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Romanian Wine Routes – Where to Go to Taste the Best Wines

Aleksandr Shatskih

One of the most exciting ways of exploring Romania is to choose a wine route and to spoil yourself in history, relics of voievodic courts, royal manors, attics, wine museums and ancient cellars, constantly guided by the peerless taste of wine.

14 years ago

Party in Transylvania: Sibiu Jazz Festival 2012

Aleksandr Shatskih

Between 6 and 13 May, Sibiu, a medieval city located in Transylvania, becomes a lively party scene, by hosting the Sibiu Jazz Festival, following a 42-years tradition of quality music and prestigious artists performing on the city’s stages. This year’s edition of Sibiu Jazz Festival will be spiced up with a bit of Baroque music, […]

14 years ago

Dracula Rally in Transylvania

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Eastern European Vintage Bike Rally, also known as the Dracula Rally, invites vintage bike enthusiasts to Turda, Romania, in the 3rd weekend of July.

14 years ago

Bucharest to Host Europa League “Spanish” Final

Aleksandr Shatskih

Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao, the two UEFA Europa League finalists will meet on May 9 at the National Arena in Bucharest, to play the European match of the year.

14 years ago

Romania, a Destination for Hollywood Productions

Aleksandr Shatskih

Romania seems to be an ideal destination for Hollywood productions. A series of famous movies, featuring many Hollywood stars, were set on Romanian territory.

14 years ago

Bucharest Invites You to Dance at EUROPAfest in May

Aleksandr Shatskih

EUROPAfest, Bucharest’s international music festival takes place May 4 to 19, promising quality live music – Jazz, Blues, Pop and classic – and a great time.

14 years ago

New Airport in Bucharest

Aleksandr Shatskih

According to Mediafax, the main news agency in Romania, one of the largest low-cost flight companies, Blue Air has recently announced its intention in building a new airport in Bucharest.

14 years ago

Corbi’s First Romanian Traditions Festival Calling

Aleksandr Shatskih

A little village in Argeș county – Corbi – will host Sunday, April 29 the first edition of its own Romanian Traditions Festival.

14 years ago

Gardenia Fair Comes to Arad, Romania

Aleksandr Shatskih

Coming up later this month, the Arad International Expo kicks off the Gardenia Flower Fair from April 19 through April 22. Some 40 plus exhibitors from Romania and Hungary will show off some of the most exotic and beautiful plants anywhere. Arad, Romania, in the far West of the country near the Hungary border, will […]

14 years ago

May 1st in Romania: Invigorating Traditions with Style and Fun

Aleksandr Shatskih

May 1st  or more commonly, May Day is a national holiday in more than 80 countries, but for Romanians, the day bears more meanings than you’d expect. If in most countries the day is celebrated as the International Workers’ Day, Romania celebrates it as the beginning of the holiday season… more or less. Of course, […]

14 years ago

A Top 10 for Business Travelers to Bucharest

Aleksandr Shatskih

Business travel is not always as entertaining as it could be, it’s not even a vacation, after all. But, with good time management, business travelers to Bucharest should find ways to soak up of the local culture and to explore the city’s main attractions when not at the board table.

14 years ago

A View of Rural Tourism in Romania

Aleksandr Shatskih

With a huge potential for tourism, and a growing number of travelers every year, Romania has become a popular destination among European travelers.

14 years ago

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