Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu
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| Driving West to Hațeg: Dinosaur Geopark and Local Life | 18 sept. 2026 | 00:13:56 | |
Ioana leaves Brașov for Hațeg, exploring the UNESCO Dinosaur Geopark, dwarf dinosaurs, and rural Transylvanian life. Practical tips on residency, costs, and local venues. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 49 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Haţeg, Romania. Places in this episode: Hațeg, Brașov, Olt Corridor, Piața Unirii, Select Caffe, Avy Wine & Dine, Zona blocurilor, Lidl Hațeg. Covered: Moving to Hațeg, UNESCO Dinosaur Geopark, Local Costs and Economy, Nopcsa Castle and History, Retezat Hiking Preparation, Daily Routine in Transylvania. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RomaniaTravel #Hațeg #Transylvania #DinosaurGeopark #RetezatNationalPark #TravelPodcast #RomanianCulture #HunedoaraCounty #LivingInRomania #AutumnTravel #NopcsaCastle #BisonReserve #ViaTransilvanica #CorvinCastle #RomanianFood #Sarmale #CarpathianMountains #GeoparkExplorer | |||
| Last Light in Brasov: Autumn Hikes and Local Rhythms | 17 sept. 2026 | 00:10:36 | |
Ioana’s final full day in Brasov before the move to Bucharest. She hikes Tâmpa for the last time, navigates the autumn harvest market, and plans the road trip east. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 48 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Brasov, Romania. Places in this episode: Council Square, Black Church, Book Coffee Shop, Rope Street, Șchei Quarter, Tâmpa Mountain, Piața Star Plateau, La Ceaun. Covered: Brasov Autumn Hiking, Local Food Costs, Moving Logistics, Harvest Market Visit, Public Transport Fare. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BrasovTravel #RomaniaAutumn #TransylvaniaAdventures #SoloTravelEurope #BudgetTravelTips #HikingInRomania #LocalFoodGuide #CarpathianMountains #DigitalNomadLife #EasternEuropeTravel #CulturalHeritage #OffTheBeatenPath | |||
| Brașov Autumn Transition and Local Life | 16 sept. 2026 | 00:10:49 | |
Ioana’s final full day in Brașov before the road trip east. She explores the Seven Ladders Canyon, visits Râșnov Fortress, and reflects on the shift from summer tourist season to autumn residency. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 47 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Brasov, Romania. Places in this episode: Șchei, Sufra Coffee Shop Brașov, Tâmpa Mountain, Seven Ladders Canyon, Zărnești, Piatra Craiului National Park, Tractorul Business Park, Râșnov Fortress. Covered: Hiking Seven Ladders Canyon, Râșnov Fortress History, Brașov Autumn Weather, Local Dining Costs, Public Transport Tips. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BrașovTravel #RomaniaAutumn #SevenLaddersCanyon #TransylvaniaHiking #BudgetTravelEurope #RomanianFood #RâșnovFortress #CarpathianMountains #SoloFemaleTravel #SlowTravel #BrașovLife #EasternEuropeGuide #HikingAdventures #RomaniaTourism #OffTheBeatenPath #DigitalNomadRomania #CulturalHeritage #NaturePhotography | |||
| Autumn Light and Medieval Walls in Brasov | 15 sept. 2026 | 00:09:23 | |
Day ten of twelve in Brasov. I walk the medieval walls, navigate the cost of living, and prepare for the Dramatic International Festival while settling into Transylvanian autumn. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 46 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Brasov, Romania. Places in this episode: Șchei Quarter, Schei Gate, First Romanian School, Tâmpa Mountain, Weavers' Bastion, Council Square, Trumpeter's Tower, La Ceaun. Covered: Cost of Living in Brasov, Hiking Tâmpa Mountain, Traditional Romanian Cuisine, Cultural Events in Brasov, Resident Perspective, Public Transport Fares. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RomaniaTravel #BrasovRomania #Transylvania #CarpatiMountains #DigitalNomadLife #RomanianFood #HikingRomania #MedievalHistory #TravelPodcast #IoanaPopescu #BudgetTravel #CulturalExploration #AutumnInEurope #OffTheBeatenPath #RomanianCulture #SoloTraveler #HiddenGems #TravelTips | |||
| Brașov Autumn Transition and Local Life | 14 sept. 2026 | 00:10:02 | |
Ioana navigates the early autumn shift in Brasov, balancing tourist landmarks like the Black Church with local routines, dining, and cultural events while sharing practical advice on banking and transport. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 45 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Brasov, Romania. Places in this episode: Șchei, Council Square, Weavers Bastion, Banca Transilvania, La Ceaun, Tâmpa Mountain, Book Coffee Shop, Black Church. Covered: Brasov Autumn Rhythm, Local Life, Cost of Living, Cultural Events, Nature Hikes, Resident Perspective. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BrașovTravel #RomaniaAutumn #TransylvaniaLife #CarpatiHiking #BlackChurch #LocalFoodRomania #SoloTravelRomania #ExpatLifeRomania #BrașovOldTown #TâmpaMountain #RomanianCulture #TravelBudget #EasternEurope #UrbanExploration #HistoryAndArt #NatureWalks #LocalCafe #TravelTips | |||
| Brașov Autumn Rhythm and Local Life | 13 sept. 2026 | 00:09:33 | |
Day eight in Brașov: navigating the shift from tourist season to resident life, exploring the Black Church and Șchei quarter, and understanding the local cost of living. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 44 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Brasov, Romania. Places in this episode: Șchei, First Romanian School, Piața Sfatului, Casa Sfatului, Book Coffee Shop, Banca Transilvania, St. Nicholas Church, La Ceaun. Covered: Seasonal Transition, Local Costs, Historical Sites, Urban Hiking, Resident Life. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BrasovTravel #RomaniaAutumn #BlackChurch #Transylvania #DigitalNomadRomania #BrasovCity #TampaNature #RomanianFood #SchengenArea #CarpatiMountains #OldTownWalk #BudgetTravelEurope #RomanianCulture #SaxonHeritage #HikingRomania #BrasovLife #TravelPodcast #IoanaPopescu | |||
| Brasov Autumn Transitions and Local Routines | 12 sept. 2026 | 00:10:01 | |
