tourism Archives - Page 6 of 8 - Dr. Nicole Basaraba

By - Nicole Basaraba
Posted on November 15, 2011March 21, 2013
Posted in Belgium, Living in Brussels, Travel

The origin of French fries: Belgium

Did you know that French fries were born in Belgium? Yeah I know, not many people know that, but its true. But why, you may ask, do we call them French fries? “Frites” as they are called in French (pronounced “Fritz”), were first made in 1680 in the Meuse River region between the French cites

By - Nicole Basaraba
Posted on October 17, 2011March 21, 2013
Posted in Romania, Travel

The Transfăgărășan – translation: Romanian mountain pass of beauty and fear

After visiting: Sinaia’s Peles Castle, Bran Castle, Brasov, Rasnov and Sibiu, it was time to take the highway through the Romanian Făgărăș (Fah-gah-rush) Mountains. Being from Canada and from a province that is home to part of the Rocky Mountains, I have driven through the mountains on the Trans-Canada highway many times, which has this:

By - Nicole Basaraba
Posted on October 10, 2011March 21, 2013
Posted in Romania, Travel

Sibiu, Romania: The Capital City of My Heart – Lower Town

As I passed under the Council Tower after visiting the Upper Town of Sibiu, I walked towards the Lower Town to Piaţa Mica deeper into the city of Sibiu, my love deepened. When you walk out onto Piaţa Mica you see more terraces and the Arts House beside the Liars’ Bridge. In the Arts House

By - Nicole Basaraba
Posted on October 3, 2011March 21, 2013
Posted in Romania, Travel

Sibiu, Romania: The Capital City of My Heart – Upper Town

I have traveled to quite a few cities in Europe, including some of the greatest such as the City of Romance – Paris and the Queen of Cities – Prague, but there is no city that has captured my heart like the city of Sibiu. Sibiu was the European Capital City of Culture in 2007

By - Nicole Basaraba
Posted on September 19, 2011March 21, 2013
Posted in Romania, Travel

Brasov – Nestled in the Carpathian Mountains of Romania

When entering the city of Brasov (pronounced Bra-shov), Romania you might for a split second think you’ve arrived in Hollywood. But lowering your eyes will instantly bring you back to the medieval Brasov with its beautifully old buildings and quaint town-like qualities. Brasov’s old center makes you feel like you have transported to another time.