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.The Rough Guide to Romania 5 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
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by: Tim Burford, Norm Longley

June 02, 2008
Finally a brand spanking new update to this excellent guide. The last edition was October 2004.

I have been to Romania 10 times and I still am discovering new places in this fascinating country.

Highly recommended !!!
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.Romania - Culture Smart!: a quick guide to customs and etiquette (Culture Smart!)
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by: Debbie Stowe

February 05, 2008
I am very glad I bought this book.

I have dealings with people in Romania, both for work and socially, and had been baffled and offended by some behaviors.

This book explains all: for example, it isn't bad manners, it's normal manners, it is local custom, to not say "please" or "thank you." When they get in your face and yell their opinion, it isn't aggression or anger: that's normal conversation. And if you yell right back, they'll appreciate it!

Wish I knew that before my first trip ......

Dropping pronouns & even nouns is how they actually talk (as opposed to what we learn in Berlitz or other language schools).

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.National Geographic Traveler: Romania (National Geographic Traveler)
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by: Caroline Juler

November 06, 2007
I am very glad I bought this book.

I have dealings with people in Romania, both for work and socially, and had been baffled and offended by some behaviors.

This book explains all: for example, it isn't bad manners, it's normal manners, it is local custom, to not say "please" or "thank you." When they get in your face and yell their opinion, it isn't aggression or anger: that's normal conversation. And if you yell right back, they'll appreciate it!

Wish I knew that before my first trip ......

Dropping pronouns & even nouns is how they actually talk (as opposed to what we learn in Berlitz or other language schools).

The essays on recent history & politics are very informative ... Read More:
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.Romania & Moldova (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)
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by: Robert Reid

May 01, 2007
While the books is more like a directory than a guide, I am glad I purchased the Rough Guide to Romania as a backup.

Was extremely disappointed that some guides in Romania, Moldavia in particular, use the Lonely planet name as a certificate or guarantee, to find out that these were extremely unqualified and rude individuals.
Hint: be skeptical about these tour guides, and check www.tripadvisor.com reviews!

Lately, I have been using the LP + Eyewitnees Travel guides which offer rich photographic material. Sorry no Romania yet.

In this case I would say, buy the Rough Guide + the National Geo Guide and enjoy Romania.


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.Playing the Moldovans at Tennis
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by: Tony Hawks

November 01, 2002
If the Moldovan football team may not reach notoriety on the playing field, it certainly reaches notoriety on the tennis court. After watching a football match, Tony Hawks---not the skateboarder---makes a bet with his friend that he can defeat the entire Moldovan football team ... in tennis.

Masterfully done by a leading British comedian, "Playing Moldovan in Tennis" is a perceptive novel about the struggle, bureaucracy, kindness and hospitality in Moldova. Describing the good and the bad of a country so remote from the private eyes, Hawks' insights reveal a beautiful land with its share of problems - tensions in Transnistria, ethnic relations with the Roma community in Soroca, and the corruptive measures of a green organized crime. Yes, ... Read More:
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.Romania Map
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by: Cartographia

2005-06
This is a clear, comprehensive map. It's written in Romanian. The horseshoe area of mountain ranges is very clearly marked. It's hanging in our kitchen, so my four children can learn all about Romania before we travel there.
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.The Rough Guide to Romania 4 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
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by: Tim Burford, Norm Longley

November 29, 2004
Romania is so rapidly becoming a hip tourist destination that any guide over two years old is sure to be out of date. This guide is no exception. Use it for a crash course in Romania history, culture and geography, but plan to rely on more local sources for the best places to sleep and eat.

This book irritates the hell out of Romanians because it states some painful truths. First, Romania is a poor country. It's a place where "the dollar goes a long way," to quote the overused phrase. And while it's becoming less poor, Romania still lags behind other former Warsaw Pact countries in developing a healthy economy. Don't expect modern conveniences and a cheery service ethic... yet.

Second, quite a few places in Romania that you ... Read More:
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.The Romanian: Story of an Obsession
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by: Bruce Benderson

February 02, 2006
Not only did the author give the reader a glimpse into his personal story of obsessive love; but also the added problem of his obsession - the young man that he lusts after is much younger than him, more beautiful, and lives and hustles in Romania.
There is a feeling for the reader, of impending doom throughout this book.

Bendersen's deep feelings of lust/love is is made more difficult for him knowing this beautiful man will do anything for money - including sell his own body.
So it begs the question throughout the book. Does this beautiful young man really like our older pursuer; or is he merely a means to an end.

Romulus does what he wants, even when the author visits him every few months from the states....but Romulus ... Read More:
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.Bucharest Map (City Map)
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by: Cartographia

2006-03
Not only did the author give the reader a glimpse into his personal story of obsessive love; but also the added problem of his obsession - the young man that he lusts after is much younger than him, more beautiful, and lives and hustles in Romania.
There is a feeling for the reader, of impending doom throughout this book.

Bendersen's deep feelings of lust/love is is made more difficult for him knowing this beautiful man will do anything for money - including sell his own body.
So it begs the question throughout the book. Does this beautiful young man really like our older pursuer; or is he merely a means to an end.

Romulus does what he wants, even when the author visits him every few months from the states....but Romulus ... Read More:
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.Language And Travel Guide to Romania
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by: Rosemary Rennon

May 30, 2006
Not only did the author give the reader a glimpse into his personal story of obsessive love; but also the added problem of his obsession - the young man that he lusts after is much younger than him, more beautiful, and lives and hustles in Romania.
There is a feeling for the reader, of impending doom throughout this book.

Bendersen's deep feelings of lust/love is is made more difficult for him knowing this beautiful man will do anything for money - including sell his own body.
So it begs the question throughout the book. Does this beautiful young man really like our older pursuer; or is he merely a means to an end.

Romulus does what he wants, even when the author visits him every few months from the states....but Romulus ... Read More:
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