tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11415586407482914332024-03-05T16:18:04.037-08:00Romania Wine TastingEverything about Romania and wines! I found such a blog to be necessary just because I love my country and its wines.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08161261608105516076noreply@blogger.comBlogger225125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141558640748291433.post-13924639967798150982013-10-18T08:01:00.001-07:002013-10-18T08:01:56.331-07:00Travel guide by LIDL in Romania/ Reiseleiter bei LIDL<h2>
<i><u>Travel guide by <a href="http://www.lidl-reisen.de/" target="_blank">LIDL</a> in Romania/ Reiseleiter bei <a href="http://www.lidl-reisen.de/unsere-angebote/angebot/Rumaenien_Rundreise_OTPA01.html" target="_blank">LIDL</a></u></i></h2>
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If you know the concern <a href="http://www.lidl-reisen.de/" target="_blank">LIDL</a> only as a retail chain, you are wrong. They do a good job and business even in the travel branch, and I would like to unveil more about it, as it worth your time. I think you must know and be aware about this excellent bargain from <a href="http://www.lidl-reisen.de/unsere-angebote/angebot/Rumaenien_Rundreise_OTPA01.html" target="_blank">LIDL</a>!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Romanian dances and songs are really different</td></tr>
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Besides other good offers, LIDL has an excellent <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/tips-and-tricks-for-travelling-to.html" target="_blank">discovery tour</a> of<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank"> Romania</a>. It was a total success this year, with 10 trips of this type to <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/tips-and-tricks-for-travelling-to.html" target="_blank">Romania</a>, and I had the honor and pleasure to guide two of them, on behalf of <a href="http://www.karpaten.ro/ro/" target="_blank">Karpaten</a>, the Romanian partner and organizer from LIDL.<br />
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This trip to Romania consists on flight, half board, two nights in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-most-interesting-cities-of-romania.html" target="_blank">Bucharest</a> (first and last, because of the flights), three nights in a very <a href="http://www.casabazna.ro/ro/parteneri" target="_blank">friendly house</a> from <a href="http://www.casabazna.ro/ro/parteneri" target="_blank">Bazna</a> and two nights in a very good house from <a href="http://www.hotelpiemonte.ro/en/index.html" target="_blank">Predeal</a>, namely <a href="http://www.hotelpiemonte.ro/en/index.html" target="_blank">Piemonte</a>. It is first of all to notice that LIDL and the<a href="http://www.karpaten.ro/ro/" target="_blank"> local organizer</a> are very good negotiators, even excellent, I must say and recognize. If you try to book on your own in these <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-most-interesting-cities-of-romania.html" target="_blank">excellent hotels</a> you will get a double, even triple price!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Traces of German culture and history in Brasov. We say Danke!</td></tr>
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Second, it was so nice and pleasant for me that the <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/best-time-for-romanian-vacation-which.html" target="_blank">travel guide</a> has much to do and organize on himself. We in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/best-time-for-romanian-vacation-which.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> love to improvise, we really have this talent and culture due to our communist past full of penury and poverty. Please, don't get me wrong, I respected literally the program from LIDL, but I fought hard to offer something supplementary (or EXTRA, as I like to say). I hope I succeed and the clients have been very happy and satisfied in this short trip to Romania (only one week long, I repeat).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Romanian wines are not easier to produce! But the country is still among the world's most important producers</td></tr>
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During the trips happened more very touching and interesting events. We took to a church service in German, as the trip is among more targets, a trip inside the German culture and history in the Romanian Transilvania. We tried the tasty meat rolls, an excellent Romanian speciality, as the Romanian wines (<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank">Cabernet Sauvignon</a> remains my personal favorite, I can recommend it before any other wine. This wine really got something divine in it, giving a fantastic strength and energy).<br />
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Four of my travel guests had birthdays and we celebrated, of course, with a lot of wine. I had also birthday and I invited them all for a round, in a fantastic mood. A few of my travel companions discovered their roots, they are born respectively around <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/things-to-do-in-timisoara-timisoara.html" target="_blank">Oravita</a>, <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/12/epic-trips-from-constanta-on-romanian.html" target="_blank">Constanta</a> and <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/02/top-10-most-interesting-small-towns-in.html" target="_blank">Bistrita</a>. Wait them again to search deeper, as it was really touching.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Celebrating a birthday during the trip, in a cave , of course</td></tr>
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I can recommend this wonderful trip, I am going to make it unforgettable, and has an excellent report between price and performances!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08161261608105516076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141558640748291433.post-9940089016620723252013-10-16T00:44:00.002-07:002013-10-16T00:44:44.305-07:00Discovering Drobeta by night in a special way<h2>
<i><u>How to discover a <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/03/travelling-in-romania-by-train-as-you.html" target="_blank">Romanian city </a>at night</u></i></h2>
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In the Romanian city of <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/02/top-10-most-interesting-small-towns-in.html" target="_blank">Drobeta Turnu Severin</a> (only one city, believe me!) I have one of the most interesting experiences of my activity as a travel guide, and now I wanna to share with you. I hope you will enjoy, understand, finding also interesting.<br />
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Namely, I reached the wonderful city of <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/02/top-10-most-interesting-small-towns-in.html" target="_blank">Drobeta</a> in the afternoon, guiding an active biking <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank">Romania tour</a> from <a href="http://www.launer-reisen.de/" target="_blank">Launer Reisen</a>. It was a wonderful weather, middle August. The city itself nice, clean, interesting and inviting. We arrived in Hotel Continental Portile de Fier, checked in and took our rooms, and had the dinner at 7 hours p.m. Was O.K., no objection, we also said good bye, as the German customers were supposed to go further in Serbia and I was supposed to go back to <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/03/travelling-in-romania-by-train-as-you.html" target="_blank">Bucharest</a>, taking over another group. It was an excellent trip, that I enjoyed a lot, and I hope the tourists also.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A group of happy bikers, touring Romania through <a href="http://www.launer-reisen.de/" target="_blank">Launer Reisen</a> ( see Mr Paul Launer the first on the left, in the black suit)</td></tr>
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After the dinner, I made an unexpected proposition: let's go walking through the city and discover it at night! Just two persons showed to be interested: Dr. Renate and Norbert Lauppenheimer.<br />
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We walked through the city and discovered first a spectacular kinetic fountain. It is really one of the most interesting fountains in the all Romania, a masterpiece of a local scuptor. Besides, the market place around is nice, has a nice park and a monumental building (a museum in restoration). It was very peaceful in that marketplace, I noticed that was the locals' favorite meeting point. It was still day light, but the night came upon the city of Drobeta.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Civic Centre of Drobeta Turnu Severin is charming and seducing</td></tr>
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An old city indeed, very important for the <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/07/a-short-history-of-wine-in-romania.html" target="_blank">Romanian history</a>. The name itself sends immediately to the Roman Empire! Short and concrete, the <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/07/a-short-history-of-wine-in-romania.html" target="_blank">Romans</a> build here a bridge, engineered by Apolodor from Damascus, one of the most notorious architects of the old times. On that bridge came the <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/01/most-important-things-to-know-about.html" target="_blank">Roman legions</a>, invaded and conquered<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/01/most-important-things-to-know-about.html" target="_blank"> Dacia</a>. Thus has been build the Romanian people and language, the Romans and Dacians are our ancestors.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The ruins of a foot from the antic bridge designed by Apolodor from Damascus. Discovering it by night was a thrilling adventure</td></tr>
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As a proud Romanian I am, I invited my companion to show them one of the foot of that bridge. Meanwhile, the night falled and we walked and walked along a nice streets with big houses (traditionally a residential area of Drobeta Turnu Severin). Finally we found the foot, in the yard of the History Museum, which was in reparation and locked. It was a very unpleasant situation for me, and I didn't know what to do, as I ought to show that foot to my tourists.<br />
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I knocked strongly, waking up all the local vagabond dogs, but also the Museum guard. And that guard allowed us to enter the yard and watch the ruins of the bridge. My honor was saved, thank God. Further was not so easy, we discovered the foot on the<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/02/epic-stories-about-inhabitants-of.html" target="_blank"> Danube shore</a>, after a little fight with a pack of barking dogs, crossing the railway and climbing a hill. Everything in dark, at night, don't forget!<br />
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I really think it was a fantastic experience, showing that in Romania everything is possible!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08161261608105516076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141558640748291433.post-70399817899650398252013-10-04T02:00:00.000-07:002013-10-04T02:00:05.364-07:00Romania for tourists from Asia<h2>
<b><i><u>Introducing Romania to the Asian tourists</u></i></b></h2>
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Nevertheless Europe is stormed by Asian tourists,<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/iasi-cultural-capital-of-romania-city.html" target="_blank"> Romania</a> is still out of the beaten path. <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/iasi-cultural-capital-of-romania-city.html" target="_blank">We can receive</a> much more tourists from Asia as we do know, they are highly welcomed.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Romania is an interesting spiritual destination due to the important role of the Orthodox church</td></tr>
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I think <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/05/lebanese-tourists-in-romania.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> is a fantastic destination for any tourists, whether coming from <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/05/lebanese-tourists-in-romania.html" target="_blank">Asia</a>, <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/09/romania-seen-by-norwegian-group-few.html" target="_blank">Europe</a> or another continent. We have everything, starting with urban life, to <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/02/epic-stories-about-inhabitants-of.html" target="_blank">unspoiled nature</a> and pristine beaches. Plus, we have a spiritual life, which Asian tourists can understand better than anyone else. 90 % of the Romanian population is deeply religious (Christian orthodox) and attends regularly the church, totally different from the Western world.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> is a<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank"> wine destination</a>, and I hope that the Taiwanese tourists will enjoy it</td></tr>
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This simple fact makes Romania so different, and was really helpful in the history of Romanians, who peacefully withstanded much more powerful surrounding empires (Austrian, Habsburgic, Russian, Turkish etc). They all are gone, Romania and the Romanians are still here, with a pregnant identity. We are very proud of it!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Urban life in Bucharest Old Centre is a must for any foreign tourist</td></tr>
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Many Romanians, due to their deep spirituality, felt attracted to Yoga, Zen, Chinese philosophy and Asian way of life. It may seem totally different, but it is only a different side of a special process, triggered by the basic questions of a human being. This dialogue of culture is the most important thing in the travel branch. It is not at all a clash, we respect and understand each other.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/02/epic-stories-about-inhabitants-of.html" target="_blank">Pristine nature</a> in Romania makes it even more attractive</td></tr>
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Very soon I am going to have the opportunity to be the travel guide of an Asian tourists coming from Taiwan. It is a deep honor and a big pleasure, also a professional challenge. I will strive to present Romania in a realistic way, with good things and bad things. Maybe Romania is not the Paradise on Earth I dream, but is for sure nice place to see!<br />
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This group of tourists come to Romania in a bigger European Balkanic Tour, organized by the company <a href="http://albania-experience.al/" target="_blank">Albania Experience</a>, and <a href="http://albania-experience.al/" target="_blank">Mr Julian Trushi</a>. It is going to be a fabulous tour, I am sure about it, and will keep you informed about that!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08161261608105516076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141558640748291433.post-37720008271694015502013-09-07T12:52:00.000-07:002013-09-07T12:52:42.692-07:00Discovering Romania by bus<h2>
