​​B​UCHAREST

Hello, B​ucharest.

This is a city where the East has met the West. Bucharest captures the finest of both worlds, and is a place where grand European history enlighten new ideas.

Finding a 300 year old church, a steel-and-glass office building and Communist-era apartment blocks next to one another is a common sight.

The city has many old communist buildings painted with graffiti, but that is the appeal of Bucharest.

Bucharest is becoming a digital nomad hot spot due to the country's fast internet speed (the fastest European country regarding average bandwidth and one of the fastest in the world), availability of free wifi in many cafes, and cost of living is also lower than Western Europe.

The city has a vibrant startup environment, with a growing number of co-working spaces.

Bucharest is generally safe for women digital nomads, but there are some areas in some parts of the city where it isn't safe to walk around at night, like Pantelimon, Ferentari, Giulesti, and the Gara de Nord area.

The best months to visit are April, May, June (can be a little rainy), July, August and September. Temperatures during summer are close to 40°C (104°F).

Although the temperatures in winter can drop to -20°C (-4°F) for a few days, the real winter only lasts a few weeks.