Category: transylvania

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

We were planning such a weekend for a long time, but each time we were considering of actually doing such a trip, we always said that we can leave it for another time, as these places are very close to home and we have some other options further away. But finally, at the beginning of…

[Romania] The Deva Fortress

Jun 12, 2017

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Human beings seem to have a weakness for castles, fortresses or citadels build on high peaks, from where they can guard and frighten us at the same time. We are not different, so it was time for us to go up to the Deva Fortress and see what it has to offer.

[Romania] Germisara and Clocota Falls – Geoagiu Băi

Jun 6, 2017

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Geoagiu-Băi is a well known balneoclimateric resort, in the Hunedoara county. Just after you enter Geoagiu-Băi, there is a pathway to the Clocota Falls, a 20 m fall on the Clocota River. The name Clocota, means seethe or boil and the river was named like that because the waters of the river collect all the thermo-mineral springs in…

[Romania] The Rotonda Chapel and The Reformat Church – Geoagiu

May 29, 2017

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We stopped at the Rotonda Chapel and the Reformat Church from Geoagiu during one of our road trip weekends. the weather was not an ideal one for a family road trip, but as far as the rain didn’t start, we were happy to wonder around.

[Romania] History Trip with a Crazy Spring Weather

May 22, 2017

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This spring is quite freakish, changing rapidly from a hot season, sun and temperature over 25°C to a cold season, snow and -10°C, but waiting for the summer is not a valid option. Somewhere at the middle of March we said we should experience the first road trip with our 17 months baby. The forecast warned us…

[Romania] The Colibiţa Lake

Feb 21, 2017

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The Colibiţa Lake is a quite recent discovery on the touristic attractions map of Romania, but it has quickly become a real hype for everyone. It is suggested to go there during summer time, because it’s also called ‘ the sea at the mountains’, but we decided to take advantage of a extended 4 days weekend…

[Romania] 4 days on the Făgăraş Mountains Ridge

Oct 25, 2016

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

Finally back on the ridge of these beautiful Romanian Mountains. This trip was so much planned, that just a few days before I wasn’t even so sure we would actually make it happen. But in the end it did happen and it was probably one of the most beautiful and amazing hiking trips we had…

[Romania] Sarmizegetusa Regia

Jun 27, 2016

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Sarmizegetusa Regia was the capital and the spiritual centre of the Dacians before the two wars against the Roman Empire led by emperor Trajan, at the beginning of the second century AD. The site is included in the UNESCO World heritage program. The sacred area

[Romania] Via Ferrata in Turda Gorges

Jun 14, 2016

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We’ve been to Turda Gorges (Cheile Turzii in Romanian) 4 years ago, when we had a one day sightseeing trip in and around Turda. This time, the plan was to stay for the whole weekend in the Turda Gorges Nature Reserve and enjoy the beauty and wilderness around the gorges.

[Romania] Bârcaciu Chalet Our Winter Destination

Mar 21, 2016

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

After exactly 2 years from our first ever winter hiking, here we are again on the trail to the Bârcaciu Chalet. This time there was much more snow and no snow storm alert as 2 years ago.

[Romania] Sunday walk around Păltiniş

Jan 18, 2016

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