Month: January 2018

The priest is the first to get bathed

A unique tradition in Romania: the bathing of the Johns

Posted on by Florin

If your name is John and you live in a small village near Sibiu, it’s very likely that you’ll get wet on January 7th. And, even if the water it’s freezing cold, no one is upset, on the contrary, everybody is happy and cheering. Actually, is an old tradition it the village of Talmacel, 20 Read more about A unique tradition in Romania: the bathing of the Johns[…]

Old Town Sibiu

A few things to do in Sibiu you won’t find in any guide book

Posted on by Florin

Planning a visit to Sibiu is easy: there are so many sources of information that sometimes the biggest hassle is to know how to filter it. Lonely Planet, Rough Guides, National Geographic, Tripadvisor. All of these guide books are doing a great job in giving you an introduction in Sibiu most valuable touristic attractions. But Read more about A few things to do in Sibiu you won’t find in any guide book[…]