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Traveler to Romania, walking and culture


End of June offer the possibility to enjoy a tour through Transylvania, Maramures and Bucovina counties, Dracula castle, wooden churches and painted monasteries. It was a long tour, almost 2 weeks, and during those two weeks weather was quite challenging. From high temperatures in Bucegi mountain to zero Celsius and  snow up in Fagaras mountains, and good weather for walking in Maramures county, we had them all. Was a tour for those type of persons who are really interested to see as much they can during those two weeks, and they enjoyed. Of course, was not missing a lunch serverd on my grand mother house in Ucea de Sus village, and the visit to the village distillery.
Iulian, July 2011

Testimonials

Thanks for the photos. It took a few days to physically return to my time zone, but all is well now and I’ve labeled all my photos with a caption. Looking at the photos brought back both laughs and memories we had during our trip.
I had a fabulous time hiking and seeing the sights as well as meeting people in a new culture. Although we didn’t hike at Balea Lake, it still was one of my favorite experiences contending with hail, sleet, fog and snow at the end of June. Our passage on the twisting Transfagarasan Road up to Balea Lake could only be appreciated after stopping and looking back down the valley to see it. I’m glad we stopped for a photo before the fog set in. Your itinerary appeared to cover a huge area of Romania giving us a good feel of life in Romania, especially in the small villages. Maria and John in Botiza were so warm and hospitable with the best ever appetizer of bread with melted cheese inside. I can still taste it. Thanks for introducing us to Romania with the crazy side trip into Ukraine.
All my best,
Tamara Michael, Winston-Salem, North Carolina USA, June 2011

I enjoyed our tour with you. The food and accommodations were wonderful. You were able to change your plans to meet the challenges of poor weather, and our wishes to change plans as we went. The area was beautiful, the climbs tested our resolve, and the history/geography lessons were enjoyable. I will not hesitate to use your services again,
Frank L D’Elia MD FACS, Crozier Chester Medical Center – USA, June 2011

Our trek through the Carpathian Mountains was outstanding in every way.  Going off the beaten path, hiking along ridgelines and down into villages provided so many rewarding vistas that you could never experience from the road.  The historic and cultural sites, including Peles Castle and Voronet Monastery were very interesting.  It was also wonderful to experience the people, food and culture by staying overnight at pensions in the towns where they were available.  In the beautiful small city of Brasov where we stayed in a hotel, you selected a perfect location along the main square.

Your overall itinerary, hiking the Bucegi and Fagaras mountains, visiting many cultural sites, walking the towns & villages, and enjoying local food, was beyond my expectations.  I know this reflects your experience and skill as a guide, your love of nature and of your beautiful country.  I will highly recommend your services.

Richard Paul, West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

       

      

     

      

      

      

       

       

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14 Responses to “Traveler to Romania, walking and culture”

  • Svante:
    14/07/2011 at 9:49 pm

    I am impressed. But god business create a passionate leader, so I’m not really surprised.
    Svante

    Skickat från min iPhone

  • Georg Seidel:
    14/07/2011 at 9:18 pm

    draga iuliane, din nou mi de multumiri pentru frumoasele imagini care ma tin legat de romania si sa nu uit, amicii care mai sant amici!
    intradevar vremea in ultimii ani este tare nesigura, la fel si pe aici, furtuni locale, cu grindina de zici ca acum te ia!
    dar vorba ta , totul este bine cand se termina iar cu bine!
    noi am fost sase zile la roma ( un vis de demult) am ramas coplesiti de ce am vazut si mereu cu intrebari la acei artisti si arhitecti care au realizat aceste minunatii!!
    iti doresc pe mai departe vreme frumoasa si linistita , sanatate si voie buna fam, si sa auzim numai de bine.
    Seidel

  • Norman and Christine:
    14/07/2011 at 9:15 pm

    Many thanks for the latest photos of the beautiful scenes of Romania.
    Your photography is *****, keep it up!

    Best wishes,

    Norman and Christine

  • Radu M:
    14/07/2011 at 9:14 pm

    Multumesc mult pentru imagini/link-uri. Turele facute sunt demne de invidiat.

    Zilele trecute am facut si eu un periplu(organizat) la cetatile dacice din muntii Orastiei. Dealungul drumului dus-intors am putut vizita si alte obiective naturale,istorice si monahale.
    Avem o tara cu “obiective” minunate, cu drumuri proaste si o organizare/promovare turistica deficitara.

    Inca o data felicitari despre modul in care reusesti sa promovezi “plaiurile romanesti” unor turisti obisnuiti cu alte standarde.

    Sanatate, mult succes si veme buna !

    Cu stima,
    Radu M.

  • Nicoleta:
    13/07/2011 at 2:40 pm

    salut ,
    f. frumoase fotografiile dar si locurile ! vad ca ti-ai extins aria de calatorii si ai ajuns si in Moldova si Maramures , zone f. frumoase care merita atentia cuvenita .
    ai facut ceva km in circuitul ala …
    si io m-as face calator in asemenea conditii
    frumos , imi era dor de fotografiile tale care ma incanta intotdeauna !
    o zi racoroasa ,
    Nicoleta

  • Craciun Alexandru Sasha:
    13/07/2011 at 2:07 pm

    foarte tari turele. am mai iesit si eu un pic in iezer si prin ciucas. cam de
    atat am avut timp.faine rau fotografiile!!!

