In Bucharest there are plenty of museums to wonder through. During May there is a Saturday evening which holds all these museums open with no charge, it’s called the Night of Museums. Well, one doesn’t have to wait for it, the most important art institutions have a day per month when the entrance is free. Yuhuuu! Continue reading “When to visit Bucharest’s museums for free”
7 places to see in Transylvania
Just the other day someone asked me what is there to see in the west of the country and I remembered the small holiday I had in Transylvania. I left Bucharest by car with the following route: Continue reading “7 places to see in Transylvania”
15 places to visit in Sibiu
Sibiu is one of my closest to heart, one of the most beautiful cities in Romania. Every time I was here, it appeared to me very clean, neat, Sibiu is nice to visit in any season.
I selected below the most enjoyable landmarks of this town from my walks through this old city. I started with the places in the center and walked my way to the periphery. Continue reading “15 places to visit in Sibiu”
Free entry to Zambaccian Museum
In Dorobanti area, in Bucharest, the Zambaccian Museum holds the name of its creator: a great lover and collector of art, Armenian by origin – Krikor H. Zambaccian – has been involved in documenting and writing the monographs of famous painters such as …
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Prahova Valley – George Enescu Museum Sinaia
On the trucks road which crosses Sinaia towards Buşteni, after Penny market, an indicator points to the George Enescu Memorial House in Cumpătu neighborhood.
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Potlogi Brancoveanu Palace
Close to Bucharest, between the Bucharest-Pitesti highway and the road to Targoviste, the Potlogi Brancoveanu Palace reopened its gates for art lovers. The ensemble was reintroduced into the tourist circuit in the summer of 2016, after extensive restoration works with European funds.
Short history
The palace dates Continue reading “Potlogi Brancoveanu Palace”
Mallorca – the island of eternal return
The perfect getaway for an idyllic vacation: medieval and Mediterranean architecture, history, pleasant weather, great food, one word: Mallorca.
When to visit
I saw Mallorca in… Continue reading “Mallorca – the island of eternal return”
What to see in Prado Museum in 2 hours
I wrote in an older post, here – about the opportunity to visit the Golden Triangle free of charge within certain time frames. The Prado Museum was first opened in 1819 by King Ferdinand VII, whose paintings can be seen in the main gallery painted by Goya. The museum houses thousands of masterpieces from 1000 years ago until the 20th century, making a visit here become a trip in itself. Sometimes time does not allow us, sometimes free entry forces us to minimize the visit. Continue reading “What to see in Prado Museum in 2 hours”
A stroll through Bucharest: The Museum of Ages
Strolling in my home city, Bucharest I’ve found a place where everyone can see the history of our ancestors we hold within: the Museum of Ages.
Located on the Mogosoaia Bridge, as Calea Victoriei was once called … Continue reading “A stroll through Bucharest: The Museum of Ages”
Thailand (2) – Islands of the Gulf of Thailand
Once upon a time it was a magical dream land…
After visiting Bangkok, the shore of the sea was a real blessing. Paradise, in its mellow shape with palm trees, fine sand, crystal water and multicolored fish, is here to the smallest…. Continue reading “Thailand (2) – Islands of the Gulf of Thailand”





