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Algarve, TheTrail of the Headlands, Portugal, by Mirela Felicia Catalinoiu

Epic trails. Algarve, The Trail of the Headlands

April 14, 2020 by Mirela

More than a beach destination, Algarve, is a destination for travel adventures seekers When I visited Algarve for the first time, I thought that Cabo Sao Vincente was the pinnacle of spectacularity for the region. Well, my second visit prooved … Read More

Ronda, Adalucia, Spain, by Mirela Felicia Catalinoiu

Ronda, the Hanging city of Andalucia

February 6, 2020 by Mirela

The amazingness of Ronda in words and pictures Years ago, while rummaging through Pinterest, in one of the millions of pictures there, I caught a glimpse of Ronda. I remember looking at it, amazed by the image of a city … Read More

Mezquita Catedral, Cordoba, Spain, by Mirela Felicia Catalinoiu

Exploring Andalusia. Cordoba

June 13, 2019 by Mirela

Way south, between thousands of olive and orange trees, the mighty walls of Cordoba are rising… While getting closer to Cordoba, I was wondering, what would I be thinking if I were a traveller, a thousand years ago? Probably I … Read More

Homorod, Transylvania, Romania, by Mirela Felicia Catalinoiu

The Stories of Transylvania. Homorod Saxon Fortified Church

January 16, 2019 by Mirela

The unknown villages of Transylvania with stories that are yet to be discovered t was a cold November morning and I was hesitating if I should leave the warmth of the house or not. But curiosity won and off I … Read More

Nahal Arugot, Ein Gedi, Judean Desert, Israel, by Mirela Felicia Catalinoiu

My Top Five Most Spectacular Places in Israel

November 17, 2018 by Mirela

The most stunning places in Israel you probably did not know about I am guessing that not many of you would have thought about Israel as a travel adventure destination. Many travellers are stopping in Jerusalem visiting the … Read More

Eco trail Kaya Bunar, Bulgaria, by Mirela Felicia Catalinoiu

Kaya Bunar Eco Trail, Bulgaria, the Land of the Fairies

November 12, 2018 by Mirela

Autumn brought so much magic to Kaya Bunar that it looked like it was taken from one of Tolkien`s books Arriving at Hotnishky, the village where Kaya Bunar Waterfall and trail is, I could never imagine that such karstic landform could exist … Read More

Emen Canyon, Bulgaria, by Mirela Catalinoiu Felicia

The wild trails of Europe. Emen Canyon, Bulgaria

November 4, 2018 by Mirela

Emen Canyon is still a place to hike without being suffocated by the abundance of tourists In the heart of the Balkans, in Bulgaria, at 20 km from Veliko Tarnovo and at the foothill of the Central Balkan Range winds a spectacular canyon, … Read More

Guadalupe Monastery, Spain, by Mirela Felcia Catalinoiu

Mysterious Extremadura. Guadalupe and the myth of Black Madonna

November 1, 2018 by Mirela

Set in the spectacular landscape of Extremadura, Guadalupe is a place where legends and myths intertwine Travelling through Spain under the scorching sun in the middle of August is not the wisest nor the most comfortable thing. But … Read More

Vila Vicosa, Portugal, by Mirela Felicia Catalinoiu

The Unknown Portugal. Vila Vicosa

August 22, 2018 by Mirela

Vila Vicosa, a charming sleepy old town and a true jewel of Alentejo Probably there is no mystery, I am very fond of Portugal. I am fascinated by its beauty, architecture and history, well, also by its food. So … Read More

Alcobaca Monastery, Portugal, by Mirela Felicia Catalinoiu

The fascinating stories kept within the walls of Alcobaca Monastery, Portugal

June 27, 2018 by Mirela

A dramatic love story, Cistercians and Knights Templar and a large collection of books are part of the fascinating history of Alcobaca Monastery At 12km inland, away from the always tormented Atlantic coast and 120km north of Lisbon, hidden in … Read More