<i><u>Discover <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> by bus</u></i></h2>
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There are so many possibilities to discover <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> by bus. First of all comes not the bus, but the route itself. Fix it according your prior knowledge, interests, recommendations and main theme of your projected trip ( wine tour, <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank">history tour</a>, <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank">culture</a> etc, there are endless possibilities in this fabulous country!)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Culture tour with the <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/05/most-impressive-romanian-churches-as.html" target="_blank">painted churches</a> from Bucovina is naturally one of your first choices when thinking to Romania</td></tr>
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Second and third, the bus and the guide (about the guide ask me first of all, I am doing this job since 20 years with huge success). The bus is easy to find, but take care of your costs and the level of performances you need ( e.g. in the mid summer when the temperatures reaches 40 degrees Celsius you need a bus with an efficient cooling system!). Speak to the bus company and to your guide (may be that is me) about your wishes, budget, time and allow them to give you good advices. Never forget that <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/05/most-impressive-romanian-churches-as.html" target="_blank">Romanians</a> are proud to salute you there and are very happy to help you with every little matter.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wine tours are also possible in the fabulous Romania</td></tr>
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A good recommended solution is taking contact with a <a href="http://www.karpaten.ro/ro/" target="_blank">good incoming company</a>. I personally recommend <a href="http://www.karpaten.ro/ro/" target="_blank">Karpaten</a> as the best incoming company. A few of the best specialists will be happy to find a solution to your wishes and needs, combining different means of transportation and turning your trip in a real event.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Unspoiled nature for the nature freaks is a another amazing side of Romania</td></tr>
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Another solution is to organize your trip in Romania as an extension to a trip in another European country. There are line or special buses from the neighboring country or from Austria, Germany etc. When thinking to Austria and its many very serious and reliable bus companies, <a href="http://www.ratzenboeck-reisen.at/" target="_blank">RATZENBOECK REISEN</a> comes first in my mind, as I have worked with this small, but excellent manged company. Their program is outstanding, including an interesting circuit from <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/02/top-10-most-interesting-small-towns-in.html" target="_blank">Satu Mare</a> to <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/things-to-do-in-timisoara-timisoara.html" target="_blank">Timisoara</a>, over <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/12/myths-and-legends-about-maramures.html" target="_blank">Maramures</a>, Bucovina and its painted churches,<a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_1854368243"></span> Szeklerland<span id="goog_1854368244"></span></a>, Brasov and Bucharest. And that means totally from Austria/ St Aegidi and back a convincing itinerary of 3000 km! A fantastic trip, I must say, offering you a good piece from Hungary and Austria as a bonus!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ceausescu Palace in Bucharest is a must, and <a href="http://www.ratzenboeck-reisen.at/" target="_blank">RATZENBOECK REISEN </a>offers it!</td></tr>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08161261608105516076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141558640748291433.post-19199754524283962682013-08-20T22:04:00.000-07:002013-08-20T22:04:24.498-07:00<h2>
<i><u>Why should you choice <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/07/what-makes-romania-so-different.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> your favorite travel destination</u></i></h2>
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There are so many reasons to make <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/03/travelling-in-romania-by-train-as-you.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> as your favorite <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/03/travelling-in-romania-by-train-as-you.html" target="_blank">travel destinations</a>. I will reveal them all bellow with the necessary details and explanations.<br />
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First of all, because of the people. Don't try to understand them, they are rather sensitive and emphatic, and no one can understand them. But they are really lovely, well mannered and educated, and make their guests feel like kings. Even the poorest peasant will try to help you, will invite you in his home and to dinner. Is a matter of education, of their Christianity and of national pride. They are always there for you, if necessary, ready to help.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For the nature freaks, Romania is unbeatable in some parts of it</td></tr>
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Second, if you start thinking of your favorite kind of vacation, you are going to find it in Romania. Sometimes you must dig longer and deeper for it, but you can find it, no doubt. Ask me and ask <a href="http://www.karpaten.ro/ro/" target="_blank">Karpaten</a>, the best <a href="http://www.karpaten.ro/ro/" target="_blank">incoming agency</a> for any details. Here you are the most frequent tours and vacations you might looking for. Even if you can't find your specific tour, don't lose your temper, we can also tailor it for sure:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Culture freaks won't be dissapointed at all in Romania. Here one of the painted churches of Bucovina/Northern Moldavia</td></tr>
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-Romania Tours with the highlights in Transilvania,<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/iasi-cultural-capital-of-romania-city.html" target="_blank"> Moldavia</a>, Wallachia of 7 to 14 days in many different variations, even for your specific taste<br />
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-<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank">Wine and food tours</a>. Keep in mind that <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/07/what-makes-romania-so-different.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> is a wine country, as a former part of the Roman Empire, and we developed a wine culture, similar with France, Italy and Spain. As you are a wine afficionado, you must have heard about Murfatlar, Niculitel, Cotnari and other leading <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank">Romanian vineyards</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wine and food tours in Romania have a long tradition</td></tr>
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-For the beach lovers, there are a plenty of pristine beaches on the Romanian Black Sea coast, and the resort Mamaia has a tremendous night life. That resort is totally comparing with Ballerman or Rio.<br />
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-For the nature freaks there are many options. One is the fantastic <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/02/epic-stories-about-inhabitants-of.html" target="_blank">Danube Delta</a>, a UNESCO<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/02/epic-stories-about-inhabitants-of.html" target="_blank"> natural reserve</a>, and another the Romanian Carpathians (e.g. Fagaras, Retezat, etc)<br />
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-For the <a href="http://www.launer-reisen.de/" target="_blank">endurance sportsmen</a>, you can climb and walk the mountains, discovering some landscapes of an untouched breathtaking beauty. For the<a href="http://www.launer-reisen.de/" target="_blank"> bikers</a>, an excellent offer you can find at <a href="http://www.launer-reisen.de/" target="_blank">Launer Reisen</a>, Germany for more difficulty degrees.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">During a Bucharest Architectural Tour you have the unique opportunity to see the world's second biggest building, build by the former dictator Nicolae Ceausescu</td></tr>
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-About city breaks, don't miss <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank">Bucharest</a>, Sibiu,<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/iasi-cultural-capital-of-romania-city.html" target="_blank"> Iasi</a>, Oradea, Timisoara, Brasov which are really seducing and worth a visit in any season. Even the little towns have in Romania a special fantastic charm.<br />
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-The culture freaks won't be disappointed at all in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank">Romania</a>. There are interesting museums in every major city, there are the fantastic painted churches of Northern Moldavia or the wood churches from Maramures. There are antic ruins in Constanta, Histria, Drobeta and so much more.<br />
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And the last argument: Romania is still cheap. You can eat in some places a good lunch with 3-4 Euros (ask about "Meniul zilei"). And most important of all, Romania is very safe, as the criminals moved out in richer countries, and the police is very active.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08161261608105516076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141558640748291433.post-80897680607135616302013-08-20T00:55:00.000-07:002013-08-20T00:55:38.657-07:00<h2>
Comparing <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/iasi-cultural-capital-of-romania-city.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> and <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/11/epic-tours-in-romania-and-neighboring.html" target="_blank">Hungary</a> in the friendly way</h2>
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A few decades ago no one, but absolutely no one, could dream to dare comparing <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/iasi-cultural-capital-of-romania-city.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> and <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/11/epic-tours-in-romania-and-neighboring.html" target="_blank">Hungary</a>. It was such a silly emnity and rancour between these two countries, forced by the Geography and History to stay together, one next to the other.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Romanians and Hungarians love wine and enjoy life</td></tr>
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I am sure than we have much more in common than one could think. The personal relations are really excellent, I am honored to have among my friends a few <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/03/the-amazing-history-of-hungarians-in.html" target="_blank">Hungarians</a>, and I even managed to learn a few words. Koeszonem szepek to all normal friendly relaxed <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/11/myths-and-legends-about-hungarians-of.html" target="_blank">Hungarians</a>, which are not necessary the enemmies of Romania. The only problem are the silly crazy politicians, like Jobbik, Gaudi, Vadim Tudor. With a normal relation between <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> and<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/03/the-amazing-history-of-hungarians-in.html" target="_blank"> Hungaria </a>they must perish for sure, they won't accept it easy! Despite the extremists of the both sides, I must say: I like Hungaria, I love the <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/11/myths-and-legends-about-hungarians-of.html" target="_blank">Hungarians</a> and I am very fond of the <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/03/the-amazing-history-of-hungarians-in.html" target="_blank">Szeklerland</a>! Without forgetting that I am first of all Romanian.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/city-breaks-in-romania-oradea-very.html" target="_blank">Oradea</a>/Nagyvarad/Grosswardein is a nice <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/must-see-in-romania-cluj-napoca-cluj.html" target="_blank">Romanian city</a>, with stong traces of the Hungarian culture</td></tr>
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There might be extremists on the both sides due to historic facts, myths and legends etc. But don't let the History separate you, allow it only bring you nearer. We have an unique chance, we are both European countries and there is a generous model between France and Germany.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Is this Bucharest or Budapest? Be very careful when doing a plane reservation!</td></tr>
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Besides, <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank">Bucharest</a> and Budapest are closer than one might think, similar in some directions and anyone can take one for another. 400 fans of a Spanish football team landed in Budapest, while the match was held in Bucharest. Funny, but true; unbelievable, there are people on both sides who feel insulted by this interesting error. Other, much crazier, guess a conspiracy behind.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">But this the lovely Budapest, no doubt</td></tr>
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The people are not so different after all. Romanians and Hungarians love wine and enjoy life. They like to sing and dance, they like to have a good meals, but are also hard working. There are many happy mixed marriages, most of the people from <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/09/the-fortresses-from-heart-of.html" target="_blank">Transilvania</a> feel to be simultaneously Romanians and Hungarians, sharing simply similar traditions of a fantastic richness. It is definitely time to stop fighting or hating just because speaking other language. Make love, not war.<br />
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I have got a warm Jo napot for all the Hungarians I know, or I still don't know, and please help me to learn other words and phrases.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08161261608105516076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141558640748291433.post-86191878279589410352013-08-18T02:50:00.002-07:002013-08-18T03:12:45.523-07:00The Fascinating Story of the Romanian Jews<h2>
<i><u>The history of the <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/04/most-important-things-to-know-about_25.html" target="_blank">Jews in Romania</a></u></i></h2>
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There are unfortunately very few <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/04/most-important-things-to-know-about_25.html" target="_blank">Jews</a> living today in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/iasi-cultural-capital-of-romania-city.html" target="_blank">Romania</a>. After the Holocaust, many of them fled to to the forming Israel and contributed decisively to its consolidation<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Main street from <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/01/most-important-things-to-do-in-focsani.html" target="_blank">Focsani</a>, similar to other Romanian towns and cities, was full of Jewish stores</td></tr>
