Although no inoculations are required coming from the US or Europe, it is advisable to be immunized against polio and hepatitis for travel outside of urban areas. Local telephone service is automatic and fairly dependable. International telephone and telegraph connections are generally good, but delays may occur in placing calls and they are quite expensive with price per minute rising with the length of the call. Romania is seven time zones ahead of eastern standard time. Bucharest's many buses and street cars are inexpensive but often crowded.
Taxis are fairly inexpensive but difficult to obtain.
A limited subway system was inaugurated in 1979. Driving to Bucharest in December-February is not advised because mountain passes can be hazardous. Rail and air facilities are available for domestic and international travel. The daily Wiener-Walzer Express from Vienna takes roughly 20 hours to reach Bucharest. The monasteries of Bukovina, the Transylvanian Alps, and the beach resorts of the Black Sea are attractive places to visit.