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On the top of the highest volcano of the world (II)

Day  5:  After consulting with the family we decided to take a break and spend the day acclimatizing. We were supposed to go for a porteo, transportation of some material to the last refuge, Tejos, but our Russian friend, Johnny, kindly … Continue reading

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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

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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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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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Alexandra and the Seven Volcanoes Circuit

Alexandra Flavia Marcu is my daughter. I educated her the way every mammal does with its cub.                                             I tried to teach her everything that I knew or I could do. A mammal would teach its cub how to hunt, how … Continue reading

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Travelling in Iran (part 1)

We rented a car in Teheran, in order to save some time, for taking us to the city of Hamadan where one can visit the cave of Al-Sadr. This huge cave is located 75Km due northeast of city of Hamadan … Continue reading

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The ascent of Pico de Orizaba-first time by our own means   While we were still in Romania, preparing for Mexico and its highest volcano of North America, we had a serious talk about what to do and how to  … Continue reading

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Iran- Behind the hologram

As soon as our friends found out that our next destination was Iran, the questioning started.-Are you mad? From all the countries… There is a war there…. You’ll be blown up by… and so on and so forthWell, I am … Continue reading

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Ascent of Damavand

Description of a successful ascent We finally arrived in Iran. When I say we, I talk about the Marcu family, which means Alexandra, Dana and Dan Marcu, the team that with the help of the County Board of Hunedoara, Romania, … Continue reading

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Getting ready for our expedition…in Iran!

We’re going to Irannnnn! Can’t wait for it! For the moment we have to deal with our luggage, there are plenty of things to be done! The most important thing is that we have managed to sort out the cown … Continue reading

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