Holiday in the countryside

“I do not know how others are, but I, when I think about my birth place, parental Humulesti house on chimney tower where hermother is bound to end Sfar with motorcycles, carp guts playing with them on the hearth prichiciul humuit, which kept me going when I started gently, which I hid in the oven when we play new boys, the peek-a-boo and other games and toys filled with childish humor and charm, and now if I leap heart with joy! “(Ion Creanga)

All we remember with joy and excitement of the long summer holidays spent at my grandparents, where the games were fun and good will at home.

Why can not we now, after the years to relive those moments?

In Romania there are still villages which retains old customs and traditions, that we who are in town I had the opportunity to see with our eyes or to know all the secrets.

We left to do than to choose the location and how we spend our holidays. We have chosen to learn the mystery of pottery, weaving as women before the loom, as potcoveste a horse, how to make cheese and the list goes on.

Before starting off I would recommend to book a room at one of the pensions of  Brasov, and you can consult the offers valid for the weekend chosen.

PENSION MIRUNA

Point of interest

Moeciu village is situated in the center of the country at the southern tip of the county of Brasov,

between the Bucegi Massif, in Rucar Pass. Part of the unit’s geographic localities Bran. It is situated 30 km from Brasov county town, on Route 73 and includes six villages which merged in 1968: Moeciu Lower Moeciu Lower Key, road cart, Magura and Pestera.

Attractions:

Located just 10km from the famous Bran Castle, Moeciu lure tourists with its mountainous landscapes, with a light spread over gentle hills, over forests, meadows and over.
The enchanting landscape invites to hiking, strong fresh air at home, peace descends like the deep pine forests, the hills full of pens and “Hoda” (grazing during summer houses), and above all a sharp breath is to be found Bucegi.

For those who love outdoor movement can organize walking and hiking in the hills surrounding the Upper Moeciu, or even on routes in Bucegi, Padina and Cave Chalet Gutanu hunting, horse riding travel or leisure.
In winter there are ski slopes or slide and you can organize sleigh rides. You can also organize trips to Poiana Brasov, where there are ski trails designed to higher standards.
You can also arrange trout fishing games (May 15 to September 15), predator fish or hunting (wild boar, bears) in the season.

Activities

Tourists have the opportunity to participate in major fairs and festivals in the Bran:
- March – climbing the mountain sheep;
- June 24 – Summer Olympics Sirnea;
- June 29 – measuring milk, choosing the best breeder of animals;
- July 20 – Santilie;
- 25 to 26 July – Summer Fair Moeciu;
- October 25 – Fire of Sumedru;
- October – sheep’ll cry;

PENSION VALEA CARUNTEI

A proof that nice Breaza develop agrotourism, Romania, Hotel Valley is gray.

Here you get the 3 star comfort and various treatments.

It is located 100 km away from Bucharest, 15 km from Sinaia, DN1.

From Bucharest: National Road 1, immediately after entering Comarnic follow signs “Breaza” left over the bridge, then at approx. 500m, the second street on the right, “Valley of gray”
From Sinaia: DN1, before exiting the Comarnic follow signs “Breaza” right over the bridge, then at approx. 500m, the second street on the right, “Valley of gray”

Equipment:

5 double bedrooms with individual bathrooms, cable TV, central heating
Living room with fireplace 40 m², possibility to organize banquets, conferences, etc.. for about 35 people maximum
Kitchen
Internet – Access Point for wireless laptop connection
Cable TV
40 sqm + Terrace Grill
Floor Balcony
Garden of 5000 sqm at the forest edge
Parking in the courtyard (4 cars) + garage
Excellent conditions for the recovery / rest for children and seniors, the climate is mild, away from moisture and heat mountain plain

If these locations are not convinced you can choose others where you can fish or hike, or simply spend

the quiet moments in nature in an orchard where ambient music will be provided by the chirping of birds.

And to be truly successful leave, you can rent a car of  Bucharest or rent a minibus of  Brasov,  if you are with friends. from one of our agencies in the country.

I hope to relive the old days of vacation!

Vacanta la tara

“Nu ştiu alţii cum sunt, dar eu, când mă gândesc la locul naşterii mele, la casa părintească din Humuleşti, la stâlpul hornului unde

lega mama o şfară cu motocei la capăt, de crăpau mâţele jucându-se cu ei, la prichiciul vetrei cel humuit, de care mă ţineam când începusem a merge copăcel, la cuptorul pe care mă ascundeam, când ne jucam noi, băieţii, de-a mijoarca, şi la alte jocuri şi jucării pline de hazul şi farmecul copilăresc, parcă-mi saltă şi acum inima de bucurie!” (Ion Creanga)

Toti ne aducem aminte cu bucurie si entuziasm de lungile vacante de vara petrecute la bunici, in care jocurile, voia buna si distractia erau la ele acasa.

De ce nu am putea si acum, dupa trecerea anilor sa retraim acele clipe?

In Romania sunt inca sate care pastreaza traditiile si obiceiurile vechi, pe care, noi cei de la oras nu am avut ocazia sa le vedem cu ochii nostrii sau sa le cunoastem toate tainele.

