Monthly Archives: June 2010
Unearthing Dracula
Romania is the second country in our Eastern European circuit and it is filled with pleasant surprises from the unassuming people to the beautiful pine tree landscapes. While we were in this country, we set our minds to visiting Transylvania, … Continue reading
Things We Learned and Liked-Bulgaria
Things we learned: Currency: Leva (1.5 Leva=$1 USD) Places Visited: Sofia, Belogradchik, Plovdiv, Gabrovo, Veliko Tarnovo Crime rate in this country is pretty low. Bulgarians nod for no and shake their heads for yes. It may help to remember that … Continue reading
Белоградчик, България
I was looking out the window of another train, watching the green farm fields of northwest Bulgaria pass us by. Suddenly, a donkey cart could be seen trotting down a nearby road, with an elderly owner patiently riding the cart … Continue reading
Things We Learned and Liked-Greece
Things we learned: Currency: Euro (1 Euro=$1.5 USD) Places Visited: Athens, Santorini, Naxos, Meteora, Kalambaka, Kastraki, Thessaloniki (Kardia) If you want a seat, don’t book a train ticket 10 minutes before departure and arrive early to claim a seat. A … Continue reading
Our Favorite Greek Eats
It’s been awhile since we have posted about the cuisine of a country so what better place to begin again than in Greece. I will start by saying that because I am not an eggplant (or olive) fan, I was … Continue reading