Thursday, May 25, 2006

Busteni resort

Here I am touring once again along the beauties of my country because even though it is considered a poor country, there are no words to describe the unspoilt scenery , the challenge nature push you into and the sightseeing of the environment carved by time, rain, wind and rivers- the real builders of these wonders. If you get to mountains resorts like Brasov, Sinaia, Busteni, you are in the zone because there are so many things to see and to do, it's an endless road of adventures. You can have fun inside the resort or outside visiting the scenery in the surroundings. Busteni is placed at the feet of Bucegi mountains in Prahova Valley at 850 metres and it is known as"The alpine paradise"because mountaineer have a wide range of slopes to choose. In Busteni in the summer are various fairs where tourists can buy souvenirs to fit anyone's taste or you can have a barbecue in the middle of the nature. One of the wonders of this resort is the" Urlatoarea waterfall". To get there you follow the signs on the trees, the way is practible on foot and on good weather because it's a country road, unpaved, in fact is just a path, very pitoresque. It is called Urlatoarea waterfall because the sound of the water falling and rolling over the rocks is very loud, almost deafening. You can come back to your hotel on the course of the waterfall (watch your feet, the stones are very sharp if you are bare foot) but at the end of this little adventure you get to few kilometres away from the resort in so called "Poiana Cerbului". This is just one of the touristis routes. If you're interested in history you can have a little bit of this visiting the house of the writer Cezar Petrescu or Cantacuzino Castle. All this is just a drop of the mountains' offert. Aren't you at least curious.

Wednesday, May 10, 2006

The Peles Castle


The merge between civilization and wilderness is perfectly accomplished in the surroundings of Sinaia resort at the foot of the mountains to determine a competition between God's creation -nature and man's creation- The Peles Castle. Carol of Hohenzollern Sigmarigen's residence was built as a unique and pitoresque castle given its location at the foot of the Pitrele Arse mountains, a highly touristic area turned into museum with possibilities of sightseeing any time of the year. In the winter the small replicate of Peles, Pelisor Castle is to be visited. the Castle is vaste with numerous and different rooms: the Ball Room. the Mirror Room, the Thetre Hall, the Room of the Arms, the Royal Suit, the Concert Hall and Maur Hall and plenty more. If I raised your curiosity, hurry up ,in short time the Castle is going to be given back to its owners and it won't be a touristic location opened to visitors.

Tuesday, May 09, 2006

Sinaia Resort

Have you wonder how it's like to live in a place where the shadows give you another perspective on the site, where you are overwelmed with the changes that the scenery undergoes second by second ? Maybe if you keep your breath, in a glimse of an eye you might hear the nature trembling with life, whispering its transformation into something that cannot be grasped. The huge greatness of the mountains bearing their royal crown over the mortals makes you think about your ephemeral condition. Have you experienced this feeling ? If not, try spending some time in a place like Sinaia, situated along Prahove river valley into Bucegi massive. Technology has always been in competition with the natural woders of the world tryng to give them a scientific explination and the perfect incentive for our evolution is to try to equalize them although the environment is far beyond us. Climb up to 1400metres high by cable cars or by chair lifts. You run out of words floating somewhere above Sinaia, above its old monastery, above Peles Castle, above Casino Palace. Don't they seem little compare to the peeks brushing the clouds? And if you're there and its winter time you can go skiing and on your return don't miss the hot tea with a bit of rom, nothing warms you better. The sightseeing you can visit down the resort are the beginning of an unbeliveble adventure if you dare to follow the path of the mountains. You can find a cottage or a cosy hotel on European standards at any altitude . If you aren't a mountaineer, you will experience climbing by cable cars but make sure the wind doesn't blow strongly because they aren't working. Sometimes nature afford to be whimsical.

Thursday, May 04, 2006

Sunrise On Romania

No matter when or where we live there are so many choices to suit your taste so many arguments to convince you for or against, pro or con, to be or not to be at the seaside or at the mountains. I personally prefer mountains for the wonderful display of offers and challenges raised on every step. But there are so many interesting resorts lying on the shore of the Black Sea which doesn't deny its name and keep its secrets hidden in the dark folds of its waves. Either you go by yourself or with your family, with the gang and simply with your special one, there is a place for everyone. Costinesti is a resort trembling with life with noisy endless nights and long goodbies where teenagers feel like home. Don't miss the fireworks because there are nights with festive themes in places like "Vox Maris' a town within a town with all forms of entertainment and accommodations. If you're cold resistent you can afford to lose a night on the beach to capture the first rays of the sun looming from the core of the sea. Mamaia is a family resort endowed with facilities to fit each of the members of the family; playgrounds for kids, clubs and casinoes, luxurious restaurants and cosy rooms. This seaside resort is the brightest of all and the" Aqua Land" park is a touristis spectacular site with a great variety of activities for both children and grown ups. And if you're in the area take a trip by Gondola few kilometers high over the city. Children can escape from the city monotony by means of a voyage in resorts like Navodari. The sand is hot but this is a wonderful opportunity to avoid the boiling sun swimming in the water, rowing a boat or sailing away from civilization. It's an alternative to exploring the unknown. The seaside is motionless for eternity regardless the changes it undergo during the seasons.

Monday, May 01, 2006

Voineasa



At the beggining of the road every traveller establish a plan to follow, a way to go. But there are so many choices. Which is the best? The adventurer would say that it doesn't matter the aim of the voyage but the steps you have taken to achieve your purpose. The more challenging the road was , the greater satisfaction you'd feel at the end of it. So first decide upon your priorities if you wish a pleasent trip, a fast trip, an adventurous trip or a quest trip and there are different ways to suit your taste. I would follow the path of the mountains and I actually did so; Valcea, Calimanesti-Caciulata, Cozia and finally Voineasa. The resort is cosy and relaxing, hidden in the Lotru Valley at the foot of the Lotru mountains between Capatanii and Lotru mountains. You can rest at the Lotru hotel which offers the possibility to spend time at the cafeteria. at the bar, disco or cinema. Being a very small resort you can visit the surroundings, strolling on the marked routes or driving to Vidraru Lake(you won't forget this site, the air, the feeling of merging with the nature). You'll be amazed to see how much fun you can have away from the civilization, noise and ordinary ways of having fun. Words are useless. That's why I leave the pictures to speak for me.