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Ana-Maria Bogdan

World Wildlife Day 2018

World Wild Life Day 2018

March 3, 2018November 3, 2020
Joys of Life

Mother Nature designed an amazing and perfectly working ecosystem that we are destroying each day little by little. World Wildlife Day 2018

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Evil Eye

The Evil Eye

February 2, 2018November 3, 2020
Identity

Just as the garlic has been thought to ward off vampires or other evil spirits, it is also found in the mythology

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Mezuzah

The Mezuzah

January 19, 2018November 3, 2020
Identity

Those who read my blog know I am fascinated by myths, symbols and traditions. Those who do not know can check my

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La Blouse Roumaine

La Blouse Roumaine and Henri Matisse

January 11, 2018October 13, 2020
Romanian DNA

The Romanian IA or La Blouse Roumaine as it came to be known has a long lasting love story with French painter

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A'topia

A’TOPIA

July 21, 2017November 3, 2020
Romanian DNA

A'TOPIA is Ciprian Istrate’s first solo show at Galateca Gallery exhibition space. In case you are in Bucharest, take the time and

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Vintage Romanian IA

Vintage Romanian IA Exhibition at ParkLake  

June 24, 2017August 23, 2019
Romanian DNA

June 24 of each year is the day when The International Day of IA is celebrated all over the globe. This story is

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MVP Academy

2017 MVP Academy – Applications Now Open

January 17, 2017November 3, 2020
Facts & Dots

The MVP Academy acceleration program, developed by TechHub Bucharest, recently announced that applications are open for the 4th edition of the accelerator

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FitBit

FitBit Acquires Vector Watch

January 12, 2017November 3, 2020
Facts & Dots

In March 2015, I was writing on my blog about the pre-order launch campaign launch of Vector — the smartwatch with Romanian

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Garuda's Protecting Power

Garuda’s Protecting Power

December 28, 2015November 3, 2020
Identity

In Kecak Dance story I've shared with you there's a character named Garuda, a large bird-like creature, or humanoid bird that appears in

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Lesson - Uluwatu Temple

The Unexpected Lesson in Uluwatu Temple

December 27, 2015November 3, 2020
Metamorphosis

From time to time the universe shows you what true people look like and that's exactly what happened in Uluwatu... and no,

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Kekac dance

Kecak Dance

December 25, 2015November 3, 2020
Identity

Watching the Kekac dance at Uluwatu Temple at sunset is one of the most amazing experiences one can have while in Bali.

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monkey & harmonica

The Monkey Thief Playing Harmonica in Uluwatu Temple

December 23, 2015November 3, 2020
Joys of Life

For the first day in Bali I planned a trip to Uluwatu Temple–Pura Luhur Uluwatu one of six key temples believed to

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Biodiesel locomotive

The First Biodiesel Locomotive in Romania

September 26, 2015November 3, 2020
Facts & Dots

It took over a year for a team of engineers at Reloc-Electroputere VFU Craiova to build the first the first locomotive in

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R/GA

R/GA Thoughts on the Future of Technology

September 4, 2015October 10, 2020
Facts & Dots

One of the most Top 10 innovative companies in the world, R/GA is known for the way it reinvented itself when the

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Urban Unit

Urban Unit Live @ Tête-à-Tête Club Lounge

August 29, 2015November 3, 2020
Romanian DNA

Last night was all about Kusak/Pop’s Urban Unit band playing at Tête-à-Tête Club Lounge in Bucharest. The night’s mood changed when the first sounds

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July 3, 2018November 3, 2020

The Magical Garlic of All People

Garlic protection goes much further than the vampire repellant reputation. All over the world garlic-related traditions are closely linked with abundance, crops,

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June 10, 2018November 3, 2020

The Magical Garlic – Vampire Stories

Bram Stoker's novel, Dracula, made famous Romania’s belief that garlic wards off the vampires. But, when you start really looking for the

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September 27, 2020October 25, 2020

The Romanian IA – The Fashion Icon Designers #GIVECREDIT

The brief story of how the Romanian IA turned from an ethnic blouse into a fashion icon. Yves Saint Laurent, Philippe Guilet,

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November 19, 2020December 23, 2020

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The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery. It’s about igniting the fire within he student, breeding confidence and curiosity,

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