Apr 91 minBucharest’s Communist Landmark on the 30 year anniversary of the revolution30 years have passed since the revolution and 35 years since the foundation stone for the Palace of the Parliament (formerly known as the...
Mar 123 minSex Life under Communism (part 1)One of the insidious aspects of the Romanian Communist regime was its brutal intrusion in the private lives of its citizens, which climax...
Mar 51 minMocking Communism through Pop-ArtDespite being discovered as an artist at 63 years old, while living in a dumpster in Bucharest, Ion Barladeanu has been a man of genius t...
Feb 273 minHow Communists Forced Romania’s Last King to AbdicateThe Romanian Communist Party officially came to power in 1946, after being invited to join a broad coalition of various political parties...
Feb 251 minInstagramable Bucharest - Frank's BistroMemories are the best thing you come away from vacation with. After fridge magnets of course. So this new series in our blog is here to i...
Feb 181 minThe traditional sweet of Romania - CozonacSo 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 tradi...
Feb 135 minDoftana Prison: A Grim Reminder of Political PersecutionDoftana Penitentiary, located about 1 hour drive north of Bucharest, is the ultimate paradox in Romanian history. Having served as a dete...
Feb 111 minMost popular Romanian foods - MămăligăOften confused with polenta, mămăligă is a traditional side that you will probably see on most Romanian restaurant menus. Contrary to wha...
Jan 282 minRomania's most popular foods: Ciorba de burtaIf you ever travel to Romania, you will be surprised at the multitude of cultures that has mixed together to produce this wonderful resul...
Dec 2, 20191 minFrom farm to table - the Romanian wayRomania is still very much an agricultural country, with most people eating out of their own back garden. Especially if you go out of the...
Oct 29, 20191 minWhy do Bucharest buildings look so bad? This is perhaps one of the most prevalent questions we receive during our city tours, or from tourists staying at Good Living Hotel. And ...
Oct 28, 20191 minTraditional Romanian drinks explainedRomanians have a long tradition of brewing our own drinks, so there are multiple versions of what Americans would call moonshine availabl...
Oct 24, 20192 minRomanian food - what are the best things to try? 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...
May 15, 20191 minEnjoy the Bucharest Nightlife - ExpiratDid you know that the popular Expirat music club is just a 10-min walk from Good Living hotel? Housed in a former industrial building dat...
Apr 25, 20191 minWhy was Bucharest called Little Paris?Some tourists who join our walking tours throughout Bucharest are surprised to find out that we have a tour called How Bucharest became ...
Apr 24, 20191 minA good city for coffee lovers. Undeniably, Romanians have a love affair with good coffee. If you're travelling to #Bucharest for the first time, you'll be surprised to ...
Apr 17, 20191 min3 Communist landmarks in Bucharest you should not miss 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 spo...
Apr 16, 20191 minRestaurants in our neighborhood - seafood Perhaps seafood is not the first thing that comes to mind when discussing Romanian cuisine. But don't forget that Romania boasts both a c...
Apr 11, 20191 min10 Common-sense Questions that We Get Asked by TravelersWe realize Bucharest is a city of contrasts, and one that doesn't always make sense. We feel it when travelers ask us surprising question...
Mar 1, 20192 min10 Tips on How to Be a Good Tourist (in Bucharest and elsewhere)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 lef...