Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu

Ioana explores the UNESCO Hațeg Dinosaur Geopark, visits Nopcsa Castle, and shares practical insights on living costs and local events in Transylvania's early 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 50 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Haţeg, Romania. Places in this episode: Hațeg, Nopcsa Castle, Săcel, Piața Unirii, Banca Transilvania, Select Caffe, Avy Wine & Dine, Museum of the Hațeg Country Village. Covered: Hațeg Dinosaur Geopark, Nopcsa Castle, Local Economy and Costs, Seasonal Changes in Transylvania, Wildlife Safety, Local Events and Festivals. Chapters: 00:00 Hațeg 01:49 Săcel 04:15 Avy Wine & Dine 07:04 Hunedoara A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RomaniaTravel #Hațeg #Transylvania #DinosaurGeopark #NopcsaCastle #RetezatNationalPark #RomaniaLiving #TravelTips #CostOfLiving #Carpathians #LocalLife #AutumnInRomania #UNESCOGeopark #RomanianCulture #SoloTravel #HiddenGems #EuropeTravel #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Ioana leaves Brașov for Hațeg, exploring the UNESCO Dinosaur Geopark, dwarf dinosaurs, and rural Transylvanian life. Practical tips on residency, costs, and local venues. ☕ 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 49 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Haţeg, Romania. Places in this episode: Hațeg, Brașov, Olt Corridor, Piața Unirii, Select Caffe, Avy Wine & Dine, Zona blocurilor, Lidl Hațeg. Covered: Moving to Hațeg, UNESCO Dinosaur Geopark, Local Costs and Economy, Nopcsa Castle and History, Retezat Hiking Preparation, Daily Routine in Transylvania. Chapters: 00:00 Brașov 02:50 Hațeg 05:36 Banca Transilvania 08:20 Muzeul Satului Hațegan 10:53 Boheme Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RomaniaTravel #Hațeg #Transylvania #DinosaurGeopark #RetezatNationalPark #TravelPodcast #RomanianCulture #HunedoaraCounty #LivingInRomania #AutumnTravel #NopcsaCastle #BisonReserve #ViaTransilvanica #CorvinCastle #RomanianFood #Sarmale #CarpathianMountains #GeoparkExplorer https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Ioana’s final full day in Brasov before the move to Bucharest. She hikes Tâmpa for the last time, navigates the autumn harvest market, and plans the 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 48 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Brasov, Romania. Places in this episode: Council Square, Black Church, Book Coffee Shop, Rope Street, Șchei Quarter, Tâmpa Mountain, Piața Star Plateau, La Ceaun. Covered: Brasov Autumn Hiking, Local Food Costs, Moving Logistics, Harvest Market Visit, Public Transport Fare. Chapters: 00:00 Council Square 02:32 Tâmpa Mountain 05:29 La Ceaun 09:30 Black Church A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BrasovTravel #RomaniaAutumn #TransylvaniaAdventures #SoloTravelEurope #BudgetTravelTips #HikingInRomania #LocalFoodGuide #CarpathianMountains #DigitalNomadLife #EasternEuropeTravel #CulturalHeritage #OffTheBeatenPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Ioana’s final full day in Brașov before the road trip east. She explores the Seven Ladders Canyon, visits Râșnov Fortress, and reflects on the shift from summer tourist season to autumn residency. ☕ 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 47 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Brasov, Romania. Places in this episode: Șchei, Sufra Coffee Shop Brașov, Tâmpa Mountain, Seven Ladders Canyon, Zărnești, Piatra Craiului National Park, Tractorul Business Park, Râșnov Fortress. Covered: Hiking Seven Ladders Canyon, Râșnov Fortress History, Brașov Autumn Weather, Local Dining Costs, Public Transport Tips. Chapters: 00:00 Șchei 02:52 Piatra Craiului National Park 05:20 Râșnov Fortress 07:50 Black Church 10:02 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BrașovTravel #RomaniaAutumn #SevenLaddersCanyon #TransylvaniaHiking #BudgetTravelEurope #RomanianFood #RâșnovFortress #CarpathianMountains #SoloFemaleTravel #SlowTravel #BrașovLife #EasternEuropeGuide #HikingAdventures #RomaniaTourism #OffTheBeatenPath #DigitalNomadRomania #CulturalHeritage #NaturePhotography https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Day ten of twelve in Brasov. I walk the medieval walls, navigate the cost of living, and prepare for the Dramatic International Festival while settling into Transylvanian 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 46 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Brasov, Romania. Places in this episode: Șchei Quarter, Schei Gate, First Romanian School, Tâmpa Mountain, Weavers' Bastion, Council Square, Trumpeter's Tower, La Ceaun. Covered: Cost of Living in Brasov, Hiking Tâmpa Mountain, Traditional Romanian Cuisine, Cultural Events in Brasov, Resident Perspective, Public Transport Fares. Chapters: 00:00 Schei Gate 02:45 Weavers' Bastion 05:44 Black Church 08:19 Book Coffee Shop A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RomaniaTravel #BrasovRomania #Transylvania #CarpatiMountains #DigitalNomadLife #RomanianFood #HikingRomania #MedievalHistory #TravelPodcast #IoanaPopescu #BudgetTravel #CulturalExploration #AutumnInEurope #OffTheBeatenPath #RomanianCulture #SoloTraveler #HiddenGems #TravelTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Ioana navigates the early autumn shift in Brasov, balancing tourist landmarks like the Black Church with local routines, dining, and cultural events while sharing practical advice on banking and transport. ☕ 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 45 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Brasov, Romania. Places in this episode: Șchei, Council Square, Weavers Bastion, Banca Transilvania, La Ceaun, Tâmpa Mountain, Book Coffee Shop, Black Church. Covered: Brasov Autumn Rhythm, Local Life, Cost of Living, Cultural Events, Nature Hikes, Resident Perspective. Chapters: 00:00 Șchei 02:01 La Ceaun 03:43 Book Coffee Shop 06:31 Râșnov Fortress 09:13 Church A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BrașovTravel #RomaniaAutumn #TransylvaniaLife #CarpatiHiking #BlackChurch #LocalFoodRomania #SoloTravelRomania #ExpatLifeRomania #BrașovOldTown #TâmpaMountain #RomanianCulture #TravelBudget #EasternEurope #UrbanExploration #HistoryAndArt #NatureWalks #LocalCafe #TravelTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Day eight in Brașov: navigating the shift from tourist season to resident life, exploring the Black Church and Șchei quarter, and understanding the local cost of living. ☕ 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 44 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Brasov, Romania. Places in this episode: Șchei, First Romanian School, Piața Sfatului, Casa Sfatului, Book Coffee Shop, Banca Transilvania, St. Nicholas Church, La Ceaun. Covered: Seasonal Transition, Local Costs, Historical Sites, Urban Hiking, Resident Life. Chapters: 00:00 Șchei 02:16 Banca Transilvania 04:48 Weavers' Bastion 07:19 Rose Beans Focacceria & Specialty Coffee A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BrasovTravel #RomaniaAutumn #BlackChurch #Transylvania #DigitalNomadRomania #BrasovCity #TampaNature #RomanianFood #SchengenArea #CarpatiMountains #OldTownWalk #BudgetTravelEurope #RomanianCulture #SaxonHeritage #HikingRomania #BrasovLife #TravelPodcast #IoanaPopescu https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