Ioana navigates the shift from summer tourism to autumn residency in Brasov, exploring the Black Church, navigating RATBV transit costs, and settling into daily life in the Saxon Old Town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 43 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Brasov, Romania. Places in this episode: Strada Sforii, Piața Sfatului, Black Church, Șchei District, St. Nicholas Church, First Romanian School, Tâmpa Mountain, La Ceaun. Covered: Daily Costs in Brasov, Public Transport Systems, Cultural Festivals, Residency Logistics, Local Dining, Nature Hikes. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RomaniaTravel #BrasovLife #TransylvaniaAutumn #ExpatsInRomania #BlackChurchBrasov #TampaNature #RomanianFood #BudgetTravelEurope #SchengenArea #CarpathianHiking #DigitalNomadLife #EasternEurope #BrașovOldTown #LocalCulture #TravelTips #IoanaPopescu #RomanianHistory #MountainLiving | |||
| Brasov Autumn Transition and Local Life | 11 sept. 2026 | 00:09:22 | |
Day six in Brasov: navigating the shift from summer crowds to autumn residency, exploring the Saxon Old Town, and managing the practicalities of living in Transylvania. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Brasov, Romania. Places in this episode: Șchei, Piața Sfatului, Book Coffee Shop, Biserica Neagră, Banca Transilvania, La Ceaun, Strada Sforii, Weavers Bastion. Covered: Brasov Cost of Living, Local Dining, Public Transport, Cultural Events, Residency Logistics. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BrasovRomania #TransylvaniaTravel #ExpatLifeRomania #BrasovCity #RomanianFood #TravelOnABudget #EuropeAutumn #DigitalNomadRomania #BrasovOldTown #CarpathianMountains #RomanianCulture #SoloTravelEurope #LivingAbroad #BrasovGuide #RomanianHistory #TravelPodcast #IoanaPopescu #VisitRomania | |||
| Brasov Old Town Walls and Autumn Light | 10 sept. 2026 | 00:10:49 | |
Ioana explores the medieval walls of Brasov, visits the Black Church and Tâmpa Hill, and navigates the practicalities of living in Transylvania's capital as summer fades into autumn. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Brasov, Romania. Places in this episode: Șchei district, St. Nicholas Church, Banca Transilvania, Piața Sfatului, Book Coffee Shop, Biserica Neagră (Black Church), Tâmpa Mountain, La Ceaun - Piata Sfatului. Covered: Banking and Residency Logistics, Hiking Tâmpa Mountain, Black Church Visit, Local Dining Costs, Public Transport Fares, SIM Card Registration. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BrasovRomania #TransylvaniaTravel #BlackChurchBrasov #TampaMountainHike #RomaniaExpats #CostOfLivingRomania #SaxonHistory #CarpathianMountains #PublicTransportBrasov #LocalFoodRomania #AutumnInBrasov #ResidencyInRomania #DraculaTourism #RomaniaTravelGuide #BudgetTravelEurope #SoloFemaleTravelRomania #HiddenGemsTransylvania #LifeInBrasov | |||
| Brasov Old Town Walls and Autumn Light | 09 sept. 2026 | 00:10:05 | |
Day four in Brasov. I walk the Saxon walls, taste sarmale at a local spot, and navigate the first crisp evenings of autumn in Transylvania. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Brasov, Romania. Places in this episode: Șchei, Centrul Vechi, Strada Sforii, Piața Sfatului, Casa Sfatului, Book Coffee Shop, Tâmpa Mountain, Biserica Neagră. Covered: Cost of Living, Hiking & Nature, Historical Sites, Local Food, Public Transport. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BrasovTravel #RomaniaAutumn #TransylvaniaHistory #CarpathianHiking #BlackChurch #SaxonArchitecture #BudgetTravelEurope #SoloFemaleTravel #RomanianFood #SarmaleRecipe #PublicTransportTips #DigitalNomadLife #SchengenZone #VisitRomania #MountainLiving #OldTownWalks #TravelPodcast #IoanaPopescu | |||
| Brașov Old Town Walls and Autumn Light | 08 sept. 2026 | 00:11:02 | |
Ioana explores the Saxon walls of Brașov, visits the Black Church, hikes Tâmpa for autumn views, and shares practical tips on rent, transit, and local costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Brasov, Romania. Places in this episode: Șchei district, Book Coffee Shop, Schei Gate, First Romanian School, Piața Sfatului, Casa Sfatului, Biserica Neagră, La Ceaun. Covered: Cost of Living in Brasov, Public Transport Logistics, Historical Sites, Hiking & Nature, Residency Logistics, Local Food. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BrasovRomania #TransylvaniaTravel #DigitalNomadLife #CarpathianMountains #RomaniaFood #TravelTips2026 #OldTownBrasov #BlackChurch #BudgetTravelEurope #RemoteWorkRomania #AutumnInBrasov #HistoryBuff #SoloTravel #RomaniaGuide #MountainHiking #CulturalTravel #VisaInfo #LocalEats | |||
| Brasov Old Town Walls and Autumn Light | 07 sept. 2026 | 00:09:35 | |
Ioana explores the Saxon walls, Black Church, and Council Square in Brasov, navigating early September crowds, local costs, and the shift into autumn culture. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Brasov, Romania. Places in this episode: Șchei district, Piața Sfatului, Casa Sfatului, Biserica Neagră, Strada Sforii, La Ceaun - Piata Sfatului, Tâmpa Mountain, Râșnov Fortress. Covered: Brasov Old Town, Black Church, Tâmpa Mountain, Cost of Living, Local Food, Cultural Events. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Brasov #RomaniaTravel #Transylvania #OldTownWalk #BlackChurch #TimpauHike #RomanianFood #AutumnInCarpathians #SaxonHeritage #TravelOnABudget #EasternEurope #CulturalTravel #HiddenGemsRomania #MountainLife #PodcastTravel #IoanaPopescu #VisitRomania #Carpati | |||
| Arriving in Brasov: Saxon Walls and Autumn Light | 06 sept. 2026 | 00:10:09 | |
Ioana moves from Buzău to Brașov for the autumn season. She navigates the drive through the Carpathian pass, settles into her new flat in Șchei, and explores Council Square, the Black Church, and local food prices. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Brasov, Romania. Places in this episode: Brașov, Șchei, Piața Sfatului, Biserica Neagră, Strada Sforii, Tâmpa Mountain, La Ceaun, Book Coffee Shop. Covered: Moving to Brașov, Cost of Living, Historical Sites, Hiking & Nature, Residency Logistics, Local Food. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Brașov #RomaniaTravel #Transylvania #ExpatsInRomania #Carpathians #BlackChurch #ScheiDistrict #MovingToRomania #AutumnInBrașov #TravelPodcast #IoanaPopescu #CostOfLiving #HikingRomania #EasternEurope #DigitalNomadRomania #Sarmale #VisitingRomania #BrașovGuide | |||