Nu ne ramane de facut decat sa alegem locatia si cum anume dorim sa ne petrecem concediul. Avem de ales in a invata taina olaritului, cum teseau femeile inainte la razboiul de tesut, cum se potcoveste un cal, cum se face branza si lista poate continua.

Inainte de a porni la drum v-as recomanda sa rezervati o camera la una dintre pensiunile din Brasov, si puteti consulta ofertele valabile pentru weekendul ales.

Pensiunea Miruna, Moieciu de Jos

Obiective turistice

Comuna Moeciu este situata in centrul tarii, la extremitatea sudica a judetului Brasov, intre masivele Piatra Craiului si Bucegi, in culoarul Rucar-Bran. Face parte din unitatea geografica a localitatilor branene. Este situata la 30 km distanta de resedinta de judet Brasov, pe DN 73 si are in componenta sase sate care au fuzionat in 1968: Moeciu de Jos,Moeciu de Jos, Cheia, Drumul Carului, Magura si Pestera.

Atractii :

Situat la doar 10km de vestitul Castel Bran, Moeciu de Sus isi imbie turistii cu peisaje submontane,

cu o lumina lina ce se imprastie peste dealuri, peste pajisti si peste paduri.
Peisajul incantator imbie la drumetii, aerul curat si tare este la el acasa, linistea coboara parca din padurile adanci de brad, de pe dealurile pline de tarcuri si “hodai” (casute de vara din perioada pasunatului), iar peste toate troneaza rasuflarea taioasa a Bucegilor.

Pentru cei ce iubesc miscarea in aer liber se pot organiza plimbari si drumetii pe dealurile ce inconjoara Moeciul de Sus, sau chiar pe trasee din platoul Bucegi, la Cabana Padina si Pestera, Cabana de vanatoare Gutanu, deplasare cu cai de calarie sau de agrement.
Iarna exista derdelus si partie de schi sau se pot organiza plimbari cu sania trasa de cai. De asemenea se pot organiza excursii la Poiana Brasov, unde exista partii de schi amenajate la standarde superioare.
De asemenea se pot organiza partide de pescuit de pastrav (15 mai – 15 septembrie), peste rapitor sau de vanatoare ( de mistreti, ursi) in sezon.

Activitati

Turistii au posibilitatea de a participa la principalele targuri si sarbatori din zona Bran:
- Martie – urcarea oilor la munte;
- 24 Iunie – Olimpiada de vara Sirnea;
- 29 Iunie – masurarea laptelui, alegerea celui mai bun crescator de animale;
- 20 Iulie – Santilie;
- 25 – 26 Iulie – Tirgul de vara de la Moeciu;
- 25 Octombrie – Focul lui Sumedru;
- Octombrie – ravasitul oilor;

Pensiunea Valea Caruntei

O dovada ca agroturismul se dezvolta frumos in Breaza, Romania, este Pensiunea Valea Caruntei.

Aici veti avea parte de confort de 3 stele dar si de diverse terapii naturiste.

Se afla la 100 km distanta de Bucuresti, 15 km distanta de Sinaia, DN1.

Dinspre Bucuresti: DN1, imediat dupa intrarea in Comarnic urmati indicatorul “Breaza” la stanga peste pod, apoi la aprox. 500m, a doua strada la dreapta, “Valea Caruntei”
Dinspre Sinaia: DN1, inainte de a iesi din Comarnic urmati indicatorul “Breaza” la dreapta, peste pod, apoi la aprox. 500m, a doua strada la dreapta, “Valea Caruntei”

Dotare:

5 dormitoare duble, cu baie individuala, TV color, incalzire centrala
Sufragerie 40 mp cu semineu, posibilitati de organizare mese festive, simpozioane etc. pentru cca 35 persoane maxim
Bucatarie utilata
Internet – Access Point pentru conexiuni wireless laptop
TV cablu
Terasa 40 mp + Gratar
Balcon etaj
Gradina 5000 mp la liziera padurii
Posibilitati de parcare in curte (4 masini) + garaj
Excelente conditii de refacere / odihna in special pentru copii si varstnici, clima fiind blanda, ferita de umezeala muntelui si de arsita campiei

Daca aceste locatii nu v-au convins puteti alege altele unde veti putea pescui, sau face drumetii, sau pur si simplu

veti petrece clipe linistite in mijlocul naturii intr-o livada in care muzica ambientala va fi asigurata de ciripitul pasarelelor.

Iar ca sa fie cu adevarat un concediu reusit, puteti apela la serviciul de inchirieri auto din Bucuresti, cu tot cu sofer sau puteti la cele de inchirieri microbuze din Brasov, daca sunteti cu prietenii.

Sper sa retraiti zilele de vacanta de odinioara!

Dracula? Ice Hotel? Camping?

Dracula Hotel

And I first came to mind was the well known Hotel Dracula.
Just do nothing Romania is known worldwide for this name, Dracula. Tell them that foreigners are novel and the next question will be: Dracula?

Think Cold Ice Hotel

built in the heart of Fagaras Mountains, at Pension Cabana Balea Lac.

