About 50 km far north of Pitesti, in the village of Corbi, on the banks of the Doamnei River there is the partially rupestral monastery named Corbii de Piatră (the Stone Ravens Monastery), a place of worship carved in the sandstone. The history of the monastery is lost in the darkness … Mai mult The Rupestral Monastery Corbii de Piatră
In Transylvania, a region where Romanian, Hungarian and German communities lived together for centuries, religion has been an anchor in troubled times, and churches, monasteries and sketes tell us today their story. Two years ago I was surprised by the shape and the story of the ”St. Nicholas” Church in Densuș. Last year, I … Mai mult The Rupestral Monastery of Șinca Veche
I think the charm of the Ionian islands such as Lefkada, Zakynthos, Kefalonia and Corfu is given by the incredible color palette of the surroundings. Here, you are blessed with a color therapy. The blue tones of water that blends harmoniously with the verdant vegetation and the bright white of the buildings are resting … Mai mult My travel notes from Corfu island
In the heart of Dobrogea County, between the villages Cheia and Târguşor, there is the Geological Reservation ”Dobrogea Gorges”. We drive on the county road No. 222, which winds through an oak forest and suddenly after a curve it reveals the splendor of some strange shapes. The limestone walls of no more than 30 … Mai mult The Gorges of Dobrogea
The Enisala Fortress is a place that can provide a great opportunity to spend quality time for both the passionate of history and nature lovers. Located on the Gras hill, it is actually the ruins of the only medieval fortress in Dobrogea. The name of the fortress is a combination of two words: the … Mai mult The Enisala Fortress
In summer it is increasingly difficult to find a quiet beach on the Romanian seaside. The tourists who are wishing to listen to the waves and admire the pure beauty of the sea are increasingly moving to the southern coastline of the Danube Delta. But there is a pleasant surprise halfway between Constanta and … Mai mult The Tuzla beach
The title of this article may seem pompous, but I assure you it is not so. In 2014, Huffington Post published the ”Hopper list” in which the Făgăraș fortress comes into the second place in the world among the worthy citadels to be visited. You can find details here. I think this fortress is very beautiful. Furthermore … Mai mult The Fortress of Făgăraș in the Hopper’s top ten castles in the world
via Site Settings ‹ idjourney — WordPress.com Zakynthos Island is like a huge natural park interlarded with diverse beaches as amenities, incredible marine landscapes and villages that still preserve the ancestral traditions. In this article I will be referring only to the beaches that I consider to be the best. First of all I … Mai mult Five of the best beaches in Zakynthos
Navagio Beach, originally called Agios Georgios, is located in the northwest of the Zakynthos island on the Ionian Sea. The originality of this beach lies in the fact that the wreck of a boat completes the spectacular landscape generated by the vertical limestone walls and azure waters. The story of the wreck has several … Mai mult Navagio Beach
In Austria, the Alps show us many diverse landscapes, ranging from gentle hills and wide valleys, up to sharpening peaks with steep slopes. Over the time, these mountains shaped the lives of its inhabitants. It is interesting how Austrians have integrated settlements into the natural landscape without humbling it. On a beautiful summer … Mai mult Mount Schafberg, an unforgettable experience
