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Gabor Gypsy Music: Resilience and Revival

Gabor Gypsy Music: Resilience and Revival

Origins and History of Gabor Gypsy Music and the impact of Gabor gypsy music on Balkan music Gabor gypsy music has a rich and unique tradition that combines elements of Oriental,  Hungarian and Roma music. Despite facing discrimination and marginalization, Gabor gypsy...

7 reasons to visit Transylvania in 2023

7 reasons to visit Transylvania in 2023

                Transylvania, located in central Romania, is a region that has captured the imagination of travelers for centuries. From its rich history and folklore to its stunning natural landscapes, Transylvania offers a...

Viscri will never be the same

Viscri will never be the same

With a heavy heart I learned today that Sara Dootz from Viscri has moved into eternity. She was the oldest Saxon lady in the village and for many years she took care of the most picturesque fortified church of Transylvania, opening its gates for tourists. Her...

Hoghilag, Tuberose`s Land

Hoghilag, Tuberose`s Land

Hoghilag is a Saxon established village in the very early 14th century located between Sighisoara and Medias with around 1000 inhabitants today. In the mid XXth century the Saxons, who were at the time the majority of the population, started to plant Tuberose...

Is Transylvania safe for tourists?

Is Transylvania safe for tourists?

Is Transylvania safe for tourists?     Yes it is, and you`ll be surprised to find out that Romania in general and Transylvania specifically are much safer than you expected. I know, it is a bit of paradox here and I will try to explain it as I did for...

Top 3 traditional Transylvanian cakes

Top 3 traditional Transylvanian cakes

Writing this post was not an easy job. There are so many tasty Transylvanian cakes that limiting myself to three was hard. So I have included my personal favorites in no particular order. My strong recommendation is that you should try at least those three your on...

Cycling around Sighisoara

Cycling around Sighisoara

Cycling is one of the best way to discover Sighisoara area. Traveling at your own peace, you can admire some of Europe’s last medieval landscapes with breathtaking views from the top of the rolling hills. You may combine cycling with exploration of countless...

Valea Teilor Monastery

Valea Teilor Monastery

On June 24, 2020, the day of the year when the Romanian Orthodox Church celebrates the birth of Saint John the Baptist I have visited the Valea Teilor Monastery located in Tulcea County, in the far Eastern part of Romania close to Danube Delta. The reason I visited...

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