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17 Strange Things That Only Happen in Romania! Romania is an Eastern European country with diverse nature and friendly people. However, it is also a place with numerous dark truths, featuring eerie locations such as the castle of the vampire, haunted bent trees forest, or underground temples. Romania is also the origin of many peculiar customs, like bride kidnapping and lively cemeteries for the departed. Join me on a journey to Romania through the following moments to discover countless interesting aspects of this country! Watch the video by DiscoveryQuest Video Transcript 17 strange things that only happen in Romania Romania ...... Read Full article on HadNews

Slovak porters - The last in Europe | DW Documentary Delivery service in the world’s smallest high mountain range is still done the traditional way. In the Alps and other European mountains, porters have long been replaced by helicopters and cable cars. But not in the High Tatras of Slovakia. When loaded, the wooden carrying frames used by the so-called ‘Tatra Sherpas’ weigh up to 100 kilos or more. The porters climb up to 2,000 meters with their loads, supplying essentials to remote mountain huts in the Slovakian national park. Števo Bačkor is one of around 60 porters in the region today. Two to three times a week, the 47-year-old loads...... Read Full article on HadNews

Transylvania - The heart of Romania | DW Documentary Transylvania has a lot to offer: beautiful cities, endless forests, fascinating traditions. All of these are cultivated with great dedication by the people of the region. Dumitru Pop, for example, works at the "funniest cemetery in the world”. His mission: to change people's view of death. He carves and paints wooden crosses for the deceased. He decides which anecdotes best commemorate the dead. Too much alcohol? A tyrannical mother-in-law? Dumitru doesn't sugarcoat anything -- and adds a dash of humor to the saddest of circumstances. Transylvania is nestled in the Carpathian Mountains...... Read Full article on HadNews