Bucharest Survival Guide

📍 Location: Romania’s capital 🌆 Vibe: Beautiful but sleepy – perfect for slow travel! 🏨 Hotels Mercure vs Ibis: Mercure has bigger rooms but slippery bathrooms (no wet/dry separation – tread carefully! 🚿⚠️) Splurge Alert: JW Marriott – architectural stunner surrounded by luxury boutiques. Worth it for the ’gram! 📸 ⚠️ Solo Travel Tips Street Cats: Cute but moody – admire from a distance! 🐈⬛✋ Pickpocket Proof: Keep valuables close in crowded areas 👜 Airport Chaos: Traffic is brutal – leave 3+ hours before flights! ✈️ 🍴 Must-Try Spots 1️⃣ Check the Space 🧥 Hip vintage store in the city center – thrifter’s paradise! 2️⃣ Coffee Van Gogh ☕ Skip weekends (long lines + mediocre drinks). Go for the Gogh-themed decor, not the caffeine. 3️⃣🥭 Mango sticky rice = 🔥! Thai milk tea needs "NO ICE" reminder ❄️🚫 4️⃣ Jeonjuu Korean BBQ 🍖 Yuzu rice drink >> Thai iced tea. Meat coma guaranteed! 5️⃣ Kong Herastrau 🌊 Lakeside fine dining – insta-worthy but "meh" flavors. Dress fancy! 💡 Pro Moves Try covrigi (Romanian pretzels) from street carts 🥨 Visit Cărturești Carusel bookstore – a fairytale maze 📚✨ Sunset at Herăstrău Park > crowded attractions 🌅 #BucharestDiaries #HiddenRomania #SoloTravelTips #EuropesUnderdog