| Packing the Car for Transylvania | 05 sept. 2026 | 00:09:51 | |
Ioana packs up her Buzău flat, navigates the final local bus ride to the museum, and prepares for the drive north into the Carpathians. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Buzău, Romania. Places in this episode: Piața Dacia, Palatul Comunal, Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu, PlugIn Cafe-Old Town, Parcul Crâng, Heleșteu Lake, Muzeul Județean, Conacul Marghiloman. Covered: Packing and Departure, Buzău Urban Walk, Public Transport Costs, Driving North, Final Reflections. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BuzauRomania #TravelPodcast #RomaniaGuide #Muntenia #TransylvaniaRoadTrip #BudgetTravelEurope #IoanaPopescu #CarpatiMountains #LocalLife #PublicTransport #MuseumHopping #AutumnInRomania #OffTheBeatenPath #RomanianCulture #Geopark #SustainableTravel #EuropeanRoadTrip #CrangPark | |||
| Last Day in Buzău: Coffee, Transit, and the Quiet City | 04 sept. 2026 | 00:10:25 | |
On my final full day in Buzău, I navigate the local bus system to visit the county museum and settle into a quiet café in the old town. I reflect on the cost of living, the arts festival, and the practicalities of staying long-term before heading back toward Bucharest. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Buzău, Romania. Places in this episode: Buzău County Museum, Casa Vergu-Mănăilă, Garden Restaurant Buzau, PlugIn Cafe-Old Town, Parcul Crâng, Piața Dacia, Catedrala Arhiepiscopală Înălțarea Domnului. Covered: Public Transport Logistics, Museum Visits, Local Dining Costs, Residency Paperwork, City Centre Walks. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BuzăuTravel #RomaniaVlog #MunteniaGuide #BudgetTravelEurope #PublicTransportLife #LocalMuseumVisit #RomanianFoodReview #CityBreakRomania #ExpatLifeInRomania #TravelOnABudget #SubCarpathianTowns #BuzăuCounty #SlowTravel #EuropeanRoadTrip #CulturalHeritage #UrbanExploration #CoffeeCulture #TransitTips | |||
| Buzău Wine Fest Finale and Street Festival | 03 sept. 2026 | 00:08:52 | |
Day four in Buzău. Ioana attends the final day of the first Wine Fest in Pietroasele, joins the grape-stomping ceremony, tastes local wines, and returns to the city for the BIAF street festival and a free film in Parcul Crâng. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Buzău, Romania. Places in this episode: Pietroasele, Zona Tezaur, Buzău City Centre, Piața Dacia, Palatul Comunal, PlugIn Cafe-Old Town, Parcul Crâng, Heleșteu Lake. Covered: Wine Fest Pietroasele, Grape Stomping, BIAF Arts Festival, Parcul Cräng Evening, Cost of Living Buzău, Hermitage Roof Controversy. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BuzauWineFest #RomaniaTravel #BuzauCounty #TransylvaniaRoadTrip #MudVolcanoesBerca #RomanianCulture #WineHarvest2026 #SubCarpathianLife #AmberMuseumColti #BuzauArtsFestival #TravelOnABudget #EasternEuropeGuide #SlowTravelRomania #GeoparkBuzau #LocalFoodRomania #SummerInRomania #IoanaPopescuPodcast | |||
| Pleșcoi Sausages, Amber Roads, and the Quiet Rebirth of Buzău | 02 sept. 2026 | 00:09:46 | |
Day seven in Buzău: a walk through the historic centre, a deep dive into the local amber trade, and reflections on how provincial towns are quietly reinventing themselves away from the tourist map. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Buzău, Romania. Places in this episode: PlugIn Cafe-Old Town, Piața Dacia, Communal Palace, Parcul Crâng, Heleșteu Lake, Buzău 1600 Obelisk, Nicolae Bălcescu District, Banca Transilvania. Covered: Colți Amber Museum, Buzău Cost of Living, Parcul Crâng, Provincial Town Life, Local Dining, Transportation in Buzău. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Buzău #RomaniaTravel #AmberMuseum #Colți #ParculCrâng #Muntenia #ExpatLife #ProvincialRomania #Sarmale #Geopark #SlowTravel #EasternEurope #CultureTrip #LocalFood #HiddenGems #TransylvaniaRoadTrip #RomanianHistory #BudgetTravel | |||
| Pleșcoi sausages and the Colți amber road | 01 sept. 2026 | 00:09:12 | |
Day six in Buzău. I track the grape harvest to Pleșcoi for sausage and wine, then drive inland to the amber mines of Colți and the mineral springs at Sărata-Monteoru. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Buzău, Romania. Places in this episode: Moro Magnolia Urban Cafe, Piața Dacia, Pleșcoi, Colți Nature Park, Sărata-Monteoru, Communal Palace, Floreasca. Covered: wine harvest culture, amber geology, mineral baths, local transit costs, rural Romanian cuisine, geopark exploration. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BuzăuTravel #RomaniaGeopark #PleșcoiWine #ColțiAmber #SărataMonteoru #TransylvaniaAutumn #RomanianFood #MudVolcanoes #SlowTravel #BuzăuCounty #RomaniaLiving #OffTheBeatenPath #HarvestSeason #GeoparkHiking #MineralSprings #BudgetTravelEurope #RomanianCulture #IoanaPopescu | |||
| Mud Volcanoes, Trovants, and the Eternal Flames | 31 août 2026 | 00:08:17 | |
Ioana spends her fifth day in Buzău exploring the Berca mud volcanoes, the trovants of Ulmet, and the eternal flames at the Carpathian bend. She reflects on the geopark's unique geology, the hermitage roof controversy, and the practical costs of a day in this part of Romania. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Buzău, Romania. Places in this episode: Berca mud volcanoes, Ulmet trovants, Eternal flames, Moro Magnolia Urban Cafe, Casa Berarilor, Parcul Crâng, Pietroasele vineyards, Fundătura hermitage. Covered: geopark geology, hermitage roof scandal, local costs, wine harvest aftermath, park evening. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BuzauLand #MudVolcanoes #Trovants #EternalFlames #RomaniaTravel #VisitRomania #Geopark #BuzauCounty #TravelPodcast #HiddenRomania #OffTheBeatenPath #RomaniaRoadTrip #Carpathians #UnescoGlobalGeopark #Buzau #RomanianCulture | |||
