Oana Racheleanu

Storyteller

Oana Racheleanu is a passionate freelance journalist with a keen eye for bringing characters to life in her writing. Based in Bucharest, Romania, she embarks on frequent travels that inspire her storytelling. With a love for profiling individuals, Oana has crafted nearly 60 profiles of Romanian teachers dedicated to transforming traditional teaching methods inherited from the communist era. She approaches people's lives like a puzzle, respectfully collecting each piece and skillfully arranging them to create a vivid and clear picture of their stories. Always curious and excited about the amazing world we live in, Oana writes about the environment, education, and artisans. See her portfolio here, follow her work on LinkedIn, and her travels on Instagram.

Stories from Oana Racheleanu

Flavours Both Nostalgic and New at a Weekend Market in Manila

I find comfort food alongside all-new taste sensations at my local Filipino market every Sunday.

Meet Florica Arion, the Last Woman Still Weaving with Cattail in Her Romanian Village

Luncavița, Romania, was once known for its artisans, but today a single woman works to keep a cattail weaving tradition alive.

The Men Singing – and Saving – Ancient Carols

In the village of Jijila, during each festive season, 20 voices are raised in song to preserve Christmas carols that might otherwise have been lost.