transylvania – Page 10 – The Chocolates Of Life

[Romania] Conquering the Negoiu Peak

Aug 21, 2014

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Biencutza

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

Yes, we did it, the second highest mountain peak in Romania. We went up to 2535 meters high! On a Saturday, in July.

[Romania] Sunday hicking to Suru

Aug 4, 2014

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Biencutza

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Going to the Suru Chalet for a nice one day hiking trip is a good option if you have a free day and some good weather. Especially if you do it somewhere in June when the mountain peony is fully bloomed and everywhere you look you see purple spots.

[Romania] One day trip to Brașov

Jun 2, 2014

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Biencutza

in Romania, transylvania, travelling

For some reason Brașov and Sibiu have always been competing for who is better, which city looks nicer, which is older, which has the best kept traditions and the coolest people. Since moving in Sibiu, I lived under the impression that Sibiu is actually the coolest. And that is maybe because I never took the…

[Romania] The 7 Ladders Canyon

May 8, 2014

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Biencutza

in Romania, transylvania, travelling

Coming back from a very nice trip in the Ciucaș Mountains and passing through the Brasov county, the 7 LaddersCanyon is a must see. Very close to the city of Brasov and easy reachable by car, is a very nice place to enjoy a sunny Sunday if you are not afraid of heights.

[Romania] Ciucaș Mountain

May 5, 2014

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Biencutza

in Romania, transylvania, travelling

Winter is slowly fading away so March seemed like a good idea to spend a weekend in the mountains. The weather conditions seemed good so our choice was the Ciucas Mountains. We left Sibiu one very early Saturday morning to get to the Ciucas Chalet. The Chalet is situated in the Prahova district and reachable…

Astra Village Museum Sibiu, Romania

May 1, 2014

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Biencutza

in In the city, My Sibiu, Romania, transylvania

Here’s a very nice presentation video of the Astra Village Museum in Sibiu, Romania. One of the biggest and more complex museums in Europe. More about the Astra Museum here.

[Romania] Winter Hiking to the Bârcaciu Chalet

Feb 24, 2014

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Biencutza

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

Two days of physical effort, without being tired, but feeling so light and relaxed, surrounded by all the beauty that nature has to offer. This is how our trip to the Bârcaciu Chalet was.

[Romania] The Valea Cetății Cave

Feb 7, 2014

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Biencutza

in Romania, transylvania, travelling

We visited the Valea Cetatii Cave when we went to the Rasnov Citadel and the Rasnov Fortified Church. It’s a cave that was only opened for visitors in 2011, but that was discovered about 60 years ago.

Sibiu’s Small Square

Feb 5, 2014

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Biencutza

in In the city, My Sibiu, Romania, transylvania

As I moved to Sibiu in September 2013, I was planning to write more about the places I like in this lovely city from the heart of Romania. It did take me some time to get me moving, but here it it, my first article from the Sibiu Series – The Small Square (Piata Mica).

[Romania] Transfăgărășan and Bâlea Lake

Jan 31, 2014

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Biencutza

in Romania, transylvania, travelling

If ever in Sibiu and you have a spare day, the best option is to have a trip to the Balea Lake and Balea Waterfall and also drive on one of the most impressive roads of Romania, the Transfăgărășan.

[Romania] Discovering the Făgăraş Mountains

Jan 29, 2014

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Biencutza

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

Although it happened quite a while ago, the cold outside makes me want to think some more about the warm and beautiful summer days. So what better way to do that than just remember one amazing weekend in August.