21 de Motive sa vizitezi Milos - Combinatia perfecta intre Santorini si Mykonos
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milos noul santorini mykonos
EN: 21 Reasons to visit Milos
The perfect combination between Santorini and Mykonos
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Recunosc ca titlul e mai mult pentru a va atrage atentia pentru ca sunt mult mai multe motive pentru care merita sa acordati o atentie cat de mica acestei insule.
Cum ajungi in Milos? Cu avionul pana la Atena, apoi high speed ferry din portul Piraeus: aprox. 3-4 ore, in functie de viteza feribotului, sau cu avionul (Olympicair, Aegean Airlines), durata unui zbor fiind de 40 de minute.
EN: I admit, the title is just a way to get your attention because there are a lot more reasons to direct your smallest attention to this island.
How to get to Milos? By plane to Athens and then by the High Speed Ferry from Piraeus Port: approximately 3-4 hours, depeding on the speed of the ferry, or by plane (Olympicair, Aegean Airlines) with a flight time of around 40 minutes.
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Am surprins atatea peisaje spectaculoase in aceasta calatorie incat imi este imposibil sa le cuprind pe toate intr-o singura postare. Pentru cateva dintre motivele mentionate mai jos vor urma si postari individuale. Aici vei regasi o parte din farmecul frumoasei insule Milos.
EN: I have captured so many spectacular landscapes during this trip that it is impossible for me to include them all in one post. For some of the reasons mentioned below, individual posts will follow. Here you will find part of the charm of the beautiful island of Milos.
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Peisajul lunar de la Sarakiniko
EN: The Moonscape from Sarakiniko
Probabil al doilea cel mai faimos lucru din Milos dupa statuia lui Venus. Partea proasta este ca locul este aglomerat la orice ora a zilei, dar datorita faptului ca se intinde pe o suprafata mare, ai sanse sa prinzi o portiune doar a ta de unde sa poti admira frumusetea peisajului.
EN: Probably the second most famous spot to see in Milos after the statue of Venus de Milo. The downside is that the place is crowded at any time of day, but due to the fact that it stretches over a large area, you have the chance to find a place just for yourself where you can sit and admire the beauty of the landscape.
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Plaja langa o mina abandonata – Paliorema/Thiorichia (Old Sulphur Mines)
EN: The Beach near an Abandoned Mine –
Paliorema/Thiorichia (Old Sulphur Mines)
Daca vrei sa fii singur pe plaja, aici ai sanse pentru ca nu multi se incumeta sa ajunga la minele abandonate din cauza drumului neasfaltat.
EN: If you want to be alone on the beach here’s your chance because not many dare to reach the abandoned mines because of the dirt road.
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Plaja Tsigrado
EN: Tsigrado Beach
Coboara pe o franghie pentru a ajunge la plaja Tsigrado.
EN: Slide down a rope to get down to Tsigrado Beach.
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Sate pescaresti unice
EN: Unique Fishing Villages
Sate pescaresti transformate in cazari idilice: Klima, Mandrakia, Fyropotamos. Acestea sunt unice si se gasesc doar pe insulele Milos si Kimolos – sora mai mica a insulei Milos.
EN: Fishing villages transformed into idyllic accommodations: Klima, Mandrakia, Fyropotamos. These are unique and are found only on the islands of Milos and Kimolos – the younger sister of Milos Island.
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Plaja langa o mina functionala: Voudia
EN: The Beach near an active Mine: Voudia
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Bentonit, Perlit, Barit; Sunt doar cateva dintre resursele naturale ale insulei care inca se mai extrag din aceasta zona.
EN: Bentonite, Perlite, Barite; These are only a few of the island’s natural resources that are still extracted from this area.
Plaja Geotermala – Paleochori
EN: The Geothermal Beach – Paleochori
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Datorita activitatii vulcanice, in aceasta zona a insulei exista izvoare calde submarine care incalzesc apa si portiuni din plaja. Unul dintre restaurantele de pe malul marii are amenajat un spatiu unde se prepara mancare vulcanica.
EN: Due to the volcanic activity in this area of the island there are underwater hot springs that heat the water and portions of the beach. One of the restaurants on the seaside has an area where volcanic food is prepared and served.
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Plaja curcubeu – Firiplaka
EN: The Rainbow Beach – Firiplaka
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Nu cred ca am vazut intr-un alt loc mai multe culori care sa se imbine perfect cu albastrul apei. Cu siguranta aceasta este plaja mea preferata din Milos.
EN: I don’t think I ever saw another place with so many colors that combine perfectly with the blue of the water. This is definitely my favorite beach in Milos.
Papafragas, Kapros & Alogomandra
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Sau cum sa faci plaja intr-o pestera.
EN: Or how to sunbathe in a cave.
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Plaka
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Locul in care te poti bucura de celebrele apusuri cicladice si de o plimbare printre frumoasele alei marginite de cladiri albe.
