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House hunting in Romania, so cheap you don't need a mortgage!

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Random Romania

Random Romania

Күн бұрын

00:00 Intro and description of our future planned content
02:10 Video producer's artistic interlude
02:42 On the road scouting for new things
06:20 Shepard's hideaway in the hills
07:40 Scouting for new things part 2
07:54 Caravan, shelter & land - the cheapest, most simple and fastest option to a mortgage free scalable housing solution
08:00 On the road part 3
13:00 Four new builds from earlier in the video at ground level
14:50 Two stand alone new builds from same builder he sent us to take a quick look at - for more details ask in the comments - we'll respond quickly
15:06 A nice old character house from the ground (featured from the air earlier)
16:28 The End!
If you have questions, suggestions, ideas or requests please put them in the comments
We will respond fast
Thanks for visiting us and if you want to help us (a lot) please share this video far and wide :)
We're not interested in being agents for properties but we can help you with guidance if you want to buy
Our email is headforthehillsromania@gmail.com but please comment on the video as well, it helps our channel :)

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@missnotepad
@missnotepad 2 жыл бұрын
Hello from Bulgaria! We moved here in 2021 to escape prison island (UK) and start growing our own food and living free. We bought our 3 bedroom farmhouse and fields for €10K. We’ve done light renovation costing €5K. It is the best decision we ever made. We moved here with young children. Our village is mostly empty and many farms for sale here for a similar price. Don’t just think about it, DO IT. We have mains electric/water/internet but we do have our own mountain spring for water and log burners, so, off grid living is not too far away for us. We will be standing firm against the nwo on our mountain top 👍🏻
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Which town/city are you near, rough location? Just curious. Did you see the solar power video we made?
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Also would love to connect directly, any chance you can email me on headforthehillsromania@gmail.com ?
@scottyc7220
@scottyc7220 2 жыл бұрын
Very good move!, especially with a young family. I'm a fellow brit living with my young family in the mountains of Romania.
@rejeevemr
@rejeevemr Жыл бұрын
Sir, May i have your contact details. I am an Indian working in GCC. Thanks
@redcolt777
@redcolt777 10 ай бұрын
Hi. Is there still property for sale? I want to escape from dictatorship Australia
@user-hc5bk7ii6v
@user-hc5bk7ii6v 8 ай бұрын
Hi, my name is Justin Laurie, just came across your channel finding it so far absolutely fantastic. I’m from London originally been living Romania now for two years. My wife is Romanian and we decided to come here to bring up our daughter. I’ve spent the day watching your videos You’re doing a fantastic job very informative and I will be leaving more comments soon
@randomromania
@randomromania 8 ай бұрын
We aim to please :)) I have email - headforthehillsromania@gmail.com cheers ed
@RobertMihalache
@RobertMihalache 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for sharing this fantastic video. I love Romania. I love my country.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome :)
@gabrielam6385
@gabrielam6385 9 ай бұрын
CONGRATULATIONS for the work you do to promote Romania.
@randomromania
@randomromania 9 ай бұрын
thank you
@gategi10
@gategi10 2 жыл бұрын
Worked in Buzau 2012. Vastly underated country and remarkably friendly and safe .despite crazy driving. Country side is amazing. Language has a lot of Latín like Italian . Not dificult
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Driving is calming down a bit, but like many countries the approach to solve it is wrong in my opinion.
@alb7568
@alb7568 Жыл бұрын
Romanian language has more latin than italiian,glad you enjoy our country
@FlorentinadeCarvalho
@FlorentinadeCarvalho Жыл бұрын
While I agree with all that your saying I have to mention that actually the misunderstanding of Romania is also protecting it for going the same road as the west and at a fast speed. I love Romania, I am romanian myself but I wouldnt want it to become too famous and get distroyed fast. It's hard to balance everything. Anyway great video and please keep up the hunt for houses. I am far from Romania at the moment and I would like to know what are the prices for houses in villages this days as I might be able to get one, hopefully soon. Thanks again!
@randomromania
@randomromania Жыл бұрын
Hi, feel free to email me on headforthehillsromania@gmail.com for more detailed info. you can still find super cheap houses but there are some tricks to finding the good deals. Everywhere is in under pressure to "westernize", I left my own country and moved here because I found England evermore culturally claustrophobic. Romania has not gone too far in that direction and I believe there's a mass awakening now so we'll see, point taken though. :)
@danomaran9347
@danomaran9347 9 ай бұрын
@@randomromania It is important to not bring here people with liberal views. A bit of racism, a bit of prejudice, a bit of homophobia is healthy. Besides, i hate liberals so much its surreal. Its like they are aliens to me, the whole paradigm is different, we have an entire different set of axioms our mentality is based on. I CANNOT STAND THESE PEOPLE.
@rmf9567
@rmf9567 8 ай бұрын
Romania has extreme corruption and their form of the mafia is embedded into everything .. my family is from there and they own many businesses in Romania and this was a big issue
@Robytsii
@Robytsii 2 жыл бұрын
In some parts of Romania ( including the part im living in right now ) the mayor of the community/city will give you a plot of land for free and an amount of money for you to build your first house. All you have to do is to prove that you actually want to build a house there and not just take the money and leave, and you do that by building 30% to 40% of the house, like the main structure without furniture or windows/door anything like that. And you have a 5 years period to do that, otherwise you'll have to return the money they give you. The money they give you is not huge, but it's a good amount for the start.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
interesting, how much do they give you?
@Robytsii
@Robytsii 2 жыл бұрын
Did some " digging " into it. It used to give you some money for that, it doesnt anymore. But it still provides the plot land that you need in order to build a house. You can save up to 10-15k euros just for that plot of land. But you still have a 5 years period to build the foundation and the structure of the house.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
i had an ask round about this, nobody seems to know of good deals in areas that are close to your average person's infrastructure requirements but super interested to know of any if you have examples
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
@@Robytsii I'd give some of my land to people who could help me execute my master plan :)
@strofimios
@strofimios 2 жыл бұрын
Same thing is happening in some isolated villages in Greece.
@scottyc7220
@scottyc7220 2 жыл бұрын
I just found this channel and subscribed, would be nice to see some more content. Im a fellow Englishman also living in Romania. I bought a large house back in 2014 in a mountain village and finally moved here in 2020. The house was a new buiid that the previous owner didn't finish, i have spent a few years fitting it out. Life here is at a slower pace, traditional family values, good food.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for commenting on the video, I'm really sorry that I did not respond sooner. This is a project I've been working on with a Romanian friend of mine and it's taken a bit of a back seat recently what with one thing and another. We're very happy to answer questions and please be aware there's an awful lot of misinformation and scams going on related to buying property in Romania, the reality is in general it's safe and great value, there are just a few essential tips that I'll happily share. You can contact us directly on headforthehillsromania@gmail.com
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Cool fellow English person - feel free to email me :)
@gw2031
@gw2031 2 жыл бұрын
What are the pre requisites to Live there permanently mate?