Nomad Camping in Castle Field

And I added the top hostels camping strange nomadic Castle Field, Mures County.
Accommodation is in traditional Mongolian yurt, and the heating is by wood stoves.Iurtele are designed on the basis of existingexperiments in the way the rest to be healthy and restful. Spend a few days in this camp, and your return to civilization will be recreated mentally and positive energy.
The campsite has a restaurant with traditional dishes, specialties from the kitchen internatonal,

Dracula?Ice Hotel? Camping?

Ideea acestui articol mi-a venit dupa ce am auzit despre hotelul in forma de paleta de Ping Pong din China. Daca la altii se poate, la noi de ce nu s-ar putea?
Si am inceput sa caut pe internet hoteluri “ciudate” sau mai bine zis iesite din comun.

Hotel Dracula

Si primul care mi-a venit in minte a fost binecunoscutul Hotel Dracula.

Doar nu degeaba Romania e cunoscuta in lume pentru acest nume, Dracula. Spune-le strainilor ca esti roman, iar urmatoarea intrebare va fi : Dracula?
Situat in judeţul Bistriţa-Năsăud, localitatea Piatra Fântânele, se ajunge foarte usor pe drumul european E58, DN17 (care face legătura între Transilvania şi Moldova). Poti apela la servicile de rent a car din  Cluj sau la cele de inchirieri microbuze din   Bucuresti cu sau fara sofer, daca doresti sa organizezi un week-end cu prietenii.
Ajunsi la destinatie, dupa ce am inchiriat o camera la hotel, am facut turul hotelului care e amenajat intr-un aer care te duce cu gandul la cavaleri si domnite.
“Hotelul a fost construit în anul 1983 (sub alura comunistă) după modelul medieval al castelelor. Hotelul atrage turisti din intreaga lume atat pentru arhitectura deosebita, de casa medievala cat si pentru frumusetea locurilor, acest colt pitoresc de natura autentic romanesca”, ne-a spus ghidul in timp ce vizitam muzeul hotelului.
Vei avea parte si de o surpriza, pe care nu o voi divulga, pentru ca, doar fiind in acel loc, poti simti cu adevarat ca Dracula e “stapanul” hotelului.
Dotari generale:
140 locuri de cazare in 3 apartamente si 62 camere cu 2 paturi
Sauna
Parcare
Restaurant

Dotari camere: baie, telefon, televizor

Primavara, vara si toamna se pot face drumetii:

Magura Calului, din soseaua nationala Bistrita-Vatra Dornei, de unde se deschide o panorama de larga cuprindere asupra Muntilor Rodnei, Suhard, Calimani, spre si peste Giumalau (durata 4-5 ore);

Stanca de la Piatra Fantanele, cu o frumoasa panorama a muntilor. Accesul nu prezinta dificultate (durata 2 ore);
Dealul Zimbrului – belvedere (durata 3-4 ore).
Iarna, sunt la dispozitia turistilor partii si intinse terenuri de schi, babyschi, partii pentru saniute, organizandu-se si plimbari cu sanii trase de cai .

Ice Hotel Cold Think

Dar pentru cei care sunt pasionati de sporturile de iarna si adora zapada si gheata m-am gandit la singurul Hotel de Gheaţă din Europa de Est, edificat în inima Masivului Făgăraş, la pensiunea Cabana Balea Lac.

Singura problema care apare e forma hotelului care se schimba de la an la an, si nu poate primi oaspetii decat iarna. Anul acesta tema constructiei a fost ” Ice Hotel Cold Think “.

Suprafaţa totală de construcţie a hotelului este de aproximativ 650 de metri pătraţi. Hotelul dispune de zece camere duble, un Ice Bar, un Ice Restaurant şi o esplanadă cu expoziţie de statui din gheaţă.
O noapte de cazare in camerele inghetate de la Balea Lac costa 99 de lei, iar pentru o camera dubla pretul ajunge la 300 de lei,

la care se mai adauga si meniul, care costa inca 250 de lei.
Fiecare cameră poartă numele unui filozof cunoscut, român sau străin, iar în fiecare dintre acestea va fi expusă o scurtă prezentare a filozofului al cărui nume îl poartă camera. Pentru Ice Restaurant a fost pregătit un meniu nou compus din patru feluri de mâncare, gustarea şi desertul vor fi servite pe farfurii din gheaţă, iar cei care doresc să servească masa în Ice Restaurant vor beneficia de un welcome cocktail.
Din componenţa Complexului “Ice Hotel 2010″, nu va lipsi Biserica de Gheaţă, in sezoanele trecute, biserica a găzduit mai multe evenimente religioase, aici fiind şi o cununie religioasă.

Zona Balea Lac este cautata mai ales pentru drumetiile care incanta orice impatimit al muntelui prin peisajul existent cat si prin posibilitatea alegerii unor trasee care sunt o adevarata provocare. Mediul ambiental incantator face posibila practicarea unor activitati de agrement extrem de diverse. Pe timp de iarna practicarea sporturilor pe schiuri (coborare, slalom, fond etc.) se realizeaza pe numeroasele partii naturale care inconjoara cabana.
Pe suprafata inghetata a lacului ( peste 4 ha. ) se amenajeaza zone de luciu inghetat pentru hokey, curling si patinaj.

