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Transfagarasan: some say it’s the best driving road in the world
I couldn’t help myself using some of the words from Jeremy Clarkson’s classic line about the Stig in the title and I think that’s a very good way to summarize Transfagarasan, the road crossing over Fagaras mountains between Pitesti and the DN1 crossroad near Sibiu (National Road No 1). Just like some of the interesting […]
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Weather in Canada on the East Coast: Myth versus Reality
I’m pretty sure most of you have heard the jokes about weather in Canada. Having lived there for almost 2 years I think I can honestly say most of the myths about Canadian weather are just exaggerations. See, I didn’t say they’re complete lies lies, as there’s a seed of truth in every lie, but […]
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What You Need to Know About Travel Insurance
One thing people completely forget to do before going on a trip is buying travel insurance. You may think this is just a gimmick from insurance companies to make you spend your hard earned buck on something that you don’t actually need. Personally I think travel insurance is like buying peace of mind for a […]
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10 Interesting Facts about Romania if you Travel
Every country in this world has its own individuality, even if we often use direct comparisons with other places we’ve been. We do that when we talk with other travelers, but also as a way to remember by association places we’ve seen and things we’ve done. The truth is sometimes we might upset locals who […]
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A Beginner’s Guide to Romanian Traditional Food
Part of being a travel blogger implies trying local cuisine wherever you’re going. Merging with local culture is a must if you want to get the best possible travel experience, and food plays a big role in any culture. That’s why we’re starting a series of articles and a new food category dedicated to local […]
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Town of Vis on the Island of Vis
It’s interesting how you find out interesting things after visiting a new place. While researching for this short article about the Town of VIS I was surprised to hear it’s only inhabited by about 2000 permanent residents throughout the year. The entire island counts around 3500 souls, with tourists during the season almost doubling that […]
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Dream Beaches and Bays on the Island of Vis
One reason for me to go on an island, besides the promise of solitude, is the fact it’s surrounded by water, which means lots of beaches to enjoy. So expectations were high when we did embark for the island of Vis in Croatia.
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Drvengrad: Kusturica’s traditional ethno village
When I look back on how our trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina started I’m amazed it turned out to be the best holiday we’ve had in years. As I wasn’t taking my own car, thus not driving, I didn’t do any planning for transportation. In front of our two cars was also the Romanian guide in a […]
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Bosnia and Herzegovina – the Hidden Gem of Eastern Europe
Probably many of you wouldn’t consider Bosnia and Herzegovina for a perfect travel destination. And that was my case too. Till this year, when our friends asked us if we would like to join them and other six in a 7 day adventurous “all inclusive” vacation.
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White water rafting on Tara river, from Montenegro to Bosnia and Herzegovina
I’m not an extreme sports guy. I’m exactly the opposite, so when my friends sent me a long email, describing the entire adventure if we went on this trip in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which highlighted rafting on Tara river, I was a little bit skeptic, to say the least. I’m not sure if the promise […]