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The Dawn of Environmental Awareness in Romania

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One hour “sacrificed” to show we care. This is the concept behind Earth Hour. On March 29th, people all over the world were urged to turn off their lights and appliances for 1 hour. The purpose of this en masse action was to make citizens conscious that each person can contribute to the preservation of the planet. It all started in Australia, as people are getting more and more preoccupied with environmental issues, which hosted the 2nd edition of the event that has now become a global project. This time around, the unique initiative took over Romania as well. But how does Romania stand in what the environment is concerned?

The Momarlani - A Special People

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In a world of contrasts, the Jiu Valley situated in the South-Western part of Romania is also a land of the extremes. On one hand, it is a place that was known for a long time for the coal mining activity that took place in the area. However, there is much more to this region than its industrial background. It is here where you can come face to face with a community that remained untouched by the modern way of life. In our agitated world, this comes to be something truly rare. Meet the Momarlani people.

Periam “Rock la Mures” Fest

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One of the best music festivals in Romania finds its place in the country’s western extremity, somewhere in the middle of nowhere, near the borderline. Two stages, good music, interesting people, camping sites, the river and field as far as your eyes can see…

The Berca Mud Volcanoes

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Do you remember when you were a child and used to play with… mud? I do and I believe if you haven’t enjoyed baking “mud-pies”, you missed one of the great funs of childhood. But wait! There’s another way you can enjoy mud and that is… the Mud (or Muddy) Volcanoes in Buzau, Romania.

Digital Marketing in Romania

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In a business environment where the competition is drastic and the differentiation is vital, digital marketing emerged and developed into an absolute must-have in the marketing mix of any solid company. There is no doubt about it: if you want to have a strong presence in your consumers’ minds, you have to go digital. Of course, this does not guarantee success. But not being around in this area will certainly lead to failure.

Romanian Spring Traditions

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The Romanian holidays announcing the coming of spring have just passed. So maybe this would be a good time for Romanians to take a moment and think about the meanings of the celebrations they engaged themselves in. This is also a good opportunity for foreign people interested in Romania to find out more about its background. The holidays are a good place to start exploring the depths of the Romanian heritage.

Sinaia, pearl of the Carpathians

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Sinaia is for Romania like the Black Pearl for Captain Jack Sparrow. The kind of town that makes you smile when you think of it...

Vama Veche

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Vama Veche: dreamland, an oasis of pure freedom…you name it! A small village on the Black Sea coast where everything is possible. At least is what it makes you feel. You can be whoever you like, you can do the things you always dreamt to do but you were too afraid to be judged. No one will! Everyone is looking for freedom as much as you do! The sky is the limit…the sea is your best friend.

Rasnov Fortress, Guardian of the past

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The legend says that, during a particularly long siege of the fortress, the citizens of Rasnov were concerned about the lack of available drinking water. Two Turkish soldiers, having been captured earlier, were put to the task of digging a well in the centre of the fortress. These two men were assured that they would be given their freedom once the well was completed.

Lake Sfanta Ana

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Situated in the mount Ciumatul Mare, on the left side of the river Olt, the lake Sfanta Ana rises on the bottom of an inactive volcano, named Ciomatu. The lake water is almost as pure as that of distilled water. You cannot find one living creature in the water, because of the lack of oxygen.

Sighisoara, medieval heaven

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Legends, myths, dark forces, medieval times covered with bloody, heart-beating tales… So little known about it, but so famous at the same time: Transylvania. The devil’s kingdom, as the legends says is in fact, nowadays a medieval heaven, a town torn from a romantic tale.

Hunedoara - a gothic marvel

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The legendary and mythic Transylvania hides the most beautiful architectural buildings that Romania has. Usually, Romanians refer to Transylvania as “there”… where everything looks and is better than the rest of the f the country. “There”, you can find a city that hosts Romania’s biggest and most impressive gothic-style secular building, Hunedoara.

Fagaras Fortress

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650 years old, this big mastodon is situated in the centre of the town Fagaras, in the South Eastern Part of Transylvania. The stronghold rises proudly as never before. The tales are uncountable; the ageing has not forgiven it. The signs left by the battles can still be seen from place to place.

Sighisoara - Exploring the Medieval Romania

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Sighisoara is located in the center part of Romania, in the region of Transylvania. The town was originally established by German colonists and influences from this people still reflect on the city today. Sighisoara is a place loved by people all across Romania and over its borders. The constructions, the atmosphere, the narrow streets, even the air are so full of magic and historical mementos that it will be sometimes difficult for you to imagine that these kinds of places still exist on the face of the earth during the current day. The whole world turned its eyes on this valuable patrimony in Romania so that the medieval city was declared a part of the World Heritage by the UNESCO organization.

The Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest

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"It has been a long way Romania covered during the last 4 years, since my first visit here in February 1990. You have even succeeded in taming this huge palace, the construction of a megalomaniac, but, at the some time, a masterpiece of the Romanian people." Catherine Lalumiere - General Secretary of the Council of Europe