Piata Unirii, Cluj Napoca. An impromptu rapper, who claims to be performing this evening, gathered a short crowd with samples of his act this afternoon. (Or, perhaps it was just turning noon.)…
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Vasco de Sousa write plays and stories under pen names. Some of his work can be found at udigrudi.com
Top Picks at the christmas market – exotic fruit
If you are new to Cluj, you might have heard about the Langos. While some of the Langos at the Christmas market taste okay, not all are up to the usual quality. …
Don’t worry, Gru did not steal the moon
A mini-moon will be on display in Cluj Napoca. It is based on NASA photos, and will look like the moon might have if Gru from Despicable Me really succeeded in shrinking…
Kendamanai takes Cluj
A few weeks ago, we saw Kandama’s outside schools, appartment blocks, homes, and parks throughout Cluj. However, on Saturday, Iulius Mall had a Kendama competition which overtook all expectations. On the stage,…
Squash for physical and emotional well being (MA in Happiness Review)
So, we’ve been doing a course, and I decided to give a review not by giving my opinion, but by giving a sample week. 1.1 Weekly Discussion How can the game of…
Summer schools in Romania
Some English speakers might think of summer school as where you go when you failed the year in high school. In Europe, however, summer schools are attended by adults who wish to…
Recommended Romanian courses
It can be difficult for expats to find Romanian courses. There are plenty of good teachers out there, but few structured courses that go beyond the A1 level. I tried three that…
Mindful language learning
Do you have trouble concentrating in language class? Maybe you learned vocabulary through a book or an app, but have trouble following a conversation. Maybe you think you understand a language when…
Superheroes, the undead, and other dual personalities
Filmmakers in Eastern and Central Europe don’t seem to want to deal with the obvious horror theme. You can find “Dracula’s” castle packed with tourists, but the real Vlad Tepes was only…
ChatGTP admits to plagiarism
Extract So, nothing you say is original? Chatboy: That is correct. Summary Okay, maybe that is a bit of an exaggeration. We asked her in a British kind of euphemistic way. Here…