Bucharest, Romania
Bucharest may underwhelm you at first and several travellers suggest it's not
worthwhile, but I thought otherwise. No other city in Romania can rightfully
demonstrate the impact communism has had on the country. I, for one, thought it
was a good introduction to what was to follow. In its earlier glory days,
Bucharest was often called ' Paris of the East' and the French influence is easy
to spot as soon as you step in. These days though, all the past is embellished
graffiti, a sign of what plagues the city. But 24 hours in the city is
sufficient to get a feel of it. The Palace of Parliament and Arthur Verona
Street were the highlights for me.