@scottyc7220
@scottyc7220 2 жыл бұрын
@@gw2031 You would need to look into how to get a residence permit, I had two possibilities. The first was though marriage (I am married to a Romanian), Secondly I moved before the end of the brexit withdrawl agreement and had a right to reside. There are other possibilities, eg. Employment ect
@scottyc7220
@scottyc7220 2 жыл бұрын
@Howard There are good and bad aspects to every country, overall where I live is much better than where I lived in the UK. I would suggest visiting the Brasov area, it really is better than you could imagine.
@adventurouscampers
@adventurouscampers 9 ай бұрын
Romania is beautiful!!! I wonder way Prince Charles is bought in Romania 7 or 9 houses in an old village!!!!❤
@Tsar_Gory
@Tsar_Gory 4 ай бұрын
I am very glad that British people are going to live in eastern Europe and Romania in particular. It helps to better understand the East and West of Europe with each other. And for Romania the presence of Anglo-Saxon culture will not be out of place. Good luck on your journey!
@constantincanciuc7863
@constantincanciuc7863 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for appreciating Romania. Big hug from Dorohoi!
@cr4yv3n
@cr4yv3n 7 ай бұрын
Astia au votat brexit si si-au futut economia doar ca sa dea romanii afara si tu le dai "hug". Fara comentarii...
@RR98guy
@RR98guy 2 жыл бұрын
As an expat living next door in Hungary I would like to say a few things to anyone considering the expat option. NOT to discourage anyone but to make you consider whether this is for you no matter where you choose. Romania, Hungary, Continental Europe or anywhere on the planet. Most expat will return home in less than a year because they could not adapt to their new country. When you move to another country do not expect it to be like it was back at home. If life back home was so great why would you leave? The natives of your new country could care less than most of you chose their country. Some may even resent you if you have an attitude that they owe you anything. Make an effort to learn to local language because at some point there will be no one to translate and the natives will respect your making an effort to try and fit in. Romanian will be much easier than Hungarian to learn. Hungarian is one of the most difficult languages to master and even after 5 years I struggle to go beyond basic speech. The food will be different, the laws are different as are the customs of your new host country. Do not expect customer service as you have known it back home. Most places are slow to respond to emails, text messages and telephone calls if at all here in Eastern Europe even if you speak the language or have someone help translating. If your need is urgent expect to make an in person visit for assistance. Getting utilities connected or installed may take weeks or months depending upon the remoteness of the property. It may only take a couple days if in a village or city. Many will leave because they miss family and friends from back home and get lonely. Eastern Europeans seem to live a much slower pace of life and if you are always in a hurry you are not going to do well here in Eastern Europe.. If you are considering a property make certain it has available mobile phone coverage and also some type of fiber optic internet or similar available if you are expecting to stay in contact with others. You will need a dependable motor vehicle with all wheel drive if you live in the countryside in most places and I would encourage you to purchase a 2nd vehicle as a back up if you live off the beaten path. I know a couple who live this way here in Hungary and they are always having car trouble and having to walk a few miles to a village when their car acts up. Having a reliable car is a must when you come here unless you live in a city with public transportation. I have been an expat for 5 years and at times I did consider packing it up and returning home the first year but I refused to quit and I love my choice to escape from the home country and have no plan to ever leave now. Good Luck to all.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, this is all excellent advice, I agree to pretty much all of it. Thanks Shannon, this is really helpful for people. One thing I would add is that you can transition slowly, find a base where you've made some contacts you can trust and start with a small building and extend as the years pass. You can come and go as you please then, if you can work remotely then this is a very good option. Romania is a great place to de-stress and gain perspective. And yes Hungarian is a language clearly designed to confuse foreigners. :))
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
@@bullbutter2931 I don't see any evidence that that could happen, Ukraine is already effectively a stalemate
@ianleslie2326
@ianleslie2326 2 жыл бұрын
Expat, one whom spends equal time in either country. Migrant, one whom moves to and lives full-time in another country..
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
@@ianleslie2326 The Sovereign Individual is a good read on that subject
@ianleslie2326
@ianleslie2326 2 жыл бұрын
@@randomromania Thanks, very informative text by the way. Some very interesting 'little' things that most gloss over. Hope you're having a good life.
@Grandma7T7
@Grandma7T7 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this, especially the rural roads, my husband's Grandfather was from Romania, my daughter will visit this summer.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
very nice :)
@yaimavol
@yaimavol Жыл бұрын
Just imagine when they force everyone into an EV. How are they going to navigate these rural roads?
@randyearles9286
@randyearles9286 2 жыл бұрын
I love the green rolling hills. of course I live in las vegas and its all desert here. nice video
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
thank you :)
@jamesjennings3726
@jamesjennings3726 2 жыл бұрын
I went to Romania twice in the late '90's and loved it.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
I moved here on 2001, it's got better in most way since then :)
@frankfarago2825
@frankfarago2825 2 жыл бұрын
Greetings from neighboring Hungary. Spent a few months in the U.K. myself in the early 1980s. If you are from there -- just about any place you would move to is a definite imptrovement these days. :-)
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
I moved in 2001, just wanted to leave, could not really put my finger on why at that time, just depressed and found life very expensive, not just in a financial sense. In hindsight I understand why now.
@usuallyblockedforspeakingt2803
@usuallyblockedforspeakingt2803 2 жыл бұрын
I'm in North Wales so it's not so bad living next to a beach, But I am interested in Romania to as I am attracted to the simple lifestyle.
@hArtyTruffle
@hArtyTruffle 2 жыл бұрын
Subbed even before watching this. This something I want to work towards. Currently living in what I can only describe as a dark “hutch”. I grew up in a small village, playing in streams and woods so this situation has been making me ill. Need to change my life. 👍🏼
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
I went through the whole thing when I moved here with a couple of bags and some cash twenty years ago, part of the point of this channel is to "do my bit" and help others do the same, I'm on email - headforthehillsromania@gmail.com if you have questions :)
@RR98guy
@RR98guy 2 жыл бұрын
I was looking at property in Romania a few years ago and could never find out much about properties that were affordable and the few estate agents with websites were not very communicative to say the least so I never made a visit to Romania. It looks like a very pretty place to live. I stumbled on your channel by the luck of google suggestions. I now live in Rural Wetsern Hungary and there are a lot of cheap old properties here and I purchased on back in 2017 with a livable , a house barn and 4200m2 land for about 16,000 GBP . No regrets. I hope one day to visit Romania and see what I missed out on.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
So the basic idea is finding a decent property here is a hands on business, you need to personally get out on the road an go scouting or hire someone 100% trustworthy to do this for you, then you need to understand the legal process, it's all doable, I found all the properties I bought by doing just this
@RR98guy
@RR98guy 2 жыл бұрын
@@randomromania Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately that was not possible for me because going on a "wild goose chase" was just not possible due to me being handicapped. I am not lazy but at the time I was searching the internet for information there was not much data I could find. I have limited resources and spending 3 or 4 thousand quid for flights, car rentals would have taken away from what I had available at the time to purchase property with. There was much more information and resources about Hungarian property and ultimately that was the direction I took.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
@@RR98guy yes, this is another reason why we started doing this, just to provide an honest source of information
@Cloudhopper1964
@Cloudhopper1964 2 жыл бұрын
I was reluctant about Romania but I have discovered it through my RO girlfriend and I love it. Bucharest is a lovely city, good restaurants, good prices and lovely people. Great dentistry! I enjoy the skiing in Poiana Brasov and Sinaia. I expected her to want to move to the UK but it's looking more likely that I will move there.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
I left the UK 20 years ago and as a proud English guy I'm sorry to say that no amount of money would ever make me move back, it's not that there are not better places than Romania because there surely are but I managed to make a life here that was much more in line with what I'd envisaged my life was going to be in my 20s
@emel60
@emel60 2 жыл бұрын
And I am sure UK quality of life declined drastically in these 20 years. Drugs, violence and the lack of the actions of the law to prevent them. Talk about the lack of wilderness as well.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
@@emel60 Agreed
@stephenhankey688
@stephenhankey688 2 жыл бұрын
Think you could be on to a winner, a lot of people wishing to migrate ,but fear overtakes them,honest information helps a lot,so all in all good video, thanks for sharing.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
I moved here 20 years ago from the UK, my friends thought I was nuts, they're not quite thinking like that anymore, I'm so glad I did it, it's not for everyone but if you're financially self sufficient it's kind of a no brainer in light of recent trends. If they're other specific information you'd like please ask here and I'll try and answer in future videos.
