The Romanians choosing life in the hills

罗马人选择山间生活

The Documentary Podcast

2025-07-12

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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. Plus, the man who spent the past 20 years turning a wasteland into a park; is it safe to eat sprouted potatoes? And why is the Kenyan flower industry struggling? Featuring André Biernath from BBC Brasil, Nazanin Motamedi from BBC Persian and Anne Okumu from BBC Africa. This episode of The Documentary comes to you from The Fifth Floor, the show at the heart of global storytelling, with BBC journalists from all around the world. Presented by Faranak Amidi Produced by Alice Gioia, Caroline Ferguson and Hannah Dean This is an EcoAudio certified production. (Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich.)
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  • I don't know if it's an age thing or something else,

  • but these days I hear it a lot from some of the people around me that they've had enough of the London big city life and want to move to the peace and quiet of the countryside.

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  • I'm a big city girl.

  • But it seems that a growing number of Romanians are leaving the city to build their dream homes in the lush hills of the countryside.

  • Celebrities are also following this trend, even the country's former prime minister.

  • But this seemingly idyllic lifestyle is not without challenges.

  • So what's driving this trend?

  • And what are the main obstacles people face?