The Romanians choosing life in the hills
A growing number of Romanians, including some celebrities and former prime minister Dacian CioloÈ™, are moving to the countryside. What's driving this trend?
A growing number of Romanians, including some celebrities and the country’s former prime minister Dacian Cioloș, are moving to the countryside. They say they're looking for a slower and more sustainable life in the hills. But this seemingly idyllic lifestyle is not without challenges. What's driving this trend? Romanian journalist Anca Badea has looked into this.
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This episode of The Documentary comes to you from The Fifth Floor, the show at the heart of global storytelling, with ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ journalists from all around the world.
Presented by Faranak Amidi
Produced by Alice Gioia and Caroline Ferguson
This is an EcoAudio certified production.
(Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich.)
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