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During his last years in power, the Jews have been for Ceausescu one of the best export hits, after a long series of economical mistakes. But neither Ceausescu, nor the most of the Romanian people were anti-Semite. <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/iasi-cultural-capital-of-romania-city.html" target="_blank">The Romanian</a> are tolerant, and many of the Jews living here enjoyed this hospitality of the <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank">Romanian people</a>. In exchange, the Jews contributed a lot to the wealth of some cities, towns and villages in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> (e.g.<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/city-breaks-in-romania-oradea-very.html" target="_blank"> Oradea</a>, <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/12/how-to-discover-best-places-in-sibiu.html" target="_blank">Sibiu</a> etc). Bucharest has had a huge Jew quarter, which is still to be seen today.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Coral Temple of Bucharest is the country's biggest sinagogue, liein in the Jewish Neighborhood</td></tr>
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Between the WWI and the WWII almost every single town in Romania had a main street with fancy shops, and most of them were owned by the Jews. It is said, that all the clients entering a Jewish store ought to buy something, even on credit, as the wares have been good and the shopkeeper very skilled in attracting and convincing the clients.<br />
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Many doctors, scientists and intellectuals have been Jews. It has been said "one Jews, Two Romanians" in the radical circles of Romanian nationalist (we had for sure, there are silly people everywhere. Mention Garda de Fier/Iron Guard, or Ion Antonescu etc.)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Sinagogue of Brasov, one of the many in Romania</td></tr>
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The Jews came in Romania from many places of the world. When Bucovina stand under Austrian occupation, many Jews from Galitia were invited here. Other sources: <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/04/the-russians-of-romania-romanians-as.html" target="_blank">Russia</a> etc.<br />
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During the WWII and Holocaust the Romanians had a part of guilty about the Holocaust and mass deportations, with the excuses of foreign pressures. But many people neglected the orders, and tried to help the oppressed Jews (e.g. Raoul Sorban from <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/must-see-in-romania-cluj-napoca-cluj.html" target="_blank">Cluj Napoca</a>). We regret nowadays the lack of the Jews in the Romanian villages and cities, and would like having them back.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The famous Restaurant Pescarus from Bucharest, an excellent relaxing place</td></tr>
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More than 10 % of Israeli population speak Romanian. These people still <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/03/travelling-in-romania-by-train-as-you.html" target="_blank">love Romania</a>, remembering the nice things of their stay here. Many of them still visit <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/03/travelling-in-romania-by-train-as-you.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> regularly, have friends, connections etc (maybe some of them are becoming investors). It is very touching speaking to these people, I had this opportunity during a Romanian folcloric show in restaurant Pescarus. The Tour guide left <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/tulcea-turning-plate-of-danube-delta.html" target="_blank">Tulcea</a> when she was two years old, but she is still able to speak Romanian!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08161261608105516076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141558640748291433.post-67994745976563047662013-08-16T07:47:00.001-07:002013-08-18T03:14:39.623-07:00<h2>
<i>Knowing your limits and going beyond them while <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/07/biking-in-romania.html" target="_blank">biking in Romania</a></i></h2>
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As a professional travel guide I always took care on my condition and good shape, it is simply necessary in that field. I really enjoy this job and I am very fond of it for sure. My country, <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/02/seeing-romania-on-budget-if-you-want-to.html" target="_blank">Romania</a>, is really nice and I like very much introducing it to foreign tourists coming in contact with it.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tour manager <a href="http://www.launer-reisen.de/" target="_blank">Paul Launer</a>, also a long range runner, is never sick or tired, and motivates the group daily with phrases from <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/07/the-history-of-romanian-germans.html" target="_blank">Goethe & Co</a></td></tr>
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I also like very much the<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/07/the-history-of-romanian-germans.html" target="_blank"> Romanians</a>, they are mostly simply, not sophisticated, but well mannered and educated, normal and friendly. And I also like and enjoy my contacts with the foreigners, these cultural contacts are the salt and pepper in this job.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi92AZPpv9-khYvlZOYCt9ATTdhgTculmhBRQ1evg3xSta3Zzc9m8ofUicDRpFeeJj5anzzjx4JsNDCMIxr0CAvAJKWgPQxeg5XvI6BRMImM5S8d1OPO3apmoq2Y_Cz476Bl69VWSLqpkA/s1600/BikersInOradeaPark.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi92AZPpv9-khYvlZOYCt9ATTdhgTculmhBRQ1evg3xSta3Zzc9m8ofUicDRpFeeJj5anzzjx4JsNDCMIxr0CAvAJKWgPQxeg5XvI6BRMImM5S8d1OPO3apmoq2Y_Cz476Bl69VWSLqpkA/s1600/BikersInOradeaPark.JPG" height="240" title="German Bikers In OradeaPark, before starting the big adventure" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/07/biking-in-romania.html" target="_blank">German Bikers</a> in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/city-breaks-in-romania-oradea-very.html" target="_blank">Oradea</a> Park, before starting the big adventure. In black, first from left, Tour Manager <a href="http://www.launer-reisen.de/" target="_blank">Paul Launer</a></td></tr>
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But when I have been instructed to be the travel guide of a<a href="http://launer-reisen.de/reisen/radreisen/rennrad_schwarzes_meer.htm" target="_blank"> bikers group</a> coming from<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/07/the-history-of-romanian-germans.html" target="_blank"> Germany</a> over Launer Reisen, I was very balanced, even angry and scared. What if I am not going to succeed and resist? Paul Launer also asked all the normal questions, including my age, but I decided to take this adventure as a provocation. People talled me first that is a bust waiting all the time behind the cycles, and is only 20 km to ride everyday. It was really the thing I was needing and desperately waiting, and I took it, I said yes.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We also climbed on the <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/02/seeing-romania-on-budget-if-you-want-to.html" target="_blank">Transfagarasan</a>, the most spectacular<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-romanian-mountains-romanian.html" target="_blank"> Romanian mountain street</a>, and discovered <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-romanian-mountains-romanian.html" target="_blank">foggy peaks</a> at 2000 metres</td></tr>
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The ruthless reality was totally different! If I knew it, I could say no and destroy everything. We rode the bikes daily at least 100 km long, and it was specially difficult in the mountains. But not to ascensions and climbing, as you might think, but on the down hill! I always tried to keep my speed under control, and pushed heavily on the brake ( I am still a beginner, I must accept), totally different comparing to my mates, who reached unbelievable speeds, of 50 km/h and beyond. I was always the last by the down hill, as I know the roads and conception of car drivers in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/romania-special-bike-tour-of-painted.html" target="_blank">Romania</a>, that's why I must keep my speed under control. On this point I never agreed with my mates, they seem to me being out of order.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spectacular sunset in the Carpathians, a good reward for intensive efforts</td></tr>
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A few words about my mates. The tour manager Paul Launer , a long runner and marathon runner himself, managed to make a perfect selection of people of the same kind. It was for me a big honor and pleasure making this trip with these people. Important mention: they were also two ladies participating to the trip, they were my secret hope ever since I met the group. But Renate and Longine, German Doctors, were damned good. Much better than me by far, and also better comparing with many males from the group!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The bikers mixed up with the locals<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/romania-special-bike-tour-of-painted.html" target="_blank"> Romanian</a>, resulting a fantastic cultural change</td></tr>
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A bike tour like this, as organized by Launer Reisen, is much more rewarding when compared to a bus tour, as we travelled throughout Romania, from <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/city-breaks-in-romania-oradea-very.html" target="_blank">Oradea</a> to <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/contanta-capital-of-romanian-seaside.html" target="_blank">Constanta</a>, and from <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/tulcea-turning-plate-of-danube-delta.html" target="_blank">Tulcea</a> to <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/portile-de-fier-savage-part-of-romania.html" target="_blank">Drobeta Turnu Severin</a>. We enjoyed genuine landscapes, as we didn't ride on the busy main streets, but on the unbeaten paths, thus having the unique possibility to discover the simple Romanian, who is unsophisticated, not very rich, but always very happy and smiling. Unbelievable these Romanians, which are among the poorest Europeans, statistically speaking!<br />
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About the hotels, it was a good selection, and always the dinner very rich and generous. Unfortunately, after riding bike a few hours, you can't simply eat all, your body won't swallow. I hope that all the tourists are at least so happy as I am, as I gone much beyond my known limits. Thank you,<a href="http://launer-reisen.de/reisen/radreisen/rennrad_schwarzes_meer.htm" target="_blank"> Paul Launer</a>, thank you dear mates riders!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08161261608105516076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141558640748291433.post-61960609360590073492013-07-26T20:58:00.001-07:002013-08-16T01:46:06.984-07:00Biking in Romania<h2>
<i><u>Discovering <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/07/tips-for-making-your-romanian-vacation.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> by bike</u></i></h2>
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It is not easy to discover a<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/07/tips-for-making-your-romanian-vacation.html" target="_blank"> country</a> by bike. First of all, you must be health, fit and in a good shape. You must also know your limits, be aware of them and wishing nevertheless to outrun them. You need a good bike (hiring or buying in<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/07/romania-for-nature-freaks.html" target="_blank"> Romania</a> is also a possibility). Don't mention the budget, <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/07/romania-for-nature-freaks.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> is not so expansive, but you may not forget this matter.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Transfagarasan Road is one of the most spectacular in Romania</td></tr>
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Other important things: your mates. Make the best choices, take a leader with a positive thinking and approach. Your mates must be good companions, reliable, team players and have the sense of humor. Otherwise your dream tour will end before starting, and you will hate your mates.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oradea is a good gate for Romania</td></tr>
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Third thing is the worst, the most difficult after all: the environment. I mean not the <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank">country</a>, landscapes etc, as <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> is a wonderful land, fascinating me since years. It lacks on biking tracks, and the driver are not aware about the two wheel riders. We name in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> the motorcycle drivers "the organ givers". But we stay to the pedal bikers, and I am warning you to be very carefully about them, as they are not carefully at all with the bikers. Respect all the applying rule, but never expect that a car driver would give you priority, even if you are entitled too! No, Sir, you are alone against the others.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Danube at Iron Gates, next to Drobeta Turnu Severin</td></tr>
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When knowing all the things above, and despite all risks, dangers, and hazards you want ride your bike in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank">Romania</a>, discovering this <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank">fantastic country</a>, I will help you! Even being you guide, or recommending reliable companies to book through. A good one, Germany situated is <a href="http://www.launer-reisen.de/" target="_blank">Launer Reisen</a> (Manager and Tour Leader Paul Launer) or their Romanian corresponding enterprise, the best Romanian Travel Company for incoming tourists. I am going to have an excellent <a href="http://www.launer-reisen.de/" target="_blank">Romania Tour</a> by bus and bike in this exquisite organization, through the best Romanian landscapes and will report you more about. Our fantastic tours leads from <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/city-breaks-in-romania-oradea-very.html" target="_blank">Oradea</a> to <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/12/epic-trips-from-constanta-on-romanian.html" target="_blank">Constanta</a> and <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/portile-de-fier-savage-part-of-romania.html" target="_blank">Drobeta Turnu Severin</a> and is going to start within 2 days. Really amazing for sure, will keep you informed about everything.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08161261608105516076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141558640748291433.post-50015159470863891782013-07-17T22:11:00.000-07:002013-07-17T22:11:43.501-07:00Tips For Making Your Romanian Vacation Perfect<h2>
