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Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

Romania

“Treasures of China” in Bucharest, Romania

Aleksandr Shatskih

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.

Romanians Flock to the Coast to Celebrate May Day

Aleksandr Shatskih

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.

Romania’s People’s Cathedral: For Salvation or Resurrecting Greatness?

Phil 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.

Sibiu, Romania Voted Best City to Visit in 2013

Aleksandr Shatskih

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?”

Danube-Black Sea Canal Sees Tourist Cruises

Phil 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.

Mărţişor Brings Hope and Good Luck in Romania

Aleksandr Shatskih

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 […]

Romania Tourism Nights Up Over Previous Year

Aleksandr Shatskih

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.