What should I pack when moving to Romania?

We asked people living in Romania to list three things they wish they had brought and three they wish they had left behind. They responded...

"When moving to Romania, it is important to pack items that will help you adjust to the climate and culture. Pack clothing that is appropriate for the season, such as a coat and warm clothing for the winter months. Bring comfortable shoes for walking and exploring the city. Make sure to bring any necessary documents, such as a passport and visa. Additionally, it is a good idea to bring a few items from home to make your new home feel more familiar. Don't forget to pack any necessary medications and toiletries. Finally, it is important to bring a few items that will help you learn the language, such as a Romanian dictionary or phrasebook," wrote a member who made the move to Romania.

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"Some American TV's will work on 220V and 110V.... also you may need an adapter to connect the TV to a cable plug. Also, check to see if your TV runs on Analog or Digital... you may need an adapter for that... best yet. Leave your TVs behind, and just buy one here. We shipped our refrigerator. We found a special 220V to 110V adapter made just for refrigerators on a website that specializes in electronic products for Americans moving to Europe. This adapter has worked for several years and is still working. The refrigerator has an ice maker and a water filter we change every few months. Ice is not easy to find here so an ice maker is nice to have. FireStick works here for YouTube but to see your American movies, you will need a good VPN. YouTube can help you with that. Just about everything you need is here, perhaps a few American name brands not available like Lipton Instant Ice Tea... but substitutes can be found," explained one expat living in Romania.

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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.