Ioana navigates the shift from summer tourism to autumn residency in Brasov, exploring the Black Church, navigating RATBV transit costs, and settling into daily life in the Saxon Old 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 43 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Brasov, Romania. Places in this episode: Strada Sforii, Piața Sfatului, Black Church, Șchei District, St. Nicholas Church, First Romanian School, Tâmpa Mountain, La Ceaun. Covered: Daily Costs in Brasov, Public Transport Systems, Cultural Festivals, Residency Logistics, Local Dining, Nature Hikes. Chapters: 00:00 Brasov 01:29 St. Nicholas Church 04:10 Blumana District 06:12 Black Church 07:21 Room 08:53 Bank A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RomaniaTravel #BrasovLife #TransylvaniaAutumn #ExpatsInRomania #BlackChurchBrasov #TampaNature #RomanianFood #BudgetTravelEurope #SchengenArea #CarpathianHiking #DigitalNomadLife #EasternEurope #BrașovOldTown #LocalCulture #TravelTips #IoanaPopescu #RomanianHistory #MountainLiving https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/romania/

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 Șchei 01:08 Piața Sfatului 03:03 Banca Transilvania 05:10 Weavers Bastion 07:11 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 district 01:33 Piața Sfatului 03:10 Poiana Brașov 05:02 Strada Sforii 07:01 Cafe 08:15 Room 09:37 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 Șchei 02:09 Book Coffee Shop 04:46 Biserica Neagră 08:04 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 district 01:40 Schei Gate 03:37 La Ceaun 05:40 Strada Sforii 07:13 St. Nicholas Church 08:50 Weavers Bastion 10:09 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 explores the Saxon walls, Black Church, and Council Square in Brasov, navigating early September crowds, local costs, and the shift into autumn culture. ☕ 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 38 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Brasov, Romania. Places in this episode: Șchei district, Piața Sfatului, Casa Sfatului, Biserica Neagră, Strada Sforii, La Ceaun - Piata Sfatului, Tâmpa Mountain, Râșnov Fortress. Covered: Brasov Old Town, Black Church, Tâmpa Mountain, Cost of Living, Local Food, Cultural Events. Chapters: 00:00 Șchei district 02:21 Piața Sfatului 05:53 Bastionul Țesătorilor A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Brasov #RomaniaTravel #Transylvania #OldTownWalk #BlackChurch #TimpauHike #RomanianFood #AutumnInCarpathians #SaxonHeritage #TravelOnABudget #EasternEurope #CulturalTravel #HiddenGemsRomania #MountainLife #PodcastTravel #IoanaPopescu #VisitRomania #Carpati 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 Brașov 01:36 St. Nicholas Church 07:33 Le Petit Bistro Brasov 09:13 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 Room 00:56 Piața Dacia 02:54 Parcul Crâng 04:44 Muzeul Județean 07:40 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 Dacia 01:15 Parcul Crâng 04:12 Casa Vergu-Mănăilă 06:56 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 District 01:44 Pietroasele 05:05 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 Town 02:46 Banca Transilvania 05:47 Amber Museum in Colți 08:41 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 Cafe 01:43 Pleșcoi 03:34 Colți Nature Park 06:37 Communal Palace 08:15 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 Cafe 01:01 Berca mud volcanoes 02:28 Quiet field, distant birds 03:42 Eternal flames 05:20 Parcul Crâng 06:50 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/