The project, which shares the namesake of these people, was born out of simple, yet impactful interactions between Romanians and internationals. At work, during volunteering projects, when going out for beers, on dates, our lives have never lacked a healthy dose of internationalism. We don’t live in isolation and we never have. If you look so far back to the dawn of man, different cultures have always interacted and communicated, only to discover each other’s quintessence.

As people, we love to share. It’s only natural.

Thus, the time felt right to dedicate some space to understanding and celebrating these beautiful moments between Romania and the rest of the world. Not only from a geopolitical perspective, but most importantly, from a human point of view – because, in the end, these are the relationships that build the bigger picture.

At the same time, internationals who decide to make Romania a part of their story could use a proverbial common campfire, to share their continuously changing experiences. Romania offers the unique opportunity to discover one’s self better, through both magical moments and serious challenges. So, instead of praising an imagined paradise or condemning the country to a one-sided caricature of itself, Wo/anderers wants to get the fuller story out into the open. Only by paying attention to what is genuinely going on can we access our wise, inner awareness. And as we step into ourselves more, through our culture, heritage, and history, while also sensing who we are as people, we can open up to becoming better versions of ourselves – and imagine a better, more human future.

This plan starts with a podcast, but who knows where the future might lead us? In the end, one thing is crystal clear: Wo/anderers is a celebration of people, looked at through the age-old culture of Romania. Hope you enjoy the stories!