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We are used to gloomy days in December, so we decided to go on a relaxing Sunday hike up to Piatra Mare hut, near Brasov. After parking the car at the base, we started our hike through the misty forest, thinking that we’ll see a …
Do you plan on visiting Brasov Romania during the cold months? We know not everybody likes the hordes of tourists which are common to Western Europe and many of you are on a tight budget. A visit to Romania during the colder months might be …
Not quite lost, but hiking in fog felt like being lost in the thick mist which covered the area of Brasov in the last week. We’re used to having a few weeks of foggy weather during this time of the year, especially in Brasov, which …
La Om, also known as Piscul Baciului, is the highest peak in Piatra Craiului mountains in Romania, having an altitude of 2238 m or 7343 ft. It can be reached from all sides of the massif but we decided to choose the easiest way, starting …
Leontopodium alpinum or Edelweiss, is a renowned flower that can be found high in the mountains of Romania, but in other countries as well. The plant prefers rocky limestone places at about 1,800–3,000 meters altitude. It is non-toxic and has been used in traditional medicine …
Looking for a cultural tour in Romania? This 10 day tour will take you from the underground world of the salt mines to the beautiful medieval Transylvania. There is no doubt that Romania is blessed with natural and man-made places. Departing from Bucharest, you will …
The first day of March surprised us with exceptionally good weather, so we decided to take advantage of the clear sky and went on a relaxing winter hike in Romania, near Bucegi mountains. We left Brasov early and took a morning train to Azuga, from …