Tuesday, August 18, 2009

IKEA: My favorite place in Bucharest





I really can't believe I'm admitting to Ikea being my favorite place in all of Bucharest but once you hear my reasons I am sure you will also concur. Reason #1: Refillable Drinks. As far as I know this is the only place in Bucharest you can have free refillable drinks. I am perpetually thirsty here in Bucharest when we go out to eat because really who wants to pay 3 dollars for each bottle of water or coke you consume with your meal. Well at Ikea I can pay 1 dollar and drink as much as I want. Reason #2: They serve an American Breakfast with BACON-something difficult to find here. Plus, my breakfast only costs $1.75. Reason #3: Kid Friendly. The kids play in the fun play area while Eric relax over a leisurely meal. The kids play on the fun slide and run all over and jump on the beds and the furniture. In fact, Hannah will always try to sleep in all the little beds. They even have a changing area and breastfeeding area as well as give out free diapers! Reason #4: Product Selection. They have interesting items that are difficult to find elsewhere in Bucharest. For example-ziplock bags (although every pricy) and popsicle makers. Reason #5-It reminds me of America. (Even though it is a Swedish company)I have to admit that I like things that remind me of "home". I also often hear English spoken there which is comforting to me as well. There are so many other reasons I love IKEA as well but those are my TOP 5 for sure!!

3 comments:

susan said...

We seldom make the drive, but we love Ikea here too. =) Savannah talks about it like Disneyland, "Can we go to.... IKEA??!!!" They love the little "computer toy" stations scattered throughout for kids (don't know if you have that or not.) We haven't tried the Kids' Play Area yet since Ashley wasn't old enough (3 years) but I bet they'd love it. So glad you have one there!!!! =)

Anonymous said...

Looks like so much fun! The closest IKEA to us is quite a haul so maybe someday we'll just have to go visit the Bucharest store with you. -Cyndi

~Rebekah~ said...

We love IKEA too!!! especially that you can refill your drinks. :)