Campingul Nomad din Campul Cetatii

Iar in topul pensiunilor ciudate am adaugat campingul Nomad din Campul Cetatii, , judetul Mures.

Cazarea se face in iurte traditionale din Mongolia, iar incalzirea se face cu sobe de lemne. Iurtele sunt concepute pe baza experimentelor existente in felul ca odihna sa fie sanatoasa si odihnitoare. Petreceti cateva zile in acest camping, iar intoarcerea dvs. la civilizatie va fi cu un psihic recreat si cu energii pozitive.

Campingul dispune de restaurant cu mancaruri traditionale, specialitati din bucataria internatonala, mancaruri gatite in cuptor culemne si specialitati pizza. In centrul spa se poate relaxa in wellness Jacuzzi hot tub, sauna si in pat masaj cu pietre jade.
Optional se pot face plimbari cu caruta trasa de cai sau cu sania, sau excursii la partia de schi in Sovata sau la salina din Praid.

Preţuri
Perioada Tarif de adult
01.11.2010 – 23.12.2010 190 RON
Preţurile sunt de tipul: Persoana / Sejur
Servicii incluse
- 2 nopti cazare
- masa pensiune completa
- acces nelimitat la Jacuzzi hot tub, sauna, pat masaj cu pietre jade
Sper ca v-am facut curiosii si veti merge sa va relaxati si sa va distrati la unul din aceste hoteluri, uitand de stresul din oras si de problemele cotidiene.

Astept si alte sugestii, poate stii un alt hotel ?

Vizitati Romania, orasul Brasov

Descriere

Orasul Brasov (Kronstadt in Gemana/ Brassó in Maghiara,  Corona in latina) este situat in centrul tarii, in depresiunea Brasovului, la o altitudine medie de 625 Km in curbura interna a Carpatiilor. Orasul fiind situat in centrul tarii, fiind un important punct de plecare pentru turistii din tara si din strainatate. De aici turistii pot face excursii la Marea Neagra, Bucovina ,Maramures, pe muntii din lantul carpatic ,Tara Hategului.

Orasul Brasov este unul dintre cele mai frumoase orase din Romania,vi-l recomand,foarte multi dintre voi ati auzit cu siguranta de el,de povestile lui Dracula,Vlad Tepes,Castelul Bran,Transilvania.

Mijloace de transport

Se ajunge foarte simplu aici, daca calatoriti cu avionul de la Bucuresti aveti la dispozitie urmatoarele optiuni: cu trenul, Buss, Maxi-Taxi sau folositi serviciul de rent a car din aeroportul Bucuresti, durata calatoriei fiind de aproximativ 3 ore, deasemenea exista optiunea de cazare in Bucuresti pentru o noapte inainte de a porni la drum.

Cazare

Odata ajunsi in minunatul oras Brasov, turistii se pot caza foarte usor, orasul dispune de suficiente unitati de cazare: hoteluri (12),pensiuni (38),hostel (2),vile (6),case de vacanta(7),moteluri(1), complexe turistice(1).

Daca doriti sa va cazati langa centrul istoric al Brasovului recomand turistiilor cateva unitati de cazare dragute:

Hotel Ambient de 4 stele din Brasov,

situat pe bulevardul Iuliu Maniu 27 ,situat  la cateva minute de monumentele istorice si de centrul orasului, acest hotel dispune de : receptie 24/24, bar,camera de bagaje,lift,camera de nefumatori,restaurant, terasa,seif, camere pentru familii, camere facilitati pentru persoane cu handicap, aer conditionat .Recomand acest hotel turistiilor din propria mea experienta pe care am avut-o ,cu niste prieteni veniti din Germania pentru a vizita orasul, i-am ajutat sa se cazeze la acest  hotel si au ramas placuti impresionati de serviciile acestui hotel.

Recomand Casa Wagner de 3 stele, situata in inima orasului Brasov, chiar in Piata Sfatului cu o vedere superba la minunata Biserica Neagra si muntele Tampa, dispune de:

receptie 24/24, bar, camere pentru familii,camere nefumatori,zona pentru nefumatori, incalzire.

Recomand turistiilor aceste  unitati de cazare din orasul Brasov.

Restaurante

Daca vi se face foame,si doriti sa savurati mancaruri traditionale romanesti, orasul Brasov dispune de restaurante renumite, in centrul orasului se intalnesc cu aproximatie 10 restaurante ,de exemplu Restaurantul Crama Cerbul Carpatin situat in centrul Brasovului, Piata Sfatului nr.12, aici se pot servii preparate culinare traditionale romanesti care pot fii stropite cu vinuri,foarte bune din podgorii alese. Restaurantul Bella Muzica situat in centru, Piata Sfatului nr. 19 ,restaurant cu specific mexican si unguresc.

Restaurant Mado, situat pe str. Republicii nr.10.

Obiective turistice

Dupa o masa, este bine venita o plimbare in inima orasului, pot fi vizitate atractiile turistice : Biserica Neagra, Bastionul Tesatorilor, Cetatea Brasov, Turnul Alb,Turnul Negru,Casa Hirscher, Biserica Sf. Nicolae, Prima Scoala Romaneasca,Muzeul de Arta, Poarta Schei, Poarta Ecaterinei, Muzeul de Istorie.

