Is it safe for a woman to travel alone to Romania?

This topic was created in the Travel forum by STILL on Friday, May 24, 2019 and has 48 replies.
Anyone have first hand knowledge?
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Posted by Foxy777

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Anyone have first hand knowledge?
I do. I went hosteling I had my brother and two friends though.

I would say no.

If you have to make connections that mean you will be in train stations early morning or after dark etc you don't want to be a female tourist alone.

It also depends on where you go I was only in Bucharest.

Its better than Prague though.
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I plan to check homeland security travels warnings. Lately there has been a rise in attacks on women traveling alone. First hand experience helps a lot.

Thanks. smile
Just dont be too friendly. That's how u get kidnapped
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Anyone have first hand knowledge?
I do. I went hosteling I had my brother and two friends though.

I would say no.

If you have to make connections that mean you will be in train stations early morning or after dark etc you don't want to be a female tourist alone.

It also depends on where you go I was only in Bucharest.

Its better than Prague though.
I plan to check homeland security travels warnings. Lately there has been a rise in attacks on women traveling alone. First hand experience helps a lot.

Thanks. smile
To be honest as a female i wouldn't travel anywhere alone if i had the option not to. But that's just me.
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I have group trips coming up, but there's a few places that I'd like to visit that people aren't on board with, so I'll go alone.
Posted by elllle

Yes. I travelled alone to Romania but I did stay with friends in an Airbnb. I met up with @Damnata and @Justagirl

However, I travel alone a lot (just got back from Prague a few months ago) and even if I didnt have friends to meet in Romania...after being there, I would feel 100% comfortable on my own.
Thanks. This is what I want to hear.
Posted by 777

Just dont be too friendly. That's how u get kidnapped
Lol I do have that problem.
Yes. It's safe.

Good food, good wine, lots of dancing.

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Posted by elllle

Yes. I travelled alone to Romania but I did stay with friends in an Airbnb. I met up with @Damnata and @Justagirl

However, I travel alone a lot (just got back from Prague a few months ago) and even if I didnt have friends to meet in Romania...after being there, I would feel 100% comfortable on my own.
A lot depends on where you are going and what you plan to do.

If you plan on going horseback riding and painting etc its different from if you want to go play in casinos and go clubbing.
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The former is my preference. I like to venture off to non tourist places, but since I'd be alone, I'll keep my joie de vivre to a minimum.
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Posted by 777

Just dont be too friendly. That's how u get kidnapped
Lol I do have that problem.
Being kidnapped is a stretch ...more being pickpocketed or over charged and intimidated if you won't pay exorbitant prices
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Or unexpectedly drugged
Posted by MissScruffs

Yes. It's safe.

Good food, good wine, lots of dancing.

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Good food

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I'm sold?

Are you from Romania or have you visited?

What dishes would you recommend I try?



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Posted by MissScruffs

Yes. It's safe.

Good food, good wine, lots of dancing.

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Good food

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I'm sold?

Are you from Romania or have you visited?

What dishes would you recommend I try?



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Yes, I'm from Romania.

Hmmm... I'd say you have to try sarmale cu mamaliga (stuffed cabbage with polenta) and mititei cu cartofi piure (Romanian sausage with mashed potatoes)
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Posted by MissScruffs

Yes. It's safe.

Good food, good wine, lots of dancing.

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Good food

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I'm sold?

Are you from Romania or have you visited?

What dishes would you recommend I try?





Yes, I'm from Romania.

Hmmm... I'd say you have to try sarmale cu mamaliga (stuffed cabbage with polenta) and mititei cu cartofi piure (Romanian sausage with mashed potatoes)
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Oh cool. I'm assuming you no longer live there. How often do you go back to visit?

They both sound delicious. I love anything with potatoes, especially mashed. Thanks.

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Posted by elllle

Yes. I travelled alone to Romania but I did stay with friends in an Airbnb. I met up with @Damnata and @Justagirl

However, I travel alone a lot (just got back from Prague a few months ago) and even if I didnt have friends to meet in Romania...after being there, I would feel 100% comfortable on my own.
Thanks. This is what I want to hear.
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Yes, @Damnata would be the go-to girl if you want to get around Romania.

I went there in 2015 via Dortmund, and haven't regretted it.
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Posted by MissScruffs

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Posted by MissScruffs

Yes. It's safe.

