Expat in Romania - Mario Ulloa (from Mexico): My first encounter with the country was both shocking and funny

As part of our Romania Appreciation Weeks campaign, we're inviting our readers to share their stories with us and tell the world what Romania means to them. Mario Ulloa, a Mexican who first arrived in Romania ten years ago, has decided to join our campaign and fill in the interview here. Below is his Romanian story.

Mario Ulloa has been living and working in Romania for about ten years. Plus, as a travel photographer, he has been enjoying the country's natural landscapes, with the Carpathian Mountains at the top of his "favorite places" list. He also likes the country's geography, history, and cultural heritage, and the local sweet bread cozonac.