@stephenhankey688
@stephenhankey688 2 жыл бұрын
Will do and thanks.
@garyosborne2534
@garyosborne2534 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, I lived in Bulgaria which is also a beautiful country, and I will live there again. I can’t wait, the United Kingdom is finished as is Western Europe.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Did you ever visit Romania?
@artlover3414
@artlover3414 3 күн бұрын
Excellent video! Thank you for this video, I have learned so much🙏🏻
@steveaumann6335
@steveaumann6335 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful country, it reminds me of Kentucky USA, excellent video 👍
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
thank you :)
@vincentanguoni8938
@vincentanguoni8938 2 жыл бұрын
Nice. I am from Maine.. Just about anywhere in the northern hemisphere is very similar in regard to trees vegetation etc. I have lived in Peru for 18 years.. Very different. But no freezing winter. More freedom.. Nice people.. Less violence.. Just sayin'
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
@@vincentanguoni8938 How's Maine? That always looked like a nice area to me
@sobeit19
@sobeit19 2 жыл бұрын
Lush, green and beautiful!
@BrianHeimbuecher
@BrianHeimbuecher 2 жыл бұрын
Hmmm... food for thought! Thank you for the video!
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
you're welcome
@amyhotzel1231
@amyhotzel1231 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video! My husband and I dream of moving to Romania ❤
@dianeyoung2914
@dianeyoung2914 2 жыл бұрын
Not sure why I subscribed as no plans to move from the UK but enjoyed seeing the beautiful countryside.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Never say never :)
@cr4yv3n
@cr4yv3n 7 ай бұрын
Good, stay there - enough gentrifying as it is!
@dianeyoung2914
@dianeyoung2914 7 ай бұрын
@@cr4yv3n no need to be mean, better to say nothing at all!
@cr4yv3n
@cr4yv3n 7 ай бұрын
@@dianeyoung2914 oh i go sooo much to tell brits coming here, i am just getting started. I, unlike others, did not and will never forget brexit and why the vote went the way it did. I would deport you in seconds. Go livebon your "great" island. We are cockroaches, remember? REMEMBER?!
@arizonanative2388
@arizonanative2388 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful 🙏🥰 Thank you for the tour🙏❤👏Love it❤
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome :)
@robertamurphy1124
@robertamurphy1124 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Thank you!
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome :)
@anthonyofarrell513
@anthonyofarrell513 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to come across your channel, I've been to Romania ten times now as a tourist and love the country Cluj - Napoca and Brasov would be my preferred place if I was going to live there, but Cluj is not a cheap place to live in, neither is Brasov. Shepards spend most of the time living with their flock so they won't be the most sociable of people. Living full time in rural Romania comes with a lot of challenges it is not a fairy tale especially if your in advanced years. Country people are very self reliant and don't depend on the government for hand outs. Look forward to watching your channel.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
agreed
@mariusmuresan8248
@mariusmuresan8248 Жыл бұрын
True, country people are self reliant. But they are also incredibly supportive to each other. You will not have much help from the state but chances are you'll get it from your neighbours.
@randomromania
@randomromania Жыл бұрын
@@mariusmuresan8248 As things should be
@yaimavol
@yaimavol Жыл бұрын
Yes, access to health care is a huge issue I would imagine in these rural areas
@andreit6114
@andreit6114 2 жыл бұрын
Romania is a great country, especially for young people imo. When you do not need much healthcare. Pretty decent low taxes for businesses. Cheap properties. If you earn more than 1k euros per year then it is really great standard of living
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
You don't need much healthcare when you're older if you look after yourself :)
@LuqmanKhan-wp5mi
@LuqmanKhan-wp5mi 2 жыл бұрын
Good on you mate. Fantastic video. I worked with many Romanians in the UK and they were great people! Good job well done
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Frankly I just wanted out of the UK, Romania in hindsight was an excellent choice however
@muhammadrehman6395
@muhammadrehman6395 2 жыл бұрын
Some road! Dracula would be very much at home here even today.
@greglewis8041
@greglewis8041 2 жыл бұрын
Nice😍
@michellenadiamiller
@michellenadiamiller 2 жыл бұрын
Would love to see what sort of properties are available and how much they are. Also would love to hear from people who have moved there. I’m in Australia and looking to escape this prison island.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, well I've lived here since 2001 and I just wanted to get out of the UK for similar reasons so I can answer a lot of your questions. We're considering starting a live superchat, what do you think?
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Oh and sorry, yes, more properties and prices in our next video, that's going to be an area of focus.
@vincentanguoni8938
@vincentanguoni8938 2 жыл бұрын
You might as well forget about it. If you want info... Google??? Research?? Stay home!!
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
@@vincentanguoni8938 What's your point?
@tanasaflorin3699
@tanasaflorin3699 Жыл бұрын
Search for Charlie Ottley, Andrew Tate and The Calderon Fam
@alin-florinasaftei4168
@alin-florinasaftei4168 9 ай бұрын
Thank s mate .
@kimkennedy8636
@kimkennedy8636 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, they're doing that in America, too (caravans as primary homes). There's a resort community in South Carolina where you can park a caravan, build a shelter and even a deck and fence and voila! Instant retirement home. Thank you for your beautiful images of Romania. I'm sold, especially on the cheap real estate with views.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like the video, we were out last week recording for a new one, I should be posting a new video this week focused on some of the most beautiful scenery in Romania
@edfederoff2679
@edfederoff2679 2 жыл бұрын
Please, can you tell me the location and name of the place in South Carolina you referred to? I'd like to check it out. I'm in Fort Mill. Thanks!
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
@@edfederoff2679 Nothing stopping you moving here :)
@helendennis7662
@helendennis7662 2 жыл бұрын
I have bought in Bulgaria and recently moved there, so I have to drive through RO to get to and from my new home as we get established. It’s a slower road compared to the rest of EU but absolutely beautiful, I just love that part of the trip. I sometimes wish I had considered RO before we bought in BG, it would save a good half day driving each way 😂 ETA those clever people who split the plot, built two dwellings, with small gardens, but retain access between them to the remainder of the plot for future development 👍
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
You can always sell up and move here, I've got some very interesting deals :)
@florinmocanu8791
@florinmocanu8791 Жыл бұрын
Some Motorways are developing right now and in the next 5
@anwarzeb7174
@anwarzeb7174 5 ай бұрын
I'm from Pakistan working in UAE want to move with my family Romania my dream country ❤ hopefully one day my dream go true 😊
@antonhuman8446
@antonhuman8446 2 жыл бұрын
Most interesting. Especially for someone from a much drier South Africa. Thank you.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
How is life in South Africa?
