I'm heading to Bucharest...any info on good cigar shops or lounges there?

There is an LCDH in the Hilton Hotel in Downtown Bucharest.

Thanks Saxon,

Anywhere special in town I should see...never been there before. I'll only have about two weeks of free time.

Avoid any "friendly" women in bars. It can only end badly for you.

This includes a prohibition on buying them drinks in any but the most well-known and upscale bars.

Quite correct Scott, they told me they had a problem with gypsies and russian women. We were accosted on the street by some asking for money for their children. Very insistient and ran when police approached.

If you can take a drive go to Bran Castle.

Walk along the canal in Bucharest.

damn gypsies, tryin to get a few dollars to feed there kids, how could they?

Well,I can't vouch they were gypsies but thats what I was told. A lot of panhandling going on at night.

We walked all over during the day and what struck me was how you could be on a 21st century street, go around the corner and there was a row of buildings from the 14th century.

I do recall that the Romanians were very proud that they were part of western europe again.

Very nice sidewalk cafes where you can get a good cup of coffee or a snack. They were not using the Euro then but the RON and the rate of exchange was very good.

Thanks for the info. I can't say I have much interest in Ladies-of-the-Evening, so no worries there. In addition, I'll be accompanied by my lovely bride.

I have enjoyed many parts of Eastern Europe and eagerly look forward to this outing. My last trip was to Chad, so this has to be better.

How was Chad? I was offered a consulting job teaching there for 5 weeks but could not get leave from regular job. the person who went said it was an experience.

I hear they have some brutal hangings there. Just ask Al Gore!

quote:

Originally posted by SAXON9075:
How was Chad? I was offered a consulting job teaching there for 5 weeks but could not get leave from regular job. the person who went said it was an experience.

Yes, it was an "experience." But then, so is getting beheaded. The people were absolutely wonderful, and the cops I was teaching were great. They are absolutely destitute though. The country has no real infrastructure to speak of, sewage runs through the street, electricity is hit or miss for a few, non-existent for many. Disease is rampant, as is corruption. Other than the camaraderie with the local cops, I can't say it was a great place to visit. Glad I went though.