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 Park in Brasov by Shockgirl
There's lots of walking on uneven pavement and cobblestone streets in Romania, so I suggest no sandals, opting instead for comfortable sneakers or shoes. If you plan a telecabina ride up the mountain, make sure to wear warm, water-resistant footwear and bring an extra pair of socks if there's snow.
Bring your own toilet paper. The paper in Romania ranged from the rare sight of regular, Charmin-type (soft) to the more common offering of a brown, rough roll that often doubled as the paper towels used to dry your hands at the sink. Bring your own hair conditioner, most of the places we stayed had shampoo, but no conditioner.
Bring plenty of memory for digital cameras and bring plenty of batteries. We couldn't find lithium batteries and were eating up regular ones every few pics. We finally found a camera shop that carried electronics batteries, but why waste time hunting around?
I don't know what summer is like, but in May you need a jacket with you at least until 10 a.m., and it's a must if you are trekking in the mountains and increasing your elevation. Leave a Comment
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If you want to help out an orphanage, collect warm clothes and bedlinen and bring them along as handluggage. If you tell the airline when checking in, they might allow you the excess baggage for free. I travelled with a group of 7 and we all had at least 5-10 kilo extra which was allowed on board for free. The Romanian orphans and caretakers would be really grateful! Leave a Comment
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 by Romanian_Bat
Weather is generally mild in Bucharest, with an average of -5C in January and +30 / +35C in July-August. Sandals, sport shoes, fancy shoes, sleepers, boots, they are all common and therefore take what you wish... The same goes for shorts or Armani suits (even if the latter can turn out to be a cheap copy).
In Transylvania the weather is generally colder. Extremely low winters have been recorded in the E lowlands of Transylvania (Miercurea Ciuc - Gheorgheni area). The area with the highest snows and the worst climate is Maramures and N Moldavia. In SW Romania there is a Mediterranean influence in the weather.
There are all sorts of drug stores and hospitals, therefore you have no reason to despair in this respect. Toilet paper and female hygiene products are easily accessible in all departments stores or supermarkets, even many kiosks sell them.
In Bucharest and other major cities it is easy to find the right battery or the right film for your camera, but if you plan to go elsewhere in Romania, to avoid the time waste, buy them from the above-mentioned places. In Bucharest stores like Muzica (on Victoriei Avenue, S from the Royal Palace), Unirea Shopping Centre (Unirea Sq.) or most Kodak / Agfa / Fuji units in the city will help you in this respect.
It is free to go camping in the wild in Romania. Only in few areas (generally next to some major huts) the local authorities have had the 'kind' thought of making some money from the campers. It is advisable to camp in a certain distance from the main roads / railways. In certain areas, where most pastures are surrounded by fences as they belong to people (like in Apuseni Mountains), first ask the owner whether you get the allowance to camp on his/her land. Generally peasants are nice and will also probably invite you for a drink ;)
When going camping, remember to respect the nature you enjoy: leave it just as you have found it, so that others can benefit from its wonders too.
All major cities have well provided mountaineering shops: try Ascent, Himalaya, Everest, Surmont or Escapade in Bucharest, Atta in Cluj or Ascent in Brasov.
Mountaineering gear is produced in Romania too: Atta and Antech are the best domestic producers, including backpacks, sleeping bags, jackets, hats a.o. Nootka produces an average quality range of tents. Major international mountaineering producers have opened factories in Romania (e.g. Salomon, Garamond, Trezetta, Scarpa). Therefore products like GoreTex jackets or mountaineering boots are considerably cheaper here than in W Europe. Leave a Comment
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I recommend all of you to take some tablets for cleaning water (don't know the English expression, sorry), espeacially when travelling in mountains and in the country. Leave a Comment
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 by Tom1971
If you plan on going hiking or climbing in the mountains, be aware that instant downpours and even snowstorms can happen ALL YEAR ROUND in the higher ranges, so go prepared.
Be warned-medical treatment for uninsured travellers can be very expensive in Romania. Knowing people in the right places is the best antidote for any mishaps.
All major towns have places where you can develop film, however shops with APS facilities are rarer. Leave a Comment
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When packing, try to think of everything you may need during your trip, including for example toilet paper, shoeshine, etc. Don't take anything for granted and don't rely on buying stuff, because you may not find it just when and where you need it. Leave a Comment
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 by chace411
Your bags will be with you until you find your hotel.
Have warm clothes. When you get high up in the mountains of Transylvania it is very cold! Waterproof jacket and shoes are also important but, you backpackers should already know this.
I found myself going off the 'beaten path' many times...a good pair of waterproof boots with thick tread were wonderfull. Leave a Comment
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Lockable, as incidents of items taken form luggage are, unfortunately, common on exiting Romania.
Pack a bath plug - sounds silly, but these are not often supplied in hotels or villas. Leave a Comment
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 by tiganeasca
Remember, too, that inflation is high in Romania, so you will receive a wad of bills in return. The largest commonly circulating bill is the 100,000 lei note (about $3). You will get a few, plus a big pile of 50,000 and 20,000 and even 10,000 notes. The smallest ones (5,000 and 2,000) are useful for tips and small change. Coins are irrelevant.
You will never have trouble changing dollars or finding booths and windows throughout the country, all of whom post their rates. You may do slightly better or worse, but rates are remarkable similar within $1 or $2 (at most). Leave a Comment
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 by tiganeasca
Bring a little patience. Things don't work here like they do at home--wherever home may be. If you're from the US (in particular), please remember that the notion of service that we are accustomed to is still new here (and in much of Eastern Europe for that matter). Romanians generally are better at it than others in the region, but it is still likely not to be what you would expect at home.
Bring an empty wallet. Inflation is so harsh that you won't often use currency bills of less than 20,000 lei (59 cents US) and the largest circulating bill is 500,000 lei (about $15). So you will usually have wads of cash. (As of May 2002, USD $1 equals a bit over 34,500 lei. So if you change $100, you will receive 3,450,000 lei.)
Bring an open-minded palate. I happen to think Romanian food is absolutely wonderful. But be prepared to spend more time than you care to in indifferent restaurants eating mediocre food. If you get too serious about it, you won't enjoy the trip. You can certainly buy fresh fruit and other snacks easily...and Romanian seems to specialize in 'unusual' juices (in handy cartons) not readily available in the US, such as bitter orange or pear. You might just have some fun browsing in a grocery store.
Bring some generosity of spirit. Americans in particular seem to be well-liked here (don't ask me why). People are genuinely curious about us and the United States. If you come from most anywhere in the 'West,' you come from a rich country. And, compared to Romania, where monthly average income is $100(!), you do. Do a little reading before you come: their history is fascinating. But right now (and for most of the past ten years) the economic situation in Romania is truly dire. Don't condescend and don't patronize.
And, don't forget those two most important items: an open mind and an open heart. If you bring these, you cannot help but have a wonderful time. Leave a Comment
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