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…
Category: Events
What is going on and recent events in Cluj Napoca and the surrounding area.
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…
Beginners, Test your German knowledge. Or, just watch films in French or Italian
The “Central Cultural German Cluj Napoca” has announced A1-level German tests in April. Exam date: 24 of April, 2026. Last day to sign up, 20 March, 2026. Now, they advertised this exam…
Doing Laundry in Cluj: reviews
So, you’re in Cluj and you need a laundromat? Perhaps your electricity went out, your machine is broken, or you’re just visiting and the B&B doesn’t have the machine they said they…
American energy drinks have undeclared ingredients
Did you think you were safe because you avoided Nestle products? Well, the Swiss food giant is not the only one caught selling contaminated products. American companies are being caught all the…
Mărțișor market open in central Cluj
The market of Mărțișor is open in central Cluj. Among the market stalls is one where you can buy wooden recorders and other musical instruments. (Many of these seem to be suitable…
Maidan plays in Cluj
Over the next few weeks, there will be Maiden plays in Cluj. “Theatru in centrul Clujului.” These plays will feature an actor that you might know from the Romanian Theatre, and a…
Henna tattoos in Cluj and study in India
On 21st of February, 2024, Ana’s Work will be doing Hena tattoos in Cluj. The photos of the tattoos look good, and it is tagged by the Cluj Centre for Indian studies…
Wonderland Family Fest leads to exodus from Romania
Okay, maybe the title is a bit of an exaggeration. I am sure not everyone who is leaving Romania is doing it to get away from the Wonderland family fest. In fact,…
Scam ATMs are in Cluj
The famous Euronet ATM machines, featured on “The Honest Guide” of Prague, have been spotted in a mall in Cluj. Areound the same time we found that machine, police saw someone wanted…