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By Raluca Spiac on August 6, 2016

What to expect when you travel to Transylvania?

Here’s what Transylvania is like. There’s more to it actually but get a first feel for it and then get in touch. Let’s start planning your own bespoke trip to discover these beautiful lands. Kind wishes, Raluca

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By Laura Boldovici on August 4, 2016

Weekend Escapes, a Bucharest To-Do List

– by Giulia Andreola Have you ever asked yourself what the capital of Romania looks like? Or even, what could you do there if you were supposed to spend a weekend? To answer the first question, it is very likely that many of you will associate Bucharest exclusively with the soviet architecture. And you’d be […]

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By Raluca Spiac on August 2, 2016

Travel to Transylvania- visit Sighisoara

Here’s what you can find when you travel to Transylvania: Sighisoara. The Medieval town in the heart of the region. Discover it yourself. Get in touch to start planning your own bespoke trip now! Kind wishes, Raluca

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By Raluca Spiac on July 30, 2016

Where will you stay if you travel off-season?

These are just a few examples… They’re quite something, aren’t they? But they are not all like that. Some are like this: Can you imagine them in fall or winter time? I’ve tested them myself and loved the experience. But whatever kind of hotel you fancy, get in touch now. E-mail me and I’ll find […]

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By Raluca Spiac on July 28, 2016

How to get your own postcard from Romania

In this day and age, if you are like me, most of your real mail consists of bills and advertising. When I get a real letter or postcard, it’s a celebration. That doesn’t happen often though as e-mail, phone and a multitude of applications meant to make communication fast and easy, make communication fast and […]

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By Laura Boldovici on July 13, 2016

The Wolf Warriors

The first to mention the “Getae” or the “Dacians” was Herodotus, the “father of history”, in the fifth century BC. They belonged to the Thracian sphere of influence, but they clearly distinguished themselves by particularities of religion and custom. The Dacians were known as Geta (plural Getae) in Ancient Greek writings, and as Dacus (plural Daci) or Getae in Roman documents. The historian Strabo specified that the Daci […]

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