Romania is fascinating. You've got to go there and feel its pulse to know how the Greek gods were born. Romania, situated within the borders of ancient Thrace, is believed to be the birthplace of Dionysus, but his real origins are lost in the mists of time. In the Greek tragedies, he is depicted disseminating his rites in Thebes, but Homer, in a much earlier document, describes Dionysus as emerging from Thrace and practicing his rites on the holy mountain Nysa. The Thracians were known as "growers of the vine" in the Iliad and today Romania is known as the sixth largest wine producer in the world. Is there a connection between myth and reality? There's only one way to find the answer: visiting Romania, tasting the wines, enjoying the traditional food, customs and celebrations. Read more on Bed and Breakfast – A Romanian Journey…
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Bucovina is a region of monasteries, unique in the world for their colorful exterior frescoes. Equally well worth the visit are the villages, still leading the traditional way of life, and the stunning landscapes.
The name Bucovina may not mean much to many people, but Bucovina, and its brave princes, played an important part in the history of the Balkans during the XV and XVI centuries, and in particular with regard to relations with the Ottoman Empire. The impressive number of churches to be found there, with their fine exterior and interior frescoes, have been preserved and handed down from mediaeval times, and because of their uniqueness and artistic value, were added to UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage List in 1993. There is, indeed, no other place in the world where such a group of churches, with such high quality exterior frescoes, are to be seen. Read more on Bucovina – A Travel Guide To Romania's Region Of Painted Monasteries…
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Starting to read this you might think, "Yeah, yet another poor country that thinks it's a rough gem waiting to be discovered". Well, you might not believe it but it's true.
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What's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word "Romania"? Eastern European poverty? Gold Medal Gymnasts? Dracula?
One of the last things you might think of is travel and tourism, and a small Romanian based advertising company aims to change that with the help of a daring project The Spirit of Romania.
Take several images signed by incredibly gifted photographers, mix them with catchy stories, travel journals, add a little bit of passion and voila! You have the perfect recipe for digitally branding a country as an amazing and unique travel destination. Read more on "The Spirit of Romania" or an attempt to brand a country…
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Planning a trip to Romania and wondered about the correct way to eat when visiting friends/relatives or just staying in the hotel? Well, let's take a look at how the people of Romania set up their dinner tables and enjoy each others company once seated around the table; Read more on Table Manners in Romania…
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