Looking for craftsmen in Maramures is not an easy task. Even for someone who speaks romanian, it might be difficult, let alone a foreigner. I was in Maramures recently on a tour. I was there with two ladies from Belgium and they wanted to meet some local craftsmen. Well, Maramures is a place where the […]
In this blog post we will talk about locals and crafts in Romania. If you travel in Romania you will be surprised to see that this is a country where you can still meet craftsmen. Meeting locals, interacting with them, and watching them do their work, is worth it. Traditions always played a big part […]
Are you looking for the best scenery for photography? You came to the right place because this article is for you! Romania is an excellent destination for a photography enthusiast. It has so much to offer. There is a variety of landscapes you can enjoy: beautiful high and lower mountains, long ridges that split the […]
The rural activities in Romania is what we will talk about in this article. There are many things you can enjoy in Romania. You can do hiking, photography, sightseeing, adventure activities, and much more. On your way through the country though, you will pass through rural areas. The rural areas offer a glimpse of how […]
Maramures, a beautiful region of Romania, in the north of the country. Maramures is home to many old traditions and craftsmen. The craftsmen in Maramures are very well known not only there but in Bucharest, their work being displayed in the Village Museum for example. But what kind of craftsmen can you see in Maramures? […]
Travelling in Maramures and Transylvania are two different experiences. Maramures is like a vivid museum, where one can observe people doing their daily chores, or building haystacks, or brewing the strong plum brandy (palinka). One can also visit craftsmen who make traditional Maramures hats (clop), or impressive wooden gates. Maramures is also a great place […]
Maramures is the northern region of Romania. It is very rural and friendly, with genuine villages, local distilleries, stunning wooden churches (part of the UNESCO heritage). The local people are curious and food is delicious. In other words, Maramures is the place where the time stands still. More than that, it is one of the […]
