Author: Anda Nitu

I miss summer and I miss freedom; two things I am certain everyone misses. As I write this article for you, my mind takes a life of its own and enjoys an Aperitivo on the Amalfi coast. As it logically derives, this month’s article will tackle one of the most beautiful places in the world: the Amalfi coast in Italy. Where is it? The Amalfi coast is located on the relatively steep southern shore of the Sorrentine Peninsula. The only land route to the Amalfi Coast is the 40 kilometres (25 mi) long Strada Statale 163 which runs along the…

As a girl that spends a quarter of her time in Rome, I need to share with you five beautiful, magical and less known places that you can visit next time you plan your trip in the ancient capital of Bella Italia. That is not to say you should ignore the rest of thousands of iconic places and buildings of Rome, but the Colosseum is kind of hard to not come across VERY easily.       Giardino degli Aranci (Orange Trees Garden) This is my number one favourite place, and not because I shared a stunning kiss right here,…

Natural sculpture in Romanian mountains, photo from personal archive As we approach the end of the year, we might begin to think of places we want to visit in 2021. There are so many options, so many places to see, but let me tell you why you should consider this small unpopular country your first destination for 2021: Romania. Romania is a country filled with well-preserved history. The culture, iconic landmarks and beautiful landscapes make it a unique destination, you are promised to enjoy. Here are some must-see attractions.       Danube Delta The Danube Delta is one of…

We are all tired, sick, and scared of Coronavirus already, and with Christmas knocking on the door and all shops full of decorations we might start feeling uneasy about our plans for this internationally celebrated holiday. Thousands of cancelled flights, rules that at times become confusing and the anxiety created by the unknown are all ingredients for a perfect disaster. But if Christmas is to teach us something, is that there is still hope! No matter if you’re an international that just can’t get back home, or a home student that has decided to spend the holidays in Bangor, this…

My mother and I in Kiev, photo from personal archive As I was thinking of my next preferred destination to write about for this section of Seren, I stumbled upon a photograph that I took 2 years ago, when I was living the dream in Tokyo, Japan. And this photo really made me feel that it’s my time to speak about how traveling changed MY life. Then I thought further… Is traveling just a hobby that became largely accessible, or is it rather a mindset, a way of living and being? Because for me, it is the very core of…

This year, Seren’s Travel section might need more imagination than before. Locked in our houses, with very little possibility to actually go to wonderful places, we must turn to the realm of online traveling. And because of all the restrictions and anxiety, I really want to approach traveling differently. The last article was all about how traveling has changed my friend’s life; this article will reveal one of the places that defines her identity: Berlin. So, I encourage you to think of all the ways traveling has shaped you as a person, and if you feel as if you might…