Romania Simply Surprising
Tweet Many people think of Romania as a Eastern-European country - as it was, once, part of the Soviet block. But Romania’s Transylvania is in Central Europe, and as such, you can expect many similarities with other Central European countries. In cities like Sibiu, Arad, Timisoara, Sighisoara the German influence is strong - and it […]
Tweet It’s not as popular as Vama Veche, but it used to be, and it’s still packed with young people planning a Black Sea resort holiday on a budget. Costineşti was once “the paradise of youth and of students” - but since 2 Mai and Vama Veche became popular, this little rural Black Sea resort […]
Tweet It’s true, the place is a tourist trap, too much hype made it popular in the past five years. But it hasn’t always been this way. There was a time when La Mama meant authentic Romanian cuisine, the kind a Romanian mom would cook. No more. Today the place serves authentic wannabes, the quality […]
Tweet Back in the day, when Romania was one of the most advanced (technologically and economically) countries in Europe, Peleş Castle was the first European castle entirely lit by electrical current, having its own power plant. In fact, Peleş was the world’s first palace fully operated by electric power. It doesn’t only portray a time […]
Tweet Every year, on March 8, Romanian cerebrate the International Women’s Day (IWD), and Mother’s Day. The celebration started as a Socialist political event in Russia, in 1965 when Lenin declared it official holiday, and spread across the entire Soviet block soon after. But keep in mind, that unofficially, a women’s day was already celebrated […]
Brânza de burduf, the most valuable among Romanian cheeses, has an even more valuable variety: aged in pine bark, the cheese gets a special, unique flavor and taste.
St. Andrew’s Night - the night of the vampires, as they call it - sees a number of ancient, pagan traditions coming to life.
Tweet It’s Fall, and in many Romanian homes this is equivalent with preparing for the winter. Since fresh produce are hard to find in the winter, are usually more expensive and generally tasteless, Romanians conserve the tastes of the Autumn and its finest flavors. The following is the recipe of a traditional Romanian bread spread, […]
Tweet It’s not as popular as Vama Veche, but it used to be, and it’s still packed with young people planning a Black Sea resort holiday on a budget. Costineşti was once “the paradise of youth and of students” - but since 2 Mai and Vama Veche became popular, this little rural Black Sea resort […]
Tweet Every year, on March 8, Romanian cerebrate the International Women’s Day (IWD), and Mother’s Day. The celebration started as a Socialist political event in Russia, in 1965 when Lenin declared it official holiday, and spread across the entire Soviet block soon after. But keep in mind, that unofficially, a women’s day was already celebrated […]
Tweet Many people think of Romania as a Eastern-European country - as it was, once, part of the Soviet block. But Romania’s Transylvania is in Central Europe, and as such, you can expect many similarities with other Central European countries. In cities like Sibiu, Arad, Timisoara, Sighisoara the German influence is strong - and it […]
Tweet Transylvania, that land of legends, often associated with monsters, vampires and ghouls, is, in fact, a land of unmistakable beauty, history, and culture. It’s a cradle of treasures, many kept in almost pristine condition by locals who are proud of their ancestry, and preserve traditions with passion and care. Religion is one of these […]
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