<i><u>How to make your <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank">Romanian vacation</a> perfect</u></i></h2>
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Normally, nothing can go wrong during your<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/iasi-cultural-capital-of-romania-city.html" target="_blank"> Romania trip</a>. It is such a nice land and the people are so friendly, they will set anything for you. They will invite you probably at their homes, as they have many thing to tell and show you with a natural born hospitality.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Romanian Mountains and the Danube are highlights during your Romania Tour</td></tr>
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Simply unbelievable are these people for sure, very normal and relaxed. They can improvise anything, they can make jokes from anything, or making big events from anything. My tip: say them sometimes "multumesc" or "mersi", is a fantastic reward to them. You really don't need to learn Romanian, most of them are cultivated and speak foreign languages. Say sometimes the magic words from above, will cause wonders. About "Salut" (Hello) or "Buna ziua" (Good afternoon) I won't insist.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Romanians are 90 % Orthodox and you can see many splendid <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/05/most-impressive-romanian-churches-as.html" target="_blank">churches</a> (like St. Nicholas from <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/most-important-things-to-do-in-brasov.html" target="_blank">Brasov</a>)</td></tr>
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If you are on a budget, go to the market (avoiding the supermarket chains). From spring to autumn you will find a wide assortment of vegetables, which are cheap and taste totally different comparing of what you know from your country. If you love wine, you can find some good, even excellent wines, unbottled in specialized stores. My tip: search the red Cabernet Sauvignon, you will get addicted! Even better, visit a vineyard.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Romania is without doubt a <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank">wine land</a> (here an impressive cave from <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank">Cotnari</a>)</td></tr>
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While on the way at lunch, never miss "The Day Offer", which you can find only in Romanian (Meniul Zilei) consisting on a medium meal with three courses for unbelievable 4 EURO!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Meniul Zilei (The day Offer) is not to miss, if you catch it</td></tr>
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There are a few established destinations in Romania, and these are really must do and must see: Danube Delta, Black Sea coast, <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank">Bucharest</a>, the painted churches from <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/05/most-impressive-romanian-churches-as.html" target="_blank">Bucovina</a>, the fortified Saxon churches and towns from <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/most-important-things-to-do-in-brasov.html" target="_blank">Transilvania</a>. But besides, if you have time and budget, and are in the mood, you can certainly try to see Romania off the beaten path. Which is really fantastic and unbelievable, showing a strong character and an unforgettable hospitality. You can climb the mountains, discover the the rich fertile plains or visit the cities. Some of the Romanian big cities show extraordinary urban life, with culture, museums, theaters etc, e.g. Sibiu,<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/most-important-things-to-do-in-brasov.html" target="_blank"> Brasov</a>, <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/city-breaks-in-romania-oradea-very.html" target="_blank">Oradea</a>,<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/iasi-cultural-capital-of-romania-city.html" target="_blank"> Iasi</a>, Craiova ( don't mention <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank">Bucharest</a> here, it is something else). And I would have a special mention even for the small towns, who are very genuine indeed (e.g. Bistrita, Focsani, Tulcea, Suceava, Botosani).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some Romanian big cities show an impressive urban life (here the City hall from <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/city-breaks-in-romania-oradea-very.html" target="_blank">Oradea</a>)</td></tr>
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So, dear friends, visit Romania, enjoy it and be happy. You can do on your own, or in an <a href="http://www.karpaten.ro/ro/" target="_blank">organized group</a> (I suggest the check the offer of the <a href="http://www.karpaten.ro/ro/" target="_blank">best incoming agency</a>, namely <a href="http://www.karpaten.ro/ro/" target="_blank">Karpaten</a>!)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08161261608105516076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141558640748291433.post-25861264532349945662013-07-15T12:42:00.000-07:002013-07-15T12:42:31.903-07:00The history of the Romanian Germans<h2>
<i>Myths and legends about the Germans from <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/03/most-impressive-hot-spots-in-sibiu-only.html" target="_blank">Romania</a></i></h2>
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I must confess, I like and love <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/03/most-impressive-hot-spots-in-sibiu-only.html" target="_blank">Germans</a>, as the most of people in Romania also do. They have been for centuries very esteemed and beloved, being a sort of people who had major contributions to the culture and civilization in<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank"> Romania</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">German Made Architecture in Sibiu/Hermannstadt, still having today a German Mayor</td></tr>
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They have been very orderly, hard working and industrious, they build hospitals, schools, museums etc and we, the<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank"> Romanians</a>, would like to say "Danke!" /Thank you! Comparing to them, the Romanians seem to have a better sense of humor, as they are oriented to enjoying life, while the Germans are hard workers and the last to understand a joke! But nowadays this cliche does not apply anymore, my German tourists understand a joke better, deeper and more sweeping than I do myself!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Black Church from<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/most-important-things-to-do-in-brasov.html" target="_blank"> Brasov </a>is one of the most impressive in Romania</td></tr>
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The <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/most-important-things-to-do-in-brasov.html" target="_blank">Germans</a> came to Transilvania during the XIth century brought by the Hungarian King Geza I, who aimed to secure the boundary. For almost 1000 years they did not only defense and securing the boundaries, but also developed cities like <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/12/epic-myths-and-legends-about-brasov-and.html" target="_blank">Brasov</a>/Kronstadt or Sibiu/Hermannstadt. They made business, they build houses in an easy to recognize style. But the history has been very ruthless to the Germans during the 20th century. After the WWII the Romanian Germans have been deported to <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/12/epic-myths-and-legends-about-brasov-and.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> or Russia. Many of them did not come back.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Old Habsburgic Uniforms to the guards from <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/alba-iulia-symbol-for-any-romanian.html" target="_blank">Alba Iulia</a></td></tr>
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Besides, after a catastrophic economic policy of <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/01/myths-and-legends-about-most.html" target="_blank">Ceausescu</a>, he simply bought a good part of the German experts to the Western Germany. It was a major success of the Romanian economy during the communist time! After the dissolution of the communist regime and the fall of Ceausescu, all the economy collapsed and almost all of the remaining Germans took the decision to emigrate in the reunified Germany (it was obviously the only possible option, not only the best one).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another example of K.u.K architecture, in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/12/most-important-things-to-do-in-suceava.html" target="_blank">Suceava</a></td></tr>
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But nowadays we need another Geza to bring our Germans back! The Romanian economy started to move, the country is stable, it is possible to make businesses here. Best prerequisites to come in Romania. Some of the Germans who left Romania really come back. The life is cheaper, and the environment better than in the Western Europe. The city of Sibiu still has a German Mayor, Klaus Johannis, and this is maybe the best guarantee for the returning Germans.<br />
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Myself, as a travel guide, never forget in my trips to mention all these things about the history of the Germans and their contribution to the local culture and civilization. And all the Romanians feel the same, we love our Germans. And nowadays, we call sometimes one Romanian as "The German", being the most beautiful compliment: he is the best in his area!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08161261608105516076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141558640748291433.post-91383189954918294142013-07-09T23:19:00.001-07:002013-07-09T23:19:08.759-07:00Romania for Nature freaks<h2>
<i><u><a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/07/falling-in-love-in-romania.html" target="_blank">Romania </a>Travel Guide for Nature freaks</u></i></h2>
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If you are a nature freak, you might find in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/07/falling-in-love-in-romania.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> a few interesting areas and landscapes.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fantastic road in the Fagaras Mountains</td></tr>
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Even if you are not a big fan of the wet lands, <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/02/most-important-things-to-know-about.html" target="_blank">Danube Delta </a>is a must. It is the big winner of the strong rains falled this year throughout Europe. Also UNESCO appreciated as a part of the world heritage, is really spectacular. But please, as a nature freak, don't take part to the organized cruise ships turning <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/02/most-important-things-to-know-about.html" target="_blank">Danube Delta</a> to mass tourism and ruining it. <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/02/epic-stories-about-inhabitants-of.html" target="_blank">Discover Delta</a> on your own, from a <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/02/epic-stories-about-inhabitants-of.html" target="_blank">fishermen village </a>in its middle, which you can reach by a line ship. Observe the locals already on the deck, they are amazing. Will seem to be not very friendly, but a bottle of alcohol will save everything. Observe carefully the environment, there are some problems for sure, and first of all this plague of the plastic bottles (PET), turning to the worse threatening and provocation in the all <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank">Romania</a>. It is really an issue.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Try to discover the pelicans in Romania without disturbing them at all</td></tr>
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Once there in the middle of nowhere, go in a canoe or kaiak discovering further the secrets of the <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/07/what-makes-romania-so-different.html" target="_blank">Danube Delta</a>. Go bird watching, there are a few protected areas, trying not to disturb the pelicans, as other sensitive birds. Go fishing, and ask the fishermen about their prey. There are for sure a few endangered species, mainly the sturgeons. Nevertheless, The <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/07/what-makes-romania-so-different.html" target="_blank">Danube Delta</a> is a trip worth. If you aren't a nature freak, can take a cruise ship, and I suggest to use Karpaten, it is the most serious and has largely contributed to environment protection.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fishing in the Danube Delta</td></tr>
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If you are a montagnard, or even a climber, The <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank">Romanian Carpathians</a> will offer you many magnificent places and unforgettable landscapes. You can start with the Romania's <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-romanian-mountains-romanian.html" target="_blank">highest mountains</a>, Fagaras. Discover them from Sibiu or Ramnicu Valcea. They are not very high or impressive for you, with their 2500 meters, but really spectacular in some places, e.g The Lake Balea or the Waterfalls Balea. Very close to them there is a cabin for the convenient discovery.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">St. Ana lake is the only volcanic lake in the Romanian mountains</td></tr>
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Also very interesting to discover are the <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-romanian-mountains-romanian.html" target="_blank">Retezat Mountains</a>, a protected area and a national park. Please notice there the strange extincted animals and plants, as the fantastic glacial sees. Don't dare to bath in them, unless you are not a skilled swimmer: they are deep and cold! Close to them, and similar from many points of vue, the Parang Mountains. Observe everywhere the plastic pets, it is a national obsession and dilemma!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Man made or natural erosion? Totally strange limestone rocks in the <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/01/fantastic-unsolved-mysteries-in.html" target="_blank">Romanian Carpathians</a></td></tr>
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In many places of the <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/01/fantastic-unsolved-mysteries-in.html" target="_blank">Carpathians</a> small, but hardworking rivers managed to digg impressive keys: Prahova Valley, Olt Valley etc. But the most spectacular of all is the fantastic Bicaz Gorges, near Lacu Rosu (The Red Lake; due to the ferric and ferrous oxides, its water have strong red reflexes. Walk through the gorges only one kilometer, becoming already anxious due to the high rocks overwhelming you. Really strange, yet great sensations.<br />
