Saturday at the Retro IT Museum in Arad, Romania

If you are at least a little bit geeky and find yourself in Arad, Romania, you need to visit a gem: The Retro IT Museum. A private collection, which can be visited on Saturdays or by booking a visit during weekdays, the museum is a private collection of more than 100 laptops, old computers, computer…

A Historical Ride on the Green Arrow in Romania

The Green Arrow (Ro: Săgeata Verde) has been in operation in (current) Western Romania between 1906 and 1991. Originally there were three sectors on the route: Arad – Ghioroc, Ghioroc – Pâncota, and Ghioroc- Radna. Today, the only line left is the one connecting Arad to Ghioroc and is the only suburban tram line still…

20 Free things you can do in Arad, Romania

There are quite a lot of free things to do in Arad, making this lovely city in Western Romania an affordable place to visit. 1. Take a walking tour of the city. Map in hand, get “lost” checking out the sights. 2. Go for a walk on Mures Embankment (or the bank of the River…

#DoYouIndie Home Town Travel

I am , again, participating in the Indie Challenge hosted by Bootsnall. Just like last year, I’d be posting an article a day, based on the question / challenge of that day. >>you can join the challenge by clicking here Nov 4 HomeTown Travel Everyone can do this. QUESTION: Is there an awesome coffee shop,…

An hour at Arad Citadel

This year we’ve been to Sighisoara, Deva , Alba Carolina in Alba Iulia , Bologa Fortress and Siria Fortress …it was time to visit Arad Citadel, as well. The only “issue” with it is that it’s militarized so access is allowed on special days only. September 21 is such a day, as we celebrate European…

Citadels and Fortresses in Arad County

…which I have visited. I’ve been a major fan of citadels and fortresses since I started traveling. It’s hard to pin-point how and why I have this passion but I remember that I was fascinated by Sighisoara Citadel when I visited in 2000. And while I was a student I made a point to visit…