| The Buzău Wine Fest Finale and Street Festival | 30 août 2026 | 00:08:55 | |
Day four in Buzău: Ioana catches the final evening of the first Buzău Wine Fest in Pietroasele, with a traditional grape-stomping ceremony, tastes the new vintage, and wanders the BIAF street festival in Parcul Crâng back in town. A tangle of old rituals and new money in the sub-Carpathian hills. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Buzău, Romania. Places in this episode: Hotel Corso, Pietroasele, Tezaur, Parcul Crâng, PlugIn Cafe-Old Town, Cislău, Nicolae Bălcescu district, Palatul Comunal. Covered: Buzău Wine Fest, Pietroasele wine harvest, Parcul Crâng evening, Schitul Fundătura roof scandal update. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Buzău #Pietroasele #BuzăuWineFest #RomanianWine #GrapeHarvest #BuzăuGeopark #BIAFfestival #ParculCrâng #VisitRomania #TravelRomania #CarpathianBend #Tămâioasă #DealulMare #WineHarvest2026 #ArtFestival #RomaniaTravel | |||
| Amber, Wine, and the Road to Colți | 29 août 2026 | 00:08:14 | |
Ioana spends her third day in Buzău exploring the amber museum in Colți, tasting the new wine at the Buzău Wine Fest, and checking in on the hermitage roof scandal. Plus practical notes on getting around the geopark and what things cost in this corner of Muntenia. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Buzău, Romania. Places in this episode: Colți Amber Museum, Colți Nature Park, Sărata-Monteoru, Pietroasele Tezaur site, Casa Berarilor, Parcul Crâng, Nucu. Covered: Amber history and Colți, Buzău Wine Fest harvest, Geopark culture and disputes, Local food and costs, Practical travel in Buzău County. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Buzau #RomaniaTravel #ColtiAmber #BuzauLandGeopark #Pietroasele #BuzauWineFest #RomanianWine #Sarmale #CarpathianBend #UNESCOGeopark #HiddenRomania #Muntenia #RomanianVillages #TravelPodcast #AmberMuseum #HarvestSeason #BIAFfestival | |||
| Wine Harvest, Troubled Hermitage, Old Town Cafés | 28 août 2026 | 00:08:01 | |
Ioana spends her second day in Buzău at the first Buzău Wine Fest in Pietroasele, joins the grape stomping, and hears about the scandal over the unpermitted roof at the Fundătura hermitage. Back in town, she explores the old centre, tries a local café, and reflects on the quiet reinvention of this sub-Carpathian city — plus what a day here actually costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Buzău, Romania. Places in this episode: Pietroasele, Tezaur site, Dealul Mare, Comunal Palace, Piața Dacia, Buzău County Museum, Moro Magnolia Urban Cafe, Restaurant Taverna. Covered: Buzău Wine Fest at Pietroasele, Buzău Land Geopark hermitage dispute, Buzău old town and museum, Cost of a day in Buzău, BIAF arts festival, Local dining and café scene. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BuzauWineFest #Pietroasele #RomanianWine #GrapeStomping #FundăturaHermitage #BuzauLandGeopark #UNESCOGeopark #BuzauCountyMuseum #MoroMagnolia #RestaurantTaverna #BIAF2026 #BuzauArtsFestival #RomaniaTravel #VisitRomania #Carpati #MudVolcanoes #Trovants #DealulMare | |||
| Mud Volcanoes and the Road to Buzău | 27 août 2026 | 00:09:06 | |
Ioana drives from Constanța to Buzău, explores the Berca mud volcanoes, strolls through the Buzău Land Geopark, and gets ready for the wine harvest season. She also checks out the local arts festival and reflects on the cost of living in this under-the-radar Romanian city. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Buzău, Romania. Places in this episode: Berca mud volcanoes, Buzău Land UNESCO Geopark, Nucu, Bozioru, Colți, Parcul Crâng, Piața Dacia, Comunal Palace. Covered: Arrival in Buzău, Berca mud volcanoes, Buzău Land UNESCO Geopark, BIAF arts festival, Cost of living compared to coast, Planning wine harvest visit. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RomaniaTravel #Buzau #BercaMudVolcanoes #BuzauLand #Geopark #RomaniaOffTheBeatenPath #Transylvania #Carpathians #WineHarvest #Pietroasele #Sarmale #RomanianFood #TravelRomania #SlowTravel #RomaniaHiddenGems #UNESCOGeopark #BuzauArtFestival | |||
| Drone Debris, Folk Dance, and a Last Swim in Constanța | 26 août 2026 | 00:11:18 | |
Ioana spends her final full day in Constanța with a morning swim, a walk past the casino, and a folk festival in Mamaia. She reflects on the summer's end, the drone debris along the coast, and plans her drive toward the Carpați. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Constanța, Romania. Places in this episode: Constanța Casino, Genoese Lighthouse, LIGHTHOUSE cafe, Carol I Grand Mosque, National History and Archaeology Museum, Roman Edifice with Mosaic, Muzeul de Artă Populară, Modern beach. Covered: Late summer beach life in Constanța, Roman historical sites in the old town, Seasonal festivals in Mamaia, Local seafood and traditional food, Safety and military presence on the coast, Practical travel costs in Constanța. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Constanța #Mamaia #BlackSea #RomaniaTravel #FolkFestival #ConstanțaCasino #Dobruja #Sarmale #Seafood #TravelPodcast #RomaniaSummer #Carpati #Transylvania #OldTown #RomanHistory #DroneDebris #CoastalRomania #TravelGuide | |||
| Last Light at the Black Sea Casino | 25 août 2026 | 00:08:59 | |
On her final day in Constanța, Ioana takes one last swim in the warm Black Sea, walks the empty evening promenade past the casino, eats a long farewell dinner in the old town, and reflects on the cost of a month by the sea before pointing the car toward the Carpați and Transylvania's autumn valleys. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Constanța, Romania. Places in this episode: Faleză Nord, Coffeelin, Museum of National History and Archaeology, Roman Edifice with Mosaic, Genoese Lighthouse, Pizzico, Casino of Constanța, NOD Restaurant. Covered: Last day in Constanța, Farewell dinner at NOD, Black Sea swimming in late August, Old town Peninsulă walk, Casino promenade at dusk, Planning the drive to Transylvania. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Constanta #ConstantaTravel #RomaniaTravel #BlackSea #MamaiaBeach #TravelRomania #RomaniaCoast #Dobruja #CasinoConstanta #OldTownConstanta #RomanianFood #BudgetTravelEurope #RoadTripRomania #TransylvaniaNext #Carpathians #ConstantaDiaries #TravelPodcast | |||
