Re: Romania

Make credence recognised that on Wed, 30 May 2007 23:08:05 -0400,
"Sarah Banick" <sbanick@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> has scripted:



Watching people over a beer... now that's my language! It's good
anywhere in Romania, but remember that you will hate as much as you
like. The place has a language that's at the saddest end of latin
you've ever heard.

The 2007 Lonely Planet is coming out in June, so I'm waiting to get that
(the last was 2004). Then I'm sure I'll have more specific questions.

Lonely Planet is useful, but don't buy into their paranoia. Nor that
or the other guide books.

Romania is awesome, if you can deal with it's rough edges. I've just
gotta get back there...
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What's the paranoia about? As long as I'm physically safe, I don't mind
rough edges. I'm trapped in the generic first world enough of the time. Any
other guide books, or just books, you'd recommend?

Well, LP warns about people being gassed in train carriages, warns
against women travelling alone, about packs of dogs, food quality and
all sorts of stuff. The guidebook is however packed with good info,
although their maps are frequently poor (or should I say 'poo'?).

There's really nothing to be especially worried about in Romania, but
do watch out for the Roma - they can be a complete pain in the arse! I
suggest taking some chocolates or somesuch to give to them instead of
money.
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