Good food, good wine, lots of dancing.

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Good food

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I'm sold?

Are you from Romania or have you visited?

What dishes would you recommend I try?





Yes, I'm from Romania.

Hmmm... I'd say you have to try sarmale cu mamaliga (stuffed cabbage with polenta) and mititei cu cartofi piure (Romanian sausage with mashed potatoes)
Oh cool. I'm assuming you no longer live there. How often do you go back to visit?

They both sound delicious. I love anything with potatoes, especially mashed. Thanks.

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No I don't live there anymore. It's been years since I last went to visit. We had my aunt and cousins come here (to the US) to visit us more often.

You're welcome smile
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Posted by elllle

Yes. I travelled alone to Romania but I did stay with friends in an Airbnb. I met up with @Damnata and @Justagirl

However, I travel alone a lot (just got back from Prague a few months ago) and even if I didnt have friends to meet in Romania...after being there, I would feel 100% comfortable on my own.
Thanks. This is what I want to hear.
Yes, @Damnata would be the go-to girl if you want to get around Romania.

I went there in 2015 via Dortmund, and haven't regretted it.
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Thanks so much. This information helps me to determine if I will go alone. I have 2 trips before I start planning for Romania. I will reach out when it's time to start planning.

Posted by MissScruffs

Yes. It's safe.

Good food, good wine, lots of dancing.

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Speaking of wine, I remember I barely drank while I was there. Which was sad, since alcohol is so damn cheap there compared to Singapore. I was drinking mostly sodas and water lmao.
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Posted by STILL

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Posted by STILL

Posted by MissScruffs

Yes. It's safe.

Good food, good wine, lots of dancing.

User Submitted Image

Good food

User Submitted Image


I'm sold?

Are you from Romania or have you visited?

What dishes would you recommend I try?





Yes, I'm from Romania.

Hmmm... I'd say you have to try sarmale cu mamaliga (stuffed cabbage with polenta) and mititei cu cartofi piure (Romanian sausage with mashed potatoes)
Oh cool. I'm assuming you no longer live there. How often do you go back to visit?

They both sound delicious. I love anything with potatoes, especially mashed. Thanks.



No I don't live there anymore. It's been years since I last went to visit. We had my aunt and cousins come here (to the US) to visit us more often.

You're welcome smile
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Ok. I may have questions in the future.

P.S. I just googled mititei cu cartofi piure. Looks so good!
Business or pleasure?
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Business or pleasure?
Pleasure
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Business or pleasure?
Pleasure
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Who wants to do business in Romania anyway 😄 stupid question lmao
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Business or pleasure?
Pleasure
Who wants to do business in Romania anyway 😄 stupid question lmao
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lol Not really. Enterprising individuals can create business anywhere. Winking
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Business or pleasure?
Pleasure
Who wants to do business in Romania anyway 😄 stupid question lmao
lol Not really. Enterprising individuals can create business anywhere. Winking
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You bragging 😄
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Business or pleasure?
Pleasure
Who wants to do business in Romania anyway 😄 stupid question lmao
lol Not really. Enterprising individuals can create business anywhere. Winking
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You bragging 😄
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Posted by STILL

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Posted by STILL

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Business or pleasure?
Pleasure
Who wants to do business in Romania anyway 😄 stupid question lmao
lol Not really. Enterprising individuals can create business anywhere. Winking
You bragging 😄
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Nope, just trying to back you up.

No good deed goes unpunished.
I traveled from Vegas to Romania alone. Had a 5 hour lay over in London, granted I didn't leave Heathrow lol. @damnata met me at the airport in Bucharest, if i had to get from the airport to the airbnb, not sure I would have felt safe, being in a new country and all. The overall experience of it was amazing, meet a ton of nice people, meet some not so nice people-they prolly thought who tf are these crazy american women. Was my first trip out of the US.

I'm a midget (5') and would get pushed to the side a lot, or people would literally step in front of me to cut in line but Elle and Nata are tall and i'd just move behind them.. so i felt safe Tongue I haven't traveled out of the states since but I am planning a trip to Scotland soon, hope to have a travel buddy but am okay if i don't.
Amazing? Sounds like a pretty good time, if you gave the "crazy American" impression. lol I'm becoming more and more interested.....

