village Museum visit, Road trip preparation and costs, Leaving Bucharest for the delta. Chapters:00:00 Floreasca01:52 Saint Roastery Victoriei03:08 Obor Market04:33 Herăstrău Park05:48 Riverside A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bucharest #Floreasca #DanubeDelta #RomaniaRoadTrip #TravelRomania #OborMarket #VillageMuseum #RomanianFood #BucharestLife #DriveEast #Carpati #Transilvania #RomaniaTravel #Summer2026 #Sarmale #Dracula https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

On her last full day in Bucharest, Ioana finishes her setup loop with a visit to the reopened Dimitrie Leonida Technical Museum, says goodbye to her Floreasca flat, and plans the road trip east to the Danube Delta. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Bucharest, Romania. Places in this episode: Floreasca, Carol I Park, Dimitrie Leonida Technical Museum, Obor Market, Calea Victoriei, Lipscani, Saint Roastery, Herăstrău Park. Covered: Dimitrie Leonida Technical Museum, Obor Market mici lunch, Bucharest summer day rhythm, Final preparations for road trip east, Reflection on long-stay setup. Chapters:00:00 Bucharest01:47 Romanian Athenaeum03:44 Obor Market04:29 Calea Victoriei06:19 Floreasca07:47 Caru' cu bere09:00 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bucharest #RomaniaTravel #DanubeDelta #RoadTrip #BucharestMuseums #OborMarket #CarucuBere #Floreasca #CarolIPark #TravelPodcast #Romania #LongStayTravel #BucharestFood #Sarmale #HerastrauPark #RomanianCuisine #SlowTravel #SummerInBucharest https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Ioana takes on the last big piece of Bucharest bureaucracy, hunts down a recording studio in an unexpected place, and celebrates with a very long lunch at a city institution. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Bucharest, Romania. Places in this episode: Caru' cu bere, Origo, Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History, Calea Victoriei, Cișmigiu Garden, Floreasca, Universitate. Covered: Residence Registration Process, Bucharest institutions and bureaucracy, Bucharest summer pedestrian streets, Coworking spaces and recording venues, Romanian cuisine sarmale. Chapters:00:00 Universitate00:24 Floreasca02:20 Calea Victoriei04:05 Caru' cu bere05:27 Cișmigiu Garden06:48 City street at dusk, crowd murmur A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bucharest #RomaniaTravel #ExpatLife #MovingToRomania #BucharestFood #CarucuBere #Bureaucracy #Sarmale #RomanianFood #DigitalNomad #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #CaleaVictoriei #CismigiuGarden #RemoteWork #RecordPodcast #SummerInTheCity https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Ioana embraces Bucharest's high-summer rhythm: a sweaty walk through the emptied city, a cold beer in the Old Town, a free kayak ride on the Dâmbovița, and a quiet evening in Floreasca. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Bucharest, Romania. Places in this episode: Calea Victoriei, Caru' cu bere, Dâmbovița river, Piața Unirii, Cișmigiu Garden, Saint Roastery Victoriei, The Romanian Athenaeum, Herăstrău Park. Covered: Bucharest summer activities, Dâmbovița river kayak, Old Town dining, Floreasca neighborhood living, Cișmigiu Garden peaceful afternoon. Chapters:00:00 Calea Victoriei01:41 Caru' cu bere03:39 Piața Unirii05:39 Cișmigiu Garden07:18 Floreasca A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bucharest #RomaniaTravel #BucharestSummer #DambovitaRiver #KayakBucharest #OldTownBucharest #Carucubere #CismigiuGarden #Floreasca #HerastrauPark #RomanianFood #Sarmale #Romania #TravelEurope #DigitalNomad #RomaniaPodcast #BucharestGuide #SummerInRomania https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Ioana moves into her new Floreasca flat, tackles the great Bucharest furniture hunt, and discovers a tranquil corner of Herăstrău Park. She also tests a coworking space near Universitate and reflects on the city's summer rhythm, all while planning her first road trip east. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Bucharest, Romania. Places in this episode: Floreasca, Herăstrău Park, Village Museum, Caru' cu bere, Dorobanți, Ganesha Caffe Victoriei, Obor Market. Covered: Furniture shopping, Neighborhood life, Coworking test, Park walks, Traditional food, Road trip planning. Chapters:00:00 Floreasca00:41 Dorobanți02:10 Cafe terrace03:28 Herăstrău Park05:46 Ganesha Caffe Victoriei06:50 Bar interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BucharestLiving #Floreasca #HerastrauPark #CarucuBere #Sarmale #RomaniaTravel #ExpatsInBucharest #FurnitureShopping #CoworkingBucharest #DanubeDelta #RomanianLife #SummerInBucharest #MovingAbroad #CheapLivingEurope #LocalFoodRomania https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Ioana tackles day two in Bucharest: opening a bank account without losing her mind, hunting for a flat in the summer heat, and testing the city's best long lunch spots. Practical details on costs, transit, and the fine art of Romanian bureaucracy. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Bucharest, Romania. Places in this episode: Banca Transilvania, Dorobanți, Calea Victoriei, Saint Roastery Victoriei, Caru' cu bere, Palace of the Parliament, Universitate station, Floreasca. Covered: Banking and finance setup, Flat hunting and real estate, Bucharest green spaces, Romanian cuisine, Coworking and recording spaces, Planning the Danube Delta road trip. Chapters:00:00 Banca Transilvania01:37 Calea Victoriei04:16 Herăstrău Park05:36 Museum echo06:59 Lipscani08:12 Dorobanți A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BucharestLife #RomaniaTravel #ExpatInRomania #BankingInBucharest #FloreascaDistrict #VillageMuseum #SarmaleLove #CaleaVictoriei #BucharestSummer #MovingToRomania #BancaTransilvania #HerastrauPark #BucharestRealEstate #SlowTravelRomania #PodcastLife #UrbanAdventure https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Ioana arrives in Bucharest for a year-long stay and gets down to the real business of settling in: residence registration, a bank account, a SIM card, and a flat. She walks the city's summer streets, eats her first sarmale, and works out what a day here actually costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Bucharest, Romania. Places in this episode: Henri Coandă International Airport, Gara de Nord, Centru District, Calea Victoriei, Saint Roastery Victoriei, Obor Market, ING Office Dorobanti, Cișmigiu Garden. Covered: Arrival and First Day, Long-Stay Paperwork and Admin, Bucharest Cost of Living, Local Food and Markets, Getting Around Bucharest. Chapters:00:00 Gara de Nord01:25 Centru District02:57 Calea Victoriei04:34 Obor Market06:13 Office interior07:40 Cișmigiu Garden09:54 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bucharest #RomaniaTravel #ExpatLife #SettlingIn #OborMarket #CaleaVictoriei #BucharestGuide #LongStayTravel #RomaniaVisa #Carpathians #Transilvania #DigitalNomad #RomanianFood #Mici #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #BucharestAirport https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/