Guiding Rick Steves in Transylvania
In May and June 2016 we had the chance of having Rick Steves, together with his team, as our guest. Although they were not in Romania for the first time, it was still the first time they were about to produce a travel documentary about Bucharest, Transylvania, and Maramures.
Photo Travel Destinations in Romania
Though not too much is known about this ancient Eastern European country, Romania is becoming more and more popular with tourists from all around the world – and most of all, with photographers who are eager to discover its natural beauty and rich historical legacy of medieval cities, castles and citadels, picturesque Orthodox churches, quaint villages, and most of all, the Romanian people.
The History of Bucovina
Bucovina is known today for its painted churches, good food, beautiful landscape and traditional crafts. Beside these, it has a long and interesting history.
General Aspects about Romania
Many of you might think that Romania is located in the eastern part of Europe, in fact, when asked where have you been, most of you will say that you have been in Eastern Europe. Well, this is wrong. Romania is located pretty much in the center of Europe, almost the half distance from the western and eastern fringes of Europe (2600km roughly). If Romania is an eastern European country then what can we say about Azerbaijan, Georgia or about the people who live in the western part of the Ural Mountains?
Highlights of Transylvania
Highlights of Transylvania Travel back in time to Lonely Planet’s best destination for 2016: Transylvania and… its fortified churches Known for quite some time as the birthplace of Dracula’s Legend, Transylvania was recently named by Lonely Planet as the must-see region for 2016. But Dracula has little to do with Transylvania being a wonderful tourist…
Martisor – March Charm
The “martisor” is, in popular tradition, a symbol of weeks, months and years gathered and twisted into a string with two colors, the colors representing the winter and the summer. It represents a present given to the women on the first of March. The richer families had “martisoare” with strings made of silver and gold. Children would wear it tied to their hand, on their chests or around their necks.
Want to book a trip to Romania?
Want to book a trip to Romania? Seven important things to look for when booking a tour to Romania I have been working in the travel industry for more than twenty years now, and I can tell you that booking a tour to visit Romania is not something challenging or even difficult. Moreover, if you…
Best tourist attractions in Bulgaria
Best tourist attractions in Bulgaria A great holiday destination in Eastern Europe Why should you visit Bulgaria? If you are thinking of traveling to Eastern Europe, Bulgaria is a great destination that you should take into account. Located in the southeast part of the Balkans, Bulgaria boasts a diverse and unspoiled scenery. It is home…
Statues of Bucharest
Cismigiu Garden is one of the most beautiful parks, not just from Bucharest, but from whole Europe. It boasts beside its wonderful green alleys, amazing flowers or birds, some interesting statues.
Travel To Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe is now the the exotic part of Europe, the new Europe. FInd out what can you do here, why it’s becoming so attracting year by year, what can you do and what you should not miss.