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.