Romania
“Treasures of China” in Bucharest, Romania
Published on May 17, 2013 by Violeta-Loredana Pascal
The National History Museum of Romania (MNIR) in Bucharest is hosting a really interesting exhibition which brings a little bit of China to this country. “Treasures of China” features 101 sets of artifacts important value of the cultural heritage of the Republic of China from 11 museums and cultural institutions.
Continue reading...Romanians Flock to the Coast to Celebrate May Day
Published on May 01, 2013 by Cristina Drafta
For most Romanians, May Day is the beginning of the littoral season, and traditionally, residents of big cities used to flock to seaside resorts at the Black Sea: Mamaia, Costinesti, Vama Veche.
Continue reading...Romania’s People’s Cathedral: For Salvation or Resurrecting Greatness?
Published on Apr 19, 2013 by Phillip Butler
Travelers to Romania may some day in the near future view the marvel Romanian Orthodox People’s Salvation Cathedral (Catedrala Mântuirii Neamului Românesc), the infrastructure of which is now completed. Located on Calea 13 Septembrie in Bucharest, the cathedral will stands 120 feet tall, able to accommodate 5,000 of the faithful at once.
Continue reading...Sibiu, Romania Voted Best City to Visit in 2013
Published on Apr 02, 2013 by Adrian Banu
The former European Capital of Culture from 2007, Sibiu, was voted as The Best City to Visit in 2013. The city’s charm also prompts the question; “How about living in Sibiu?”
Continue reading...Danube-Black Sea Canal Sees Tourist Cruises
Published on Mar 27, 2013 by Phillip Butler
A bit of interesting and very positive news form Romania today tells of the Danube-Black Sea canal finally being put to the use for which it was designed some decades ago. A collaboration between the National Office of Navigation Canals, the Council of Constanta judet (jurisdiction), Constanta’s City Hall and the Association for the Promotion and Development of Tourism on the Danube Delta Coast, have collectively organized touristic cruises to take advantage of this fascinating waterway.
Continue reading...Romanian Tourism Fair Shows the Best 2013 Destinations in the Country
Published on Mar 13, 2013 by Mihaela Lica Butler
The fair will offer everything from last minute deals to, cruises, exotic holidays, city breaks, beach holidays, rural tourism, cultural tours, airline tickets, travel insurance and more.
Continue reading...Germany, Finland to Veto Romania and Bulgaria’s Schengen Entry
Published on Mar 06, 2013 by Cristina Drafta
Corruption hurts Bulgaria and Romania’s chances to enter the Schengen Area. Germany and Finland are both against the countries’ entry, and Finland even implies that the two were accepted too easy in the EU.
Continue reading...Mărţişor Brings Hope and Good Luck in Romania
Published on Mar 01, 2013 by Liliana Dumitru-Steffens
The tiny “mărţişor” may be a symbol of Spring, but, for Romanian girls, it’s much more than that. I remember when we used to count how many we received from our friends and colleagues in school – a way to determine “popularity” back then. Today, this is one of the dearest traditions in Romania, kept [...]
Continue reading...Romania Tourism Nights Up Over Previous Year
Published on Mar 01, 2013 by Liliana Dumitru-Steffens
The number of tourist to Romania climbed by more than 9% in 2012, this according to a report from the State Statistics Institute there. According to the report some 7.6 million tourists stayed at hotels and guest houses over the course of the year.
Continue reading...Romania Celebrates Dragobete, Its True Valentine’s Day
Published on Feb 24, 2013 by Liliana Dumitru-Steffens
Love like a Romanian today – this is how Romania celebrates its Dragobete, a celebration of pure, pristine love, and a dedication to protect life, in all its forms.
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