March 1st – “Martisor” (Trincket) Day
On March 1st there is a special holiday here in Romania. A lovely one, a celebration of spring, of the
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Romania
My “own” gifted retreat in the mountains – Casa cu Har in Cheia
Guest post by Roxana Pavel Several years ago when Ana Maria, my best friend, told me she is going to
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Ramnicu Valcea City Hall by night
I’ve told you some days ago about Ramnicu Valcea city from Romania, but now you really have to see the
Read moreThe Romanian Traditional Costume Museum
The Romanian Traditional Costume Museum is a new museum that I’ve discovered in Bucharest, with a rich collection of textiles, especially costumes belonging to
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A monastery (Hurezi Monastery) and a curiosity!
As I mentioned here, on December 31st we went visiting some places, including Hurezi Monastery. I told you in the
Read moreRamnicu Valcea city
Ramnicu Valcea is the capital city of Valcea County, located in central-south area of Romania. The area has been inhabited since Roman times and
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One day trip outside the city – and some funny stuff :D
There are days in which you simply don’t want to stay in the city. You want to go somewhere and
Read moreWax famous figures (natural size) exhibition in Bucharest
I have to say that I didn’t go (yet!) to those big museums hosting wax figures of famous people or
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Ocnele Mari salt mine
Ocnele Mari salt mine is located in Valcea county, in central-southern part of Romania. The exploitation has developed a strong
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Famous dishes: Sarmale (Romanian cabbage rolls) and salata de boeuf (Beef salad)
“Sarmale” – cabbage rolls (made out of pork or pork and beef meat) is a traditional meal for Christmas and
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