I'm sure it would be more fun with company though. I'd be less reluctant to explore.

Like you I like my travel buddies as buffers, but for different reasons.

Awww a cute lil 5 footer. I'm "average height", 5'5.5". Don't know if you consider that tall or not. lol

How long was the total of both flights? What time of season was your visit?

Did you stay in contact with any new people you meant? How were the other people not so nice?

Scotland sounds nice. When are you going?




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I booked at damnata’s air bnb

Then she gave me poor reviews as a guest

“Ate all food in the fridge”

“Did not do any laundry”
Her review for me will be a carbon copy.

damnata Jk I will replenish the fridge. All worn clothes will be trashed.

Posted by elllle

I do have one tip....

Don't happy dance down marble stairs with socks on....especially if nobody else is around.

You most definitely will fall.

I could be speaking from experience, not sure. (thank gawd they didn't see me)


lmbo Now I know you girls had fun. So sad there's no video footage of this.

Sounds like something I'd do. Note to self: Remove socks, before "cutting a rug" on marble stairs.

P.S. Glad you're still alive and kicking. smile

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What is this handsome gentleman's name?
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Stubbs
Posted by Jammerwheels

Don’t tell anyone you meet that you are traveling alone. My two cents 😉
lol I won't. Thanks.

I plan to purchase a weapon as soon as I get off the plane.
Posted by elllle

Posted by Jammerwheels

Don’t tell anyone you meet that you are traveling alone. My two cents 😉
This ^^^

I'm a friendly person and will talk to anyone....when I was in Prague, I was often asked if I was alone (which I thought was a little weird but maybe it's culture) and I always said I was waiting for my friends.

People also asked where I was staying and I always give vague answers and never brought anyone even remotely close to my apartment.

If you travelled alone before, you probably know these things but they are important to note.

I also would take different routes (because I would also find a place I liked and go everyday #fixedsignproblems) so people couldn't pick up a pattern.
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I am very standoffish at first, but if I don't feel threatened I get super friendly and very personable. It's natural for me to warm up to women much faster, but I am aware that men send women to lure other women and children, so I'm now more careful. I've experienced it a few times.

I will be "waiting for a friend" every time someone asks me. lol I'll even act irritated and mumble to myself, "I wish she/he hurries up" , like I'm waiting for someone, before I'm even approached. Winking lmbo

Yes #fixedsignproblems indeed. We can become fixated on things or places. Being air is the only thing that saves me.

They are all good tips. Feel free to give as much as you'd like, even if they seem like common sense. Thanks a bunch.


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Posted by Jammerwheels

Don’t tell anyone you meet that you are traveling alone. My two cents 😉
lol I won't. Thanks.

I plan to purchase a weapon as soon as I get off the plane.
LOL

I wouldnt go that far 😂🤣😂🤣
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I like to be prepared. lol
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Amazing? Sounds like a pretty good time, if you gave the "crazy American" impression. lol I'm becoming more and more interested.....

I'm sure it would be more fun with company though. I'd be less reluctant to explore.

Like you I like my travel buddies as buffers, but for different reasons.

Awww a cute lil 5 footer. I'm "average height", 5'5.5". Don't know if you consider that tall or not. lol

How long was the total of both flights? What time of season was your visit?

Did you stay in contact with any new people you meant? How were the other people not so nice?

Scotland sounds nice. When are you going?


didn't see this at first because you didn't quote or tag me Tongue

Flight from here to Heathrow was 12 hours, then a 5 hour layover. Flight to Bucharest was 3 or 4 ( I think) I was up a total of 24+ hours. I took a red eye thinking I would sleep overnight.. but nope. Also I was going forwards in time so I lost a half day to day in travel but gained it back coming home. Right now it's 11:42 am and in Romania its 9:42 pm .

I went in November. I was with Elle and Nata, meet a few of Damnatas friends, her sag moon buddy is awesome! She played tour guide and took us to a bunch of places. I think it was more of a cultural difference than anyone not being nice. I'm very picky eater and I think they were not used to someone asking for stuff to be removed. I got some funny looks over it. Asking for a regular coffee would get you an espresso, that still cracks me up.

No clue yet on when.
Posted by elllle

I do have one tip....

