Epic trips in the Romanian Bucovina

As I talled so much about this blessed part of Romania, I propose you now a short trip not far from Suceava, namely from Radauti to Humor(Gura Humorului). If you wanna improve your Romanian knowledge, Humor is the right place! The word has the same meaning as in English, and the people are friendly, joking a lot.

The Monastery from Radauti

Discover in Radauti the impressing Sinagogue, which is really an architectural asset of Radauti, remembering the Holocaust. Further (what means further in a little town with 30 000 people?) discover, walking or riding the bike, the Zoo. It is centered first on the local animals (Bucovina is a paradise for hunters) like bear, fox,wolf, deer, lynx. Besides, exotic species, which are not so easy to keep during the long cold winter, as you can imagine! The people in the area really love animals, and also the domestic ones. It is a tradition for keeping and breeding horses, and you can visit a stud farm just entering the city. For the art freaks, be sure to find an art gallery, mainly contemporary artists.

The Church from Sucevita is one of the illustrated books of the Christianity

Only 5 km away from Radauti is the Putna Monastery. You will most probably cross more times the local train, which is not high speed Inter City, but totally satisfactory for the locals! The location of the Putna monastery has been choosen by the big ruler Stephen the Great, hauling an arrow with his bow! You can see the hill where Stefan cel Mare/Stephen the Great launched his arrow, next to the monastery. The church and the monastery are not so old anymore, due to successive destroying and restorations. Very old and well kept is the Treasure Tower, where the values were hosted during the sieges or surprise attacks. The monastery hosts nowadays the remaining of the big king, with a part of his family, and has a very interesting museum which woth paying a visit anyway. 2 km away is a remarcable place:  the refuge cell of Daniil The Monk, one of the most important adviser of the Moldavian ruler. Observe the sobriety and austerity of his cell (no electric power, no Internet, only worship!)

Spending a night in an insulated cell like this would be the best cure against digital addiction.  Imagine the strength and the strong beliefs of Daniil, the monk living in such conditions for years

 On the way from Radauti to Sucevita allow a break in Marginea, a village with good traditions in the black pottery. When you see first the Sucevita Monastery, it looks like a fortress! They have to do this during those times, you can understand it. These days in the defending walls are the cells and the museum. The church is really spectacular, dedicated to the Resurection Christi, the biggest miracle in the Orthodoxe mythology. Very impressive is the the separating wall, and the exterior painted frescos. Note the Virtue Ladder, or the Jesse's genealogical tree!

Following the direction to Moldovita, don't miss the majestic view from the highest point, The Palm Pass, before reaching and discovering the Moldovita monastery, also looking like a fortress.  Observe in the outside painting something not usual, but easy to explain: the asiege of Constantinoples! The fact is that these painted monasteries were supposed to be living books of the Christianity, with important contributions of spreading the Orthodoxe religion.

Within 30 minutes you can reach the town Gura Humorului, but please observe om your way the amazing villages of Vama, Molid or Frasin, which have and keep very old genuine local traditions. Visit in Humor the renowned Monastery of Voronet, a coronation of your travel through the rich history of the Romanian church. Voronet is surely the peak ( some visitors name it the Sistine Chapel of the East). The colours of the extrior paintings are simply amazing,and you are supposed to observe the blue! The blue of Voronet, actually, which is original, and made based on a secret recipe, probaly with powder of lapiz lazuli!

I am very much afraid of speaking too much. This trip is normally one day long, even by bike, measuring 50 kilometers. And I keep talking and talking! The reality is much better than my description, for sure, you are incited to check up!

Digital detox in Romania

Don't get me wrong, I am not against modern technology. No one can afford to be against these days when we think to social media, networking, marketing on the Net etc. But sometimes all these targets, and all those wonderful gadgets you have and enjoy using are simply too much, leading to addiction and depression.

Best place for digital detox, with the purest air in Europe: Soveja, Vrancea county, Romania

Hard to say when one can say to be digital addicted. Maybe when he is not able anymore having contact with people without prior contact by the computer; or maybe when one can't stay longer than 30 minutes away from computer. There are not very good specialists   to set this diagnosis, I repeat that you are the best doctor for yourself.

Soveja is even more charming in winter. There is a lot of snow. Here the terrace of the pension Perla Vrancei  (The pearl of Vrancea)

That's why I am proposing to you a treatment digital addiction here in Romania, as I searched a found an ideal place for that. I found a resort with a very clean air, containing mos ozone in the all Europe, namely Soveja, in the Vrancea District. I am asking myself if I will allow your cameras during this week of digital detoxification. The most important aspect, I need your total cooperation, but I promise you that you will be totally cured within only one week.

Basic regulations: no laptops, no smartphones, no Internet access. During this week we are going to do some small trips in the neighboring mountains and in the village Soveja. From my personal experience, I can tell you that the first day is difficult, the second impossible and the third critical. During all these days a life coach will have more meetings with you, teaching new methods of approaching people, how to escape Internet addiction, how to escape computer addiction, dating without prior computer contact, spiritual integration in the Universe and other conferences according with your specific state and wishes ( conferences not available in electronic format) .

The pension Perla Vrancei in Soveja is a good place to escape and forget any addiction 

Everyday you are going to walk 30 minutes, run 15 minutes, socializing 3 hours and also do some meditation (the time for meditation increases progressively, reaching one hour in the last day).

Soveja is a mountain resort in Vrancea mountains (80 km away from Focsani, 300 km away from Bucharest), with much snow in winter. You will have all the meals and lodging for 6 nights/7 days in good rooms,coaching and airport transfers  costing 450 Euros.

An outmost important thing about this treatment: after complete recovery, take very big care on the way you are going to reintegrate in the society. Avoid meat, avoid alcohol, cigarettes, don't go back to exactly same way of life you had before the treatment. I checked on my own the results of these treatment, with excellent references! And there is only one major risk I can accept : you can develop a Soveja and Romania addiction!