Patricia Furstenberg, Writer of Historical Fiction, Children's Books
Travel via Stories
Here you can discover inspiring stories, timeless travel paths, and the rich folklore of Romania.
Any place has a story, any place deserves a story, this is the one for the oldest and tiniest wooden churches from Zona Codrului, Woodland Realm, in Maramures, Romania. It is the late 16th century wooden church of Doba, dedicate to Archangels Michael and Gabriel.
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Dating back to 1779, the Wooden Church from Bicaz, Maramures county, Romania, still mothers a congregation, and as tiny as it may be it still represents the heart of a community of people with dreams, and hopes, and stories to tell.
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The Wooden Church from Arduzel, Maramures county, Romania, is a rare place through its silence and history, and a charming one by its architecture and community.
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The Romanian blouse, ia, is the fruitful outcome of a millennial history and rich tradition. Woven in codes. Ia, this Romanian embroidered peasant blouse also known as la blouse Roumaine, is the acclaimed symbol of the Romanian nation.
Visual patterns representing an unwritten knowledge and assiduous hand crafting seep like bygone scents in our wireless world. Welcome to the Romanian blouse, ia, a highly visual blog post for a trendy fashion symbol.
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Excited to share my interview with Romania Insider about Transylvania’s History in 100-word Stories, my latest historical fiction and travel photography book. With heartfelt thanks to Irina Marcia, Senior of Editor Romania Insider.
Romania Insider is the the online leading source of reliable, English – language news from Romania.
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