http://www.exploringromania.com Exploring Romania you'll find a hidden place of Europe. Discover its identity in legends and customs still kept since ancient times, dive in a wild, unspoiled nature en-us Mon, 03 Sep 2007 14:39:37 GMT Mon, 03 Sep 2007 14:39:37 GMT exploringromania.com http://www.exploringromania.com/biking-in-romania-report-8.html Dave's adventure, biking in Romania, is a big surprise at every step. Because Dave's changing his mind so often. Mon, 03 Sep 2007 14:39:36 GMT http://www.exploringromania.com/biking-in-romania.html Biking in Romania describe "Dave's Great Romanian Bicycle Trip" how he likes to call his about 45 days travel in Romania, mostly by bike. He intends to report his Romanian adventures every few days. Mon, 03 Sep 2007 12:47:45 GMT http://www.exploringromania.com/biking-in-romania-report-9.html This is a filling in the blanks report of Dave's biking in Romania about his camping in Cetea. Mon, 03 Sep 2007 12:45:53 GMT http://www.exploringromania.com/biking-in-romania-report-7.html Dave is pedaling again on his biking in Romania adventure. This time he spun to Turda, through beautiful Turda Gorge. Sun, 02 Sep 2007 11:01:45 GMT http://www.exploringromania.com/rosia-montana.html Dave spent three days in Rosia Montana. He met lots of people, visited a great deal of the surrounding area and learnt many interesting things about this disputed little town. Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:52:26 GMT http://www.exploringromania.com/biking-in-romania-report-5.html This covers the next 5 days of Dave's biking in Romania: visiting Alba Iulia, camping in Cetea, taking the way of the Apuseni Mountains by pedaling to Abrud, then to Rosia Montana right in time to catch their annual fest. Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:49:30 GMT http://www.exploringromania.com/poienari.html Whether old times or contemporary times, it doesn't matter. Poienari Fortress dares everybody to conquer it. And I assure you the job isn't easy at all. Sun, 26 Aug 2007 17:13:39 GMT http://www.exploringromania.com/biking-in-romania-report-4.html Next 2 days of Dave's biking in Romania: Sibiu - Alba Iulia route, biking on countryside roads. Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:56:58 GMT http://www.exploringromania.com/transfagarasan.html Transfagarasan road cut Fagaras Mountains (known as Transylvanian Alps, too) from south to north, passing between the highest peak of Romanian mountains, Moldoveanu and the second highest, Negoiu. Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:39:49 GMT http://www.exploringromania.com/sibiu-report-3.html Dave's thoughts about Sibiu, a wonderful medieval town from Transylvania, and their crafts and traditions Astra Museum Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:15:52 GMT http://www.exploringromania.com/biking-in-romania-report-2.html Next five days of Dave's biking in Romania: visiting Curtea de Arges, Corbii de piatra, Poienari Castle, adventuring on Transfagarasan road, over the Fagaras Mountains until in Sibiu. Thu, 16 Aug 2007 23:37:20 GMT http://www.exploringromania.com/curtea-de-arges.html Travelers who arrive in Curtea de Arges often come here because they are drawn by the mystery of the old legend that surrounds it. And, along the way, they also find an interesting slice of history. Thu, 16 Aug 2007 23:14:05 GMT http://www.exploringromania.com/biking-in-romania-report-1.html The first 5 days of Dave's biking in Romania arrival in Bucharest, exploring Bucharest, and the actual start of the bicycle trip (Bucharest - Curtea de Arges) Fri, 10 Aug 2007 16:51:54 GMT http://www.exploringromania.com/danube-delta.html Danube Delta is a paradise for birds, fishes and vegetation. But Danube Delta is also a paradise for everyone willing to explore true nature. Wed, 01 Aug 2007 11:31:50 GMT http://www.exploringromania.com/mamaliga.html Mamaliga is easy to prepare, inexpensive and delicious. There are lots of dishes based on it. Wed, 01 Aug 2007 11:31:49 GMT http://www.exploringromania.com/valea-viilor.html Valea Viilor has one of the most impressive fortified churches from Transylvania. Wed, 01 Aug 2007 11:31:48 GMT http://www.exploringromania.com/saschiz.html Saschiz is the Saxon village with two fortress: the peasant fortress on a hill near the village and the fortified church in the middle of the village. Wed, 01 Aug 2007 11:31:47 GMT http://www.exploringromania.com/prejmer.html Prejmer is the most beautiful fortified church from Transylvania. The most alive. Wed, 01 Aug 2007 11:31:47 GMT http://www.exploringromania.com/darjiu.html Darjiu is the oldest fortified church from Odorhei area. Wed, 01 Aug 2007 11:31:46 GMT http://www.exploringromania.com/calnic.html Calnic is one of the most interesting Transylvanian architectural monuments of the 13th century. Wed, 01 Aug 2007 11:31:45 GMT http://www.exploringromania.com/biertan.html Biertan fortifications are considered the strongest a Transylvanian peasant fortress can have. Wed, 01 Aug 2007 11:31:45 GMT http://www.exploringromania.com/fortified-churches.html The fortified churches of Transylvania are famous not only because of their architecture but also for their density (about 200 on about 25000 square km) Wed, 01 Aug 2007 11:31:39 GMT http://www.exploringromania.com/sweet-bread.html Sweet bread (cozonac) cooking is a magic Romanian tradition met at every holiday. Tue, 31 Jul 2007 19:35:33 GMT http://www.exploringromania.com/romanian-food.html Romanian food is a simple food still so delicious. You can find traditional food in restaurants but also in villagers' homes at countryside. Tue, 31 Jul 2007 19:35:29 GMT http://www.exploringromania.com/pasca.html Pasca is the Romanian traditional Easter cake. It's very good looking and delicious. Tue, 31 Jul 2007 19:35:26 GMT http://www.exploringromania.com/lamb-stew.html Lamb stew is a Romanian traditional main dish for Easter. Tue, 31 Jul 2007 19:32:15 GMT http://www.exploringromania.com/lamb-roast.html Lamb roast can be cooked in your kitchen oven as well as outdoor on a grill. They have a little different taste but both are delicious. Tue, 31 Jul 2007 19:32:14 GMT http://www.exploringromania.com/haggis.html Haggis is a delicious appetizer on every Romanian Easter table. In fact Romanian name is "drob" Tue, 31 Jul 2007 19:32:12 GMT http://www.exploringromania.com/transylvania.html Transylvania is a blessed land. Beautiful landscapes catch your eye. Some of them even take your breath away. History traces are anywhere in your way. And people share their food and drink as well as their traditions with you. Wed, 18 Apr 2007 14:33:20 GMT http://www.exploringromania.com/baked-lamb.html Baked lamb is a very tasty traditional Easter food that Romanian people love to cook. Thu, 05 Apr 2007 12:40:41 GMT http://www.exploringromania.com/lamb-sour-soup.html The lamb sour soup with verdures made on lamb head is the Romanian traditional soup for Easter. Thu, 05 Apr 2007 12:40:41 GMT http://www.exploringromania.com/exploring-romania.html The Exploring Romania Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the exploringromania.com Web site. Subscribe here. Thu, 05 Apr 2007 11:09:31 GMT http://www.exploringromania.com/what-is-rss.html Exploring Romania is the RSS feed for exploringromania.com. It lets you know about brand new pages, as well as updates and occasional special posts. Thu, 05 Apr 2007 09:26:34 GMT