| The Overcast Coast and a Quiet Night In | 24 août 2026 | 00:08:25 | |
Ioana spends her seventh day in Constanța under an overcast sky, swimming in the warm Black Sea during a brief clear window, and reflecting on the cost of a simple day on the Romanian coast. She also catches up on planning the journey inland to Transylvania. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Constanța, Romania. Places in this episode: BOTANICA, Faleză Nord, Genoese Lighthouse, Pizzico, The Coffee Shop, Modern beach, Teatrul de Stat Constanța, Floreasca flat. Covered: Coastal rest day, Cost of living, Carpathian road trip planning, Late August season, Local cafes and restaurants. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Constanta #RomaniaTravel #BlackSea #TravelVlog #RomaniaCoast #Dobruja #Mamaia #OldTown #CafeHopping #BudgetTravel #TravelRomania #Seaside #TransylvaniaRoadTrip #AutumnTravel #RainyDay #SlowTravel | |||
| The Quiet Road Inland from Constanța | 23 août 2026 | 00:08:09 | |
On her sixth day in Constanța, Ioana swaps the beach crowds for the Dobruja countryside. A slow drive through dry grassland villages, a picnic of sheep cheese and tomatoes, and a late swim as the port lights come on. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Constanța, Romania. Places in this episode: Dobruja, Lake Techirghiol, Genoese Lighthouse, Mamaia. Covered: Dobruja inland drive, village lunch and local food, monastery visit, Techirghiol lake viewpoint, evening swim and old town dinner, plans to leave for Transylvania. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dobruja #Constanta #RomaniaTravel #BlackSea #LaMare #RomaniaCoast #Techirghiol #Mamaia #TravelRomania #Dobrogea #RomaniaHiddenGems #SeasideEscape #RomanianFood #SlowTravel #RoadTripRomania | |||
| The Old Town's Last Summer Saturday | 22 août 2026 | 00:08:46 | |
Ioana spends her fifth day in Constanța in the old town, walking the cobbled Peninsulă, climbing the Genoese Lighthouse, and eating a long lunch at a terrace spot. She shares what it costs to live by the sea, how transit works, and why the city's history is layered like a dobos torte. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Constanța, Romania. Places in this episode: Ovidiu Square, National History and Archaeology Museum, Roman Edifice with Mosaic, Genoese Lighthouse, NOD Restaurant, Constanța Casino, Muzeul de Artă Populară, Coffeelin. Covered: Constanta old town and Peninsulă, Constanta history museums and landmarks, Constanta food and dining, Constanta practical costs and transit, Dobruja inland villages planning. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Constanta #RomaniaTravel #BlackSeaCoast #OldTownConstanta #GenoeseLighthouse #RomanMosaic #TravelRomania #RomaniaOffTheBeatenPath #ConstantaOldTown #Dobruja #TravelTipsRomania #RomanianFood #ConstantaMuseum #SeptemberTravel #EasternEuropeTravel #SchengenTravel #ConstantaSea | |||
| Port Gates, MoonRide Lights and a Working Sea | 21 août 2026 | 00:08:20 | |
Ioana spends her fourth day in Constanța on the working edge of the port, watches the asphalt crews reroute trucks at Gate 14, wanders the MoonRide festival crowds, and eats a long dinner at a boat-restaurant as the coal ships wait out the low Danube. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Constanța, Romania. Places in this episode: Constanța Port, Gate 14, Gate 10bis, Mamaia boardwalk, Bd. Tomis, Parcul Oleg Danovski, The Coffee Shop, Restaurant The Boat. Covered: Constanta working port and Gate 14 closure, MoonRide urban festival, Mamaia beach late August atmosphere, Old town cafe and seafood dinner, Seasonal shift from summer to September. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Constanta #MamaiaBeach #BlackSeaRomania #MoonRideFestival #ConstantaPort #Dobruja #RomaniaTravel #SeptemberSea #OldTownConstanta #RomanianCoast #TheBoatRestaurant #NightSwim #TravelRomania #SummerInRomania #PortLife #SeafoodRomania | |||
| The Casino's Shadows and Mamaia's Last Light | 20 août 2026 | 00:11:25 | |
Ioana walks Constanța's casino promenade at dawn, dives into the archaeology of ancient Tomis, and catches the last true week of Mamaia's summer. Plus the port's working rhythm, the MoonRide festival buzz, and what a day on this coast actually costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Constanța, Romania. Places in this episode: Casino of Constanța, LIGHTHOUSE, Mamaia beach, Roman mosaic excavation, Ovidius Square, NOD Restaurant, Piațeta Perla, Boulevard Tomis. Covered: Constanța's layered history, Port activity and logistics, Mamaia beach and boardwalk life, Festivals, Seafood and local costs, Late-August holiday atmosphere. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Constanta #Mamaia #RomaniaTravel #BlackSeaCoast #Dobruja #CasinoConstanta #RomanMosaic #MoonRide #MamaiaFestival #SEAS #RomaniaBeaches #OldTomis #PortOfConstanta #RomaniaHiddenGems #TravelPodcast #RomaniaSummer #FoodieRomania #RomaniaHistory | |||
| Mamaia's Last Week and the Port's Working Heart | 19 août 2026 | 00:08:06 | |
Ioana spends a day on Mamaia's emptying beach, eats fresh fish at a port-side institution, and watches the working harbour of Constanța load grain under a grey sky. She also checks the practical side of a coast visit: prices, swimming, and the seasonal shift. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Constanța, Romania. Places in this episode: The Coffee Shop, Ovidius Square, The Casino's Promenade, Janet, NOD Restaurant, Mamaia boardwalk, Port of Constanța. Covered: Constanta working port and harbour, Mamaia beach end of season, Romanian coastal food, fish and polenta, Costs of a day on the Black Sea coast, Practical coast arrivals and transfers, Cycling south from Mamaia, Casino restoration state. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Mamaia #Constanta #RomaniaTravel #BlackSea #Dobruja #TravelPodcast #Romania2026 #PodcastTravel #VisitRomania #SeaAndSoul #WorkingPort #MamaiaBeach #CasinoConstanta #RomanianFood #Techirghiol #Histria #CoastalRomania #TravelGuide | |||