Daca doriti sa faceti o plimbare cu masina si nu dispuneti de ea, puteti inchiria foarte simplu de la o agentie de inchiriere, recomand EuroCars Rent a Car Brasov, agentia ofera livrarea autoturismului gratis pe toata raza judetului Brasov .

Daca nu dispuneti de permis de conducere, sau daca nu doriti sa conduceti dumneavoastra autoturismul inchiriat, masina poate fii inchiriata cu sofer.

Cu masina va puteti deplasa pana in statiunile montane, turistice Poaiana Brasov, Predeal, Cheia, Rasnov,  Sinaia,  Bran, Cheile Gradistei, Moieciu, situate la o distanta cuprinsa 30-50 km fata de Brasov. Pe timp de iarna in statiunile montane se pot practica sporturile de iarna, statiuniile sunt dotate cu partii si instalatii pe cablu de inalta calitate. Drumurile sunt in stare buna,au fost renovate si asfaltate recent.

Circulatia pe timp de noapte este tentanta deoarece noaptea traficul este mai lejer, nu este aglomerat, iar daca se circula pe timpul verii temperaturile sunt mult mai placute noaptea si consumul de combustibil este mai redus. Trebuie respectate semnele de circulatie care va indruma, nu trebuie evitate. Daca circulati iarna ,nu uitati sa aveti masina echipata corespunzator deoarece in aceasta zona montana iernile sunt grele, cu ninsori abundente,viscor si ger.

Cu toate cele spuse mai sus, eu va recomand sa vizitati orasul Brasov, un oras minunat ,veti ramane cu o amintire de neuitat. Poate fi vizitat in orice anotimp, deoarece in Brasov fiecare anotimp isi are farmecul lui.

Excursie pe Cheile Dambovicioarei

Te-ai intrebat vreodata atunci cand vezi o furnica pe langa tine, ce simte ea cand te vede? Crezi oare ca se inspaimanta de statura ta?

Daca vrei sa vezi cat de mic esti in comparatie cu lumea in care traiesti n-am decat sa iti recomand Cheile Dambovicioarei situata pe Culoarul Rucar Bran, facand parte din rezervatia naturala Piatra Craiului. Este un loc minunat pentru iubitorii de natura, aici se reunesc foarte multe din pasiunile omului: drumetii, speologie, birdwatching sau daca pur si simplu vrei sa te relaxezi aici este locul potrivit de a scapa de viata cotidiana, de zgomotul oraselor, de haosul modern,relaxandu-te intr-o camera inchiriata intr-una din pensiunile Branului.

Imi aduc aminte cand am fost prima oara prin aceste locuri, am ramas uimit de frumusetea locului, de statura impozanta a stancilor si am ramas mut de uimire cum un rau de 1-2 metri latime a putut sa modeleze calcarul intr-un peisaj unic in lume. Aveam vreo 16 ani cand am plecat in excursie cu clasa din liceu, in momentul in care am ajuns pe chei toti eram lipiti de geam si din toata galagia ce era in autocar s-a auzit dintr-o data o singura afirmatie “Oahh”.

A fost dragoste la prima vedere pentru toti, de la intrarea pe Chei aveai impresia ca ai intrat in intr-o pestera ce nu se mai termina, peretii sunt foarte apropiati, sa zic cam 10-15 metri si au o pozitie pe diagonala. Soferul autocarului inchiriat mergea incet, fie vroia sa ne lase sa admiram peisajul, fie era mai speriat ca si noi ca nu cumva sa pice o stanca de sus, dar dupa vreo 3 kilometri am ajuns la destinatie, si anume la Pestera Dambovicioara.

Luam un ghid, ne impartim in 2 grupe si intram, cred ca avea vreo 14 ani si de abia iesise de la scoala generala, dar vorbea atat de deschis despre pestera ca ne-a captivat atentia la toti, mai ales cand a inceput sa ne povesteasca istoria pesterei, ca in trecut a fost locuita de haiduci, dupa aceea de un calugar. A urmat atractia principala a pesterii si anume formatiunile geologice care dupa spusele ghidului seamana cu o laba de urs, aripa de acvila, piele de tigru, etc. Dar sincer m-am simtit ca la psiholog, ca la testul Rorschach, cand iti pune in fata o foaie murdarita cu cerneala, fiecare vedea ce vroia, imaginatia e la ea acasa.

Si am plecat de la pestera, obositi de la atata drum, ajungand la pensiunea unde urma sa ne cazam. Gazdele ne-au intampinat tipic romanesc, nu cu covorul rosu ci cu paine si sare. Ca sa mearga si mai bine domnul de la pensiune ne-a dat la fiecare cate un paharel de tuica de pruna, putina ca inca eram minor J.

A venit si timpul sa mancam, ce se putea altceva decat sarmalute si o friptura de porc si ca sa intre bine sa nu inecam  un vin rosu de casa, ca desert un cozonac ataaat de bun, cred ca de aici si numele pensiunii “Mama Cozonacilor”.

A doua zi a fost una trista pentru a trebuit sa plecam, am mai stat prin curte, avand un teren de fotbal, pastraverie, fazani dar cum spune si zica “omu mai vine, dar mai si pleaca” am hotarat ca e timpul sa ne indreptam spre casa.

