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An interview with Exploramum on Romania

We hope you enjoy this wonderful read about our adventures exploring along the road less traveled -in Romania. Thanks to the Selim family for the interview http://selimfamily.com/2015/01/31/off-the-beaten-path-travels-in-romania/ Questions and Comments  What do you make of my recent interview with Romania? Do you find it inspiring? Do share your comments with us below. Check out these […]

More Dash than Cash but very Flash

When we decided to come to Serbia to celebrate my 53rd birthday, we were delighted when we found the amazing Dash Star Hotel that is just out of the main center of Novi Sad, Serbia – but only 5 minutes by car into the thriving little city. We parked outside in their private car park […]

Interview – Exploramum and Mom with Backpack

 Interview – Exploramum and Mom with Backpack In our first year after we started our journey, we heard from a lady in Italy who was following our blog. We became Facebook friends. And, we chatted every now and then on messenger. When we told her of our plans to come to Italy, she and her […]

A Bed of Surprises in Belgrade Serbia

It has been a bit of a surprise that we found ourselves back in Serbia (we visited for one night last year), and even more so, heading to Belgrade.  We really hadn’t planned it all that well – in truth, we hadn’t really even planned it! So when we contacted Rentastan, we were really pleased […]

Spending Sunday in the Salubrious Sisley Spa in Serbia

Spending Sunday in the Salubrious Sisley Spa in Serbia This week was my 53rd birthday, and it turned out to be a great week, and it was going to end perfectly. It started with us driving from the top northern border of Romania, through Hungary and ending up in Novi Sad for a few days. […]

Authentic Serbian Experience near Belgrade Serbia

About thirteen kilometers from downtown Belgrade in Serbia is a hidden gem called Hotel Sucevic. Set in the hillsides of Avala you will find something unexpected. There are two main buildings set in a beautiful garden environment, just a short drive from the bypass. The Hotel Sucevic has a great choice of rooms and suites, from small […]

Celebrating in Style on Novi Sad Serbia

Last year we traveled through Serbia at lightning speed. In fact, it was all of 24 hours with a quick, but wonderful stay. But we had a taste of Serbia. And this taste of wonderful Serbian hospitality and friendship made us want to come back for more. So for this reason, we decided to choose […]

The Romanian Road Less Travelled

One of the most challenging blogs I’ve wanted to share with you from our world trip so far is this one. Romania has stolen my heart, and I am simply in love with the diversity, beauty, and splendor that unfolded before me, over these past weeks.  I have about 200 photographs I could load up […]

Romanian Grandeur at Gradina Morii

Nestled on the edge of Sighetu Marmației town, next to the lovely Mill Garden Park (or Gradina Morii Parcel) is Hotel Gradina Morii.  The perfect place for us to base ourselves to explore the famous wooden churches and monasteries in the area. It is a luxury hotel that has been recently renamed and captures the […]

Beyond Dracula leads us to Viscri

We woke to serenity in a small country town in Romania, called Viscri. It is tucked away off the main road that leads from Brasov to Sighisoara. Here in the still of the winter’s morning as the sun rises, there is only the odd horse and cart coming down the road. Awww – and a […]

Experiencing Baroque Brukenthal Palace Romania

  It is with sad regret said good-bye to all our new Romania friends we met over the New Year period at Biertan.  Meeting such lovely people has been a delight, but saying farewell, and never knowing if we shall see them again is one of the hardest parts of travel.  Romania has proven to be a […]

Served on a Bed of Ice

From the very first time I heard about the Hotel of Ice in Romania, I wanted to go.  I figured the hardest part would be to convince my nine-year-old son, but as soon as he saw their website, he was as keen as I was to venture up the snowy mountain-side, and spend a night […]