It's made in Transylvania, where the shepherds still herd their flocks in the good old fashioned way, on open mountain slopes. You'll see a number of mountain dairies ("stâna") - in fact, if you stop … [Read more...] about Romanian Gourmet Cheese: Brânza de burduf from Transylvania
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St. Andrew’s Night (Noaptea Sfântului Andrei) - A Romanian Halloween
They don't celebrate Halloween in Romania, not as you'd think. There will be some bars and nightclubs organizing Halloween specials, and in Sighisoara you'll find a number of enthusiasts wearing … [Read more...] about St. Andrew’s Night (Noaptea Sfântului Andrei) - A Romanian Halloween
Romanian Zacuscă Recipe
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, … [Read more...] about Romanian Zacuscă Recipe
Summer Travel Destinations: Romanian Black Sea Resort Costineşti
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 … [Read more...] about Summer Travel Destinations: Romanian Black Sea Resort Costineşti
International Women’s Day in Romania, and Mother’s Day - 8th March
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 … [Read more...] about International Women’s Day in Romania, and Mother’s Day - 8th March