Martisor – The Symbol of Spring in Romania

How in the the world can I explain a non-Romanian the concept of “Martisor”? There isn’t even a translation for it, nor a similar world in English. Although a Romanian symbol and tradition, Martisor – in other forms – is offered in Greece, Bulgaria, Albania and Macedonia at the beginning of spring, too. Martisor is…

Exploring Romania: Top Transylvania Tours, Excursions, and Experiences [in 2024]

The land of mysteries, home to the legendary Dracula, fascinating medieval cities, and impressive fortresses, Transylvania is the largest region in Romania and probably the best known!

Traditional Christmas Food in Romania

With Christmas approaching (a bit too) fast, I decided to write a bit about the Christmas food in Romania that we eat here for this occasion. Here being Arad, Romania, an area in which the cuisine has a lot of similarities with the Hungarian one and is quite different than the cuisine in the southern…

Gorgeous European Winter Destinations

Winter in Europe can be pretty balmy, mild, or downright bitter cold. From the Spanish Canary Islands to the Portuguese Madeira, warm Apulia in Italy, cold Budapest or icy Greenland, there are plenty places to enjoy the beauty of this season.

Halloween Special: Top Haunted & Scary Places in Romania

Halloween is not a traditional holiday in Romania. It was, however, imported and thanks to many expats and our love for partying, it quickly became a popular day to have fun.

Romanian Traditional Foods You Must Try When You Visit

Romanians are quite well known for a hearty cuisine, complete with a lot of pork meat, very strong plum brandy and award-winning wines. With a lot of influences from the peoples that have either conquered the country or have sent migrants over, the Romanian cuisine is colorful, tasteful and a reason to visit the country.…

1 Week in Europe Itinerary: Transylvania, Romania

Transylvania, Romania conjures imagines of bloody vampires – thanks, Bram Stoker! -, fortified churches, rolling hills, and a hearty cuisine.

10 Best European Destinations to Visit in September

Note: this article includes what may be called affiliate links. If you make a qualifying purchase through them, I may get a small commission. Do you know what I love about September travel? With the kids back to school, the cities are calmer and not overrun with families on vacation. Since September is a shoulder…

A day at Sighisoara Citadel, Romania

Sighisoara holds a very special place in my heart: it’s the first city I visited independently, without parents or teachers. It was back in 2000 and I was there with friends to attend the Medieval Festival. We stayed with a local lady, walked in the fortress and fell in love with Sighisoara. Since then, I…

Review: Astoria Grand Hotel, Oradea, Romania

Address: Strada Teatrului nr. 1-2, 410020 Oradea, Bihor Website Facebook page >>book a room here

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