About
Romania is a country in Southeastern Europe, known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and scenic landscapes. The capital is Bucharest. Most of the population are ethnic Romanians, with Orthodox Christianity being the dominant religion.
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Cities and Resorts
What to See
Connectivity & Internet
Average Speed150 Mbps
4G Coverageexcellent, very fast speeds
SIM from Vodafone, Orange or Digi costs €5-15 for 10-50GB. Very fast internet, affordable. EU roaming included. One of Europe's fastest networks.
Electricity
Voltage:230VV
Frequency:50HzHz
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C
F
European plugs Type C and F (Schuko). Voltage 230V. Standard European system. US/UK travelers need adapter
Local Transport
Operators: FlixBus, Atlassib, Pletl, Transmixt
Booking: autogari.ro, flixbus.ro, bus stations
Popular Routes
Bucharest-Brașov2h30min-3h
€7-14
Bucharest-Timișoara7-8h
€15-30
Bucharest-Cluj-Napoca7-8h
€14-28
Romania—trains SLOW but cheap! Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca: train 8h30min (€17-32) vs flight 1h (€42-102). Old infrastructure but affordable. Buses sometimes faster than trains. Bucharest Metro super cheap (€0.60). CFR trains: IR faster, Regio slowest. TAROM/Animawings for flights. Mountain routes scenic by train. Flying saves huge time for long distances. Infrastructure improving slowly.
Local Cuisine
Mămăligă
sarmale
ciorbă
Tipping
Local term: Bacșiș
Restaurants
10% for good serviceTaxi
Round up fareHotels
Porter5-10 RON per bag
Housekeeping5-10 RON per day
Concierge10-20 RON for special service
Tours
Guide (per day)20-50 RON per person
Driver (per day)10-20 RON per person
Tipping in Romania is appreciated for good service. Restaurants: 10%. Taxi: round up. Cash preferred.