With a few free hours I had this morning, I started to sort files on my laptop, most of which are related to my wonderful job as a tour guide.Very quickly, everything turned into a walk down memory lane. In the summer of 2015, my life turned upside down... well, I turned it upside down …
Ionica’s Barbershop
In the 1930's, Ionica's Barbershop, located on the ground floor of Athenee Palace Hotel, was not only a beauty temple for the upper class, but also the best place in town to hear the latest gossips. One could have seen there famous politicians, wealthy business men, foreign diplomats, beautiful high-class ladies and even foreign spies, …
Romanian “Orient Express” – The Royal Train
Did you know that the Royal Train was commisioned by King Ferdinand to Ernesto Breda plant in Milano, but the sovereign died before it was ready, in 1928? Its five wagons display an exquisite design, with Cordoba leather and Murano glass lamps. I wish I had the chance to travel by this sassy train! PS: …
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Main train station in Bucharest
Did you know that Bucharest North Railway Station was built between 1868 and 1872? It wasn't meant to be the city's main station, but during the years it became the most important railway station in Romania. The entire area was heavily bombed by the Allies during the Second World War, since it was the main …
Ana's Tours to Bucharest 