@antonhuman8446
@antonhuman8446 2 жыл бұрын
@@randomromania Totally truthfully. And I'm at an age where I witnessed all. Lawless.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
@@antonhuman8446 I heard things were pretty bad there, Romania is quite safe
@antonhuman8446
@antonhuman8446 2 жыл бұрын
@@randomromania Someone I knew moved to Malaysia. Do you have any knowledge of what the conditions are there. Relocating drags with govt. Cost of living??? How does the cost of living in Romania compare?
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
@@antonhuman8446 Only in the sense that I know people who live there, fellow English like me, it all, like anywhere, depends where you live inside the country. From what I know outside the western world most countries typically favor their own citizens over what they consider outsiders and in some cases rules can be extreme by western standards, that's just what I know, the best information you'll find directly from people living there.
@edfederoff2679
@edfederoff2679 2 жыл бұрын
WOW!! It does look beautiful - enormous blue spruce forest!
@livinginromania
@livinginromania 2 жыл бұрын
Nice, positive video. Good job.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for commenting on the video, I'm really sorry that I did not respond sooner. This is a project I've been working on with a Romanian friend of mine and it's taken a bit of a back seat recently what with one thing and another. We're very happy to answer questions and please be aware there's an awful lot of misinformation and scams going on related to buying property in Romania, the reality is in general it's safe and great value, there are just a few essential tips that I'll happily share. You can contact us directly on headforthehillsromania@gmail.com
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the positive comment :) we'll try and make some new videos soon
@123edwardzpad
@123edwardzpad 2 жыл бұрын
If I speak Spanish too, will it be easier to learn Romanian? There is talk of Romania and Moldova unifying into a single nation, any thoughts? I am fascinated by Romania. The countryside in your video looks so beautiful. Thank you.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Yes people already fluent to two languages one of which is a Latin language should find it easier. As for Romania and Moldova it's a divisive issue, no plans I know of.
@florinmocanu8791
@florinmocanu8791 Жыл бұрын
Hi I'm Romanian i don't think there will be a unification in the near future. Romanian government help Moldova to integrate in the EU. In Moldova are many ethnic peoples like Russian Ukrainian Turkish(Gagauzia) also they have problems with Transnistria(autonomy). In every year, polls show around 40 and 60 percent of moldovians are against unification. The both countries speaks Romanian with different accent 😆 Romanian language have 15% slavic percent like a â ă. But in general if you speak Spanish is pretty easy to learn Romanian a lot of similarities. Peace ✌
@ToyoteroMundial
@ToyoteroMundial 2 жыл бұрын
Subscribed. Like your concept for your channel.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
thank you :)
@efinkens
@efinkens 2 жыл бұрын
Super cool. Subscribed!
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
welcome aboard, thank you :)
@VinceWolf23
@VinceWolf23 2 ай бұрын
Cheers
@ruskyandrei
@ruskyandrei 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely video and channel, thank you! I'm originally from Bucharest but moved to Cambridge about 10y ago (I'm also technically an Englishman now, though I still can't abide milk in my tea!). I'm looking to move back soon and I definitely intend to live somewhere with lots of trees and a backdrop of pretty mountains (so no Bucharest for me!). Funnily (in a sad sort of way maybe) enough, I have probably explored more of the UK than Romania at this point, so really looking forward to going around and seeing all the places I missed :) Will be keeping a keen eye on your videos!
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Curiously I know Romania way better than the UK, why do you want to come back? What don't you like about England? You know Bishop's Stortford? That was my home town, I used to go out a lot in Cambridge.
@ruskyandrei
@ruskyandrei 2 жыл бұрын
There's not that much I don't like about England to be honest. I'm sure there will be plenty of things I will miss. But I really miss the mountains and forests and those are hard to come by around here! Also, since Covid I've been working 100% remotely and the company I work for (and many others) have switched to this on a permanent basis now (I'm a software engineer). It turns out they're happy for me to work from Romania so I figured that's a really good deal for me, I get to live in a lovely house by the mountains and work remotely for a Cambridge salary :) I've never visited Bishop's Stortford, but I have driven past it several times! Not sure how it was when you left, but by now it would basically be considered a suburb of London and the house prices there (and anywhere in the south) are truly insane. You end up paying an arm and a leg for a shitty 2 bed semi that's falling apart and people are like "oh you're so lucky you got on the ladder"!
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
@@ruskyandrei Yeah, England is a great place to work if you just want a normal job but it's a hostile environment for many small businesses and has some really serious systemic problems that most people don't really seem aware of although that seems finally to be changing. Anyway if you want to get in touch directly I'm on email headforthehillsromania@gmail.com - it might well be worth us having a chat. cheers
@imranriazbhatti6884
@imranriazbhatti6884 2 жыл бұрын
Nice dear
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
you're welcome dear
@jcs3330
@jcs3330 2 жыл бұрын
I agree 'mostly' with S. Hultz comments. I had always wanted to immigrate from the UK to another in Europe for maybe 25 years, after a lot of research into the country, including government, culture, social living aspects and also living there temporary on and off over those 25 years. I met my partner in the UK and later married (who was originally from the country in question - my partner loved his country, but was adamant that said that he would never return to his home land and had built his career in the UK and also had more a better opportunities. 14 years later we divorced, (no problem) so, I chose to take the opportunity and sell -up, immigrate and buy a property on the mediterranean. After 3 years of living there, I realized how great my homeland really was, for many, many reasons (just has my ex-partner had all those years had before etc) so I put my home on the market, sold and left and never looked back. So, as previously mentioned, I agree with the comment in respect that...sometimes you need to live in another country, to really appreciate your own!. So, do not let this deter you, see it has a failure, or worry about what other people say (it's your world and you may go or settle anywhere you like. (and if you don't like it ...say it and just move on. This was only my personal view/realization - relizing that I had everything I needed in my own country!.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
I'm extremely proud of England and her vast contribution to the world over the centuries, unfortunately the British government disagree with me on the nature and scope of said contribution. I think I'm like the English that left for the new world, I'd rather some real freedom whose associated risk rests on my shoulders and vastly less tax of course
@user-lw1lr7rl1i
@user-lw1lr7rl1i Жыл бұрын
Hello! It's so great to see how you promote Romania! So much kindness and enthusiasm ! Thank you.
@randomromania
@randomromania Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I try to me nice, something of a novelty these days :)
@Bulletguy07
@Bulletguy07 2 жыл бұрын
This is a very fascinating watch and coming from a Brit who has lived there some considerable time makes it all the more interesting. I'm also from UK and spent many happy years touring around mainly East European countries until unfortunately ill health put an end to it in 2019. I enjoyed Romania immensely, very friendly people and the country is fantastic. I have fond memories of the Carpathians, Transfagarasan pass, and the Danube Gorge near Timisoara. Though I have not so fond memories of driving through Bucharest after missing the ring road.....drivers seemed to make their own road rules up as they go along and took great delight in cutting up a crazy foreigner driving a motorhome with the steering wheel on the "wrong" side!