| Constanța: Sea, Salt and the Port's Pulse | 18 août 2026 | 00:10:22 | |
Ioana lands on the Black Sea coast for the season's best month. A first swim at Mamaia, the layered history of Tomis, port-watching with a coffee, and the mud-bath ritual at Techirghiol — plus what a day actually costs here. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Constanța, Romania. Places in this episode: Mamaia, JMR Royal, NOD Restaurant, Roman Mosaic, Museum of National History and Archaeology, LIGHTHOUSE, Casino's Promenade, Janet. Covered: Constanta arrival and first impressions, Mamaia beach and boardwalk, Ancient Tomis and Roman history, Constanta port and working harbour, Techirghiol mud bath culture, Histria ruins day trip. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Constanta #Mamaia #BlackSea #RomaniaTravel #Dobruja #Techirghiol #MudBath #Histria #RomanMosaic #Tomis #TravelRomania #CoastalRomania #RomanianFood #Sarmale #OldTownConstanta #SummerInRomania | |||
| Tulcea's Last Light and the Road to the Sea | 17 août 2026 | 00:09:14 | |
Ioana spends her final full day in Tulcea with a slow morning on the faleza, a last bowl of storceag at La Tăticu, a ferry ride across the Danube, and an evening climb to Monument Hill for a sunset farewell before driving to the Black Sea coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Tulcea, Romania. Places in this episode: Pick Up Coffee & More, La Tăticu, Museum of the Traditional Fishing Village, Aziziye Mosque, Habit Specialty Coffee, Tea & Honey, Monumentul Independenței, Prestige House Tulcea, Old Times Pub. Covered: Last day in Tulcea, Danube ferry ride, Delta cuisine, Fishing Village Museum, Monument Hill sunset, Preparing for the coast. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tulcea #DanubeDelta #RomaniaTravel #TravelRomania #DeltaDunarii #TulceaCounty #Dobrogea #Romania #TravelEurope #SlowTravel #LocalLife #RomanianFood #Storceag #BlackSeaCoast #RoadTripRomania #MonumentHill #FalezaTulcea #TravelGuide | |||
| A Quiet Sunday and the Road to the Sea | 16 août 2026 | 00:09:09 | |
On her last full day in Tulcea, Ioana walks the quiet Sunday streets, visits the old Ottoman cemetery, tastes the sweet figs of the season at the market, and plans her road trip south to the Black Sea coast. She reflects on the delta's rhythms, the practical costs of a summer in this port town, and the long road back to Bucharest in October. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Tulcea, Romania. Places in this episode: La Tăticu, Old Times Pub, Pick Up Coffee & More, Museum of the Traditional Fishing Village, Aziziye Mosque, St. Nicholas Cathedral, Tudor Vladimirescu, Market Hall. Covered: Tulcea last day, Museum of the Traditional Fishing Village, Cost of living and meals in Tulcea, Old German quarter walk, Preparing to leave for Black Sea coast, Delta cuisine and local food. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tulcea #RomaniaTravel #DanubeDelta #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #DeltaDuDunarii #RomaniaOffTheBeatenPath #TulceaGuide #BalkansTravel #FoodTravel #VisitRomania #SummerInRomania #FishingVillage #BlackSea #RoadTripRomania #LocalLife #EuropeanSummer | |||
| Sfânta Maria Mare and the Quiet Feast Day | 15 août 2026 | 00:10:14 | |
Ioana spends the Dormition of the Theotokos holiday in Tulcea, exploring the empty streets, visiting the Aziziye Mosque, and eating a festive fish meal at La Tăticu, before a quiet ferry ride across the Danube to Tudor Vladimirescu. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Tulcea, Romania. Places in this episode: Aziziye Mosque, St. Nicholas Cathedral, La Tăticu, Independence Monument, Aegyssus, Tudor Vladimirescu, Museum of the Traditional Fishing Village, Old Times Pub. Covered: Tulcea holiday atmosphere, Religious sites in the old town, Delta cuisine and fish dishes, Ferry crossing to Tudor Vladimirescu, Leaving Tulcea for the coast, Practical costs in Tulcea. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tulcea #DanubeDelta #Romania #SfantaMariaMare #DormitionOfTheTheotokos #RomaniaTravel #TravelRomania #DeltaDunarii #LipovanCulture #LaTaticu #AziziyeMosque #TudorVladimirescu #Danube #HolidayInRomania #SlowTravel #Storceag #Aegyssus #IndependenceMonument | |||
| The Quiet Holiday and the River's Edge | 14 août 2026 | 00:09:08 | |
Ioana marks Romania's biggest summer holiday in Tulcea, visits the Museum of the Traditional Fishing Village, and plots a quiet route out of town for the feast day before driving south to the coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Tulcea, Romania. Places in this episode: Museum of the Traditional Fishing Village, Aziziye Mosque, La Tăticu, Monument Hill, Str. Victoriei, Pick Up Coffee & More, Old Times Pub, Faleza. Covered: Lipovan fishing village museum, Tulcea Ottoman history mosque, Holiday planning Sfanta Maria Mare, Delta cuisine storceag and fish, Leaving Tulcea for Black Sea coast, Tulcea museums and landmarks. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tulcea #DanubeDelta #RomaniaTravel #DeltaDunarii #LipovanCulture #TulceaMuseum #SfantaMariaMare #RomanianHoliday #BlackSeaRoadTrip #Dobruja #DeltaFishing #Storceag #RomanianFood #TravelRomania #Mila23 #Sulina #FalezaTulcea #TulceaOldTown | |||
| Tulcea's Last Day and the Road to the Sea | 13 août 2026 | 00:10:30 | |
Ioana spends her final full day in Tulcea before heading to the Black Sea coast, with a morning at the fish market, a farewell lunch, and a sunset climb for one last view of the delta. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Tulcea, Romania. Places in this episode: Tulcea faleza, Monument Hill, Independence Monument, Aziziye Mosque, St. Nicholas Cathedral, Museum of the Traditional Fishing Village, La Tăticu, Tulcea Art Museum. Covered: Tulcea final day, Lipovan fishing culture, Delta cuisine, Tulcea museums, Practical travel tips Romania. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tulcea #DanubeDelta #RomaniaTravel #TravelRomania #RomanianFood #FishSoup #Storceag #TulceaRomania #DeltaDunarii #Lipovan #MuseumVillage #BlackSeaCoast #RoadTripRomania #SummerInRomania #OldTimesPub #LaTaticu #MonumentHill #TravelGuide | |||
