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The Kindness of Strangers

A travel blog entry by newbeginnings

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When I got up on Saturday morning, I knew I had to pack. I also knew that I would have to send a box of things home, as I had far too much now to pack in my little backpack. I may have started out with a 32 pound backpack, but I had bought so many Christmas presents and boots, that I was now overflowing. I had managed to get a box during the week from my hosts and so proceeded to pack it up in preparation for going to the post office. I had inquired during the week ...

Walk along the wall - Part 2

A travel blog entry by newbeginnings

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So I set off to find the famous Lover's Walk. I can see why it is called that. When I went behind the buildings opposite the Town Square, I discovered a medieval wall. The wall follows the river, with trees in their beautiful autumn glory hanging over the path in between the wall and the river. I meandered along the path, taking many pictures as I went. I came to a large medieval gate with a tower on top of it. By now I knew the history ...

Brasov, Romania

A travel blog entry by lukeandbelinda

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... through two beers at once, which I somehow managed. Germany has had a big influence here so most of the beers are spectacular.

Romania also has a strong shopping culture, as did Bulgaria. I think many people from around Europe travel here to shop and pick up a cheap bargain. We still haven’t bought shoes, not through any fault of my own. Belinda has had numerous ideas about her fashion style this winter but it is yet to impact on the ...

Bram's Castle

A travel blog entry by haskalah

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... and there was some debate over whether I was mistaken - after coming home, I found the picture I took and Googled the Tetragrammaton - I was right. The church was Lutheran, if I'm not mistaken, and why it would occur to them to do that is anyone's guess. I took that question to Wikipedia, which only says that the church is modeled after churches in Jerusalem (where I can only imagine there would be a shitstorm if they were writing any sacred names). I ...

Brasov: Transylvania not spooky...nice but! =P

A travel blog entry by chunhin

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... the basis of a lot of the characteristic traits of vampires. Look up Strigoi. As for the story themselves, well it was all fiction and Bram Stoker used count Vlad as the basis of his character. A bit sad yes, no coffins in the basement or towering spires with lightning or bats but it was interesting to see the man behind all the stories.

Headed of to Rasnov next for another trip to a castle...only to find out that this was a ...

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