Este o excursie care merita fiecare clipa, ai vrea sa nu se mai termine, sa ramai pe meleagurile acestea pitoresti o viata, plini de oameni buni si caldurosi.

Fie ca esti turist roman si mergi cu masina personala, fie ca esti turist strain si alegi sa inchiriezi o masina, Cheile Dambovicioarei este o destinatie pe care nu ai vrea sa o ratezi. Ca si cai de acces e ok daca alegi sa mergi Bucuresti – Targoviste dar de aici inainte lucrurile nu stau prea roz, asa ca pregateste-te de gropi, praf, mers incet, pentru cei din Bucuresti e doar o zi normala J. Ca si un itinerariu ce il recomand daca ar fi dupa mine ar fi Bucuresti – Targoviste – Cheile Damboviciorei – Rucar – Bran – Brasov – Busteni – Sinaia – Bucuresti, si astfel ai acoperit o zona turistica frumoasa de la noi din tara, si apoi raman multe altele de descoperit.

Iar o harta a haiducilor te va duce direct la destinatie.

Si nu uita Romania “Land Of Choice” !

Dambovicioara Keys Trip

Have you ever wonder when a ant it’s right next to you, what she fells like? Do you think that she is afraid by your stature?

If you want to know how small you are in comparison to the world you live in, you certantly must check you Damvovicioara’s Keys on Rucar – Bran lane, it’s included on the natural reservation Piatra Craiului. It’s a woderfull place for nature lovers, here reunites many of man passions like hiking, cave exploration, birdwatching or if you want to relax this is the perfect place to excape the daily routine, the noises of the big town’s, the modern chaos, yourself relaxing in a rented room in one of the Bran Pensions.

I remember when I was for the first time in this part of the country, amazed by the beauty, by the imposing stature of the cliffs, astonished how a river of only 1-2 m wide can create a natural wonder unique in the world. I was only 16 years old wen I went on a roadtrip with my highschool class, and when we arrived everybody was sticked to the window of the bus and from all the noise and screams there was only one exclamation in a choir that sounded like “Oahh”.

It was love at first site for everybody, the entrance of the keys looked like a entrance of a big cave that has no end, the walls are closed to each other between 30 – 50 feet and has a diagonal position.

We  rent a bus from EuroCars and the bus driver was going slowly, leaving us to admire the view or he has more scared than us that a rock from above would drop on the bus, but after almost 3 km we’ve reached your destination, Dambovicioara’s Cave. We take a guide, split in 2 groups and we enter, I think he was almost 14 years old and he just ended elementary school, but he talked so openlly about the cave so he captured our attention, especially when he started talking about the history of it, that in the past it was lived by outlaws, afterward by a monk. It followed the main atraction, the geological fornations of the cave, that acording to the guide looked like a bears paw, a wing of an eagle, a tigre’s fur. But onestlly I felt like a was at a psychiatrist, the Rorschach test, wen he puts in the front of you a piece of paper smuged with ink, and he asks you what do you see, everybody saw what they want, imagination has no limits.

And we left the cave, tired from all that traveling, we arived at de hostel were we met our accommodations. The host encountered us typical romanian, not with the red carpet but with bread and salt. And to go all well, the host gave us each a glass of plum brandy, a little because we were minors.

The time to eat has arived, what can be more good than cabbage filled with meat, a steak of pork, and to go even better and not to choke, a home made wine, for desert a so so so good sponge cake, I think so the name of the pension “Mama Cozonacilor”

The second day, was a sad day because we left, we sat around a little longer in the court yard, they had a football field (european football J), trouts, pheasants, but how the word goes “A traveler comes, a traveler goes”, it was time to go home.

It’s a road trip that worths every moment, you wish that this dream will never end, and stay here on these picturesque lands a life time, filled by good and worm people.

Even if you are a local tourist with your personal car, or if you’re a foreign one and you chose to rent a car, Damboviciora’s Keys it’s a destination that you don’t want to miss. What can I say about the acces roads, it’s ok to go from Bucharest to Targoviste, but after this the road isn’t very good, so prepare for holes, dust, slowly driving, but for a local from Bucharest it’s just an ordinary day J. For an itinerary I recommend Bucuresti – Targoviste – Cheile Damboviciorei – Rucar – Bran – Brasov – Busteni – Sinaia – Bucuresti, so you covered a beautifull touristic area in our country, but are many more for you to discover.

And a map of the outlaws will take you directly to the destination.

Don’t forget Romania “Land Of Choice”!

Dear clients,

We, EastComfort, hope that 2010 has ended as you wished and predicted, but more important than the end of 2010, is the beginning of 2011. Now that we have already experienced one month of this new year of 2011, we are ready to face to following other 11 months to come. As you already know us, we have adapted our prices just for your needs, so you can benefit of last minute offers that will surely convince you as wise.

As you all well know it by now, February is the month of Love, celebrated all around the world on the 14th of February “Valentine’s day”. I really do not know how many of you know the real meaning of this day, besides the fact that in this day, all couples should celebrate their love in their own very special way.

