El Escorial, a monastery, a palace, a college, a library, a hospital, a pantheon and most of all a Fortress of Knowledge A soft rain was falling the day I arrived at EL Escorial. I didn`t mind much because that … Read More
A lesser-known jewel of Portugal, the eagle’s nest, Marvao Castle is dominating the hights offering some stunning views above the surrounding mountainous terrain ‘‘From Marvão one can see the entire land… It is understandable that from this place, high up … Read More
How to escape Bucharest without having a plan From Bucharest to Campina, going to Valea Doftanei deep in the mountains. Crossing the Secaria to Comarnic to go to Sinaia and then back to Bucharest Despite having a dreadful week and … Read More
Seeking for the Sarmizegetusa, the ancient Dacian citadel hidden in the core of Orastie Mountains in South-West Transylvania When you hear Transylvania, many of you will probably think Dracula, Bran, Brasov, Sibiu, Sighisoara, rolling green hills…Well..YES! Transylvania is all … Read More