Istanbul is a fascinating city, a mix of of sumptuous palaces, mosques and minarets, narrow cobbled streets and underground roads and trains, old wooden houses and tall glass buildings, chain stores and bazaars, restaurants worthy of a Michelin star and street food, many lovely cats and , above all, many boats and an unforgettable sunset […]
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10 things to do in Tuscany
For a few years now, I’ve been going to Italy at least once a year and I’m always impressed and surprised by what this country has to offer: history, culture, art, amazing landscapes, good weather and tasty food. This year I visited Tuscany, also considered as one of the most beautiful regions of Italy. For […]
Valea Verde, your home away from home
If in Western Europe the rural tourism is more a remembrance than a reality, Romania takes advantage of this aspect and started promoting its villages and the simple rural life. The foreigners are eager to travel back in time, to sleep in wooden houses up in the mountains or in authentic Saxon houses. Romania still […]
Moscow, tradition and modernity
After troubled times, Moscow entered a new “era” where change became the key word. The city is growing at an alert pace. I was expecting to see gray buildings, specific to the communist ages, but I found a colourful and vibrant city. Walking around the city Reminiscences of the city’s past can be seen everywhere. […]
How to plan a trip to Russia
How to get there The city of Moscow and the whole region of Moscow Oblast is served by three major international airports. Sheremetyevo (SVO), Domodedovo (DME) and Vnukovo (VKO) International airports. If you are planning to travel from Romania, Tarom and Aeroflot, Russia’s national air company, are flying out from Bucharest to Moscow. If you […]
10 reasons to visit Copenhagen
Many people avoid visiting the Nordic countries for various reasons, such as weather, high prices and no super-famous attractions. However, once you visit a Scandinavian country, you will be surprised by its beauty, culture and the locals’ kindness. I first discovered the Scandinavian beauty in Stockholm last year and totally fell in love with that […]
Old Art Nouveau Saxon School in Transylvania turned into a charming guesthouse
A few years ago, Cincșor was a simple village from Transylvania, just like many others. The Saxons departed from the village and all they left behind were a Fortified Church and a small community. But in this context, a powerful woman, with an extraordinary life story, showed up and proved everyone that a single person […]
Hidden gems of Cluj-Napoca
We keep hearing about how beautiful Cluj is, with its lively streets, well-knows music and film festivals, modern restaurants and friendly people. But today I invite you to discover some of the best less known places that most tourists never see. Astronomical Observatory Have you ever wondered where the Observatorului (Observatory) Street got its name […]
Snowboarding in Austria
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. […]