You may have heard a solar eclipse is coming to Europe, the first Eclipse of this millenium! The best places to see it include parts of Spain, Northern Portugal, Iceland, and well,…
Category: Events
What is going on and recent events in Cluj Napoca and the surrounding area.
What would you do with fifty euros?
I think the biggest mark of character of a person or a town is what they would do with a little extra money. One of the Cluj newspapers really disappointed me on…
Cluj Market reviews
Why haven’t we spoken about the local markets in Cluj? Most of them have wonderful fruit, friendly sellers, and they are nicely laid out. It is easier to make your way through…
Cluj Days was crowded but had activities for children
Cluj Days 2026 seemed like a great success for locals with small families to enjoy a variety of cultures, music street food, and local crafts. It was not something that we’d travel…
Cluj Days, 21-24 May, 2026
Are you ready for Cluj Days? What are Cluj Days, or Zilele Clujului? It is a big party in the middle of town, not only on the main square but on other…
Made in Romania market this weekend
Clujenii (residents of Cluj) are invited to a market of “Made in Romania” at the Horia Demian Sports hall. (About halfway between town center and the Vivo mall or on the road…
Book fair in the main square (and other events this weekend)
The Gaudemaus (our dyslexic reporter told us “Gaumant”) book fair is in the main square (Cluj’s piata unirii) again. This is an annual event. 22-26 April, 2026. Most books, naturally, are in…
Iarmaroc la sat returns to the open air museum
The open air museum on the outskirts of Cluj, also known as the ethnographic park (or the outdoor museum of old mills, churches and houses), is again holding its “iarmaroc la sat.” …
Deceptive pricing at Mega Image
When it comes to pricing, no supermarket (in Cluj) is perfect. At Auchan, we’ve seen old labels with old prices left up. I remember working at a DIY shop in Britain, where…
Happy Easter, spring is here
One advert on the bus once said that Cluj is a “sleepless city.” Fortunately, we do sometimes get sleep. I suppose they meant there are sometimes things to do after dark, and…