Your guide to Erasmus life in Bucharest
Neighborhoods, budgets, food, traditions, weekend trips, and everything in between — written for students actually moving here, not tourists passing through.
The Erasmus Student's Neighborhood Guide to Bucharest
Where to live, and where to skip — a straight-talking guide to Bucharest neighborhoods for Erasmus students.
Real Cost of Living in Bucharest
A full monthly budget breakdown for Erasmus students, from rent to metro passes to weekend beers.
Your First Week in Bucharest: The Erasmus Checklist
Everything to sort in your first seven days, from SIM cards to registering with your host university.
Getting Around Bucharest
Metro, trams, buses, and the apps locals actually use to get around the city.
Universities in Bucharest: A Guide
A guide to the main public universities in Bucharest and what to expect from each.
Student Life in Bucharest: What It's Actually Like
Beyond the guidebook — what day-to-day student life in Bucharest is actually like.
Best Cafés, Study Spots & Nightlife in Bucharest
Where Erasmus students actually go — cafés for studying, and where the nightlife happens.
Romanian Food Every Erasmus Student Should Try
The dishes worth trying, and where to get them cheap and good.
Basic Romanian Phrases and Etiquette
The essential phrases and unwritten etiquette rules for your semester in Bucharest.
How to Actually Make Friends During Erasmus
Practical, non-cringe advice for building a real social circle in Bucharest.
Romanian Traditions and Holidays
What to expect during your semester — from Mărțișor to Christmas caroling.
Travel Inspiration From Bucharest
Exploring Bulgaria, Hungary, Greece & Turkey — all within easy reach of Bucharest.
Weekend Escapes from Bucharest
Brașov, Sinaia, Peleș Castle, and the Carpathians — all doable in a weekend.