Alba Iulia’s tall three-dimensional white cross is a monument that was built as a tribute to the Great Union between the regions that now make up Romania; the union act was signed in Alba Iulia in 1918, and thus a unified Romania was founded. Cathedral of the Coronation (bell tower […]
culture , Romania
Sibiu and Sarmizegetusa
We spend a few hours in Sibiu, another medieval town in Transylvania; it’s called Hermannstadt by the Germans, and I can see the German influence. First, we go to the Liar’s Bridge—the legend goes that if you tell a lie on the bridge, you will be exposed. Well, that’s only […]
culture , Romania , travel
Brașov – Black Church, Poarta Schei, Strada Sforii
We took a little break in Brașov and just enjoyed some leisure time. I found a fantastic coffee shop, the Book Coffee Store, where we spent an enjoyable time. Then we went into a spiritual store with buddha’s and essential oils etc, followed by a stop in a little pastry […]
beach , Mexico , travel
Sunburn
My first day in San José del Cabo was wonderful—I went for a long walk along the beach, feet in the water, an adventuring explorer of caves and climber of rocky divisions between beaches. It was so enjoyable that I didn’t notice the sun’s bite, and only after I’d left […]
Mexico , travel
San José del Cabo – Dr Coffee
One morning in San José del Cabo, I decided to just get a coffee (not breakfast) since I had eaten quite late the evening before. I walked along Calle Valerio Gonzáles and stumbled upon a small coffee shop, Dr Coffee. They didn’t have a food menu, just coffee. Only one […]
culture , expat , Mexico , Puerto Vallarta , travel
Puerto Vallarta – Free Walking Tour
Free walking tours are offered by the municipal tourism office in Puerto Vallarta; they start at the main square (just down Independencia street from the Guadalupe church), and we went from the old city hall to the Parroquia de la Nuestra Señora Guadalupe and up the stairs to upper Puerto […]
culture , Mexico , Puerto Vallarta , travel
Puerto Vallarta – Isla Rio Cuale & Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
The small river island is located between Centro and the Romantic Zone in Puerta Vallarta, and I access it from the pedestrian bridge at the malecón; Isla Rio Cuale looks green, lush and inviting, and I pass by lovely restaurants and bars with river views, one of them a dog […]