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[Romania] Saxon Trek 2019

Feb 26, 2020

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in In the county, My Sibiu, saxon trek, travelling

Saxon Trek meant one week of walking from one Transylvanian village to another, a 150 kilometers ride in total – with forests, hills, small villages and quiet all around us. We’ve been flirting with this idea for a couple of years now, mainly because we like hikes, walks, treks (basically anything that has to do…

[France] Pays Bigouden on a plate – a food guide

Feb 17, 2020

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Biencutza

in France, France, travelling, West Europe

Spending 6 days last summer in Pays Bigouden with a local (and not any kind of local, but one very passionate about food and gastronomy) meant that we could spoil our taste buds with everything fresh, tasty and authentic this region has to offer. I took notes responsibly and here is Pays Bigouden’s gastronomy story.

[Romania] Roșia Montană in winter

Feb 10, 2020

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Biencutza

in Romania, transylvania, travelling

Beginning of February we paid Roșia Montană another visit – this time to enjoy the snow, to practice some hiking skills with our 4 years old daughter and to spend some time in this beautiful village, full of history.

[France] June in Pays Bigouden – the outdoors

Jan 31, 2020

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Biencutza

in France, travelling, West Europe

Our summer vacation in Pays Bigouden this year was by far one of the most relaxed, laid back and enjoyable trips so far. 6 days spent in villages and small towns where time almost stands still, with walks on the beach, with a boat trip, with local food, everything enjoyed at a slow pace, taking…

[France] June in Pays Bigouden – the communes

Nov 13, 2019

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Biencutza

in France, travelling, West Europe

Our summer vacation in Pays Bigouden this year was by far one of the most relaxed, laid back and enjoyable trips so far. 6 days spent in villages and small towns where time almost stands still, with walks on the beach, with a boat trip, with local food, everything enjoyed at a slow pace, taking…

[Germany] Weekend in Rheine

Nov 5, 2019

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Biencutza

in Germany, travelling, West Europe

Beginning of summer, we visited some friends who moved to Germany and spent a couple of days in their small Northern town. We didn’t expect much of the trip when we planned it, except for spending some time together with them and catching up. But we got a bit more, very much worth to be…

[Romania] Sibiu Street Art International Festival Walking Tour

Oct 30, 2019

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Biencutza

in In the city, My Sibiu, Romania, transylvania, travelling

For a visitor, Sibiu is mostly known for its old medieval town, with pedestrian areas, colorful houses with small windows in their attics called ‘the eyes of Sibiu’, for its German heritage, for its large and beautiful squares, for the villages surrounding it. Except the old town area, a few parks, the village museum, the…

[Romania] Mountain ingredients dinner at the Suru Chalet

Oct 16, 2019

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Biencutza

in East Europe, In the county, My Sibiu, Romania, transylvania, travelling

The Suru Chalet is definitely our favorite chalet in the Făgăraș Mountains and with good reason: very nice hosts, always friendly and smiling, excellent accommodation, clean and comfy, delicious food, kids friendly place, a perfect view, and small enough to feel like you’re actually visiting your family. We’re visiting this place at least once a…

[Romania] [Documentary] Astra Film Festival 2019

Oct 11, 2019

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in Documentary Film, In the city, My Sibiu, Romania, transylvania

Astra Film Festival (AFF), is a major event in the European film community and Romania’s leading documentary festival. It is located in the Transylvanian city of Sibiu and it is unique in this part of Europe. The Festival champions that particular type of engaged cinema, which produces a detailed and intimate account of the human…

[Romania] Horseback riding on the mountains at Nedeea Vâlceană

Oct 9, 2019

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Biencutza

in oltenia, Romania, Slow Food in Romania, travelling

We first heard about this place a couple of years ago and when checking it out more in detail, we were completely mesmerized by the idea of being in a remote area, in the beautiful Romanian mountains and exploring the surroundings on the back of a horse.

[Romania] Weekend at a shepherd’s cottage in Rîu Sadului

Sep 10, 2019

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Biencutza

in In the county, My Sibiu, Romania, Slow Food in Romania, transylvania, travelling

After visiting Rîu Sadului for the Burduf Challenege event, beginning of July, we paid this lovely village another visit one weekend later with a main purpose – to spend two days at a shepherd’s cottage up on the mountains surrounding the village and to get in contact with their daily routine and to enjoy the…

[Romania] Family hike in Piatra Craiului

Sep 5, 2019

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Biencutza

in Romania, transylvania, travelling

Piatra Craiului Mountain Range is one of the smallest ones in the Central Romanian Carpathians, but most probably one of the most fascinating, when talking about the landscape, the flora and the fauna. In July we had our first trip to Piatra Craiului, a 2 days short weekend trip with our daughter (and a couple…

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