This day is choke full of excitement and discovery as we leave Bucharest and go high in the Carpathian Mountains. First stop is Castle Bran or Count Dracula’s Castle perched high on a cliff at the cross roads of old merchant trails. This 15th century stone castle is famous around the world and made the
Time to visit a quiet oasis that stretches over 10 hectares and hosts over 371 structures as old as 17th century: The Village Museum. Afterwards we will visit the Nicolae Ceausescu’s Residence. Did you know that this former communist dictator ruled the country for over two decades until his execution in December 1989?
After a continental breakfast and quick coaching session, it is time to discover the vibrant downtown and the Palace of Parliament. Did you know that this building is considered to be the heaviest in the world, with more than 1 million cubic meters of marble, tons of cement and steel and 3,500 tons of crystal?
Day 1 will be our arrival at the Otopeni International Airport in Bucharest. Our main goal is to check into our 4 star hotel Ramada Bucharest Majestic, then rest, relax and explore the downtown if you feel like it. Time to reset your internal clock to GMT+2, or CST+8 hrs. See more here.
I had heard about this tasty and trendy beverage for a while and I finally decided to give it a try. I first tried the samples at the New Pioneer Co-op in town (Kombucha on tap) and realized I liked the fizzy drink, while I was also surprised the taste can vary quite a bit
I know some of you were not able to make it to the informational session about the Discover the Beauty of Romania and you want to learn more about this amazing retreat. So let’s start from the very beginning. What you need first is a passport and a reservation for the trip. To book this
If you missed my info meeting last week about the Discover the Beauty of Romania – Wellness and History Retreat, no worries, here is a summary of the trip highlights: Royal Peles Castle, the summer residence of the Romanian kings and filming location for “A Christmas Prince” movie Count Dracula’s Castle in Bran 12th Century
As we are getting ready for the big Thanksgiving feast and we count our blessings, let’s try to be mindful about other people that are partaking in the delicious meal and have some dietary restrictions. Maybe you will have guests that can not have gluten or dairy or processed foods or simply want to decrease
As we approach the big Thanksgiving feast, we probably think about family get togethers, favorite dishes, maybe football and some piece of that delicious turkey (stuffed or not). Most likely we will find ourselves tempted to try all kinds of dishes and having a hard time saying no to second servings of pies and cakes.
Come learn about this Wellness & History Retreat on December 13, from 5:30PM to 6:30PM, at the Cedar Rapids Downtown Library. Let your escort, Coach Alina, help you discover the rich culture of Romania while you benefit from her wellness tips (did we mention that Dracula’s Castle is on the itinerary?). Light refreshments will be