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And a last tip: the caves, e.g Scarisoara, or Pestera Muierii. Or even the deserted salt mines, waiting their visitors. You have a lot of work in Romania as nature freak indeed.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08161261608105516076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141558640748291433.post-29476819665034194972013-07-06T03:46:00.000-07:002013-07-06T03:46:04.098-07:00Falling in love in Romania<h2>
<i><u><a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/07/what-makes-romania-so-different.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> Travel Guide for Lovers</u></i></h2>
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So, you are in love (first time, or again, or finally etc, there is no matter!). Or it just happened during your <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/07/what-makes-romania-so-different.html" target="_blank">Romanian trip</a>, and you are supposed now to reconsider all your trip, choosing a new configuration.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Go deep inside the Danube Delta, in the land of nowhere, where you can't find other human beings</td></tr>
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First choice: keep it secret with your beloved one, or show and share with the others. Anyway, it is not a sin at all, but only a mean to better integer the world and the universe. Anyway, remember that love is not at all exclusively fornication (excepting maybe the one night stands), but has also a deep spiritual side. It is karma, it is Yin and Yang, it is a subtle holly union. Speak a lot to your beloved one, hold his/her hand, kiss and cores. It gives you such an unbelievable power.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Ciuperca Sea in Tulcea is a good place for swimming at night</td></tr>
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Best choice to start or strengthen a relationship while in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> is not at all a big city like <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank">Bucharest</a>, but a small town like Tulcea, the turning plate to <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/tulcea-turning-plate-of-danube-delta.html" target="_blank">Danube Delta</a>. Make a trip deep inside the Delta, feel the miracle to be in love ( it is really divine and holly this union between man and women). The best thing would be hiring a paddle boat or kayak, and going somewhere in the middle of nowhere. Hear the water, feel the Earth energy and Prana, the cosmic energy. Make love there, like you were the only living creature on Earth, but come back in harbor of <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/tulcea-turning-plate-of-danube-delta.html" target="_blank">Tulcea</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Restaurant Republica from Tulcea is a former war ship with big wheels</td></tr>
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The shore of the Danube in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/07/romania-saw-by-group-of-austrian.html" target="_blank">Tulcea</a> at night is very nice and romantic, even sexy I would say. You can bath at night in the Ciuperca sea (no bathing suits, of course!), coming back on the shore and looking for a ship restaurant. I found, checked and recommend the Restaurant Republica, a former war ship with wheels, as seen on Mississippi River. You can even find a museum on board, opened until 18 hours. But you are not interested in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/romania-special-bike-tour-of-painted.html" target="_blank">museums</a>, <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/romania-special-bike-tour-of-painted.html" target="_blank">churches</a> etc but only in the wonderful human being besides you!<br />
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You can eat there a good meal, but you can also take only some drinks. I suggest as a wonderful foreplay and prelude a Mojito for the lady, and a glass of <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/07/what-makes-romania-so-different.html" target="_blank">Red wine</a> for him (<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/07/what-makes-romania-so-different.html" target="_blank">Cabernet Sauvignon</a>, if possible). Check please, this lethal combination makes really wonders. Don't dare to think what comes after, in one of the leading Tulcea Hotels (e.g. the friendly Europolis *** or the exquisite Delta ****).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Varna at night is very spectacular and romantic, don't miss it</td></tr>
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You can stay here in Tulcea for days, weeks and years with your beloved one billing and coo, but maybe you want change the landscape, go on the coast. In <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/07/romania-saw-by-group-of-austrian.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> I would recommend Mamaia, Constanta and Vama Veche, but the neighboring <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/06/romania-and-bulgaria-in-same-trip-there.html" target="_blank">Bulgaria</a> is also very attractive. Check the good friendly Erma Hotel from <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/06/romania-and-bulgaria-in-same-trip-there.html" target="_blank">Golden Sands</a>, if you can get a free room! From Golden Sands go to Varna at night, enjoying a wonderful seasight in one of the many beach restaurants. Simply unbelievable and unforgettable! If you still can, stand up early, at 5, bathing in the sea while the sun sets! It is really beyond words the huge harmony you feel doing this.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08161261608105516076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141558640748291433.post-44654976004279014802013-07-05T03:50:00.000-07:002013-07-05T03:50:17.600-07:00What makes Romania so different?<h2>
<i><u>Why is <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> so special?</u></i></h2>
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I must confess, I travel a lot, most of the time inside <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank">Romania</a>. But sometimes also beyond the borders in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/07/prices-and-bargains-in-romania.html" target="_blank">Germany</a>,<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/07/romania-saw-by-group-of-austrian.html" target="_blank"> Austria</a>,<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/05/lebanese-tourists-in-romania.html" target="_blank"> Lebanon</a>, <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/06/romania-and-bulgaria-in-same-trip-there.html" target="_blank">Bulgaria</a>, Moldavia etc. I must confess again, I always come very gladly in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank">Romania</a>, my homeland. Must have something special, at least for me, and I would like to explain you what is so special and different in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank">Romania</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/09/the-romanian-way-of-life-most-difficult.html" target="_blank">The Rural Romania</a> is eternal and fascinating</td></tr>
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I must, and try hard, to remain unbiased. Maybe one could say the cliche "<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/09/romania-seen-by-norwegian-group-few.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> is a nice country". It is much more than nice, or beautiful, is simply fabulous, but other countries are also, and attract even more tourists (may be is better so for the time being, a mass tourism could ruin The Danube Delta, e.g). But <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/09/romania-seen-by-norwegian-group-few.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> has more, a sort of sex-appeal, something special beyond the material!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Danube Delta is one of the secret beauties of Romania</td></tr>
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We are surrounded by Slav people, and Hungary. They are really good neighbours, we love them, but despite a long common history we remained through a miracle a Latin nation. Our language is very easy to speak and understand by a French, Italian, Spaniard etc and I think we still have a Mediterranean and Oriental charm. We have special relations to Germany, and I work myself mainly with German speaking tourists, wanna say once more hello to them.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy German Tourists in a highway restaurant, in Romania </td></tr>
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Despite global crisis, despite corruption, despite communism, despite the Romanian politicians and despite the bad image due to the Roma/Sinti/Gipsies we are a happy optimist people, enjoying life in all its forms and moments. That's why we are so proud to be <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/09/the-romanian-way-of-life-most-difficult.html" target="_blank">Romanians</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The simple joys of the daily life to the countryside, shared by my German tourists</td></tr>
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Visiting Romania, I think that you will observe and agree all these things, starting to love my country! By the way, it is nowadays one of the safest countries worldwide as travel destination. We are tolerant, love and respect our guests, and the Police also does his job all right.<br />
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The Romanians are mostly sanguine and exuberant, showing a deep sense of humor. If you only think to the fantastic energetic Sister Tatiana from the <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/romania-special-bike-tour-of-painted.html" target="_blank">Moldovita monastery</a>, in the North of the country!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Romanian folklore show in a leading restaurant</td></tr>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08161261608105516076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141558640748291433.post-92147926913802402902013-07-03T20:58:00.002-07:002013-07-03T20:58:59.080-07:00Romania saw by a group of Austrian tourists<h2>
<i>The highlights of a <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/iasi-cultural-capital-of-romania-city.html" target="_blank">Romanian Tour</a>, as seen by a group of Austrian tourists</i></h2>
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There are a few places in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/iasi-cultural-capital-of-romania-city.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> that one must do when visiting this country (btw, there is a boom in visiting<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank"> Romania</a>, hurry up and<a href="http://www.karpaten.ro/ro/" target="_blank"> book</a>!). These must do would be<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/05/most-impressive-romanian-churches-as.html" target="_blank">:painted churches from the Northern Moldavia</a>,<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank"> Bucharest</a>, <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/03/most-impressive-hot-spots-in-sibiu-only.html" target="_blank">Sibiu</a>,<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/12/epic-myths-and-legends-about-brasov-and.html" target="_blank"> Brasov</a>, the Sachsen citadels of <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/12/epic-myths-and-legends-about-brasov-and.html" target="_blank">Transilvania</a>/Siebenbuergen/Erdelyi and the city of <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/05/most-impressive-romanian-churches-as.html" target="_blank">Sighisoara</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The fantastic Austrian group, came in Romania through Springer/<a href="http://www.karpaten.ro/ro/" target="_blank">Karpaten</a>. In the center Tour Leader Kurt Zechner and his lovely wife Gerlinde.</td></tr>
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But if a group from Springer comes, selected and trained by Group Manager Mr. Kurt Zechner, be sure to find besides some special and secret surprises, his personal contribution. Mr. Zechner and his lovely wife Gerlinde love culture a lot, as the rest of the group (they have been traveling for 20 years together, unbelievable!). That's the reason for adding to the program The<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/03/the-amazing-history-of-hungarians-in.html" target="_blank"> Miko Citadel</a> from Miercurea Ciuc, and the Agapia Monastery (probably the biggest women's monastery worldwide), as an inside visit of the <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank">Parliament house</a>, the second biggest building worldwide. The little details make the big differences.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tour Leader Kurt Zechner (first) and the half of his exquisite group, in a farm restaurant from Sibiel </td></tr>
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It was my pleasure and honor to keep company to this excellent group as a travel guide, helping them to discover the known or unknown beauties of Romania. The cultural changes and the new contacts are the thing I am appreciating most in this job, and I must confess that I took the big share, knowing so many cultivated special people, and winning them as personal friends. Thank you very much, Kurt Zechner &Co!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Group of Austrian tourists lead by Tour Manager Kurt Zechner(back to the camera, with white pullover) preparing to go in the Romanian traditional horse carts</td></tr>
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Special mention for the hotel selection, made by <a href="http://www.karpaten.ro/ro/" target="_blank">Karpaten</a>! As the group was totally special, they got the best possible hotels, all ****: Ramada Parc Bucharest, Ramada Sibiu, Gerald's Radauti, Binder Bubi Sighisoara, <a href="http://www.karpaten.ro/ro/" target="_blank">Casa Bazna</a>. It was a delight of our senses, as my new Austrian friends also experienced the basics of the Romanian gastronomy (food and <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank">wine</a>).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Austrian Tourists enjoying an excellent and cheap lunch at a Medias restaurant ( special offer found by myself)</td></tr>
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Another special thing was the dinner in a peasant's restaurant in Sibiel. We all enjoyed totally, and had a wonderful time. The food was entirely made in the own farm, and tasted totally different comparing to restaurants and supermarkets. The host said from the beginning: "You are my personal guests, enjoy it, by eating everything you want and can. The more you eat, the happier I am".Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08161261608105516076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141558640748291433.post-89053450720152844042013-07-03T04:28:00.001-07:002013-07-03T04:28:52.678-07:00A small event, a big tragedy in Romania and the future of television<h2>
<i><u>A small event, a big tragedy in Romania and the future of television</u></i></h2>
