3 am, the alarm goes off. Lightheaded, we put the most comfortable clothes on and get ready for our trip. Some of us are glued to the coffee thermos, others to the pillow. 4 am, the car is loaded, the skis and the snowboard are carefully placed in the box. We finally leave Alba Iulia. […]
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How does Romania celebrate the first day of spring?
Mărțișorul is a Romanian holiday that takes place on the first of March and celebrates the spring. The word mărțișor is the diminutive of Martie (March) and stands for a red and white string with a hanging adornment. At the beginnings, the talisman used to be a coin that represented the Sun. Mărțișor was also made of […]
Romania’s own love celebration day. Traditions and superstitions on Dragobete
Dragobete is the Romanian equivalent of Valentine’s day, a traditional holiday celebrated on February 24. According to popular legends, Dragobete is Baba Dochia’s son (the Old Dokia), a figure identified with the return of spring. He is described as a handsome lover who used to seduce all the girls coming his way. He was the Dacian god […]
2016 în imagini / 2016 in images
2016 a fost un an plin, plin de călătorii frumoase care m-au îmbogăţit sufleteşte, mi-au deschis noi orizonturi şi mi-au arătat o altă faţă a lumii în care trăim, mai ales în acest an cu multe frământări. Am zburat pe trei continente, am schimbat zeci de avioane, am vizitat 13 ţări, am cunoscut o mulţime de oameni faini […]
Basel in the rain (travel guide)
I badly wanted to visit Switzerland, the land of mountain and chocolate lovers, and I decided to do it this year, when some good friends moved there and we managed to have a small gathering. Basel (Bâle in French) is the third largest city in Switzerland, a very important network hub in Europe. Its airport, EuroAirport, connects […]
When Romania meets Thailand
I have finally decided to leave my snowy mountains behind and to replace them with some exotic beaches for a while. With the backpack on my shoulders, full of happiness, I hit the road and I am lucky enough to meet the Sun and the most smiling person in the world. I look hesitatingly at her […]
Romania, nice to meet you!
Dear friends, My name is Romania and this year, on the 1st of December 2016, I turn 98, a beautiful age that I will cheerfully celebrate in my hometown, Alba Iulia. I was born in troubled days, from a torn apart nation that made its way through difficult times. My ancestors, the Romans and the […]