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By Laura Boldovici on September 29, 2016

A connection long forgotten: the Romanian individual and his horse

In the rush of today’s world, many connections get lost with time due to drastic changes that follow, or are purely forgotten because the battle of tomorrow’s worries knocks at our doors. One of those connections which has not only been forgotten, but purposely severed as well, is the one between the Romanian individual and […]

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By Raluca Spiac on September 23, 2016

Small promises change worlds@PURE2016

We did it again. We traveled to Marrakech for another edition of PURE Life Experiences. This time I was joined by a special team. Husband and baby daughter along, there I was managing meeting the best in travel agents and agencies and breaking for coffee and lunch to meet my loved ones. It all worked […]

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By Laura Boldovici on September 16, 2016

Eternity was born in the village: the Romanian peasant and his connection to Heaven & Earth

In a world where speed and technology is all we find around us, where the connection with the land beneath our feet seems to be more and more severed, many times making us look like walking zombies, there’s still someone who stands firm in his convictions and connection to the world around us: the Romanian […]

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By Laura Boldovici on August 29, 2016

Haute Couture Meets Transylvania: Andreea Diaconu’s Romanian Holiday for Wall Street Journal

Whether you’re a reader of glossy magazines or not, you must have, at least once, seen the face of this gorgeous Romanian model on billboards, on the cover of magazines or on TV. At just 25, Andreea Diaconu is frequently featured in Vogue, and she is the face of Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and Belstaff. […]

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By Laura Boldovici on August 12, 2016

Surprisingly, Bucovina

Bucovina is probably the most beautiful unknown region of Romania. Unknown to me at least, until recently. I had my excuses, for many years: it’s too far, the roads are not very good, it’s most likely overrated. Not even the 7 painted monasteries included on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list, nor the Pomme d’Or international […]

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By Raluca Spiac on August 12, 2016

This is what fall and winter look like in Romania

Do you enjoy this light and colors? Photo credit: Marius Schumi Would you like your own pictures of fall and winter in Romania? Get in touch to plan your own bespoke trip to the best locations for amazing pictures. Kind wishes, Raluca

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