VeroBello

2nd Day: Carrapateira – Sagres Fortress

15 August, 2017 by VeroBello

Today was one of those days where I work on calming my OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder), because nothing went as planned due to the weather (something I can´t control, yet). We woke up early (around 9:00 am), went to have breakfast at the village (€ 4.7 each), and after waiting in line a long time we bought some snacks in the local market and decided to pass near Praia Bordeira, but as it was cold (22 degC) and foggy, we decided to change […]

Categories: Destinations, Europe • Tags: Alentejo, Algarve, Days Off, Posts in english, Road trip, Trips, Viajes

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1st Day: From Oporto to Carrapateira

14 August, 2017 by VeroBello

We leave from Porto near noon and arrive almost at 17:00 to Carrapateira, to our hotel: Carrapateira Lodge (60 € per night). The last section of the road was small and curvy, but nothing dramatic, especially for a Venezuelan. The hotel was well located and the guys were nice. For cats phobic like me, the hotel street had lots of cats, but it was the only place I saw cats on the whole trip, which it´s something really important to […]

Categories: Destinations, Europe • Tags: Alentejo, Beaches, Days Off, Portugal Road Trip, Road trip, Summer, Trips, Viajes

Romanian Road Trip

16 July, 2017 by VeroBello

2017 began, and of course the planning of our holidays also began, starting with easter. My in-laws had Romania in mind, and although I had been there before for work, I did not have much time to see the country, so this was an opportunity I could not refuse. We booked the flights in January. I usually like to plan a draft itinerary before buying the tickets to estimate the days I need to visit the places I want to […]

Categories: Destinations, Europe • Tags: Days Off, Europe, Posts in english, Road trip, Romania, Romania road trip, Trips

1st Day: From Madrid to Bucharest

8 July, 2017 by VeroBello

We left Madrid at 16:10 with Ryanair and carrying only a handbag to travel light. After four hours flying, we arrived in Bucharest airport at 21:00 (local time). A representative from Klass Wagen (car rental company) was waiting for us to indicate us how to take the shuttle to pick up the car (very easy). We paid 505€ for 6 days of car rental. Insurance included, unlimited km, automatic car and a comfortable car for 4 people (european size). Since […]

Categories: Destinations, Europe • Tags: Days Off, Posts in english, Road trip, Trips, Viajes

2nd Day: Bucharest-Sinaia-Brasov

7 July, 2017 by VeroBello

Today is the day where we really started our road trip through Romania #highexpectations. After breakfast in the hotel we head out to Sinaia and one hour later we were already in our first stop: the Monastery. And before saying anything I got to say it was very easy to drive there…I guess after driving in Venezuela, few things can barely impress me on the road. Also, the landscape was beautiful. We parked next to the Monastery of Sinaia (6 […]

Categories: Destinations, Europe • Tags: Brasov, Castle, Days Off, Posts in english, Sinaia, Trips, Viajes

3rd Day: Brasov – Sibiu

6 July, 2017 by VeroBello

Today is the chance for Brasov. We started by walking from our hotel, after breakfast, to Piața Sfatului (square), passing through Strada Republicii (a street). From there, before lunch, we managed to visit: Biserica Neagră (Black Church) Turnul Negru Turnul Alb Poarta Ecaterinei (Gate) Poarta Schei (Gate) Biserica Sfantul Nicolae (Church) Bastionul Țesătorilor (Bastion) The Cable car was closed, apparently the only way to go to the top of Tampa Mountain was hiking, but we weren’t prepared for that. At 13:15 […]

Categories: Destinations, Europe • Tags: Brasov, Days Off, Posts in english, Road trip, Sibiu, Trips

4th Day: Sibiu – Sighisoara

5 July, 2017 by VeroBello

The fourth day of our journey through Romania was in Sibiu, a beautiful town in the south of Transylvania, whose historic quarter is a World Heritage Site. Visiting this city was a pleasure. Brief history of Sibiu Sibiu was founded as Hermannstadt and was the largest and wealthiest of the seven walled citadels built in the XII century by German settlers known as Transylvanian Saxons. This Germanic people arrived in Transylvania invited by King Géza II of Hungary (the Kingdom of […]

Categories: Destinations, Europe • Tags: Days Off, Posts in english, Road trip, Romania road trip, Sibiu, Trips, Viajes

5th Day: Sighisoara

4 July, 2017 by VeroBello

Our journey through Romania took us today to Sighisoara, a beautiful medieval city, protected by World Heritage since 1999. What to see in Sighisoara We walked from our hostel to the center (10 minutes), passing through a photogenic alley that leads you into the heart of the historic center, next to the Clock Tower. We had breakfast at the Piața Cetății, in the International Cafe which has decent sandwiches and delicious cakes. To begin to visit Sighisoara I recommend you to locate the […]

Categories: Destinations, Europe • Tags: Days Off, Posts in english, Road trip, Sighisoara, Trips, Viajes

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6th Day: from Sighisoara to the Painted Monasteries

3 July, 2017 by VeroBello

Today we will spend most of the day in the car. So as we were able to enjoy Sighisoara yesterday, we decided to head north just after breakfast in Sighisoara. At 9:15 we left, stopping at 13:45 in a restaurant on the road and we were really lucky. We ordered schnitzel sandwich and tiramisu. They did not speak any English but more or less we understood each other with google translator, and the food was great. Probably the best meal we […]

Categories: Destinations, Europe • Tags: Days Off, Painted Monastery, Posts in english, Romania road trip, Suceavita, Trips, Viajes

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7th Day: Voronet Monastery and Iasi

2 July, 2017 by VeroBello

We left our lovely guesthouse around 9:00am to have breakfast in Popas Turistic Bucovina to them drive for an hour and fifteen minutes to get to the marvelous Voronet Monastery. Voronet Monastery Perhaps the most famous and stunning of the painted monasteries is Voronet, founded in 1487 by Stephen the Great to celebrate a victory over the Turks. Widely known throughout Europe as “the Sistine Chapel of the East” due to its interior and exterior wall paintings, this monastery offers […]

Categories: Destinations, Europe • Tags: Days Off, Posts in english, Road trip, Romania road trip, Trips, Viajes

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Author Archives: VeroBello

2nd Day: Carrapateira – Sagres Fortress

1st Day: From Oporto to Carrapateira

Romanian Road Trip

1st Day: From Madrid to Bucharest

2nd Day: Bucharest-Sinaia-Brasov

3rd Day: Brasov – Sibiu

4th Day: Sibiu – Sighisoara

5th Day: Sighisoara

6th Day: from Sighisoara to the Painted Monasteries

7th Day: Voronet Monastery and Iasi