by Irina B. | Jan 13, 2019 | Maramures, Top Destinations
There is an ancient land where customs and traditions are sacredly kept. This land is called Maramureș (pronounced Ma-ra-moo-resh) and it is one of Romania’s most happy places. High pitch folk music, colorful traditional costumes, and the Merry Cemetery are what...
by Irina B. | Dec 24, 2018 | Active Holidays, Fairytale Castles, Off the Beaten Track
The Adventures of Kiara Yew, the traveling cat, are always meticulously planned. So, just like in her stories, here we are, forethinking about the year to come. Could it be better timing than now, when we are close to our family and friends for Christmas, to plan for...
by Irina B. | Dec 19, 2018 | Active Holidays, Fairytale Castles, Off the Beaten Track, Transylvania
Mountain climbing devotees and traveling families who love snow and ice can pack their bags for an adventure in the Făgăraș Mountains. In 2005, the first and only ice hotel in Romania and Eastern Europe was sculpted in these mountains. Since then, tourists and...
by Irina B. | Dec 11, 2018 | Local Traditions, Tips for Traveling
Evidently, there is no need to announce you that the winter holidays are coming. Everyone who participates in the preparation of Christmas festivities is aware there must be some special dishes and a joyous meal involved. Romania is known for a few great cold meat...
by Irina B. | Dec 7, 2018 | Fairytale Castles, Legends and Myths, Moldavia, Off the Beaten Track, Transylvania, Wallachia
Welcome to the world of legendary Romanian castles! We like and would visit all of them, but that is a vacation plan for another time. Our favorites though are listed below, covering both stories and facts about the most intriguing ones. The still standing castles or...
