Mary Mocanu
American expat in Romania
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13
Contacts
6
About me
American
Lives in Deva
Speaks English, French, Romanian
Registration: 25 October 2009
Activity
currently living in Timisoara? by kcksos
Hi are any of you currently living in Timisoara?
Hi I am an American Expat living in Deva. My husband and I do get to Timisoara from time to time so maybe we would meet up sometime. Mary Read More
Residence status by countrylad
I hope someone can offer me some advice regarding obtaining Residence Status in Romania. I'll try to be brief, although the situation has become complicated. I have been teaching at a local establishment since September 2012, however there has ...
When I got my residency I got my health insurance from the CSA. I need to renew my buletin next year and also apply for citzenship. I would so love to avoid the nightmare that is the Deva CSA office. I see that you got your health insurance from ... Read More
Getting married in Romania by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Romania or who are about to get married in Romania to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Romania? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...
My husband and I got married in Romania. I am an American citizen, he is Romanian. It was a real hassle to jump through all the hoops. I was living in the States at the time and had to arrive in Romania about 2 and a half weeks before the civil ... Read More
How to watch American TV programs in Romania?? by Mary Mocanu
I have been living in Deva, Romania for several months now and despite the many English language programs available, I find myself missing "my" shows. I have tried to watch them online only to find that I am blocked from doing so because my IP ...
These links worked pretty well, thanks. The links for the streaming video don't work due to the fact that I'm not in the U.S. But as my husband says "Vivent les Pirates!" Read More
How to watch American TV programs in Romania?? by Mary Mocanu
I have been living in Deva, Romania for several months now and despite the many English language programs available, I find myself missing "my" shows. I have tried to watch them online only to find that I am blocked from doing so because my IP ...
That's a good idea, I'll try it. Read More
How to watch American TV programs in Romania??
I have been living in Deva, Romania for several months now and despite the many English language programs available, I find myself missing "my" shows. I have tried to watch them online only to find that I am blocked from doing so because my IP ... Read More
Wedding Ploesiti by SOULANON
Hi, im form uk & will be attending a relatives wedding (i dont think it is a traditional one) as best man in Ploesiti later this summer. A couple of questions: 1) What are Romanian Weddings like - are there any local customs/traditions I need to be ...
K, There would be ATM's in Ploesti. The wedding traditions depend on the region the families are from. It also matters whether they are Orthodox, Catholic etc. There is a tradition involving kidnapping the bride and ask for a ransom that can be in ... Read More
living in rumania by luiosito1421@hotmail.com
Hello, im from mexico and i have a relation with rumanian woman for 2 years, we met on cruiseships and now we want to settle down in bucharest, the question is: How difficult is to learn the language? and if i can get a visa to go there just to ...
The language can be a bit tricky but coming from Spanish it will be easier for you as there are many similar words. Read More
If you could live anywhere, where would you choose? by The Happy Migrant
Personally I am loving everything that Australia has to offer at the moment. Kama
@ ICE HOCKEY: Wow, your really said it well " A European trapped in a North American body." That is exactly how I feel! Read More
If you could live anywhere, where would you choose? by The Happy Migrant
Personally I am loving everything that Australia has to offer at the moment. Kama
I am very happy in Europe. Right now I am in Transylvania, Romania but I would just love to live in Croatia when they join the EU. Read More
Find a job in Romania by expat.com
Hi, You are an expat living in Romania? Please share your experience! What is the best way to find a job in Romania? The Internet? Please tell us which are the most useful / effective websites for job seekers in Romania. Recruitment agencies? ...
I am currently using ejobs.ro for job hunting. It seems to work pretty well although I have yet to land a job. Read More
Relocating to Romania From the USA by James and Daniela
Hi...My Girlfriend and I are planning to move to Romania (realistically the time frame is May 2010). She used to live in Romania years ago. We already or have narrowed down our choices of cities/villages to reside. My question is that we are ...
What cities do you have in mind? You could check to see if the periodical zile si noapte has information on line for your target cities. It has information about events etc. Read More
Relocating to Romania From the USA by James and Daniela
Hi...My Girlfriend and I are planning to move to Romania (realistically the time frame is May 2010). She used to live in Romania years ago. We already or have narrowed down our choices of cities/villages to reside. My question is that we are ...
I am an American living with my husband since July. I will try to offer you any advice I can but I am new here myself :-) Where are you thinking of living? Mary Read More