The Complete Insider's Guide to Romania: 2011 [NOOK Book]

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Overview

When most people think of Romania, they think of gymnastics, vampires and orphans. I know because I knew little else when I first set foot here years ago.

It's not Romania's fault that it is so poorly understood outside its borders. It is only just now that visitors are starting to appreciate this magnificent jewel right at western Europe's doorstep.

While other guidebooks...
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The Complete Insider's Guide to Romania: 2011

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Overview

When most people think of Romania, they think of gymnastics, vampires and orphans. I know because I knew little else when I first set foot here years ago.

It's not Romania's fault that it is so poorly understood outside its borders. It is only just now that visitors are starting to appreciate this magnificent jewel right at western Europe's doorstep.

While other guidebooks on Romania are written by people who visit here once every few years, I live here and this is my home. I speak the language and understand the culture. It is my privilege and honor to now extend my knowledge onto you.

If you or anyone you know is going to Romania, even for a short time, this book will be worth its weight in gold to you as an expert guide on traveling, visiting and understanding Romania. Included inside are Romanian food recipes, detailed travel tips, exact guides on how to never get ripped off, what dangers to avoid, understanding Romanian cultural basics, how to talk to people, and most importantly, how to have a wonderful time.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781456410766
  • Publisher: Sam R.
  • Publication date: 12/1/2010
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • Pages: 346
  • Sales rank: 342,608
  • Product dimensions: 6.00 (w) x 9.00 (h) x 0.79 (d)
  • File size: 278 KB

Meet the Author

I am the King of Romania. Do you doubt me? Then visit my website! http://www.kingofromania.com
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  • Posted December 4, 2010

    Highly Recommended

    The author really knows what he is talking about. He manages to put things into another perspective and dismantles a lot of prejudices about Romania. He makes ordinary Romanians proud and he definitely is a very interesting and eloquent writer.
    As opposed to most guide books, which are annoyingly inaccurate, this is spot on. The author lives here, he cherishes this country and appreciates its individuality.
    Not a lot of people get to understand Romania so deeply. They don't get it. He gets it and he explains it masterfully. Thank you Sam. Romania needed a voice.

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted December 4, 2010

    Amazing book!

    I've read this book in one go and found it to be absolutely fascinating. And I'm Romanian! I think anyone planning a trip to Romania will benefit a lot from picking up a copy of this guide as it explains a lot, not just about tourist attractions, but about the culture and customs as well. So you'll be able to understand a whole lot more about what's going on around you. The author has an insider view of the country and it's basically the best thing you can find out there-a guide written by a Romania lover who dedicated his time to learning all there is about this country. Definitely worth buying!

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted December 5, 2010

    More romanian that me

    I accidentally found this author's blog one day and started reading it out of curiosity. I was fascinated by it. Not only that is brought a fresh perspective on Romanian society today, but as a romanian myself I was shocked to see that this guy totally gets it. Everything. He chose to stay in this country for years and had the willpower to learn the language and customs, and that makes him a veritable "insider".

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted December 4, 2010

    Best guide to Romania ever

    This is excellent work, the author managed to learn Romanian and to understand it's culture by living here, among us average Romanians. His accurate observations and helpful advice on how to talk to people, get informations and spending a wonderful time are the best you can get.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 3, 2011

    surprisingly accurate

    I wasn't expecting this to be nearly as accurate as it ended up being for me. I was not in Cluj-Napoca, but I was in Targu Mures, still Translyvania. I cannot vouch for the accuracy of this outside of Translyvania, but it was a *really* helpful pre-Romania read! Thank you for the great book.

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