| A Quiet Morning at the Danube Delta Museum | 12 août 2026 | 00:10:25 | |
Ioana revisits the Danube Delta Museum after a busy festival week, spends a slow morning watching sturgeon and pike in the aquarium tanks, and plans a final boat trip into the delta before her time in Tulcea ends. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Tulcea, Romania. Places in this episode: Danube Delta Museum (Muzeul Delta Dunarii), La Taticu, Monument Hill (Dealul Monumentului), Independence Monument, Aegyssus fortress, Ivan Patzaichin statue, Fortuna lake, 5 to go. Covered: Danube Delta Museum and aquarium, Tulcea old town and German quarter, Fish soup and delta cuisine, Boat trip to Fortuna lake, Planning the next leg to Black Sea coast. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DanubeDelta #Tulcea #RomaniaTravel #DeltaDunarii #TravelPodcast #Romania #BoatTrip #FishSoup #Storceag #Museum #FortunaLake #Pelicans #SummerTravel #EasternEurope #SlowTravel #Danube | |||
| The Day After the Golden Fish | 11 août 2026 | 00:11:31 | |
Ioana explores Tulcea's quiet side after the Golden Fish festival, visits the Fish Market and the Avramide Collections House, and plans her next boat trip to Sulina. She also checks in on the practicalities of life in this delta gateway town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Tulcea, Romania. Places in this episode: Pick Up Coffee & More, Museum of the Traditional Fishing Village, Avramide Collections House, Ivan Pescar, Independence Monument, Parcul Ciuperca, Cafe km0, La Tăticu. Covered: Tulcea city life, Danube Delta boat travel, Local food and markets, History and culture, Day trips from Tulcea. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tulcea #DanubeDelta #RomaniaTravel #DeltaTrip #Sulina #TravelPodcast #EasternEuropeTravel #RiverLife #FishingVillage #BirdwatchingRomania #Storceag #DeltaCuisine #RomaniaSummer #TravelDiary #Othodox #LipovanCulture #RomaniaByCar | |||
| The Golden Fish and the Art of the Delta Stopover | 10 août 2026 | 00:11:02 | |
Ioana spends a full day in Tulcea between boat trips: the children's folklore competition on the promenade, a return to the fish market, and the working rhythm of the port town. A practical look at the cost of a delta-bound day and the city's unpolished, watery soul. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Tulcea, Romania. Places in this episode: Tulcea faleza, Independence Monument, Museum of History and Archaeology, La Tăticu, Pick Up Coffee & More, Tulcea central fish market, Casa Adelmar. Covered: Tulcea city life, Golden Fish festival, Monument Hill and Aegyssus ruins, Tulcea food and market, Delta stopover planning, Cost of living in Tulcea. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tulcea #DanubeDelta #RomaniaTravel #GoldenFishFestival #TravelRomania #DeltaDunarii #TulceaCounty #Romania2026 #Dobruja #DanubeDeltaBiosphere #EasternEuropeTravel #RomaniaPodcast #SlowTravel #RomanianFood | |||
| Stilt Houses, Pelicans, and the Sulina Channel | 09 août 2026 | 00:08:46 | |
Ioana takes her first multi-day boat trip into the Danube Delta. From the port of Tulcea through the reed beds to Mila 23, she eats storceag, sees pelicans, and explores a village built on stilts before a night in a delta guesthouse. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Tulcea, Romania. Places in this episode: Faleza, Danube Delta, Mila 23, Casa Adelmar, Letea forest, Sulina. Covered: Danube Delta boat trip, Mila 23 village, Birdwatching, Delta low water issue, Letea forest, Delta accommodation. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DanubeDelta #Mila23 #RomaniaTravel #Tulcea #Dobruja #Birdwatching #Pelicans #DeltaBoatTrip #LipovanVillages #LeteaForest #Sulina #RomaniaNature #UNESCO #DanubeRiver #DeltaCuisine #Storceag #TravelPodcast #RomaniaSecrets | |||
| Danube Delta Gates and Fish Soup | 08 août 2026 | 00:09:59 | |
Ioana arrives in Tulcea after the drive east from Bucharest, checks into a guesthouse, eats storceag fish soup, and walks the old town and the faleza at dusk. She ends the episode with a plan for the first boat trip into the delta. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Tulcea, Romania. Places in this episode: Casa Adelmar, Old Times Pub, Monumentul Independenței, Danube Delta Museum, La Tăticu, Aziziye Mosque, St. Nicholas Cathedral, Piața Civică. Covered: Tulcea arrival and first impressions, Danube Delta Museum and aquarium, Old town walking and history, Delta cuisine and fish soup, Danubius Arena basketball, Planning the first delta boat trip. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tulcea #DanubeDelta #RomaniaTravel #DanubeDeltaRomania #TulceaRomania #DeltaDunarii #RomaniaOffTheBeatenPath #Storceag #RomanianFood #EasternEuropeTravel #DanubeRiver #BirdwatchingRomania #Pelicans #RomaniaRoadTrip #TravelPodcast #SustainableTravel #RomanianCulture #Dobruja | |||
| A Quiet Town in August, and the Road East | 07 août 2026 | 00:09:02 | |
On her last full day in Bucharest, Ioana revisits her favourite corners of Floreasca and the old centre, checks weather for the drive east, and hands out spare keys before the road trip to the Danube Delta. A practical, affectionate goodbye to a city that has started to feel like home. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Bucharest, Romania. Places in this episode: Floreasca, Saint Roastery Victoriei, Calea Victoriei, Lipscani, Caru' cu bere, Obor Market, Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum, Herăstrău Park. Covered: Bucharest final day reflection, Floreasca neighbourhood life, Obor Market food, Village Museum visit, Road trip preparation and costs, Leaving Bucharest for the delta. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bucharest #Floreasca #DanubeDelta #RomaniaRoadTrip #TravelRomania #OborMarket #VillageMuseum #RomanianFood #BucharestLife #DriveEast #Carpati #Transilvania #RomaniaTravel #Summer2026 #Sarmale #Dracula | |||