I was travelling by<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/03/travelling-in-romania-by-train-as-you.html" target="_blank"> train</a> from <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/01/most-important-things-to-do-in-focsani.html" target="_blank">Pascani</a> to <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/01/most-important-things-to-do-in-focsani.html" target="_blank">Focsani</a> on Monday, 17th of June. It was a nice, quiet, slow travel (the trains drive in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/03/travelling-in-romania-by-train-as-you.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> slower than 100 years ago!) and suddenly I heard a noise, I noticed a cloud of dust and saw a car wheel flying.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Searching for the deaths: fortunately, it was only one</td></tr>
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It was for sure only a small event and a minor incident for the<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank"> train</a>, it didn't suffer any major damages. But for the crashed car turned to be a big tragedy: one man died and the car is totally destroyed. Don't give a dam for the car, but I do feel sorry and compassion for the dead. He was still young, about 35, and had no chance to survive. Most probably, his fault, but it doesn't make the things easier for his family and friends. If you are tough enough, watch the snapshots!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The TV team got everybody nervous, and no one accepted to speak with them!</td></tr>
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All the responsible institutions came enough quickly, one by one: ambulance (totally useless, unfortunately); firemen; police; state attorney. They have been waited, and the people showed respect, love and cooperation toward them. Meanwhile, the <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/03/travelling-in-romania-by-train-as-you.html" target="_blank">train conductors</a> (two or three) started to story their rich criminal records: one was at the third victim (one of them simply committed suicide by simply putting the head on the steel rail. Another one killed 17 sheeps, and the last two cows. Right or unright, no one showed mercy or regrets.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Unfortunately, this poor man payed with his life his moment of mind absence</td></tr>
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The TV made also a flamboyant apparition, but no one seems to be happy of it. Maybe because the Romanian televisions are very bad, and not beloved at all, or maybe because this team of journalists simply asked the worst questions, irritating everybody.<br />
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So, please be very careful in<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/03/travelling-in-romania-by-train-as-you.html" target="_blank"> Romania</a> or everywhere else while crossing a railways. And don't bet on the future of TV in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> or elsewhere.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08161261608105516076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141558640748291433.post-9210649493998813702013-07-01T09:47:00.000-07:002013-07-01T09:47:14.045-07:00Prices and bargains in Romania<h2>
How much should cost a <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank">glass of wine</a> in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/iasi-cultural-capital-of-romania-city.html" target="_blank">Romania</a>?</h2>
I am born in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/iasi-cultural-capital-of-romania-city.html" target="_blank">Romania</a>, I am living in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank">Romania</a>, I have been living in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/05/lebanese-tourists-in-romania.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> for decades and I am a professional travel guide here, aiming to present the<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/05/lebanese-tourists-in-romania.html" target="_blank"> real Romania</a> to the foreign tourists.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Romanian wines are very tasty, but may not be very expansive!</td></tr>
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As a local, I know the best places and prices, mastering the art of good living on a budget (don't laugh, in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> is still possible). And I am the <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank">happiest travel guide</a> on Earth when I can spare something for my tourists.<br />
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E.g.: I am going with my tourists in the best hotels possible, and I was very angry to see how expansive is a glass of wine in Hotel Gerald's, Radauti. It was 10 Lei for sure (if you still don't know, the Romanian coin is called Leu, plural Lei and 1 EURO= 4,3 LEI). The result is not very bad for a foreign tourist used to travel at four stars hotels: 2,2 Euro for a glass of wine. But I buy a liter of the same wine (my favorite <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/01/most-important-things-to-do-in-focsani.html" target="_blank">Cabernet Sauvignon</a>) in my town of <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/01/most-important-things-to-do-in-focsani.html" target="_blank">Focsani </a>with 10 LEI again. Seems to me so unfair!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy german Tourists in Romania, on a Danube Delta cruise</td></tr>
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I am not angry anymore about the high price of a glass of wine in Hotel Gerald, since I discovered in the Ramada chain the same glass of wine at 14 LEI! Otherwise, with a few of small observations, these hotels are really excellent, and the tourists really enjoyed staying there. Tell me your opinions about it, I hope I am not exaggerating in protecting the interests of my tourists vs my beloved <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/01/traveling-in-romania-with-children-it.html" target="_blank">Romania</a>!<br />
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As you see, I am striving not to present <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/01/traveling-in-romania-with-children-it.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> as a fancy expansive destination. Nevertheless, it could become also such a destination, we have many exquisite hotels with four and five stars. But I am trying to keep everything in the limit of a certain common sense, and I am going to give you another example.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eating in a Romanian restaurant is a rewarding task sometimes, you must only </td></tr>
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Most of my groups come with half board, and sometimes I am trying to organize the lunch on the way. Most of restaurant owners and managers, when receiving such a call, try to offer rich tables with expansive prices, beyond the limit. Consequently, I refined my searches: don't call anymore with one day or a few hours in advance. Instead, capture and hunt the fantastic offer "Meniul Zilei" (Day offer) when I can find it.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08161261608105516076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141558640748291433.post-43670571659069023152013-06-29T23:54:00.001-07:002013-06-29T23:54:41.558-07:00<h2>
<i><a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> and Bulgaria in the same trip</i></h2>
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There are many things in common between<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank"> Romania</a> and Bulgaria, but also a few differences. There are many mutual influences, making both sides richer from this culture clash.<br />
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We are neighbors after all, even good neighbors. Due to the common history, and troubles, there are Bulgarians living in<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/02/most-important-things-to-know-about.html" target="_blank"> Romania</a> ( all of them are perfect gardeners, have big nose and large neck!) and also <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/02/most-important-things-to-know-about.html" target="_blank">Romanians</a> living in Bulgaria (I don't know what say the Bulgarians about us, but I would like to find out). Even the European Union treats us exactly in the same way, we are on the black list, among the poorest countries of the Union.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enthusiasthic German Tourists in the Village museum from Bucharest</td></tr>
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There are major differences of culture, the Romanian language is a Latin one, using the Latin Alphabet, while the Bulgarian is Slavic and they use the Cyrillic Alphabet (nevertheless, we are both Orthodox, and the church rituals are very similar!). We have had both for more than 40 years a communist dictatorship, our leaders <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/01/myths-and-legends-about-most.html" target="_blank">Ceausescu</a> and Zhivkov were close friends.We killed <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/01/myths-and-legends-about-most.html" target="_blank">Ceausescu</a>, the Bulgarians emprisonned Zhivkov, but released him (apparently no one goes in prison on Bulgaria).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An excellent marine restaurant in Dalboka, Bulgaria, near a marine farm. Simply impossible to find something similar in Romania</td></tr>
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In the both countries there are a city named Targoviste, and a village called Arbanassi!<br />
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In the communist times, was practically impossible to visit both countries during the same vacation. Even today it is not so easy, very few travel agencies can do this! <a href="http://www.karpaten.ro/ro/" target="_blank">Karpaten</a> is one of them, and I ruled a trip organized by this agency in Romania and Bulgaria. I am still trying to remain unbiased, and must accept: Bulgaria is also a nice country, with spectacular landscapes. The people are also normal and friendly, just like the Romanians. As a plus for my beloved<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank"> Romania</a>: the streets are a little better!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A good Romanian Folcloric show in Restaurant Pescarus/Bucharest</td></tr>
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Impossible to understand in Bulgaria:totally different to any civilized country, the guests are supposed to pay for the Internet. And the Bulgarians are not flexible enough to hear and follow any advices. An exception is the excellent hotel Kalina Palace from Trijavna, and the fantastic administrator Lena Ivanova.<br />
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Also important and very good to know: the money exchange is not all right in a few places in Bulgaria (on the beaches of Goldstrand e.g.). Maybe the appropriate legislation simply lucks, but the results are very bad for the image of Bulgaria worldwide.<br />
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Will try to complete my comparison, but now I am waiting for your positions and opinions.<br />
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There are not many agencies offering during the same trip Romania and Bulgaria, and I am able to recommend you the best, must simply contact me or <a href="http://www.karpaten.ro/ro/" target="_blank">Karpaten</a>/ A Vista.<br />
<i><br /></i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08161261608105516076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141558640748291433.post-29097608859042969332013-05-12T09:20:00.000-07:002013-05-12T09:20:17.054-07:00Most impressive Romanian Churches, As Seen by a Group of Lebanese Tourists<h2>
<i><u>Most impressive Romanian Churches, As Seen by a Group of <a href="http://www.romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/05/lebanese-tourists-in-romania.html" target="_blank">Lebanese Tourists</a></u></i></h2>
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One of the most important things to know about <a href="http://www.romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> is quite simple: despite the pregnant existence and influence of the minorities (specially, the Hungarian one), the people is very unit and homogene: 90 % of the population are Romanian, speak Romanian as Mother's language and are members of the Romanian Orthodox Church.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here started the all story: Arrival of<a href="http://www.romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/05/lebanese-tourists-in-romania.html" target="_blank"> Lebanese tourists</a> on Bucharest airport</td></tr>
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Every small village has a church, and the tour leader <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vladimir-Travel/502794569762975" target="_blank">Ziad Khairallah</a> from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vladimir-Travel/502794569762975" target="_blank">Vladimir Travel/Beirut</a> made a special selection of the most impressive and spectacular Romanian churches, with the help and on the competent suggestion of<a href="http://www.euforiatravel.ro/home.html" target="_blank"> Euforia Travel/Nicoleta Balasa</a> (I had the pleasure and honor to be the tour guide, and I was totally fascinated by their joy of life! Another story, though.)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The fantastic church of Voronet Monastery, probably the most impressive and spectacular church from Romania</td></tr>
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Visiting the Romanian Churches is maybe the best way to learn and understand something about the Romanian history. We saw together a lot of churches, ones of them very renowned, like the Black Church from Brasov, but also one almost unknown, totally off the beaten path, the Monastery of Rasca/Suceava.<br />
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I learned on this tour (thank you, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vladimir-Travel/502794569762975" target="_blank">Zyad & Co</a> from Lebanon) that nowadays the biggest orthodox church of Romania lies in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/extraordinary-in-romania-targu-mures.html" target="_blank">Targu Mures</a>. There the people were preparing the Easter, the most important feast of the Christianity. Everything on the way reminded us those preparations, and it was really an event celebrating Easter with this fantastic group of <a href="http://www.euforiatravel.ro/home.html" target="_blank">Lebanese tourists</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A wood church in the Village museum from Bucharest, another hit</td></tr>