  • Ileana:
    13/07/2011 at 2:06 pm

    Superbe imaginile .Am recunoscut multe locuri prin care am fost, si din Fagaras, si din Nordul Moldovei.In Nordul Moldovei am stat 8 zile intr-o tabara la Radauti si de acolo am plecat zeci de km , zilnic, in toate partile, pe la Manastiri, a fost splendid.Multumesc pentru imagini, o vara frumoasa in continuare.
    Ileana

  • Adrian Dobrescu:
    13/07/2011 at 2:04 pm

    Frumoasa meserie ai! Cand castig la 6/49 ma iei caraus in expeditiile tale? :)

  • Luci Hulban:
    13/07/2011 at 2:03 pm

    Ciao
    Prima poza e f faina!
    Salutari de la Oradea (30 grade)!

  • Ramona Milata:
    13/07/2011 at 2:02 pm

    Servus Iulian,
    Am senzatia ca a trecut ceva vreme. Ma bucur ca mi-ai mai trimis cateva
    fotografii. Sunt minunate, ca de obicei :-)
    O sa te urmaresc diseara pe facebook :-) )

  • Lia Morar:
    13/07/2011 at 2:02 pm

    Super Iuli! Imi plac la nebunie fotografiile din tururile pe care le faci.

  • Marian:
    13/07/2011 at 2:02 pm

    Salut Iulian,
    Mersi ptr linkuri. Diseara ma voi delecta cu ele :)
    Sa stii ca nu vreau zile mai racoroase. Maxima de azi va fi de 16 grade.
    Toate cele bune,
    Marian

  • Sandra:
    13/07/2011 at 2:01 pm

    salutare,
    am fost si eu in fagaras in sfarsit, vreme super, i-am zis corinei ca ii transmiti salutari sa ma pun bine cu ea :) ))))))))))
    numai bine
    sandra

  • Michidutza:
    13/07/2011 at 2:00 pm

    excelent!
    toate turele se pare ca au fost intr-adevar frumoase, iar oamenii ghidati,
    ca sa zic asa, raman cu sufletul acolo, ceea ce nu-i putin deloc.
    excelente fotografiile, arata ca-n povesti :) la ale tale ma asteptam deja,
    dar mi s-au parut impresionante si cele facute de Horia Marusca. da, si cele
    facute de Mihai Constantenec sunt foarte interesante. voi aveti un adevarat
    club foto acolo, ai pus precis o conditie ca nu poti sa faci parte din
    echipa daca n-ai talent si chemare la fotografii :) ))
    multumesc mult!
    bafta mai departe,
    Michidutza

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Micha, Germany, March 2012
Wir sind gesund und voller Erlebnisse wieder in der Schweiz angekommen. Die Reise nach Rumänien war für uns alle eine Bereicherung. Die fünf Tage blauer Himmel haben uns natürlich gefreut. Aber viel schöner war es, als Freund und nicht als Gast empfangen zu werden. Das macht ein grosser Unterschied. Du hast uns die Herzlichkeit Rumäniens näher gebracht.
Claude, Martin, Beat, Marc, Fritz – Schweiz, März 2012
We have arrived well and loaded with memories back home to Switzerland. The trip to Romania was for all of us truly enriching. Not only have we enjoyed five days of cloudless skies, but it was also nice to be welcomed as a friend, not as a guest. This makes the difference. You brought us closer to the Romanian hospitality.
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Thanks a lot for the 4 incredible days spent in Romania! A wonderful experience! And next time we’ll think about bringing heavier gear… ;- )
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Iulian gav mig en konstant følelse af tryghed, da han kender alle bjerge, og tager hensyn til dit niveau. Derudover, har han en stor historisk viden om landet, hvorfor han er en god guide alle steder. Han går virkelig udover pligten som guide, hvorfor at jeg følte at jeg rejste med en ven, og ikke en guide. Jeg kommer tilbage en dag, både for at rejse med Iulian, men også for at møde det dejlige og inspirerende folk og se den smukke natur.
Jan Swensson, Roskilde, Denmark – February 2012
Iulian gave me a constant sense of security because he knows all the mountains, and takes your level into account. Additionally, he has a great historical knowledge of the country, why he is a good guide anywhere. He really goes beyond the obligation as a guide, so I felt that I traveled with a friend and not a guide. I’ll come back one day, both to travel with Iulian, but also to meet the lovely and inspiring people and see the beautiful scenery.
Jan Swensson, Roskilde, Denmark – February 2012
Una experiencia absolutamente recomendable no solo por la belleza de los paisajes de Rumania , sino también por la manera de hacer de Iulian, una manera de enseñar, y explicar, cercana, entrañable , y por supuesto , muy profesional. Muchas gracias por esta experiencia de nuevo,
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A great itinerary. We started by taking the Cable car from Busteni to Babele. There we made a big loop passing thru Omu Peak and arriving after 8 hours in Pestera. The sun was bright and the scenary was incredible with the clouds in the valley. In some parts it was like walking on the clouds. Iulian had arranged for us a good stop for the night in the National Salvamont School in Pestera where we recoverd with a good meal. The second day was very nice as well since the landscape had turned white with the night frost. We arrived in Moeciu tired but happy. Next time will be in winter with snow shoes!!
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Une tres belle balade ce lundi 14 novembre. Nous aimons les paysages autour de Moeciu car on decouvre la vie et les scenes de moyenne montagne tout en ayant une vue superbe sur les montagnes de Bucegi quand le soleil est de la partie. Iulian nous avait prepare comme d'habitude un bel itineraire de 5 heures de marches(sportif mais accessible a tous). Les quelques arrets dans les granges nous ont permis de manger en cours de route. A l'arrivee une bonne Ciorba nous a permis de nous rechauffer.
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