Don't happy dance down marble stairs with socks on....especially if nobody else is around.

You most definitely will fall.

I could be speaking from experience, not sure. (thank gawd they didn't see me)
haha
Am here.
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Am here.
Hi.

I have two, out of the country trips, before I begin planning for Romania. Is it ok to PM you with questions when I'm ready? And is there a weblink to your Airbnb?
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Amazing? Sounds like a pretty good time, if you gave the "crazy American" impression. lol I'm becoming more and more interested.....

I'm sure it would be more fun with company though. I'd be less reluctant to explore.

Like you I like my travel buddies as buffers, but for different reasons.

Awww a cute lil 5 footer. I'm "average height", 5'5.5". Don't know if you consider that tall or not. lol

How long was the total of both flights? What time of season was your visit?

Did you stay in contact with any new people you meant? How were the other people not so nice?

Scotland sounds nice. When are you going?


didn't see this at first because you didn't quote or tag me Tongue

Flight from here to Heathrow was 12 hours, then a 5 hour layover. Flight to Bucharest was 3 or 4 ( I think) I was up a total of 24+ hours. I took a red eye thinking I would sleep overnight.. but nope. Also I was going forwards in time so I lost a half day to day in travel but gained it back coming home. Right now it's 11:42 am and in Romania its 9:42 pm .

I went in November. I was with Elle and Nata, meet a few of Damnatas friends, her sag moon buddy is awesome! She played tour guide and took us to a bunch of places. I think it was more of a cultural difference than anyone not being nice. I'm very picky eater and I think they were not used to someone asking for stuff to be removed. I got some funny looks over it. Asking for a regular coffee would get you an espresso, that still cracks me up.

No clue yet on when.
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Didn't realize I didn't quote you.

Haha! You found yourself a Sag moon kinship. Yeah the different culture thing makes sense. I'm picky about food too, mainly when eating out.

Last question, until I start planning, is November a great time of season to visit?
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Am here.
Hi.

I have two, out of the country trips, before I begin planning for Romania. Is it ok to PM you with questions when I'm ready? And is there a weblink to your Airbnb?
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Hey!

Sure thing about PM-ing. I don't have an airbnb lol..that's just Ands joking about it because of the number of dxpers I met.

@neves , did you vote in the referendum?

40% presence at 5 pm..wonder if we'll reach 50% .

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@neves , did you vote in the referendum?

40% presence at 5 pm..wonder if we'll reach 50% .

How did you vote?
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Against the ruling corrupt party.

Change happens slowly here but today was a record in the voters turnout percentage..also finally more people are voting in the cities than the rural areas.
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@neves , did you vote in the referendum?

40% presence at 5 pm..wonder if we'll reach 50% .

No. Did you guys pick a new president (or something like that)? 🤔
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Posted by Damnata

@neves , did you vote in the referendum?

40% presence at 5 pm..wonder if we'll reach 50% .

No. Did you guys pick a new president (or something like that)? 🤔
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Lmao.

Safer than other places - that's for sure...

https://safearound.com/europe/romania/

Tho, even Romanians are humans and Romania is part of this world as well - so you still need some basic level of intelligence paired with common sense to stay safe. Same goes for being wise about the way you spend your money (first things first... "avoid the taxi drivers that approach you at the airport - cause some of them charge 3 x the normal price" ). I mean, compared to other places - the good life in Romania is less expensive (: @Victorious - should be able to confirm this fact). Or even far less - if you're really smart about it (your expenses). There's foreigners who chose Romania for this reason alone (they don't really care about the local sights - they're more interested in having a good time at a price they deem as affordable). Or even to fix their teeth (dental works at same quality - are cheaper here).

Anyway, Romania is still on planet Earth, And even tho, generality speaking - it's not a dangerous place - it still helps to be a bit cautions (or more like - realistic). Especially if you feel like adventuring in the mountains or you travel by car....



https://www.dangerousroads.org/eastern-europe/romania.html
Posted by thinktankPisces

Its truly save.

...

But you wont coming back. smile

Nah im just kidding.
lol Thanks.
Posted by MissKrabs

when ppl ask are you alone in 99% it's not about a kidnap, but about we are here for you if you need something or for simply lets hang out. js!

I don't trust people at all, but still good to know. Thanks.