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
My relationship with Romania is a bit like my relationship with my girlfriend, neither of us can quite put our finger on why it's worked so well for so long but there it is. I've always had a feeling of freedom here, the UK felt claustrophobic to me an that was in 2000, I imagine it's worse now.
@Bulletguy07
@Bulletguy07 2 жыл бұрын
@@randomromania A lot worse since Brexit. Had I been younger I would have sold up and left for good but neither age or health was on my side. I've sold my motorhome and the only "touring" I do now is watching travel vlogs on YT. I have fond memories of the countries I toured and met some amazing and interesting people along the way.
@johnlong384
@johnlong384 2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting, no idea why the dirt roads are only 4 foot wide (yes, I happen to live in the southwest of the USA and yes, I live in the boonies and yes, we do have dirt roads all over but they are about 3 to 4 times wider which is needed since most folks use trailers to get their supplies such as building material, equipment, cars and so on. Well, one thing is for sure, the food in Romania must be much better than the tasteless stuff in England, take care and try to stay out of trouble
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Everything is bigger in America I'm told, food is fantastic here, mainly because you can buy natural food locally easily
@johnlong384
@johnlong384 2 жыл бұрын
Please don't get me wrong and yes, it looks nice the only thing that surprised me is that it all looks pretty tight, the roads where they parking their cars instead on their property and so on which I am not used to after living here for the last 40+ years and yes, I've seen narrow streets in Germany, Spain, Italy and other areas too.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
@@johnlong384 Much of the UK and Europe is the same, I guess a lot of the population and urbanization in the USA grew up around cars, that could be a reason.
@johnlong384
@johnlong384 2 жыл бұрын
@@randomromania >Thanks for responding again - take care!
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
@@johnlong384 No worries, we're very much trying to build a real community :)
@demonking1319
@demonking1319 2 жыл бұрын
I have to say much Respect for this 👏 this is so true alot of ppl underrate our country .. 🇷🇴 🇨🇦
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
I've never understood why more people don't move here :)
@reeblesnarfle4519
@reeblesnarfle4519 2 жыл бұрын
Delightful adventure... How cold does Bolivia get in winter? Love the atmosphere ❤😎👍
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
We're in Romania here :)
@pincyberjedi
@pincyberjedi 9 ай бұрын
A mention about that comment regarding the internet. You've said 1 Mb, but the Romanian guy actually said 1 Gb (1024Mb).
@randomromania
@randomromania 9 ай бұрын
yes, i realized afterwards. but thanks for pointing it out.
@michaelparker2225
@michaelparker2225 2 жыл бұрын
Video is wonderful the music is aggravating
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Videos sound kind of flat if you have no music, what would you suggest?
@michaelparker2225
@michaelparker2225 2 жыл бұрын
@@randomromania something peaceful
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
@@michaelparker2225 We're limited as to what we can use, I'd like to use classical music, getting a copyright strike on YT is a big deal. I'll look into in more depth. Point taken. :)
@justjacqueline2004
@justjacqueline2004 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful country.
@ISPRI2011
@ISPRI2011 2 жыл бұрын
I would suggest a Westerner to rent first for minimum a year in the place he/she intend to eventually settle or buy property. Is important to see how is the life, the local community, the weather. It may look idyllic...but the winter last some 6 months (it is continental winter with heavy snow and - 20 C...not the mild British winter). The local community is also equally important...too many rural communities are affected by a high rate of alcoholism. I may say also that the "Golden" age of really cheap properties is gone At this prices you can find something in rural Spain, Portugal, Greece, Ireland or even rural France. A major advantage in Romania, property tax is still 10 times lower.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for commenting on the video, I'm really sorry that I did not respond sooner. This is a project I've been working on with a Romanian friend of mine and it's taken a bit of a back seat recently what with one thing and another. We're very happy to answer questions and please be aware there's an awful lot of misinformation and scams going on related to buying property in Romania, the reality is in general it's safe and great value, there are just a few essential tips that I'll happily share. You can contact us directly on headforthehillsromania@gmail.com
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
I'm always amazed how Romanians find all these ways to attack their own beautiful country :)
@ISPRI2011
@ISPRI2011 2 жыл бұрын
@@randomromania Not attack mate...just insider realism. I can say the same about the British which I meet in NZ...describing UK as a place impossible to live due to harsh weather, pollution, unmannered youth etc...although I know UK as a green garden at least compared with other places where modernization means replacing green grass with grey concrete.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Romanian is a great place to live if you want to be self sufficient, in the UK the government is trying to replace the family, ironic really :)
@VandamBerbecu
@VandamBerbecu 2 жыл бұрын
6 months winter?! Where is that coming from? We barely have snow in most of the country in winter and only 2 months are colder than UK
@Silvertoburn
@Silvertoburn 2 жыл бұрын
Good times right there!
@john-xx8nc
@john-xx8nc 2 жыл бұрын
enjoyed this vid just subscribed I would be very interested in what rural property you can seek out ,look forward to your next vid cheers
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
that's the plan for the next video
@dominicarmstrong2891
@dominicarmstrong2891 2 жыл бұрын
Can you say or do a video about just land prices with a ruin, in other parts of Europe they come with planning!?! Like the caravan site early in this video?!? Like what you're sharing a big thumbs up from me ;)
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Did you watch our latest video?
@virgiliumarin5382
@virgiliumarin5382 2 жыл бұрын
God bless you brother, for spreading the facts of real life..despite all the dirt & filth from the British papers.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
yes i'm sorry about that, the british papers tend to do such things to distract from domestic issues, if you're interested in collaborating in some way i'm looking for partners
@1414141x
@1414141x 2 жыл бұрын
I've met quite a few Romanian young people here in the UK. I have a Romanian tenant - a youngish guy who married a English girl and they have a family. He is a barber and rents the shop downstairs off me - he is the best tenant i have ever had and they are a delightful hard working couple. I've met quite a few other young Romanians over the years and they have all been nice pleasant people. Romanias were poor people and still are compared to richer countries, so who can blame them for having a will to survive - they had to. There are so negative things such as the trafficing and abuse of girls for the sex industry. They are just the same as other human beings.
@remussebastianmadmax5816
@remussebastianmadmax5816 7 ай бұрын
Frumos felicitari, am un teren pe clisura dunari la intrare in Berzasca nu il voi vinde niciodata ma retrag acolo si eu, e viata mea
@NiallMS1
@NiallMS1 2 жыл бұрын
Certainly verdant; lots of trees and green pasture!
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
yes it's really beautiful in the summer
@AhBistYa
@AhBistYa 2 жыл бұрын
When your driving round or doin drone shots of an area be nice too know where about in Romania you are
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, good idea, thank you :)
@BadasseryFactory
@BadasseryFactory Жыл бұрын
Great video! Maybe I missed you mentioning the area that you’re driving through, yet would love to have that information…
@randomromania
@randomromania Жыл бұрын
Arges county, various areas
@BadasseryFactory
@BadasseryFactory Жыл бұрын
@@randomromania Thank you! I left another message asking if I can contact you next week as we are coming out to understand real estate in Romania. I am Romanian by birth, moved to California at the age of nine with my parents and now looking to possibly come back home full-time or part-time.
