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 […]
Oh yes, I have missed Maramures for a looong time. It felt like visiting an old friend after more than 10 years. This old friend has not changed much. Still very rural, friendly and chatty, willing to show me a beautiful side of a genuine village, combined with visits to a local distilery (and a […]