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We also saw and visited one of the oldest Romanian Churches: the church from the Old Courtyard from <a href="http://www.romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank">Bucharest</a>, which has hosted from centuries the intronization of the happy Romanian princes! It was overcrowded, because is in the middle of Bucharest, a city with 2 Millions inhabitants. Another old church, build by the Cantacuzino family, is in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/11/prahova-valley-romanian-royal-getaway.html" target="_blank">Sinaia</a>,( also known like the <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/11/prahova-valley-romanian-royal-getaway.html" target="_blank">pearl of Carpathians</a>, a romantic and royal getaway not far from Bucharest). The old church is little, but more interesting than the new big one.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The St Nicholas Church from Brasov</td></tr>
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A special mention for the painted churches from<a href="http://www.romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/romania-special-bike-tour-of-painted.html" target="_blank"> Bucovina</a>. We choose the most beautiful one, namely <a href="http://www.romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/romania-special-bike-tour-of-painted.html" target="_blank">Voronet</a>. It is really amazing, and totally overwhelming. The colors are based on a secret recipe (probably lapis lazuli powder, with other vegetable ingredients) and have lasted for 500 years without restoration!<br />
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As the Columbian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez used to say: the most important thing in life is to tell the story of it! I must not forget the Cathedrals from Sighisoara, <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/03/most-impressive-hot-spots-in-sibiu-only.html" target="_blank">Sibiu</a>(on the model of St Sophia Cathedral from Istanbul) or the Monastery of Bistrita.<br />
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Seeing this long list of churches or monasteries ( add the Evangelic Churches from Sighisoara, <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/extraordinary-in-romania-targu-mures.html" target="_blank">Targu Mures</a>) could lead to the idea of a religious pilgrimage. Totally wrong, it was much more than that, and the churches are just a small part of of the Romania Introduction Course! We still remember museums, restaurants, songs and dances!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08161261608105516076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141558640748291433.post-21540440116419666182013-05-09T20:40:00.000-07:002013-05-09T20:40:14.232-07:00Lebanese Tourists in Romania<h2>
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When I first knew that is highly probably guiding a big group of Lebanese tourists coming to Romania, I felt it could be an interesting provocation. Despite the huge differences of language and culture, I did not say now, when the local organizer<a href="http://www.euforiatravel.ro/home.html" target="_blank"> Euforia Travel</a> from <a href="http://www.romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank">Bucharest</a> proposed me to run this tour, with the clients from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vladimir-Travel/502794569762975" target="_blank">Vladimir Travel/Beyrouth</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My group of Lebanese tourists in Castle Peles, Sinaia</td></tr>
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And it really was a wonderful experience, a pleasure and an honor to me. We drove 1600 km all over Romania, and I have struggled to introduce and present <a href="http://www.romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> in the most realistic way, without hiding the unpleasant details (<a href="http://www.romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/04/most-important-things-to-know-about.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> might be nice and fabulous as travel destination, but it is not perfect. No matter, even the sun has a lot of stains!).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Lebanese Tour Leader, Zyad Khairallah (in the middle, by the monk) with Mr Asuccar, ar left</td></tr>
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I hope that the tourists, perfectly organized by the tour leader <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vladimir-Travel/502794569762975" target="_blank">Zyad Khairallah</a> (thank you, Zyad!) have been happy about the new discoveries. But I also started to discover a fantastic and fabulous culture. We sung and danced Romanian and Lebanese, and this cultural mix and mutual acceptance is by far the most important asset of this tour. I loved from the first minute the Lebanese for their joy of life and deep beliefs, I loved their relaxed way to overcome some troubles and problems. I was a little disappointed that most of them never drink alcohol, even the <a href="http://www.romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank">Cabernet Sauvignon</a> from <a href="http://www.romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank">Romania</a>, but those who tasted, really enjoyed!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The group of Lebanese tourists in the huge impressive Romanian Parliament house, with special mention for the little guide Fouad</td></tr>
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The cultural difference was not so big. We were very pleasant to discover some unbelievable identhical superstition (e.g. a women's bag lying on the floor brings poverty!). They were very familiar with the Byzantine ritual from the <a href="http://www.romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/04/unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-romania.html" target="_blank">Romanian churches</a>, excepting the language. They understood almost all the <a href="http://www.romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/04/most-important-reasons-to-visit-romania.html" target="_blank">Romanian jokes</a>, myths and legends and laughed, and I also understood theirs. It was a grace of God meeting these friendly temperamental people I was afraid to the beginning of our adventure.<br />
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To be more specific, this unique tour took place between 1st and 7th of May, 2013 with starting and living from <a href="http://www.romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/04/unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-romania.html" target="_blank">Bucharest Airport</a>. I will be back with details, but these facts of life are much more important to know. I hope to have in the future other occasions to cooperate with Lebanese Tourists, I won't hesitate any minute to accept! <i>Mes meilleurs voeux pour les tourists de Liban.</i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08161261608105516076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141558640748291433.post-25236535389661180472013-04-28T05:38:00.000-07:002013-04-28T05:38:21.229-07:005 Most Captivating Castles in Romania<h2>
<i><u>5 Most Captivating Castles in <a href="http://www.romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/iasi-cultural-capital-of-romania-city.html" target="_blank">Romania</a></u></i></h2>
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<a href="http://www.romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/iasi-cultural-capital-of-romania-city.html" target="_blank">The Romanians</a> suffer on a strange disease: they are very generous when come to naming a building as a palace. It must be a relic from the bad communist years, when the buildings were almost identical, and the local identity totally destroyed. Under these circumstances, maybe you you will understand easier: any older building, different to the contemporary stalinist style became automatically a<a href="http://www.romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank"> palace</a>.<br />
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Any small town has a palace, and even many villages have an <a href="http://www.romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank">own palace</a>! Most of them totally decayed or insignificant, showing to be big disappointments! That's the reason why I shall name the massive, old, special and significant buildings as castles!<br />
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Trying to make a selection of the most impressive castles in <a href="http://www.romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank">Romania</a>, <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/11/prahova-valley-romanian-royal-getaway.html" target="_blank">Peles</a> comes first, no doubt. It has been built by the first German King of <a href="http://www.romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> by the end of the XIXth century. It lies in a wonderful alpine landscape, in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/11/prahova-valley-romanian-royal-getaway.html" target="_blank">Sinaia</a>, where the neighboring forest turned to be a park. Inside is a sophisticate expression of the best taste. From the castle's 100 rooms you will allowed to visit only 4 or 5, during a guided tour. But they are really the best ones, and the most spectacular. You will see even a present from an Indian maharajah, but I don't unveil more!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Bran Castle had nothing to do with Dracula, but takes a huge profit of this myth</td></tr>
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Second comes the <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/12/the-hidden-secrets-of-romanian-bran.html" target="_blank">Bran castle</a>. Also owned by the former King's family, was intended to guard a trade way between<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-transilvania-wine-tour-my.html" target="_blank"> Transilvania</a> and Wallachia by its inauguration in the XVth century. On mysterious way, it has been tighten with the myth of Dracula (not true at all, to be honest!) and enjoys <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/12/the-hidden-secrets-of-romanian-bran.html" target="_blank">crowds of visitors</a>. That's why I recommend to start the visit in the morning.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The massive Corvin castle from Hunedoara</td></tr>
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Another interesting and recommended choice, for the third place, is the Medieval Castle from <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-transilvania-wine-tour-my.html" target="_blank">Hunedoara</a>, who belonged to the Prince Iancu de Hunedoara. He ruled over <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/09/the-fortresses-from-heart-of.html" target="_blank">Transilvania</a>, and the Romanians claim this name for him, together with his Romanian origin. <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/09/the-fortresses-from-heart-of.html" target="_blank">The Hungarians</a> name him Janos Hunyady, and say he was Hungarian. Maybe the true is in the middle, or maybe beyond: new approaches said it was a Serbian! The historic truth is that he was very brave, fought successfully more times against the Turks and died suddenly on plague. This castle belonged to him, and you can admire the some unhappy restoration works, but also a shocking torture room.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Fortress of Poenari really belonged to Dracula, but lies off the beaten path!</td></tr>
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On the fourth place, The Fortress of Poenari, waits only the trained skilled people, who can climb 1000 stairs. It really belonged to <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/dracula-tour-on-haloween-there-are-more.html" target="_blank">Vlad Tepes Dracula</a>, who used it for refuge and defending fortress. There are still rumors for lost treasure of the <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/dracula-tour-on-haloween-there-are-more.html" target="_blank">Prince Dracula</a>, hidden in this remote area, many people are still searching!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Fortress of Rasnov is another Eagle's nest, very rewarding for the pacient tourists</td></tr>
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On the 5th place, also last, but not least, the Fortress of Rasnov, by Brasov, offers a fantastic unique view to the Carpathians!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08161261608105516076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141558640748291433.post-9640886466009337652013-04-25T22:24:00.003-07:002013-04-25T22:24:46.387-07:00Most important things to know about the Jews in Romania<h2>
<i><u>Most important things to know about the Jews in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/iasi-cultural-capital-of-romania-city.html" target="_blank">Romania</a></u></i></h2>
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Nowadays, unfortunately, there are only few Jews still living in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/iasi-cultural-capital-of-romania-city.html" target="_blank">Romania</a>, most of them very old. We, the <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank">Romanians</a>, or most of us, repent very much this unhappy evolution.<br />
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But there are few things remembering their importance presence in the <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank">Romanian history</a>. You can still find in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank">Bucharest</a> a huge Jewish district, with the <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank">Choral temple</a> and the synagogue. You can still find people able to tell you some stories about the good old times, about the Romanian Jews, their ability for trade and our life together.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Choral Temple from Bucharest is still impressive and still in use</td></tr>
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Many Jews have played for centuries an important role in the <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/03/travelling-in-romania-by-train-as-you.html" target="_blank">Romanian society</a> (economy, culture, etc). They came and set here in waves, from different parts of the world where they was subject to persecutions and unfair treatment ( e.g. Galitia/Austrian Empire, Russia etc). The brave people escaping the Holocaust gone to Israel, getting finally a home there. Fortunately, we still have a few living and working in<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/03/travelling-in-romania-by-train-as-you.html" target="_blank"> Romania</a>!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Almost 100 years ago every Romanian town had a synagogue (here in Focsani)</td></tr>
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Most of the cities and towns from <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/romania-special-bike-tour-of-painted.html" target="_blank">Moldavia</a> or Wallachia have their legends with Jewish traders and a central street full with different shops belonging to them. They had to be very innovative in their areas, as the <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/romania-special-bike-tour-of-painted.html" target="_blank">Romanians</a>, Armenians, Greek or Turks competitors were not waiting with crossed hands! Many of these downtowns in cities and towns with their obsolete atmosphere have been destroyed, turning in industrial towns. About these industrial towns with their uniform grey blocks of flat, everybody agree: they are not nice and attractive for the tourists, and the locals must reinvent themselves.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A much bigger, more modern and in use synagogue, in Cluj Napoca</td></tr>
