Dragobete is the Romanian equivalent of Valentine’s day, a traditional holiday celebrated on February 24. According to popular legends, Dragobete is Baba Dochia’s son (the Old Dokia), a figure identified with the return of spring. He is described as a handsome lover who used to seduce all the girls coming his way. He was the Dacian god […]
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2016 în imagini / 2016 in images
2016 a fost un an plin, plin de călătorii frumoase care m-au îmbogăţit sufleteşte, mi-au deschis noi orizonturi şi mi-au arătat o altă faţă a lumii în care trăim, mai ales în acest an cu multe frământări. Am zburat pe trei continente, am schimbat zeci de avioane, am vizitat 13 ţări, am cunoscut o mulţime de oameni faini […]
When Romania meets Thailand
I have finally decided to leave my snowy mountains behind and to replace them with some exotic beaches for a while. With the backpack on my shoulders, full of happiness, I hit the road and I am lucky enough to meet the Sun and the most smiling person in the world. I look hesitatingly at her […]
Romania, nice to meet you!
Dear friends, My name is Romania and this year, on the 1st of December 2016, I turn 98, a beautiful age that I will cheerfully celebrate in my hometown, Alba Iulia. I was born in troubled days, from a torn apart nation that made its way through difficult times. My ancestors, the Romans and the […]