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Celebrating the National Day in Papua New Guinea
The most important day for the Romanians. The National Day. I thank the soldiers that fought for this country, that made possible for us to live in a country named Romania. The king Ferdinand said one day: “As long there … Continue reading
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Tagged 7 volcanoes circuit, alexandra marcu, ascent, Caucasus Mountains, climbing, dan marcu, giluwe, Papua New Guinea, romania, volcano
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The ascent of Mount Giluwe- Landmarking of a volcano from the 7 Volcanoes Circuit
One fine afternoon I was smoking a cigarette in our garden kiosk In about 2 weeks I was supposed to set off, together with my daughter, to Papua New Guinea. Mount Giluwe was waiting for us. Our fifth volcano from … Continue reading
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Tagged 7 volcanoes circuit, alexandra marcu, Australia, Mount Giluwe, mountain, Oceania, Papua New Guinea, romania, volcano
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Papua New Guinea here we come!
The day of our departure to Papua New Guinea is drawing near. And near. Among our busy days, in the middle of our activities, every now and then it dawns on me: We are going to Papua New Guinea. I … Continue reading
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Live your dream
by Dana Some months ago I attended a course on-line and one of the lessons was about how to write a book. I was extremely interested in the idea and I told my 16 years old daughter: “Alexandra, we have … Continue reading
A day with the Masaai tribe Close encounter
Tanzania 2010 We managed to climb on the top of Kilimanjaro one day ahead of time so that I had a nice little conversation with my friend Elias, our well seasoned guide on the mountain.
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Tagged Africa, alexandra marcu, dan marcu, Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro, Maasai people, Mount Meru, Tanzania
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A trip in the Retezat Mountains
I discovered the mountains for the first time in my life by the age of18. And I had the privilege that these mountains were Retezat. I was so impressed about what I saw and admired over there that going to … Continue reading
How can I follow my dream?
Hello, I am Alexandra and not too long ago I turned 16. I love hiking and travelling and I want to I want to keep promoting Romania and finish the Seven Volcanoes Circuit (highest on every continent). I climbed so … Continue reading
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My first pupil
It has been a while since I started thinking about taking a kid up to the mountains. And finally it happened. So, we set off for the mountains, me, dad, mom and a group of friends that included also little … Continue reading
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Tagged alexandra marcu, carpati, copilul pe munte, Elbrus, gugu, mountain, munte copii mici, retezat, trasee copii
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Travelling in Iran (part2)
I was looking forward for this day in the “Esfahān nesf-e jahān ast” (Isfahan is half of the world). It was going to be the day for the visit of the Imam Square, the place I had read so much on … Continue reading
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Tagged alexandra marcu, dan marcu, Esfahan, iran, Isfahan, Mosque, persia, Seven Volcanoes
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8 reasons for visiting Iran now
From the moment we came back to Romania I haven’t stopped explaining people around me about how fascinating a country Iran is and that it is really worth it visiting it. Many people think I am kidding but I assure … Continue reading
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Tagged alexandra marcu, dan marcu, Esfahan, iran, Pasargadae, Persian language, Seven Volcanoes, Shiraz, Tehran, Yazd
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