Hiking to Ciucas peak on a beautiful winter day
There is something about wandering around in the mountains during wintertime that brings me a lot of happiness. Maybe the snow, or perhaps the mystery of such trails. The landscape can transform in a matter of minutes from zero visibility (because of the fog) to crystal clear skies and breathtaking…
7 ideas of adventure for the winter holidays
So, winter is coming! 🙂 What options do we have for the winter season? This year has come with a lot of changes, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t find some interesting options and adapt to the current situation. Here are some ideas for your winter adventure:
Hiking in Romania in November – Putna Vrancea Natural Park
Autumn is one of the best seasons to visit Romania, in my opinion. What can you expect hiking in Romania in November? An entire explosion of colors, especially in the mountains. The tenderness of the sunlight, the pleasant temperatures (around 15-20 degrees), and the specific smell of wet leaves and…
Unfinished festival 2019 – Food for thought
The Unfinished festival is one of the most fascinating and complex contemporary events organized in Bucharest, Romania. I can say that Unfinished is not even a festival, but an experience and a community. It is the second year that I am participating in this event. So, I want to share…
Adventure travel reviews – are they useful?
You probably ask yourself why would you consider the reviews on this blog, regarding the adventure travel service providers I am continuously testing. Fair question. After all, the internet is full of bloggers, specialized websites with reviews for different destinations, travel agencies, hotels, restaurants and so on. Well, let me…
5 reasons to choose guided tours in small groups
Not once I asked myself these questions: Solo trip? Group trip with friends? Or solo in an organized group trip? I have an introverted personality. It takes me a long time until I feel comfortable being part of a new group of people. It takes a while until I can…
Volunteering for education in Romania
It’s been two years since I first started to volunteer for this educational project of Lindenfeld Association: “Grow BIG.” This long term volunteering project for education in Romania includes private lessons and emotional support for children who are in public foster homes. Well, this one is a different kind of…
1-day hike in Bucegi National Park
Sometimes we need a break from our busy schedules at work. But we have tons of work to do at home too and no holiday planned for the next weeks. Then we can take a break from everyday routines and have one day hike into the mountains. There are 17…
A 2 days trip to Transylvania – The land of Hațeg
What can you visit during a two days trip to Transylvania, in Romania? I asked myself the same question while deciding to have a short trip to “Țara Hațegului” (The land of Hațeg) in Transylvania with my friends. The primary purpose of this trip was to go paragliding, but that…
Paragliding in Romania, an unforgettable experience!
I guess I’ve always had a fear of heights. I couldn’t even get close to a balcony edge that my feet got instantly shaky, and I was thinking that I am going to fall and hurt myself. This year I decided to confront all of that and go paragliding in…
