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Romania

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Christmas Traditions in Romania – Connecting with the Past
Romania is a country of many customs and traditions where Christmas is undoubtedly the most tradition-filled time of the year. Many of these Christmas traditions are very old and quite unique.. Others are newer and most…
- December 6, 2016
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Medieval Castles and Fortresses of Transylvania
For most westerners Romania is this former Eastern Bloc country of Nadia Comaneci –the famous Romanian gymnast who scored the first perfect 10 in the Olympics. But few people know how beautiful this country…
- May 27, 2016
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Aboard the Mocanita – Nostalgia Train of Yesteryears
A train ride in the little town of Vișeul de Sus in Maramures is quite an adventure. But then this is not just any train. Located in the northern…
- May 23, 2016
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The Weekly Postcard: Moisei Monastery in Maramures
The region of Maramureș in the northern part of Romania is perhaps the most traditional area of the country. Because of its natural boundaries –enclosed by mountain ranges with peaks reaching 2300…
- May 20, 2016
- Food & Wine
3 Romanian Dishes Foreigners Dislike
Let’s put things into perspective. When it comes to food, we each have very different preferences. Even within the same culture or the same family, tastes are very different.…
- February 3, 2015
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Christmas Traditions I Grew Up With and I Don’t Want to Live Without
The Christmas season is my favorite time of year. I love everything about it: the lights, the decorations, the parties, the music in the stores. From mid November until after…
- December 21, 2014
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What You Should Know About Romanians Before You Travel to Romania
As a tourist in Romania, you may easily feel at home and forget that you are in a foreign country. But the welcoming and friendly spirit of the Romanian people will…
- November 18, 2014
- Food & Wine
Guide to Traditional Romanian Dishes
Romania is a country with an old culinary tradition. From the villages of Transylvania to the capital city of Bucharest, almost anywhere you stop to eat you’ll find fresh, delicious foods. Romanians like to…
- November 13, 2014
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The Weekly Postcard: Mogosoaia Palace
Today’s postcard features the Mogosoaia Palace, a place that used to be my playground when I was a little girl. You see, there were not many places where you could spend a day outside…
- November 7, 2014
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10 Reasons to Visit Romania
There is a small country in Eastern Europe that used to be my home – Romania. While I lived there I didn’t care too much about its natural beauty or historic…
- October 21, 2014