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In 1856, the two principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia secured their autonomy and ended the suzerainty of the Ottoman Empire. In 1859 they united, and a national identity was born, adopting the name Romania in the following years. Formal recognition of its independence occurred in 1878. Following World War II, Romania was occupied by the Soviets, and a "people's republic" was formed in 1947. From 1965, under the regime of Nicolae Ceauşescu, the Romanian people suffered impoverishment and oppression, until his overthrow and execution during the Revolution of 1989. Recent political events have seen Romania become a full member state of the European Union in June 2007. To Be Updated

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By amyjoy76
December 29th 2004

We Made It!!!! Europe » Romania » Transilvania » Salaj » Simleu Silvaniei

Budapest Airport

After 36 hours we FINALLY arrived at Tony’s house in Simleu Silvaniei, Romania. Orlando to Chicago . . . Chicago to Frankfurt, Germany . . . Frankfurt to Budapest, Hungry and then a 6 hour bus ride into Northwest Romania. None of us were expecting to be so very, very tired. Tired or not, we made it here without a hitch. 15 of us started in Orlando, 1 started in Baltimore and one in West Virginia (J. was stranded because of snow storms). We all met in Chicago. No delayed flights, good weather, very little turbulence, and NONE of us lost [View Full Entry]

By Code99
October 15th 2004

On the Road in Romania Europe » Romania

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In October 2004, I took a solo trip to Romania. When I told my friend Per (who is himself half-Romanian and whose family still owns land there) that I was going to Romania he asked me if I knew just what the hell I was doing going to Romania. The answer was yes.......but as I was to find out later, also no. Romania was surprising in some ways and disappointing in others. Surprising that it was so beautiful and has so much potential. Disappointing in that there is still a lot of poverty and pollution and that the people aren't really [View Full Entry]

By w2eny
September 25th 2004

Bucharest, Romania Europe » Romania

Center City Bucharest

I spent 4 days in Bucharest. Interesting place? Although just becoming part of the European Union, it looked like it was stuck in the 1920s. Just 15 minutes outside of the capital, there are people burning garbage in a can, old women with thatched sweepers cleaning up leaves, horse drawn buggies with produce... I stayed in the Sofitel, not far from the airport and arrived on a Thursday and stayed the weekend. My only business was on Friday outside of the city. I managed to pickup some kind of viral sinus infection when I was there that lasted six weeks. Food [View Full Entry]

By Ali
February 17th 2004

The Salt Mine Europe » Romania » Transilvania » Harghita » Praid

Salt Mining Equipment

Salt in small amounts is needed to maintain the body's health, about 2.5 g a day. The salt mine in Parajd produces around 600 tonnes of salt per day, enough to provide 240 million people with their dietary requirements. Parajd is a small industrial town about a one hour bus journey from Hargitafurdo; after 3 days skiing and a lot of falling a rest day sounded really appealing. The bus arrived and was filled by everyone who wanted a rest - not a seat spare. The heating on the coach was turned off after discovering that it pumped in exhaust fumes. [View Full Entry]

By Ali
February 16th 2004

Skiing in Transylvania Europe » Romania » Transilvania » Harghita » Harghita Bai

Hargitafurdo

I never imagined that I would be travelling overnight on a bus with 40 Hungarians drinking palinka on my way to go skiing in Transylvania. But on Friday 13th February 2004 that is where I found myself. The journey (Budapest - Transylvania) was actually quite easy, I’m pretty good at sleeping on buses and other assorted forms of transport, especially when my senses have been dulled by schnapps. Transylvania. My image of Transylvania before visiting was ripped out of countless horror films, wolves and bears at the edge of every road, hiding amoungst the trees with evi [View Full Entry]

By Amylia
August 20th 2001

Romania Europe » Romania

Ceaucescu's Parliament House

Deciding that it was time to take a brief break from the corporate world and go do some good, I volunteered at the Hand of Help (a Romanian owned and ran) orphanage. I went by myself and didn't know anyone there, however 2 there were bilingual which helped me in communicating. The 122 children in the Botosoni orphanage where I stayed seemed amazingly well adjusted, spirited, comfortable and confident. Most have parents, but who are unable to provide for them. While in awe of how happy these kids seemed, it didn't take me long to realize that it is these [View Full Entry]

Orphanage & Medical/Dental buildings of Hand Of Help

Villager Making Hay-Stacks For Upcoming Winter

By Temoris
July 8th 2001

Povestiri dim Ungaria, Transilvania si Serbia. Historias de Hungría, Transilvania y Serbia. Segunda parte: Transilvania Europe » Romania » Transilvania » Mures » Sighisoara

Sighisoara

8 DE JULIO DE 2001 LATINO EXPRESS Rumanía es una excepción en los Balcanes. Es el país construido sobre los reinos latinos (pueblos romanizados) de Valaquia, Moldavia, Transilvania y otros menores, que sobrevivieron, escapando a las zonas montañosas de los Cárpatos, a las invasiones eslavas. Como signo común de identidad tienen la reivindicación de su romanidad y de una lengua romance, la única que sobrevive en el Este. Por eso decidieron nombrarse România, así como Bolivia y Colombia tomaron los nombres de Bolívar y Colón. En español, a alguien no le dio la gana aceptar su i [View Full Entry]

By liliram
May 11th 1996

No One Missed Ceausescu in Bucharest, Romania Europe » Romania

Village Museum

On the bus on way to Romania, we swapped horror stories. Sensing the mood, our Globus Tour Director promptly reminded us of the story of Count Dracula. Not the Hollywood version, but the Transylvanian version. Bran Castle in Transylvania, built in the mid 1300s, is the legendary home of the Count of Dracula. By the time we reached Bucuresti, our hairs stood on edge and we were all ready to scream at moment's notice. The Hotel Bucuresti fuelled the grim mood , what with its old world interiors, heavy gold and burgundy drapes, wide windows framed by yards and yards of [View Full Entry]

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