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ITINERARY: BEST THINGS TO DO IN BUCHAREST IN ONE DAY

On 3 September, 201829 September, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Museums, Parks, Religious buildings, Sights3 Comments

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Updated on September 29, 2019

Our itinerary begins at the famous but not very remarkable Piata Unirii, in which only one fountain, the shopping center to the east and some coffee shops stand out. Continue reading “ITINERARY: BEST THINGS TO DO IN BUCHAREST IN ONE DAY” →

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BUCHAREST: WHEN TO GO, CHANGE MONEY, WHERE TO SLEEP AND EAT

On 13 August, 201821 October, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Accommodation, Annoyances, Money and costs, When to go, Where to eat4 Comments

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WHEN TO GO Continue reading “BUCHAREST: WHEN TO GO, CHANGE MONEY, WHERE TO SLEEP AND EAT” →

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BUCHAREST: GETTING AROUND

On 16 July, 20187 October, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Annoyances, Transport6 Comments

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WALKING

Bucharest is a huge city, but main points of interest are in an area easily accessible on foot for most travelers. Continue reading “BUCHAREST: GETTING AROUND” →

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BUCHAREST: DANGERS AND ANNOYANCES

On 9 July, 201820 October, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Annoyances, dangers8 Comments

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Romania has a very bad reputation and is totally unjustified; It is a much safer country than people think. Continue reading “BUCHAREST: DANGERS AND ANNOYANCES” →

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HOW TO GET FROM THE AIRPORT TO BUCHAREST CITY CENTER

On 10 December, 20177 October, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Annoyances, Transport7 Comments

Updated on April 5, 2019

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Henri Coanda International Airport is the most important in the country. It is located 18 km north of the center, in Otopeni town, so it is usually known by that name. Although Romania is still a cheap country Continue reading “HOW TO GET FROM THE AIRPORT TO BUCHAREST CITY CENTER” →

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Mount Inasa lookout point, Nagasaki, Japan
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Li River cruise, Guilin, China
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Teide National Park, Canary Islands, Spain
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Famous Cloud Gate in Millennium Park
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Mount Ngauruhoe, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
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Rocky Balboa statue, Philadelphia
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Konpira-San sanctuary in Kotohira, Shikoku
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Bulog dos, Coron, Philippines
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Terracotta army warriors, Xi’an
At the Pond you can get this awesome reflection of Hotel The Pierre
At the Pond you can get this awesome reflection of Hotel The Pierre
Kayangan Lake
Kayangan Lake
Some steps are brutal. These are part of the way up (or down) to Celestial Peak
Some steps are brutal. These are part of the way up (or down) to Celestial Peak
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Bran or Dracula’s Castle, Transylvania, Romania
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Bonifacio cliffs, Corsica
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Neko Harbour, Antarctica
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Hot air balloons over Cappadocia, Turkey
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