Monica Suma

In Your Pocket

Bucharest Stories: Mădălina Andronic

Mădălina Andronic calls herself ‘the folklore-loving illustrator’. She talks to Monica Suma about her work, and getting lost on Bucharest’s historical streets.

In Your Pocket

Bucharest Stories: French Revolution

Monica Suma meets George Panaitescu, Business Development Director and one of the co-founders of the éclair stores leading the sweetest French Revolution.

Lonely Planet

Pathfinders pics: roadtrip through Jordan

Lonely Planet Pathfinder Monica Suma recently explored Jordan’s cinematic sights, from Amman’s red-hued hills to the ancient city of Petra, and the desert of Wadi Rum – punctuating her journey through this fascinating country with compulsory breaks for delicious falafel and cardamom coffee!

In Your Pocket

Bucharest Stories: Monica Suma

After 12 years away, travel writer Monica Suma on what she loves about the Romanian capital.

Lonely Planet

Syros: the Cyclades without the crowds

When Greek islands are mentioned, Santorini sunsets and Mykonos alleyways instantly come to mind – an exalted portrait of summer perfection. But for a slice of Greek bliss without the crowds, your best bet lies in Syros, the administrative capital of the Cyclades group and one of its smallest islands.

Wizz

Bulb27. The Innovator | Iasi, Romania

Designer Andrei Ignia doesn’t just transform vintage objects – he’s also helping to transform his city’s creative scene.

Lonely Planet

Hidden Bucharest: top five experiences

You might have come to see exactly how big the Palace of Parliament is or to admire Bucharest’s rise to belle époque fame, but the Romanian capital isn’t just about major sights. This is a city that rewards the curious explorer, its canvas of contrasting architectural styles reflecting a dramatic history.

The Telegraph

JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel

The first JW Marriott hotel to launch in Europe is the epitome of luxury. The JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel raises the bar of hospitality in the city from its prime location facing the colossal Palace of Parliament.

Lonely Planet

Timişoara and Oradea: exploring western Romania

You might have your eyes set on Transylvania for bucket-list bragging rights, but when it comes to travel around Romania, the western regions of Crişana and Banat are catching up and generating a buzz. With a slew of budget flights from Europe – and as natural stops for travellers coming overland from Hungary and Serbia – the cities of Oradea and Timişoara make a worthy addition to any Romanian road trip. Both are cost-friendly, booming with culture and reinvigorated with new looks.

The Telegraph

InterContinental Bucharest

The InterContinental Bucharest is the first five-star hotel to be built in the Romanian capital, holding its reign as the highest hotel in town and an emblem of the city ever since its 1971 opening. A landmark of heritage and comfort, there is no better hotel to take in sweeping panoramic views of the city.

Lonely Planet

How to live like a local in Bucharest

Lonely Planet Local Monica Suma recently moved back to her native Bucharest after 12 years abroad. Drawn by the urban revival and cultural effervescence, this former New Yorker enjoys strolling through the back alleys of interwar Bucharest, searching for the hidden haunts, delicious eats and ever-present festivals.

The Telegraph

Hotel Epoque, Bucharest

Hotel Epoque excels as a five-star retreat of savoir-faire and harmony. The deluxe boutique hotel strikes a chord on individuality and is an impeccable venue inside and out. Come here for the peaceful spa, fine dining indulgence and exclusive service that makes you feel right at home.

Wizz

MamaPan: Bucharest's bakery with a social mission

The Innovator | Bucharest

In Bucharest, one bakery is championing equal opportunities as well as delicious hand-crafted bakes.

BBC

Why Romanians are obsessed with garlic

While many people eschew garlic in their food for fear of smelling of it, Romanians have a cult-like appreciation for the plant.

Berliner Morgenpost

Blütenstaub-Bellini in Bukarest

Die rumänische Hauptstadt erfindet sich ganz neu als kreatives Zentrum Osteuropas – das ist momentan etwa so spannend wie in Berlin vor 20 Jahren.