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Thus, a good opportunity for foreign investments, specially from the Israeli Jews who know <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/01/traveling-in-romania-with-children-it.html" target="_blank">Romania</a>. We have shared our lives for a while, and wait for them to come back. For the younger ones, is to recommend a special tour for discovering the Jewish traditions. I will warmly and salute all of them, recommending the next steps!<br />
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And another important fact: <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/01/traveling-in-romania-with-children-it.html" target="_blank">Romanian</a> is in Israel almost an official language. Everywhere the Romanian are respected and very well treated. We must say thank you for all these things, and trying to act in the same way!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08161261608105516076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141558640748291433.post-7398463836252596122013-04-22T21:55:00.003-07:002013-04-22T21:55:46.342-07:00<h2>
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Despite my deep love for my country,<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank"> Romania</a>, I must accept that not everything is perfect here! We have corrupted politicians, o.k. (who hasn't?), but we also have fantastic, charming, helping, normal people (and this matter really counts, I hope).</div>
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Thinking to <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/07/a-short-history-of-wine-in-romania.html" target="_blank">Romania as a wine country</a>, but trying to be unbiased, I must say that could be a problem if you want to buy a good wine from the supermarket, it might be a tricky moment! Better search for a reliable producer, but what you do when you are in the mood at night for a glass of wine? You go to the supermarket, I did myself yesterday. I avoided the cheap import wines, and I also avoided the cheapest <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/07/a-short-history-of-wine-in-romania.html" target="_blank">Romanian wines</a>.</div>
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I made first a good choice, I was hoping: a bottle of half dried Merlot Rose from <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/05/best-romanian-wines-there-is-always.html" target="_blank">Murfatlar</a>/Conu Alecu. It was to be a special occasion, I payed for a bottle of 750 ml 15 RON (almost 4 Euros) and I was not happy at all with that wine.Maybe I have too high expectation for <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/05/best-romanian-wines-there-is-always.html" target="_blank">this producer</a>, and is entirely my fault then! But the liquid I found in the bottle was not at all a good wine, as I can recognize one! </div>
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I made another try, hoping to a much better experience. I checked and double checked a bottle of dried <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/01/how-to-find-best-romanian-meals-and.html" target="_blank">Merlot</a> from Rovinex/Romanian Classic/Dealurile Vrancei with the same results. It is not a premium wine I could recommend or drinking the second time. But it was cheaper, 12 RON/3 Euros for a bottle.</div>
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First conclusion: don't expect to find a very good wine under 20 RON/ 5 Euros and don't miss opportunities to visit <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/01/how-to-find-best-romanian-meals-and.html" target="_blank">caves</a>, wineries and vineyards! You can find excellent unbottled wines for 2-3 Euros/100 cl, which means a significant difference!</div>
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<i><u>Most important things to know about the rural<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/iasi-cultural-capital-of-romania-city.html" target="_blank"> Romania</a></u></i></h2>
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If you wish becoming an expert in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/iasi-cultural-capital-of-romania-city.html" target="_blank">Romanian problems</a>, or think you are already, you must have noticed the regional differences between the<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank"> Romanians</a> from <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/03/travelling-in-romania-by-train-as-you.html" target="_blank">Moldavia</a>, <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank">Wallachia</a> or <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank">Transilvania</a>, due to the historic occupations from different people.<br />
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Everything is set now, we made peace with our historic enemies, we love and esteem them whether they still live in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/bucharest-architectural-tour-when.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> or have gone in other countries searching their happiness. The <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/03/travelling-in-romania-by-train-as-you.html" target="_blank">Romanians</a> are deeply tolerant, and have an overwhelming force to assimilate other people. The most important thing for you is briefly this: you are welcomed! The people will enjoy your company, will try to speak to you and will probably invite you to lunch or dinner. You can accept or refuse, they will be not upset.<br />
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Less than 5 % of the Romanian village population is to fear, and those are not necessary the poorest. You are supposed to feel these dangerous people and avoid them, if you are really a world traveler, as I assume. If you aren't, take big care, and maybe the best thing for you is booking through an established incoming agency, e.g. Karpaten.<br />
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If you insist knowing Romania by your own, you can still book your flight over Internet to get a good price., but once in Romania use the local buses or train, they are perfect for this choice. They will observe, despite your desperate try to dress and look like a local (probably you don't speak Romanian perfect!). Most probably, the invitations will start to fall, and you are not ought to accept the first. Anyway, take a look to the room and ask about the price, it is totally normal. If you still want to stay on an adventure budget travel, you can even cook by yourself your local specialties, inviting your host to join. They will appreciate very much this way of socializing, and will totally adopt and love you.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Country landscape in Romania, with a good fresh air</td></tr>
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In some remote parts of the country, e.g Maramures or <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/02/epic-stories-about-inhabitants-of.html" target="_blank">Danube Delta</a>, you can simply seduce the locals giving them cigarettes and alcohol, but broadly speaking the Romanians are becoming more sophisticated. Try to visit the local gathering points, e.g. the church and the pub. Be very careful about the proper decent suit during the Sunday service in the village church. To the pub don't take such severe precautions anymore. Visit also the local markets (flea market, vegetable market) and you will surely find many interesting things.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In some remote regions, e.g. Danube Delta, is usually a good idea giving to the locals cigarettes and alcohol</td></tr>
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Even to the countryside you have good opportunities to discover<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/02/knowing-romania-in-style-there-are-many.html" target="_blank"> Romania in style</a>. In many regions with an intense touristic circulation four stars pensions or hotels will be happy to welcome you, even in the middle of nowhere. Enjoy your senses in a<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/04/best-spa-tours-in-romania-usually-when.html" target="_blank"> fancy restaurant</a> or to the<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/04/best-spa-tours-in-romania-usually-when.html" target="_blank"> spa.</a><br />
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Whether in style or on a budget, discover your piece of Rural Romania, counting on the locals welcoming you. With the unavoidable exceptions, they are friendly, polite, have good manners, and the big wish to help their guests. Give them something back, learning a few elementary words and phrases of the Romanian language. And drink a glass of Romanian wine with them.<br />
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<i><u><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">UNESCO World Heritage sites in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/iasi-cultural-capital-of-romania-city.html" target="_blank">Romania</a></span></u></i></h2>
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Visiting a World Heritage Site in any part of the world is one of the most important thing to do in order to get the best from tour destination. It is on one side, a small tribute to the hyper qualified, but independent, team of the UNESCO experts searching world wide treasures of the mankind, worth to a visit from you. On the other side, you go to the best destinations certified by independent authorities, sparing precious time and money for your searches.<br />
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<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> is one of the happiest examples worldwide of perfect coincidence between the recommended UNESCO sites and the most frequented destinations. The complete list of the approved UNESCO world heritage sites in Romania is easy to check at <a href="http://whc.unesco.org/">http://whc.unesco.org</a> and most of these destinations I am warmly recommending with any possible occasion, in writing or speaking, inline and offline.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A floating hotel is a wise way to visit Danube Delta</td></tr>
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Briefly, the approved UNESCO World Heritage Sites in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/10/iasi-cultural-capital-of-romania-city.html" target="_blank">Romania</a> are the following:<br /><br />
1. <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/02/most-important-things-to-know-about.html" target="_blank">Danube Delta</a> is one of the best preserved Deltas in the world, a last refugee for many endemic and endangered species of <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2013/02/most-important-things-to-know-about.html" target="_blank">plants and animals</a> (mainly birds). Strongly protected by the <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/the-big-romania-wine-tour-romanian.html" target="_blank">Romanian</a> authorities at local or national levels, offers even spectacular human encounters with the fishermen from that region. Most of the are the descendants of fugitive persecuted Russians from the XIXth century, making this piece of water and land simply unique!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Voronet, a breathtaking pearl of the Middle Age</td></tr>
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2.<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/romania-special-bike-tour-of-painted.html" target="_blank">Painted Monasteries from Bucovina</a> have used secret recipes for their colors, making sometimes the restoration works almost impossible (most renowned of it is the "<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/08/romania-special-bike-tour-of-painted.html" target="_blank">Blue of Voronet</a>", compared with " Veronese green" or "Tizian's Red"). Painted in the Middle Age, they tried to bring the region myths closer to the people. It is amazing the perfect harmony with the environment (soil, sky, villages and the surrounding hills)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Barsana Church from Maramures</td></tr>
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3.<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/12/myths-and-legends-about-maramures.html" target="_blank">Wooden Churches from Maramures</a> are very traditional, build in same way as few centuries ago. They are to find in a remote insulated region of the country, where there is still plenty of wood. Also to observe in the region, the massive wooden gates, measuring the wealth of the locals. They have been build during an oppression period, when the Romanians were not allowed to build in concrete or stone. But these fantastic <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/12/myths-and-legends-about-maramures.html" target="_blank">wooden churches</a> lasted better!<br />
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4. The <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/11/how-to-discover-romanian-monasteries.html" target="_blank">Horezu Monastery</a> is an unique architecture masterpiece in the <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/11/how-to-discover-romanian-monasteries.html" target="_blank">Romanian Brancovan style</a>. Has a perfect balance among colors, shapes and ornaments, simply overwhelming for any culture freak!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The amazing Sighisoara Fortress during a Medieval Carnival</td></tr>
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5.<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/12/hidden-places-and-secret-symbols-in.html" target="_blank">The Historic City of Sighisoara</a> is the only one Medieval Fortress still inhabited. Easy accessible from any point of the <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/12/hidden-places-and-secret-symbols-in.html" target="_blank">town Sighisoara</a>, offer broad view to the all region. My secret tip: discover the traces of Dracula, eating in its birth house!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Fortified Church from Biertan</td></tr>
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6.<a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/12/middle-age-mysteries-in-medieval.html" target="_blank">The Fortified Churches</a> from Transilvania could shelter for weeks the all population of an entire village, if the reserves were enough! Most renowned in <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/12/middle-age-mysteries-in-medieval.html" target="_blank">Biertan</a> or Viscri (where Prince Charles of Britain owns a few properties)<br />
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7.The <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/11/best-romania-archaeology-tour-romania.html" target="_blank">Antique Fortifications</a> of the Dacians from the Orastie Mountains are not easy to access, as they belonged to the ancestors of the Romanians, running from the conquering Romans. Most renowned is the <a href="http://romaniawinetasting.blogspot.ro/2012/11/best-romania-archaeology-tour-romania.html" target="_blank">Sarmizegetusa Regia</a>. Savage mountains, mysterious artifacts complete an interesting getaway.<br />
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