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…
Category: shopping
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…
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…
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. …
Store brand shoes in Cluj, tested
Most of the world has the same shoes. Unless you are getting pirated products, you will find the same Adidas in Cluj as you would in Tokyo or New York City. We…
“Chaos” as card machines go offline at Auchan
There was an announcement shortly after 3pm this afternoon at the Auchan’s in Cluj. It was in Romanian, but here is a rough translation. “Dear shoppers. We are sorry to inform you…