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…

Review: Alice B&B in Vieste, Italy

Address: Via Dr. Giuliani, 27 71019 Vieste, Foggia, Italy Website (Italian only) How to get to: We flew Wizz Air from Cluj to Bari. From Bari we took the shuttle to Vieste. The b&b is very close to the park. Price 420 euros / 7 nights / 2 adults and included: accommodation breakfast at a…

How to Have an Awesome Weekend

Labor Day marks the end of summer. But that’s in the US. Here , in Europe, we believe it’s still summer until end of September, correct? And if that doesn’t work, just pack your bags and head to Italy or Greece. Problem solved. Or not? How about if you are home and just want to…

Something to Read: What the Travel Guides Won’t Tell You by Ben West

What is your style of traveling? If you don’t mind spending hours in a cramped, non-AC bus, hoping not to get sick along the way, don’t mind the occasional dead rat in front of your door rather than the morning paper , then this free guide is what you need to get your hands on.…

Summer Travel: Do and Don’t

While I certainly prefer to travel during the low season because I can save some money, summer travel is something which most, if not all, Europeans do. And we are no strangers to that. 1. DO plan short escapes close to home A weekend camping or going to thermal baths won’t burn holes in your…

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…

A day in Gyula, Hungary

Before I actually made it to Gyula, I only knew that it was a small city close to the Romanian border. In fact, it’s just 1 1/2 h by car from Arad. However, we visited on the way back from Oroshaza. And in Gyula we met our Instagram friend who offered to show around. We…

Tips: What to pack for a beach vacation (or if you have access to a swimming pool)

Our Transfagarsan escape turned into Oroshaza, which means I’d be staying by the pool for two days (and also camp near-by). Bare with me but this is my very first vacation which involves staying so close and so long by a swimming pool (yes, I am not a fan of the beach). So, figured I…

2013: Places we visited during the first half of the year

You know by now that each year we write a post comprising the places we’ve visited (see 2011 and 2012), and you also know that each month I’ve written about what makes me happy (and mostly it’s about traveling). This year, I feel the need to put together a half-year-mark post about the things we…

Fortress of Bologa, Cluj County, Romania

If you happen to be visiting Cluj-Napoca or Oradea in the gorgeous region of Transylvania in Romania, consider taking a day trip to Fortress of Bologa. The Fortress of Bologa stands on the road between Oradea and Cluj-Napoca. It was built in the XIIIth century , on high ground, to guard the road from Oradea…

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