Hiking etiquette – or how to have good manners on the trails
While traveling has suffered serious restrictions during 2020, local outdoor activities like hiking remained the few that were still possible with a minimum risk of catching the virus. Many people turned to hikes in 2020, having the opportunity to rediscover their own wonderful countries. In Romania, there are 13 National…
Hiking for beginners – What you need to know to be safe on the trails
Having a hike in the woods or a mountainous area can be very refreshing and pleasant. If you are a beginner in this activity and wish to know where to start from, I believe that this would be an excellent point: keeping yourself safe on a hike. To fully enjoy…
Hiking vs. trekking – differences explained
I hear this question a lot: What’s the difference between hiking and trekking? Is it any difference after all? It turns out that each person has his own understanding of the two terms, and often they are used in conversations as if they have the same meaning. So, curious by…
2020 end of the year review. How to feel less of the holiday blues after a year of social isolation
Lately, I see on social media and online this abundance of photos with people and families with a perfect smile in this fabulous Christmas setup. It gives you a warm fuzzy feeling related to the end of the year. Right? Well, it is not necessarily so. We post these perfect…
Europe’s Ice Hotels or how to have a luxurious winter adventure
Staying in an Ice Hotel is a once in a lifetime experience. You get to live something out of the ordinary, adventurous, and somehow luxurious at the same time. It is a combination of elements that is just perfect in my opinion. Each ice hotel is also an art exposition,…
Herniated disc healing – part 2
Most of us wish to live a meaningful life, I guess. I don’t know about you, but I thought a lot more about this during the unpleasant year 2020. I was telling you about the silver lining in Part 1. It has never been so clear for me: my lifespan…
Representing Romania in EU’s mission for Somalia – Part 2
“I was not ready for what expected me when I arrived in Africa. At all!” I disembarked the flight to Kenya (the transit hub to Somalia) after an eight-hour delay in Frankfurt. All I could think of was to light a cigarette after I got my luggage- I was still…
Choosing the right photo gear is easy with Photosetup
Finally, I decided to use a real camera and not just my phone to take photos and make videos. I am still a beginner when it comes to photography, but I am open to learn and thus to make better pictures for my social media and blog. Can’t wait to…
Representing Romania in EU’s mission for Somalia – Part 1
I met Anca last year while attending a training in Bucharest. We chatted during the few short breaks of the course. Her stories about Africa were fascinating. Therefore, at the end of the training, when she had her presentation about one of her projects in Africa, I knew I wanted…
Discover the secrets of good wine at Budureasca winery
Stop buying things, start having experiences. Experiential travel begins with the idea that you can fully know a place by immersing in its culture, searching for those less popular places, adventures, and culinary experiences. How about discovering Romania through a wine trip? “Dealu Mare” region is famous in Romania for…