December 26 2025 We arrived on December 26 after a smooth 5-hour flight from Istanbul to Sharjah. It was 6 AM local time (4 AM in Bucharest), but we didn’t feel the time difference anymore. After clearing passport control, we headed to public transport, only to find out that Google didn’t show any available routes. …
A Crazy Adventure or More Madness than Adventure? This year, we decided to push our limits even further. Without a car, with all our luggage in backpacks, we aimed to rely as much as possible on the available modes of transportation. But let me tell you a story. I think it was in August 2024 …
Greetings from Romania! This time, we set out on a short trip to visit the magical Christmas Market organized in Craiova. By chance, we had the opportunity to explore Craiova with our family. We departed from Bucharest to Craiova by bus, a journey of about three hours. By 9:00 AM, we were already on the …
Day 1 in Neos Marmaras, late summer vacation 7 September, 2022. Confident in the beautiful weather and with plans to explore, we set out at 4 in the morning from Bucharest. Before crossing the border from Romania to Bulgaria, we stopped to buy a vignette to avoid any interruptions in Bulgaria. On the way, we …
Late August 2024 This year, our vacation plans took an unexpected turn. Due to some investments that required completion, along with my own unfortunate mishap of losing my driver’s license just before the holiday season, we decided to embark on a new adventure—traveling to the Black Sea in Mangalia, Constanța County, by train. It promised …
We managed to arrive at a reasonable hour, and our Booking accommodation exceeded expectations. They even awaited us to assist with parking, providing a spot in the apartment building’s garage. They recommended the Westy Hajó Étterem & Pub for dining. I must admit, I chose this city for a rest stop, being halfway between Paris …
Today, on December 26, 2023, it’s 6:00 AM, and we hit the road for a very long journey of 1250 km—the longest distance I’ve personally driven. Despite the rainy weather, we safely arrived, finding a Domino’s Pizza open for home delivery. We also stocked up on essentials from the local store near our Booking accommodation. …
Today, on December 23, after our morning coffee at 6 AM, we were already on the road to Vienna, Austria. After an hour of waiting at the Nadlac border crossing to enter Hungary, we purchased the necessary vignettes for both Hungary and Austria. During our journey to Vienna, we made a brief stop in the …
Our winter holiday adventure began on December 22, 2023. We hopped into the car and departed from Bucharest at 6 in the morning, covering a smooth 568 km to our accommodation—a charming 3-bedroom apartment booked on Booking.com. Nestled in the heart of Arad, the apartment had all the necessary amenities, exuding a cozy atmosphere. After …
On the 15th day of our adventure on 12 September 2023, we safely arrived in Skopje, North Macedonia. Surprisingly, well ahead of the scheduled time, we were able to check in and, after a short rest, ventured out for a stroll. Leaving Durres, Albania, turned out to be exceptionally beneficial as it allowed us to …