This was our first visit in Eastern Europe. While we were being shuttled to our apartment from Bucharest Otopeni Airport, the driver told us that Romania gained independence only in 1989. Prior to that, it was a communist country. So there's still many buildings of the communist era in Romania. The building which we stayed in Bucharest was a typical example. There were even railings along the staircase. The feeling it gave us was kinda restrictive, we felt like staying in a jail. But of course, once we were inside the apartment, it was okay. Views from our apartment.. Communist-style buildings around us.. After check-in, we went to the old town of Bucharest. There're many bars and clubs in the Old Town. Some offered shows like striptease pole dancing. We didn't go into those clubs. But there's one restaurant or bar which I would recommend tourists to go. If you are looking for great Romanian atmosphere, lovely interiors and architectures, and would like to...