| A Final Bucharest Day, Then East | 06 août 2026 | 00:09:50 | |
On her last full day in Bucharest, Ioana finishes her setup loop with a visit to the reopened Dimitrie Leonida Technical Museum, says goodbye to her Floreasca flat, and plans the road trip east to the Danube Delta. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Bucharest, Romania. Places in this episode: Floreasca, Carol I Park, Dimitrie Leonida Technical Museum, Obor Market, Calea Victoriei, Lipscani, Saint Roastery, Herăstrău Park. Covered: Dimitrie Leonida Technical Museum, Obor Market mici lunch, Bucharest summer day rhythm, Final preparations for road trip east, Reflection on long-stay setup. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bucharest #RomaniaTravel #DanubeDelta #RoadTrip #BucharestMuseums #OborMarket #CarucuBere #Floreasca #CarolIPark #TravelPodcast #Romania #LongStayTravel #BucharestFood #Sarmale #HerastrauPark #RomanianCuisine #SlowTravel #SummerInBucharest | |||
| The Paper Trail and the Long Lunch | 05 août 2026 | 00:08:32 | |
Ioana takes on the last big piece of Bucharest bureaucracy, hunts down a recording studio in an unexpected place, and celebrates with a very long lunch at a city institution. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Bucharest, Romania. Places in this episode: Caru' cu bere, Origo, Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History, Calea Victoriei, Cișmigiu Garden, Floreasca, Universitate. Covered: Residence Registration Process, Bucharest institutions and bureaucracy, Bucharest summer pedestrian streets, Coworking spaces and recording venues, Romanian cuisine sarmale. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bucharest #RomaniaTravel #ExpatLife #MovingToRomania #BucharestFood #CarucuBere #Bureaucracy #Sarmale #RomanianFood #DigitalNomad #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #CaleaVictoriei #CismigiuGarden #RemoteWork #RecordPodcast #SummerInTheCity | |||
| Hot Sunday, Cold Beer, and a Kayak on the River | 04 août 2026 | 00:09:06 | |
Ioana embraces Bucharest's high-summer rhythm: a sweaty walk through the emptied city, a cold beer in the Old Town, a free kayak ride on the Dâmbovița, and a quiet evening in Floreasca. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Bucharest, Romania. Places in this episode: Calea Victoriei, Caru' cu bere, Dâmbovița river, Piața Unirii, Cișmigiu Garden, Saint Roastery Victoriei, The Romanian Athenaeum, Herăstrău Park. Covered: Bucharest summer activities, Dâmbovița river kayak, Old Town dining, Floreasca neighborhood living, Cișmigiu Garden peaceful afternoon. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bucharest #RomaniaTravel #BucharestSummer #DambovitaRiver #KayakBucharest #OldTownBucharest #Carucubere #CismigiuGarden #Floreasca #HerastrauPark #RomanianFood #Sarmale #Romania #TravelEurope #DigitalNomad #RomaniaPodcast #BucharestGuide #SummerInRomania | |||
| Furnishing Floreasca and Finding the Quiet | 03 août 2026 | 00:08:26 | |
Ioana moves into her new Floreasca flat, tackles the great Bucharest furniture hunt, and discovers a tranquil corner of Herăstrău Park. She also tests a coworking space near Universitate and reflects on the city's summer rhythm, all while planning her first road trip east. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Bucharest, Romania. Places in this episode: Floreasca, Herăstrău Park, Village Museum, Caru' cu bere, Dorobanți, Ganesha Caffe Victoriei, Obor Market. Covered: Furniture shopping, Neighborhood life, Coworking test, Park walks, Traditional food, Road trip planning. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BucharestLiving #Floreasca #HerastrauPark #CarucuBere #Sarmale #RomaniaTravel #ExpatsInBucharest #FurnitureShopping #CoworkingBucharest #DanubeDelta #RomanianLife #SummerInBucharest #MovingAbroad #CheapLivingEurope #LocalFoodRomania | |||
| Bank Cards, Flat Hunting, and a Very Long Lunch | 02 août 2026 | 00:09:32 | |
Ioana tackles day two in Bucharest: opening a bank account without losing her mind, hunting for a flat in the summer heat, and testing the city's best long lunch spots. Practical details on costs, transit, and the fine art of Romanian bureaucracy. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Bucharest, Romania. Places in this episode: Banca Transilvania, Dorobanți, Calea Victoriei, Saint Roastery Victoriei, Caru' cu bere, Palace of the Parliament, Universitate station, Floreasca. Covered: Banking and finance setup, Flat hunting and real estate, Bucharest green spaces, Romanian cuisine, Coworking and recording spaces, Planning the Danube Delta road trip. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BucharestLife #RomaniaTravel #ExpatInRomania #BankingInBucharest #FloreascaDistrict #VillageMuseum #SarmaleLove #CaleaVictoriei #BucharestSummer #MovingToRomania #BancaTransilvania #HerastrauPark #BucharestRealEstate #SlowTravelRomania #PodcastLife #UrbanAdventure | |||
| Landing in Bucharest, the Long-Stay Setup | 01 août 2026 | 00:11:25 | |
Ioana arrives in Bucharest for a year-long stay and gets down to the real business of settling in: residence registration, a bank account, a SIM card, and a flat. She walks the city's summer streets, eats her first sarmale, and works out what a day here actually costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Romania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Romania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Romania Travel Podcast with Ioana Popescu. Ioana Popescu is in Bucharest, Romania. Places in this episode: Henri Coandă International Airport, Gara de Nord, Centru District, Calea Victoriei, Saint Roastery Victoriei, Obor Market, ING Office Dorobanti, Cișmigiu Garden. Covered: Arrival and First Day, Long-Stay Paperwork and Admin, Bucharest Cost of Living, Local Food and Markets, Getting Around Bucharest. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bucharest #RomaniaTravel #ExpatLife #SettlingIn #OborMarket #CaleaVictoriei #BucharestGuide #LongStayTravel #RomaniaVisa #Carpathians #Transilvania #DigitalNomad #RomanianFood #Mici #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #BucharestAirport | |||