We spent three weeks in Romania, May 13-June 3. The last time we went to my home country was in 2016. Wildfires and global pandemics have kept us from returning for nine years.
Last fall, knowing we would go to Romania in 2025, we renewed passports. You might know this already, but the process takes at least 4-6 weeks. If you plan an international trip, start with the passports. Then get your tickets. We like United and the Star Alliance Partners, like Lufthansa. Here is more information about their Points, a frequent/loyal flyer program.