One of the insidious aspects of the Romanian Communist regime was its brutal intrusion in the private lives of its citizens, which climaxed (no pun intended!...

Despite being discovered as an artist at 63 years old, while living in a dumpster in Bucharest, Ion Barladeanu has been a man of genius throughout his life. ...

The Romanian Communist Party officially came to power in 1946, after being invited to join a broad coalition of various political parties aimed at overthrowi...

So far, we have covered mostly savory dishes. So we feel it is time to highlight one of our sweet options on the menu. Cozonac is a traditional Romanian type...

Doftana Penitentiary, located about 1 hour drive north of Bucharest, is the ultimate paradox in Romanian history. Having served as a detention center for man...

Often confused with polenta, mămăligă is a traditional side that you will probably see on most Romanian restaurant menus. Contrary to what we have presented ...

If you ever travel to Romania, you will be surprised at the multitude of cultures that has mixed together to produce this wonderful result. Our food is not m...

Romania is still very much an agricultural country, with most people eating out of their own back garden. Especially if you go out of the large cities, you w...

This is perhaps one of the most prevalent questions we receive during our city tours, or from tourists staying at Good Living Hotel. And the answer is not a ...

Romanians have a long tradition of brewing our own drinks, so there are multiple versions of what Americans would call moonshine available in any Romanian ho...

If you are visiting Romania for the first time, there are a few things to know about our food and culture that will make your visit great. We love our good f...

Did you know that the popular Expirat music club is just a 10-min walk from Good Living hotel? Housed in a former industrial building dating back to late 19t...

Some tourists who join our walking tours throughout Bucharest are surprised to find out that we have a tour called How Bucharest became "the Little Paris". ...

Undeniably, Romanians have a love affair with good coffee. If you're travelling to #Bucharest for the first time, you'll be surprised to find excellent coffe...

Modern Romania has been shaped by the almost 50 years of communist rule, and so has the city of Bucharest. Here are 3 major communist spots that you should n...

Perhaps seafood is not the first thing that comes to mind when discussing Romanian cuisine. But don't forget that Romania boasts both a coastline on the Blac...

We realize Bucharest is a city of contrasts, and one that doesn't always make sense. We feel it when travelers ask us surprising questions, that Romanians ra...

1. We understand it’s easy to confuse Bucharest with Budapest, but don't continue confusing them WHILE you are here or even AFTER you left. 2. Treat our staf...

Birthplace of Communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, the village of Scornicesti experienced a period of "modernization" in the 1970's and 1980's, reflecting C...