What I wish everybody knew about Romania
Romania was more well known in the last years for less good things, but it’s an amazing country with a lot of personalities, culture and beautiful nature.
Rarau Massif
Rarau Massif is located in North-East Romania and it is one of the most different mountains in the whole area. The massif is not very high, only 1651m, but the view down the valley it’s abolutely spectacular.
Why should you visit Bucovina?
Bucovina is a very popular historical area in Romania, which is located in the North-East of the country. I would say Bucovina is one of the most beautiful parts of Romania and it comes with a lot of history, traditions and culture.
What people do not expect when they come to Iceland
As Iceland became very popular in the last 5 years, there are lots of people who come to visit the country just because it is a destination that will make your Instagram look nice and fancy. There are plenty of things people might not consider before they book a trip to Iceland.
Living in the Icelandic countryside, good or bad idea?
I have experienced both living in the capital area and countryside. Both of the locations have different ups and downs, but I think it depends also on your purpose of being in Iceland more than for your holiday.
If you ever consider moving to Iceland, you should know some things before!
Moving to a country at the end of the world could have very good sides, but also some less good ones. Iceland is the perfect country to stay in if you are not a big fan of the warm weather and busy places.
Baktus - the famous cat of Reykjavik
If you ever traveled to Reykjavik or if you follow Iceland on social media, especially on Instagram, you might know already Baktus, the most popular cat in the capital region.
Ceahlau Massif- The Pearl of Moldavia
Ceahlau Massiv is located in North East of Romania, in Neamt County. The massif is considered to be the pearl of Moldavia, the region. It appeared in several poems and stories, some of them being very, very old. There are also some myths and traditions of the Romanian culture that started just there.
Horseback-riding Center Virgil Barbuceanu in Piatra Neamt
The horseback-riding Center Virgil Barbuceanu is one of the nice locations you can visit if you visit Piatra Neamt. It is located on the right side of Bistrita River and it is just next to the swimming pool complex of the town.
Another side of Maramures, in North Romania
Maramures is a region in North Romania. It is an area full of culture, tradition and simple living, especially when it comes to countryside. In the cities, people forget about the simple things in life and also about the connection with your nation.
1 day on a budget in Reykjavik
Reykjavik is a pretty small capital and it has a lot of tourists every year. If you want to visit the countryside, where you will find all the beautiful nature, than you can try to stay on a budget in Reykjavik!
Piatra Neamt - the city between the mountains in North-East Romania
Piatra Neamt it is a touristic town in North-East of Romania. It is located between the mountains and it has a very beautiful lake. Most of the people know the city by its historical sites, but also for the beauty of the landscape. And it's my hometown!
Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon in South of Iceland
Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon is one of the places that are not included in the regular tours in the South of Iceland. The beauty of it and the fact that it is hidden makes it even more interesting to find.
Did you ever go to a sheepfold?
Romania might be a very big mix of traditions and habits, but one of the oldest ways of earning money here was to raise the sheeps. Going up in the mountains and have the experience of staying few hours at a sheepfold is one of the most authentic experiences that you can have in Romania.
Why should you visit Romania? Because it is AMAZING.
Romania is located in South-Eastern Europe at the border with The Black Sea. People do not consider travellig to Romania due to different reasons, one of them being the lack of advertisement.
Why did Iceland grow so much in the past 8 years?
Iceland became a very popular location after the economic crisis in 2008, but it became very attractive to be visited after the eruptions of Eyjafjallajökull in the spring of 2010. Newborn nature, landscapes from the outer space and aparently a good economical example.