To all of us that wish to know more, here is a short description quoted from Wikipedia’s website:

Saint Valentine’s Day, commonly shortened to Valentine’s Day was named after one or more early Christian martyrs named Valentine and was established by Pope Gelasius in 500 AD. It was deleted from the Roman calendar of saints in 1969 by Pope Paul VI, but its religious observance is still permitted. The Valentines honored on February 14 are Valentine of Rome and Valentine of Terni.

No romantic elements are present in the original early medieval biographies of either of these martyrs. By the time a Saint Valentine became linked to romance in the 14th century, distinctions between Valentine of Rome and Valentine of Terni were utterly lost (…)The day first became associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished.”

So, now that we went back in time, and discovered that these two Valentines were priests from Italy, we can be proud to have enriched our knowledge about our ancestor’s history. In conclusion, 14th of February is traditionally a day on which lovers express their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards (known as “valentines”).

In modern days, Valentine’s Day symbols include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid. We are all used to see all the shops “dressed” in red, heart shapes all over, from cookies to greeting cards and of course flower shops full of clients who would like to order special bouquets for their loved ones.

This is an article especially dedicated to our male clients…we, all women, know that sometimes or most of the times, our men forget to be romantic, and think that this day is just another day to spend money without purpose. Me, for example, I’m already used to see other friends enjoy this celebration, but not participating at it. Yes, I have a boyfriend, but, as the majority, he doesn’t agree to these “stupid” occasions, and therefore, I started to lose the habit of thinking of 14th of February as a special day.

Let me tell you gentlemen, that we love being spoiled and if you think this day is a kitch, don’t forget to take in consideration the way your girlfriend sees this day. Compromises, we do them every day, but when it comes to see you girl happy, I think it is worth it. Just think how easy it is to buy a rose, a flower, any flower (besides plastic ones ) ), than to come home empty handed and pretend that she will understand it. If you are not a romantic person, or just not used to the idea of doing something just because everybody is doing it, think of this day as a day where you can enjoy the presence of your loved one, just between you too.

EastComfort ideas on Valentine’s day gifts (noted that this is a ascendant scale):

• first and best choice – a flower
• second choice – your best / most significant picture as a couple in a beautiful frame
• of course, material things (for the girls who put price on them); a jewelery: ring / earrings / bracelet / watch
• a romantic dinner
• and last but not least, a week-end in two, somewhere nobody could reach you

For those who can put all these ingredients together, no comment, you really can be romantic.

EastComfort advice: rent an apartment, buy dinner and make the best of 14th February’s night !

Gentlemen, Valentine’s day can really help you to be appreciated at your real value, and can be a very positive thing for you.

As for us, we are here to help you succeed, by giving you advices and showing you that each day must be cherished at its best value.

Love and be loved !!!

Why should we choose the apartment rental method in Bucharest?

It has been in practice for some years now in Bucharest, and maybe in 2 or 3 bigger towns in Romania, a handy alternative of accommodation in Bucharest on short therm which is the accommodation in rented apartments and studios along the most important areas of the Capital (Unirii Square, Piata Romana, Blvd. Magheru, Blvd. Unirii, Mall Vitan etc), shortly called ” short term rental apartment “.

The offer of apartments and rooms for rent in Bucharest is always less expensive than the offer of hotels and even pensions, being perfectly adapted to business tourism or leisure.

What does this accommodation method means and how does it work?

• book through rental companies with this field of activity, an apartment (this can be a studio, a 2 – 3 rooms or even 4 rooms apartment).

• booking method? usually it’s on-line, find it very easy to search different types of companies using words like “rental apartments Bucharest”, “accommodation Bucharest”, and you will be surprised to see the amount of results, different websites that will help you to get to know their offer, by showing you pictures, prices, conditions etc.

• once you have finished the booking, that can be an on-line form or a telephone conversation, you will have to meet the company’s agent that is in charge of your reservation and accommodation; in case you arrive at the airport, you should know that most of the companies can offer you also the transfer from Otopeni or Baneasa airport to your accommodation place at a very good price. If you have already a car or use other means of transportation, you can meet the agent at a location easily reachable for you and the agent.

• the check in process is simple and quick, in such way that in maximum 5 minutes you will have in your possession all the available facilities in order to feel like home in a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere.

This kind of accommodation has appeared 8 or 10 years ago when hotels in Bucharest were fully booked with clients and had the occasion to practice spicy prices for their services.

This kind of alternative accommodation is being used for a long time now in developed countries like Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, France, USA. At the beginning, the renting apartment accommodation wasn’t very credible among Romanian tourists and potential clients were afraid of such services, so most of the people that used this kind of accommodation were foreigners used to this system very common from where they came.

In time, this comfortable alternative gain importance, rental apartments services became noticeable and clients did not wait to appear.

What can the renting apartment accommodation offer more than a hotel?

• First of all, confidentiality and intimacy, your information is not public like in a hotel, and most of all, the apartment offers you the “home” feeling – independence.

• Position, position. All apartments are located downtown Bucharest, close to restaurants, shops, banks, means of transportation, so surely more properly situated than hotels that are in most of the cases farther from the center.

• Cheaper accommodation, the renting apartment accommodation can be 50% cheaper sometimes, compared to the price of a hotel room; if you talk about 4-5 stars hotel you will find it very hard to make such a comparison.

