Whilst most Romania travel books list details of places to see, Ormsby gets up close and personal, blending dry wit with journalistic objectivity to craft true-life stories about the people: from friendly hikers and shepherds in Transylvania, to exasperated taxi drivers and bossy bureaucrats in Bucharest. So, if you want to discover Romania through the eyes of those who know it best, try this unique collection of travel writing. The bittersweet anecdotes are a quick and easy read yet, offer memorable glimpses of modern life in this enthralling land that Dracula once ruled with an iron fist.