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 […]
Hiking is an activity that is more and more popular. It is an activity you can do anywhere in this world. All you need is a bit of training, some equipment, and a great hiking destination! Romania, the great hiking destination! Why makes Romania such a great hiking place? Well, it is a country that […]
If you want to do hiking in Romania, Fagaras Mountains must be on your list. Fagaras are also called the Transylvanian Alps. Why Transylvanian Alps? Fagaras Mountains are located in Transylvania. They offer some of the most spectacular landscapes in the mountains of Romania. With peaks over 2000 m, and many beautiful glacial lakes, they […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hiking in autumn in Romania is definitely a great experience. Starting with late September the leaves start to turn and the nature puts on a great show! There are many good destinations for hiking in Romania, but one of the best is Oltenia from under the mountain, with highlights that include Parang Mountains, Buila Vanturarita […]
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 […]
What can be more beautiful than combining hiking on a nice October day with some photography in order to capture the splendid change of colors? What can be more beautiful than watching the leaves turn and the kids running and playing on the hills? Ciucas Mountains offer a very good option for a one day […]