@randomromania
@randomromania Жыл бұрын
@@BadasseryFactory please email me on headforthehillsromania@gmail.com
@rayescobar8509
@rayescobar8509 2 жыл бұрын
What an incredible beautiful country. I would like to buy an old farmhouse near a river with a forest and some grazing land, preferably remote. Many thanks for your video. God bless.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, if you want more detailed info. feel free to email me on headforthehillsromania@gmail.com Thanks for commenting on the video :)
@gerryhasell7828
@gerryhasell7828 2 жыл бұрын
Stayed in Bucharest, curtea de arges, brasov. People are very welcoming and friendly in general, cities are expensive, countryside much cheaper for everything. Defo go if you havent been, amazing scenery in transfagaras transylvania. Old school horse and cart in many areas.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
some of this video is filmed not far from curtea de arges :)
@rmf9567
@rmf9567 8 ай бұрын
$65,000 is a lot for something like that.. you could go to rural Vermont New Hampshire or Maine, and buy a property with a small home on it for $40,000
@randomromania
@randomromania 8 ай бұрын
sure, but that won't be in Romania ;)
@rmf9567
@rmf9567 8 ай бұрын
@@randomromania 😀👍👍
@shamicentertainment1262
@shamicentertainment1262 17 күн бұрын
8:00 yeah see that’s amazing. In Australia you don’t have many rights to do what you want in your own land. It’s stupid. Can’t even really build a tiny home. We have so much land, yet it’s all unaffordable and so restrictive
@randomromania
@randomromania 17 күн бұрын
I have various Australia related contacts if you're serious about moving here. You can find me on headforthehillsromania@gmail.com if you need more detailed info. cheers. ed
@shamicentertainment1262
@shamicentertainment1262 17 күн бұрын
@@randomromania only just started looking yesterday haha. I’d definitely have the money to buy some cheaper property cash, but I only work at a supermarket so I don’t have any skills to offer. So you are trying to set up a community there? Do you have a website with information? If I move to Europe in the next few years I’ll keep an eye on property in Romania, looks incredible and unbelievably affordable
@andreiasw1
@andreiasw1 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the content! Appreciate the effort! (yes I'm a Romanian)
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Yes the name is something of a giveaway, if you want to collaborate somehow let me know, we're looking for more people :)
@andreiasw1
@andreiasw1 2 жыл бұрын
@@randomromania Thanks for the proposal. I'll think about it and see if I can somehow contribute. Till then, all thr best!
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
@@andreiasw1 OK, cheers :)
@dankadesign7462
@dankadesign7462 2 жыл бұрын
All these countries start from Serbia Bosnia Montenegro and Romania (i adsume Bulgaria and Hungary too) has beautiful countryside good food friendly ppl and relativly cheap realestate especially in rural area.If i need to decide & choose any to live i will first go and spend some time exploring and learning to find what suit me the most.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Good advice, Romania is unique however as it's a Latin country with a Latin based culture
@dankadesign7462
@dankadesign7462 2 жыл бұрын
@@randomromania how come??!!As far as i know from history no is not.There is influence but roots of nation never been Latin.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
@@dankadesign7462 I'll let other Romanians answer that one :)
@dankadesign7462
@dankadesign7462 2 жыл бұрын
@@randomromania we might ask them but main source of information for sirious research should be history books.BTW to clerify further to whom you refering saying" Latin based culture"?
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
@@dankadesign7462 Like French, Spanish, Italian, this appears self evident when you know Romanians. By the way I picked up that description from Romanians.
@susanhamilton1822
@susanhamilton1822 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful country side.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
We know, and there are places even more beautiful :)
@petergoodson2823
@petergoodson2823 2 жыл бұрын
Best area
@kayakcobber524
@kayakcobber524 2 жыл бұрын
Been several times in Romania. Paddling from Holland to rep of Moldova. And walked one time 4500+ km in Ukraine Moldova and Romania. And many others adventures in those areas. Buying land is often not the problem but adjusting is another challenge...after living several years in the Philippines I saw the same happening. Selling expensive property is a headache when you want to leave again etc .. just rent at least a year, get customized and if ever you want to buy ..see as much as you can. Then you know more and more what will suit your needs.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
I personally think it's smart right now not to sink a large proportion of your reserves into one expensive property, I suspect sovereignty as a service is the future, depends on your personal goals related to the time you have, Romania is a pretty good place to raise kids for example.
@kayakcobber524
@kayakcobber524 2 жыл бұрын
@@randomromania yes, lots of good reason to escape the West... schooling and workforce is often very motivated. We see what the future will bring...
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
@@kayakcobber524 Thanks for the feedback :)
@tehscope9422
@tehscope9422 2 жыл бұрын
I can just imagine the hard time getting around on those backroads in the winter you could be snowed in.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
there's plenty that's accessible and still very rural all year round
@anthonyofarrell513
@anthonyofarrell513 2 жыл бұрын
You will be snowed in! So you better know how to preserve food and be on good terms with your neighbours, because you will need all the help you can get, Romainians are a very helpful people when they get to know you.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
@@anthonyofarrell513 also agreed, it's possible to live very rural but still be near a decent town however
@morrigansmaiden
@morrigansmaiden 2 жыл бұрын
Greetings! I just managed to stumble onto this video trying to find information on moving to Romania. I'd be curious as to what properties might cost that include farmland, and whether it is true that EU (non-Romanians) are limited to only 2 hecatres of land. Further, I've been told that you'd need to go through a property lawyer in Romania when purchasing any property, since "bills of sales" might be faked for foreign visitors when buying directly from the owner of certain properties? Perhaps these are too many questions, so I would have no problem emailing you or messaging you for more information. In any case, a very informative video, this!
