[adsense]As one of the most imposing structures in Tulcea, the Independence Monument is one of the main attractions of the city. It is located on the North-East side of Tulcea, on top of a hill where you can also find the ruins of the ancient roman city of Aegyssus. The monument was erected as homage…
The other day, I went with some friends to visit the medieval fortress of Enisala, or Heracleea, as it’s best known. Since I’d never seen it before, I was very excited to finally see one of the great citadels in the country. [adsense]As we got there, we found the fortress one top of a tall…
For anybody who comes to the Danube Delta, fishing, if not the main goal of the trip, is definitely on their mind. And there are good reasons for that. There are hundreds of lakes, swamps and canals of all sizes that offer the right conditions for a fantastic holiday trying to catch the most sought…
Chilia Veche (the Old Chilia) is one of the oldest settlements in the Danube Delta, with some sources suggesting that it goes back as far as the sixth century BC. Today, it is the largest village in the area, with over 3000 people. [adsense]Throughout its history, it has been a flourishing place thanks to the…
Caraorman is one of the many gems you will find in the Danube Delta. It is an old fishermen’s village located on the sandbank between the Sulina and Sfantu Gheorghe channels. [adsense]The name is of Turkish origins and it means “Black forest”, due to the vast oak forest nearby. A good portion of it is…
Never thought I would get to pilot a plane in the middle of nowhere, in Sfantu gheorghe, but that’s what eventually happened 😀 Boy, I’m going to buy my own plane someday! We arrived in Sfantu Gheorghe last Wednesday and chance had it that I got a little drunk on the boat, so I had…
Yes, finally… it’s been two years since I’ve last been to Sfantu Gheorghe, but now, the wait is over. In less than an hour I’ll be on the ship on the way to my dreams, having a cold beer and enjoying the wild scenery. [adsense]Sfantu Gheorghe has always been one of my favorite places in…