EN: The place where you can enjoy the famous Cycladic sunsets and a walk among the beautiful alleys bordered by white buildings.
O! Hamos!
sau restaurantul unde era tot timpul coada
EN: or the restaurant with a neverending queue
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O! Hamos este cel mai cunoscut restaurant din Milos, cu un meniu ce consta in preparate traditionale realizate din ingrediente locale. Proprietarii detin o ferma de unde se aprovizioneaza pe tot parcursul anului. Restaurantul este celebru si pe Grecia continentala, grecii venind in weekend special pentru a lua masa aici. Meniul este scris de mana si peretii sunt decorati cu mesajele prietenilor sau ale celor care au trecut pragul restaurantului.
EN: O! Hamos is the best known restaurant in Milos, with a menu consisting of traditional dishes made from local ingredients. The owners have a farm from which they supply the kitchen throughout the year. The restaurant is also famous on mainland Greece, the Greeks coming during the weekends especially to dine here. The menu is handwritten and the walls are decorated with messages of friends and those who have passed by the restaurant.
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Trypiti
sau locul in care poti dormi intr-o moara de vant si lua cina cu vedere la apus.
EN: or the place where you can sleep in a Windmill and have dinner overlooking the sunset.
Medusa
Restaurantul unde gasesti cea mai buna caracatita din Ciclade.
EN: The restaurant where you will find the best octopus in the Cyclades.
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Milos Cove
Sau singurul Resort de pe insula construit pe un zacamant de obsidian.
EN: Or the only Resort on the island built on an Obsidian deposit.
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Apus de soare la Utopia Cafe
EN: Sunset at Utopia Cafe
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Locul in care te poti delecta cu cele mai frumoase apusuri de pe insula alaturi de un pahar de prosecco/vin/etc. Localul nu accepta rezervari, asa ca trebuie sa iti ocupi locul cu cel putin o ora inainte de apus.
EN: The place where you can enjoy the most beautiful sunsets on the island with a glass of prosecco / wine / etc. The Cafe does not take reservations so you must come in at least one hour before sunset.
Adamas
Locul cu cele mai frumoase si apreciate restaurante situate pe malul marii. Este portul principal al insulei si punctul de plecare pentru cele mai importante obiective turistice.
EN: The place with the most beautiful and popular restaurants located on the seafront. It is the main port of the island and the starting point for the most important tourist attractions.
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Psaravolada
Restaurantul cu cea mai frumoasa priveliste si cele mai gustoase preparate de pe insula. Imi aminteste de peisajele de pe coasta Italiei.
EN: The restaurant with the most beautiful view and the tastiest dishes on the island. It reminds me of the landscapes on the coast of Italy.
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Mic Dejun/Brunch la Kivotos ton Gefseon
EN: Breakfast/Brunch at Kivotos ton Gefseon
Aici am mancat cel mai bun mic dejun din Milos si am savurat cea mai buna cafea intr-o gradina traditionala. A fost unul dintre cele mai relaxante momente ale calatoriei, prilej cu care am incercat si unul dintre faimoasele deserturi grecesti, Galaktoboureko (foietaj cu crema de vanilie).
EN: Here we had the best breakfast in Milos and enjoyed the best coffee in a traditional garden. It was one of the most relaxing moments of the trip so I had to try one of the most famous Greek desserts, Galaktoboureko (pastry with vanilla cream).
Apus de soare la Papikinou
EN: Sunset at Papikinou
Sau cum sa admiri dintr-un hamac portul din Adamas invaluit in culorile apusului.
EN: Or how to sit in a hammock and admire the port of Adamas shrouded in the perfect sunset colors.
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Achivadolimni
Cea mai buna vedere la caldera in jurul careia s-a format insula Milos. Plaja cu cel mai fin nisip de pe insula si locul in care poti privi avioanele care aterizeaza pe insula.
EN: The best view of the Caldera around which the island of Milos was formed. The beach with the finest sand on the island and the place where you can watch planes land on the island.
Apus de soare la ruinele Castelulului Venetian
EN: Sunset over the ruins of the Venetian Castle
Adica locul cu cea mai buna vedere panoramica a insulei.
Pont: opreste-te la biserica Panagia Thalassitra pentru a admira privelistea.
EN: Or the place with the best panoramic view of the island.
Tip: Stop by Panagia Thalassitra Church to admire the view.
Daca esti pasionat de design-ul si arhitectura cicladica
si vrei sa scapi de aglomeratia de pe Santorini si Mykonos.
EN: If you are passionate about cycladic design and architecture
and also want to escape the crowds on Santorini and Mykonos.
Photos ©Pomegranate Juice
Travel Journal - La Digue Beaches
La Digue Beaches
Whether it goes down to places, experiences or people, I have always disliked the idea of comparisons. The only way in which I can accept it is by using it in mathematics, literature or computer science.
