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 […]
Best scenery for photographers in Romania
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 […]
Iezer Papusa or a great winter destination in Romania
if you want to see the mountains in Romania in winter, there are plenty of options. The Carpathians in Romania are absolutely beautiful. One mountain area which we always recommend is Iezer Papusa. Iezer Papusa is a wild but spectacular mountain. About Iezer Papusa Mountains To get to this mountain you have to drive for […]
Three reasons for visiting Retezat Mountains
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 […]
The hidden gem of Romania for hiking lovers
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 […]
Crafts and people in Maramures
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? […]
Winter tale in Romania
A WINTER’S TALE is one of the most beautiful songs from Queen and one of my favorite. To clarify, this song makes me dream of a winter landscape in Romania. In other words, it’s snow everywhere, a flock of sheep, beautiful houses spread on the hills, chimneys with smoke coming out. Also, people walk around […]
The most beautiful caves in Romania – Apuseni Mountains
Apuseni Mountains is the home of the most beautiful and interesting caves in Romania. Here nature created impressive limestone formations that will catch your eye quickly. Of course, it is not everybody’s cup of tea. But the underground world can be a realm of fantasy and night creatures. Join us for a guided tour in […]
Back to Maramures – a guided tour in Romania
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 […]
A Picturesque October
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!