I remember when my aunt told me that the Argentinian comic book character always said, “please,” “thank you,” and “you’re welcome.” Well, she must have said a Spanish equivalent, which has been…
Category: shopping
Is the FICT book fair worth it?
Perhaps you are reading this in English, but can still read Romanian. Maybe your Romanian isn’t that good yet, but you have friends who read in Romanian. Are you interested in buying…
Western style stationary now available in Cluj
If you asked us in 2024 what we missed about Belgium, we might say calendars, atoma notebooks, and family organisers. Even this year, in our trip abroad, we started to stock up…
Is Digi a reliable mobile network?
Of all the brands for mobile, Digi seems to be the best priced. That is, until you use the roaming option. We have tried Digi among other networks. In Romania, we have…
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…
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…
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…