Romania is blessed with the Carpathians, this amazing mountain range that hides wonderful things you cannot miss. I actually dare to say that climbing the Carpathians is what I like to call a once in a lifetime experience. The reasons are countless, but I tried to choose three of them, the strongest arguments for coming […]
When you are very passionate about something, you will reach a point where you know everything about it. For example, if you are a hiking lover, you will always have this hunger of discovering new trails. The more hidden they are, the more interesting they become. It is not always about heights, but rather about […]
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? […]
A WINTER’S TALE is one of the most beautiful songs from Queen. But what does it have to do with this article? Every time I hear this song my mind starts to dream of a winter landscape: snow everywhere, a flock of sheep, beautiful houses spread on the hills, chimneys with smoke coming out, people […]
It is not everybody’s cup of tea but the underground world can be a realm of fantasy and night creatures. Hmmm, are you curious already? Apuseni Mountains is the home of many beautiful and interesting caves, where nature created impressive limestone formations that will catch your eye quickly. It is hard to guess while standing […]
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 […]
Yes, the New Year has arrived, it is winter time now, but sometimes one cannot help thinking about last year’s fall. And what a fall that was! Consider this…a throwback October!
One thing that makes nature so special is the fact that it always offers something different and beautiful. Piatra Craiului National Park is a very good example in that sense. Picture this: you start your hiking day in cold and damp weather, shortly after that you find yourself walking in…snow. Two hours later you get […]
Somewhere in Romania, not far from Brasov, maybe one hour drive roughly, there is a beautiful area called Tinutul Secuiesc (,,secui” being the name of the hungarians who live in that particular region). Tinutul Secuiesc is one of those special places, with multiple opportunities for doing different activities. The fresh clean air, the forests (and […]
Buila Vanturarita is one of those places that should be on every hiker’s wish list. It is one of those hidden gems in Romania, a quiet and amazing place for photographers, hikers and nature enthusiasts in general. What makes it so special though? Many things, actually. Let’s name just a few: rich flora (beautiful fields […]