• More space, apartments offer you a lot of space, studios can get up to 45 square meters and 2-3 rooms apartments can get up to 80 square meters, surely far away from hotel rooms, with a simple room and bathroom.

• Self-catering, apartments have their own fully equipped kitchens, so you can cook when do you like and what do you like, in such way that your stay will become even more personal.

• This accommodation system, rent an apartment, is very flexible and can respond to every client’s needs. It is also true that it doesn’t offer you the safety of a hotel reception, but the reservation number or the one of the contact person that checked you in, is always available.

For sure, you have to know that each accommodation agency has its proper rules, conditions, prices, some can offer you free services, others can charge you double, so please check twice before taking a decision.

Please note that each agency has its own check in / check out procedure, payment methods, extra bed, airport transfer, rules for late check in or early check in / check out, all these optional services being taxed and variable from an agency to another.

With the hope that this information has helped you guys, we wish you a pleasant day ahead!

EastComfort Romana

Serviciile de cazare in regim hotelier

Desi regimul hotelier in Bucuresti este cunoscut de ceva vreme, sunt persoane care nu cunosc cu exactitate termenul si cu ce se ocupa astfel de companii si de multe ori se fac confuzii cu oferta de cazare  a hotelurile si pensiunilor.

Ei bine, regimul hotelier a preluat conditiile de baza ale hotelurilor si le-a adaptat intr-un sistem mai comod, mai agreabil si mai rapid venind astfel in sprijinul clientilor interesati de o cazare in Bucuresti cat mai simpla, fara extra costuri, fara receptie si oferind intimitate si satisfactia ca ai la dispozitie un intreg apartament mobilat si utilat pentru tine si confortul tau.

Serviciile in regimul hotelier depind de la o companie la alta si nu mica va este mirarea cand ajungeti la destinatie si ori nu aveti nicio rezervare, ori nu aveti apartamentul pentru care ati vorbit si de aici o intreaga tevatura: intarziati la intanire, sejur distrus, nervi…

Intr-adevar, nu toate sunt la fel si nu toate au servicii de calitate.

Cum va puteti proteja de o eventuala dezamagire?

E bine sa va informati in prealabil si de regula cea mai buna reclama e cea de la prieteni, familie, cunostinte, care folosesc asemenea servicii pentru a putea opta pentru o cazare in regim hotelier fara a avea surprize neplacute.

Sunt site-uri dedicate si mai ales puteti utiliza cu incredere review-urile de la Booking.com care din punctul meu de vedere e unul din cele mai bune site-uri unde poti citi si afla diverse pareri, opinii, de la persoane care au fost acolo si care au folosit serviciile unei companii in regim hotelier.

Regimul hotelier s-a perfectionat in timp si a evoluat din perspectiva calitatii serviciilor oferite tocmai pentru a satisface si cele mai capricioase gusturi.

In ce consta aceste servicii?

Haideti sa pornim de la cele extra, adica cele care sunt contra cost, cum ar fi serviciul de transfer aeroport, unde veti fi asteptati la aeroport de o persoana angajata de firma respectiva pentru a va ghida spre apartament, serviciul de rent a car care la fel in functie de masina dorita aveti la dispozitia Dvs o masina cu care va puteti deplasa mai usor.

Unele companii mai au si serviciul de mic dejun livrat de la o firma specializata, tot contra cost sau serviciul de laundry.

Serviciile incluse sunt cele existente in apartament incepand de la bucataria complet echipata si mobilata pana la aparatura casnica, si electro- casnica( cafetiera, cuptor cu microunde, fierbator, prajitor paine, uscator par, masa de calcat, fier de calcat).

Mai sunt incluse internetul si bineinteles apeluri locale de pe telefoanele fix din apartamente cat si costurile de intretinere ale acestuia.

Un serviciu bun calitativ se cunoaste de la primul contact pe care-l aveti cu respectiva companie pana la serviciul de curatenie si lenjeria de pat.

E important pentru o companie cu renume in regimul hotelier sa respecte clientul si sa-i ofere chiar si pentru 1 noapte, (valabil pentru unele din agentii), o cazare la standard superior.

Multe mizeaza pe profit sau pentru acoperirea totala a noptilor de cazare, in schimb pentru o companie care se respecta, confortul clientilor si serviciile de calitate sunt prioritare pentru a lasa o impresie buna si pentru a avea garantia unui client multumit.

Imaginea conteaza! Fie ca esti top model, fie ca reprezinti un restaurant sau o companie de regim hotelier.
Iar pentru a spori succesul intr-o astfel de afacere, (care pentru multi este una mai mult de familie) trebuie sa investesti in imagine si in calitatea serviciilor oferite.

Intotdeauna va conta sa vezi pe pat o lenjerie alba curata fata de una colorata, o baie igienizata, prosoape de bumbac contra celor sintetice si exemplele pot continua…

Cu regimul hotelier puteti trai o frumoasa experinta si va invitam sa folositi cu incredere aceste servicii (dupa ce v-ati informat ulterior), si va dorim sedere placuta si pe curand!

Echipa EastComfort Bucuresti