Tag: Romania
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Bucharest … a day of revelation
This has been an amazing day … two day trips exploring Bucharest’s turbulent past and its effect on the city and its development from medieval times to the present. My guides are passionate about their city and unflinching in exploring it with us. A trip through Bucharest’s history This mornings guide was Stefan who lead…
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Bucharest … “Little Paris”
After a pleasant trip through the snow capped Carpathian Mountains I arrived in a sunny Bucharest. I’ve settled into the hostel which is immaculate I have taken my usual stroll through the streets. I think it will be an interesting visit. It’s pretty busy and while it may not have the charm of some places…
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Sunshine … a beautiful day in Brasov and new friends
Brasov in the sun is beautiful. The hostel is fine and roomies chatty and ready to be open. Just the type of place I like most. This morning I took a free tour around the town with Alex our guide; it was a convivial group from all over the world. I had some interesting chats…
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At Sibiu … ancient capital of Transylvania
An early start on the 7.00 am train this morning for a day trip to this town in the south. A two hour journey of 50 miles, the train stopped at every station and little halt where passengers waited by the line and literally clambered aboard. But at £6 return I’m not complaining. The countryside…
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Sighisoara Romania
I left Budapest at 11 last night on the sleeper to Sighisoara. Night sleepers in Eastern Europe have a resonance… spies, murder and intrigue are the tropes we have from films and novels. The reality was less romantic and much more interesting. . An antique station and an even more antiquated train in a cramped…
Escape to myself 