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for commenting on the video, I'm really sorry that I did not respond sooner. This is a project I've been working on with a Romanian friend of mine and it's taken a bit of a back seat recently what with one thing and another. We're very happy to answer questions and please be aware there's an awful lot of misinformation and scams going on related to buying property in Romania, the reality is in general it's safe and great value, there are just a few essential tips that I'll happily share. You can contact us directly on headforthehillsromania@gmail.com
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
There are solutions to most issues, depends what nationality you are
@Scrambler85
@Scrambler85 2 жыл бұрын
Lol, the movie Deliverance was filmed in the area my family is from. I have rafted and kayaked that river many times. Romania 🇷🇴 looks like a beautiful place. I just subscribed 👍
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
I first watched that movie when I was 14, had quite an impact, it remains one of my favorite movies to this day, thanks for the sub :)
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
@EN SEPTEMBRE VOUS L'AUREZ DANS LE C*L HAHAHAHA says it was filmed here on wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallulah_Gorge
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
@50% DE CONS VEULENT LE RETOUR DU MASQUE HAHAHAHAHA close too is not what you first claimed :) define "crap"
@mikeharris9028
@mikeharris9028 2 жыл бұрын
Yes. You have a very interesting deal for people to come and buy property real cheap. I wonder if you have some property in the middle of Mongolian desert, or in the middle of Sahara, or deep down in Amazon or some tiny islands in the middle of the ocean a few hundred miles away from any human habitat? I am interested.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Now Starlink works it's getting more and more possible to work from anywhere so I guess it depends how skilled and independent you are
@stermindelves4251
@stermindelves4251 2 жыл бұрын
You’re a bright spark aren’t you Mike. Look! A troll in the Romanian woods, clever boy 👦
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
@@stermindelves4251 I like Trolls :))
@steamstories1279
@steamstories1279 2 жыл бұрын
11:25 He said up to 1000, not "1 meg fiber" 1000 megabit is cheap here, it's 40 RON, which is 8 euro.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Attention to detail on my translator's part then, cheers
@chijohnaok
@chijohnaok 2 жыл бұрын
I just stumbled onto this. Interesting channel. My parents were born and raised in small rural villages in the Transylvania region of Romania. My parents are ethnic Germans (Transylvania Saxons). There are more than a hundred communities (mostly small villages) that the Saxons founded and lived in for over 800 years. Most of the Saxons migrated from Romania over the years (with the bulk of them leaving after the fall of Ceausescu). Their villages and homes remain though. In most cases, Romanians, Roma and others took over the homes but every village will inevitably have homes that are still empty and unoccupied. What are your thoughts on opportunities for acquiring these sorts of homes and restoring them? For a geographic reference, my parents came from villages in the area around Rupea and Apold(Mures County).
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
I know the area quite well, I'm very interested in such ideas, are you interested in trying to collaborate in some way? I'm happy go up there and make a video on the topic and see what feedback we get, what do you think?
@chijohnaok
@chijohnaok 2 жыл бұрын
@@randomromania Thank you for the reply. My opportunity for collaboration is limited. I live in the United States and am “settled” here. If you are still interested in the concept, my father’s village was Fișer (Schweischer; Sövénység)[Romania, German and Hungarian village names]. My mother was from Daia (Denndorf; Dálya or Szászdálya). There are of course numerous other Transylvanian Saxon villages. I forgot to mention it earlier but one of your countrymen (Prince Charles) purchased and restored an old Transylvania Saxon residence in Viscri (Deutschweißkirch) which is only a few kilometers from Fiser.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
@@chijohnaok OK, fair enough, we'll definitely get up there at some point so watch this space, also.... don't start me on prince Charles :))
@ekesandras1481
@ekesandras1481 Жыл бұрын
Apold (Trappold) is one of the most beautiful villages, I really like it. The church fortress has been recently renovated in a very sophisticated way. But so far, it has not been kissed by tourism, although thousands and thousands of tourists come every month to nearby Sighisoara (Schäßburg). Nobody in the village of Apold knows how to do tourism. The village is waiting for a foreigner, or some returning Saxon with some money to invest, to start something.
@SniffBackBetter
@SniffBackBetter 2 жыл бұрын
I'd never even considered Romania as an option because I thought that the language barrier would be too great. It looks like such a beautiful place though, and it sounds so free and wholesome compared to the post-truth, post-moral, degenerate corpoate dictatorship that modern Britain has become.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Romanian is a Latin based language so not a huge barrier plus there are many English speakers. Put it this way, my Romanian is basic and I've thrived here, it's suited to independent self funded people. Great base if you work online for example.
@geoffgeoff344
@geoffgeoff344 2 жыл бұрын
Hithere very interesting,good concept,cheap houses that might need some work,on a few acres,nice countryside,when your talking prices will you repeat,sometimes hard to hear uou.we know they are guestimates sometimes but repeat them please.also anything near main rail lines,thanks interersting show.from down under,cheers
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for the feedback, there will be more properties in the next and future videos. New video coming in days.
@johnirby493
@johnirby493 2 жыл бұрын
Very beautiful, but a flash flood or heavy snow, then you're stranded. The roads didn't look like they had public upkeep.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Dirt tracks don't all the way up into the mountains but where there are houses typically they get ploughed
@darrenbrown5848
@darrenbrown5848 6 ай бұрын
Nether do the uk 's 😂
@garyjene9146
@garyjene9146 2 жыл бұрын
Could you cover the northern area of Romania? Somewhere within a reasonable distance to the Slovak and Ukraine border and going from the city outwards with cost estimates?
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm glad you commented again, there was a comment you posted earlier and i can't find it to reply to it for some reason, it's really odd. this is the start of the comment - "Gary Jene commented: "First, what is the public transit like to get back and forth from a smaller community (less than 2000) to a larger one that will have more amenities that the small one lacks. Reason I ask, as temp..." - i'd really appreciate it if you could re -post that one. As for going right up north, eventually we want to cover the whole country but I have kids and a girlfriend so don't like to venture too far from them, in the process of working things out to make that possible so watch this space. I have contacts up north and have spent a fair bit of time in the north east so will try and answer your questions.
@garyjene9146
@garyjene9146 2 жыл бұрын
@@randomromania I can not remember which video where I left the comment. I wanted to know what happens if someone that doesn't have a drivers licence and wants to get from a small community of less than 2000 to a larger one with more than 15,000. Is there some kind of public transit connecting these locations? Sometimes, some people would rather live in a smaller community over a larger city.I will try and remember which video it was. Otherwise do not worry, it will show up when the time is ready. As for the northern area of the country, working around Satu Mare or Baia Mare. When it comes to public transit, how would someone get from Botiz to Satu Mare?
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
@@garyjene9146 You'd have to ask some locals for sure but typically there's a minibus service, buses/coaches sometimes and car sharing apps. there will be a way. Why the interest in that specific location out of curiosity?
@nannunbgd
@nannunbgd Жыл бұрын
@@garyjene9146 - In my village,south of Romania(teleorman region),to go to train station,you must go to another village,a transport car who move to a big city Alexandria,is one time on 08:40,11:00,and from city from 11:30,13:00,and last on 15:30. Is a guy on vilage who move you as his job,for 7 ron(i dont known exactly in bounds). You call him,say when you whant to go to station train village,or when you come,and this guy come and take you,is not moving to far than train station village,20 km. So.. With transport are bad,and because you dont find a job close to you,young people go from country to another countries where autorithies care abbaut people. I go 150 km from my village to work,but transport is assured by job. A car come in village on 4 morning ,and you are on work on 7,on evening,take you from work on 19,and you are at home at 21:30 or 22:00,depend how are roads. Is harsh but if you whant mony to pay you bills and to have a job,you dont have to chose. In another villages are more bad or more easy,depend on mair or how close are to big cities. If you whant a simple responce,transport are bad and joobs like gold.
@BigTexFifty5
@BigTexFifty5 2 жыл бұрын
If you mentioned it and I missed it, I do apologize. What area of Romania is this? I'm an American moving to Romania very soon. I will be relocating to the Cluj-Napolca area. My wife and I have been looking for a few years at buying some property in Eastern Europe area.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
I'm south of the Carpathians, if you come south from Cluj I'm just the other side of the mountains, why did you choose Cluj? It's very beautiful up these as is most of Romanaia
@Cloudhopper1964
@Cloudhopper1964 2 жыл бұрын
@@randomromania Pitesti?