How many of you were embarrassed when your parents asked you how your other colleagues did in the test? I did not understand what difference it made for them if I did better than others or worse. We had different backgrounds and different hobbies. So if my favourite class is geography, you cannot compare my math grades to someone’s whose favourite class is maths or the other way around. Also, you cannot compare a trip to Italy to one in Sri Lanka, because they are part of different cultures.
I think you’ve got my point now. And that is why I think that you cannot really make objective top 10’s of sites that you can visit, experiences you can have or places that you can stay in, unless the person that created the top likes exactly the same things that you do. Which happens seldom.
So, instead of top 10 beaches I will create a review based on my experience and you can figure out if you like it or not. Bare in mind that I have only visited three islands from the 115, so there’s still a lot to discover, even on the islands that I have been to.
The first island that I recommend for all the beach lovers out there is La Digue. It has one of the most beautiful, pristine beaches that I have ever seen and is surrounded by the most intense, turquoise water.
Anse Source d’Argent
Named by some the most photogenic beach in the world, this is a beach that you cannot miss if you plan to visit Seychelles. You need to pay an entrance fee, but the access is easy and once you’re there you have an amazing beach bar at your disposal. If you don’t catch the high tide, it’s an amazing place for swimming and snorkelling. You can read more about my experience here: Travel Journal – Anse Source d’Argent
La Digue Beaches
Grande Anse
One of the most picturesque beaches of the island and one of my favourites. This is a long beach with soft, white sand and turquoise waters. Swimming is not recommended, but you can catch a wave if you’re into surfing. There is a restaurant nearby (Loutier Coco), where you can have lunch if you want to spend the whole day at the beach. There is no shade, so bring your umbrella along if you’re planning to stay more. Don’t miss out the beautiful lake near the beach.
La Digue Beaches
Petite Anse
This one is the smaller sister of Grand Anse, so the view is equally amazing. You can reach it via Grand Anse, over a small hill. The walk takes about 15 minutes, but you will need to climb over some rocks so be careful with your shoes. Swimming is dangerous but you can spend your day sunbathing while catching some shade under the trees or the driftwood shelters. There is also a small bar with fresh fruits and coconut water.
Anse Cocos
La Digue Beaches
However impartial I would like to be I cannot hide the fact that this was my favourite beach in Seychelles. I will make a separate post dedicated to this beach, where I will tell you why. Access to the beach is done via Grand Anse through a 30 minutes hike. The steep climb and the lush vegetation make it challenging, but the beach is worth the effort. This beauty is friendly for swimmers at low tide as long as you stick to the protected natural pools of water. Natural shade from the trees offers protection from the sun and a small bar welcomes you with fresh fruits and coconut water.
Anse Severe
I’ve only passed by to watch the sunset. This would make be good caption for this beach. Anse Severe is situated near the main road and close to some snack bars and the 4* accommodation Le Domaine de L’Orangeraie. Thanks to the protection provided by corals and rocks and the natural shade it is safe for swimming and a good number of beach activities. The views over Praslin create a perfect background for some nice pictures and a romantic place to watch the sunset. I don’t have any pictures though, so you will need to trust me on this one. 🙂
La Digue Beaches
Photos via Pomegranate Juice
Good things are happening in Oradea
happening in Oradea
Good things are happening in Oradea. What makes them this way are the people. You don’t get the chance to meet positive, optimistic, enthusiastic people that often. At least not in Bucharest. I enjoyed my time in Oradea, but what I liked most was meeting its residents. I’ve felt like I was visiting an old friend to whom I had not spoken in a while, but who still treated me like we met last week. If you want to rebuild your trust in people, I recommend a city break in Oradea.
Good coffee and good food. When you have the both of them, what more could you ask for from a cool getaway? Well, a handful of interesting sights and some fancy art nouveau architecture. Oradea has them all.
Hop on and check them out:
Go directly to Restaurants and Cafes: Link
Go directly to Sightseeing: Link
Note: Check the attached link for further information regarding the mentioned sights and places to visit.
Recently it has become a lot easier to visit Oradea. The airport suffered some changes and there are quite a few direct flights to the city. I’ve bought my ticket from TAROM for only 40€ during the Black Friday offers, but there are flights also available from Blue Air and Ryanair.
happening in Oradea
happening in Oradea
happening in Oradea
Hello Snow
For some years, snow isn’t such a common thing like it used to be twenty years ago. I remember that it used to snow from the end of November until March. Sometimes the snow was so tall that you could build rooms where you could squeeze into. Now, you’re lucky if you get some snow in January. This makes you cherish even more this natural phenomenon that some people only dream of. Maybe this is the reason why every time it snows your heart starts beating faster and you start acting like you’ve never seen snow in your life.
Ever since the early days of our life, the essential wardrobe items for a day out in the snow have been the beanie, the foulard, and the gloves. You could name them The Holy Trinity of Winter wardrobes. The brighter, the higher the contrast with the snow. You can try to mix match different colours or prints as long as they are in the same hues: warm or cold.