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
@@Cloudhopper1964 Some of our videos are filmed in the area north of Pitesti, yes
@ofirshorshy8281
@ofirshorshy8281 2 жыл бұрын
This is beautiful. Do you have one like this on Transylvania area? Me and my partner want to move to Romania and start a community (as you said less depended on supermarket) as well. You love to follow along you, until we move :) Inspiring video! Made me excited. How and where did you learned the Romanian language, what would u recommend?
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for commenting on the video, I'm really sorry that I did not respond sooner. This is a project I've been working on with a Romanian friend of mine and it's taken a bit of a back seat recently what with one thing and another. We're very happy to answer questions and please be aware there's an awful lot of misinformation and scams going on related to buying property in Romania, the reality is in general it's safe and great value, there are just a few essential tips that I'll happily share. You can contact us directly on headforthehillsromania@gmail.com
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
i've got a great location for a community, depends what exactly you have in mind, tell me more :)
@ISPRI2011
@ISPRI2011 2 жыл бұрын
Just come to see and search yourself. From Luton you have dally budget airlines operating several airports in Transylvania at reasonable prices, sometimes under 50 GBP.
@ofirshorshy8281
@ofirshorshy8281 2 жыл бұрын
@@ISPRI2011 Yes but I am still a student, will do it when I can
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
what subjects are you studying?
@philgriff586
@philgriff586 Жыл бұрын
Just found and subscribed, thanks for the content. I'm in a situation where I can't bear to be in the UK anymore and have given myself a 5 year window to find an alternative lifestyle and country. Romania has steadily found it's way to the top of my list. I'm in a good position where I'm mid 50's and semi-retired with a regular pension that pays all the bills. I have intermediate Spanish and basic Russian, so to add another language would be fun; and having read a few Romanian websites I'm surprised how much I can understand - the gist at least. I guess one of my big questions would be: is semi-rural living an affordable option when it comes to buying? I'm quite tempted by the romantic notion of rural life, and I'm a country boy at heart. However, I think not living in complete isolation may be a good idea. I'll probably do the touristy thing and visit Bucharest this year to get a flavour. But in terms of where to look from a lifestyle point of view, so far I like the idea of Northern Romania. I'll be following your content with great interest.
@randomromania
@randomromania Жыл бұрын
Hi, feel free to contact me on headforthehillsromania@gmail.com so I can give you more detailed info and answer some of your questions. Cheers. Ed
@randomromania
@randomromania Жыл бұрын
Why five years? What's stopping you moving sooner?
@philgriff586
@philgriff586 Жыл бұрын
@@randomromania Good question. I'm currently acting as carer for two parents in their end of life phase. So slightly hamstrung right now. Plus, I confess it's a scary thought, making such a big move alone. So, the current situation prevents me from giving into my compulsive side. I'd be greatly interested to know how much property £250K would get?
@randomromania
@randomromania Жыл бұрын
@@philgriff586 OK, first question, house or apartment, rural or city?
@philgriff586
@philgriff586 Жыл бұрын
@randomromania house. I don't need anything enormous. But would at least need a garage or outbuilding in which to construct a homegym.
@HUMPTYNUGGET
@HUMPTYNUGGET 2 жыл бұрын
Being so remote I'd take into consideration how bad it would be in the winter and heavy snowfall , are you going to be cut off at all ? (And stock pile winter rations)
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
depends on the location, romanians are fanatical about ploughing the main roads so it's only an issue if you're quite remote
@leestimis9264
@leestimis9264 2 жыл бұрын
So interesting how people in the UK ARE MOVING FROM THEIR COUNTRY AND SEEKING CHEAPER PASTURES. I think even in the United States people are doing the same. Seeking bigger pieces of land that are less expensive and less humans around you. Bigger cities have always made me feel anxious. So beautiful whare you live now. Way to many people in the world places like this will become over run if we don't stop breeding with out abandon.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
I moved 20 years ago, did not really understand why I felt so terrible there until I'd been here a few years.
@mariahussain7341
@mariahussain7341 Жыл бұрын
hi there, thank you for sharing your videos...
@randomromania
@randomromania Жыл бұрын
you're welcome :)
@Z8Q8
@Z8Q8 2 жыл бұрын
Nice and rural, but i didn't see anyone riding or driving horses... are there riding-trails thru the woods or is everything fenced off? How deep is the water table? Also, could you build an UnderGround house or put up a Dome-Home?
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Plenty of horse related activity here and loads of places to ride, lots of accessible back country. Plenty of ground water. I have natural springs on my land. Underground house yes, planning permission is not hard. If you're serious please email me on headforthehillsromania@gmail.com - I can give you much more detailed information.
@maisondusuave
@maisondusuave 2 жыл бұрын
It's beautiful
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
It's a truly underrated country
@maisondusuave
@maisondusuave 2 жыл бұрын
@@randomromania I'm very interested in the prehistoric cultures in that area. Really fascinating.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
@@maisondusuave Yes, Romania has a rich history like most of Europe
@jeffholden2369
@jeffholden2369 2 жыл бұрын
It would be helpful to be given some idea of whereabouts in Romania this video was taken.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
All on the mountain roads between Pitesti and Brasov
@jsc2606
@jsc2606 2 жыл бұрын
it looks beautiful. Looking for a little bit of land with a bit of woodland and perhaps a stream ...out of reach in uk but perhaps possible in places like this. Brexit disaster has made it so much harder for Brits to set up in Europe now. Eastern europeans seem to have the right idea...live simple, local produce, less stress without the high mortgage makes for a chance to live a happier life.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
I'm on email - headforthehillsromania@gmail.com also have whatsapp if you're interested in deals, I'm transparent with everything
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
It's not hard to move here by the way, I moved here long before Romania was in the EU, you just need money and income basically. I know the whole procedure and options well.
@garcianet1
@garcianet1 2 жыл бұрын
could you let me know about the old character house, I rill like to buy, also about how much land it have.
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, drop me an email please on headforthehillsromania@gmail.com and I'll send you some info.
@thomaswebb9296
@thomaswebb9296 2 жыл бұрын
Very good but I need to know where you are. Location is so important and I didnt catch where in Romania you were
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
South of the Carpathians, about 150km north west of Bucharest
@thomaswebb9296
@thomaswebb9296 2 жыл бұрын
@@randomromania Arges?
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
yes :)
@avitarmagnus9090
@avitarmagnus9090 2 жыл бұрын
the Mts with 1000 acre farms under 1000 an acre great deals and all Organic no chemicals hormones.Clean chem free water
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
correct
@berty1422
@berty1422 2 жыл бұрын
The veg taste like what you used to eat when a kid. They are only sold at local markets when ripe and ready to harvest. None of the commercial crap, grows fast and no taste.
@ianwatson3315
@ianwatson3315 2 жыл бұрын
Looks stunning! What made you live there?
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
Just wanted out of the UK badly, and that was in 2001 when I moved here, I came across Romania by chance more than reason and fell in love with the place, along with having kids it was the best decision I made in my life
@ianwatson3315
@ianwatson3315 2 жыл бұрын
@@randomromania I can see why you left the Uk..I have too!
@randomromania
@randomromania 2 жыл бұрын
@@ianwatson3315 Where do you live now?
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