Peterborough County is located in Southern Ontario, 2 hours northeast of Toronto, which, together with the Kawarthas, make a favorite area for vacationers and cottagers. This region doesn’t have high elevations, but it still has some wonderful trails thanks to the varied landscape in certain areas.
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Romans in Drobeta
The constant expansion of the Roman Empire did not spare Dacia (modern Romania) from being on the Roman occupation agenda even before the days of Caesar. Domitian tried in 89 AD to take over Dacia, but it seems that he ended up with a peace and alliance treaty.
The first Dacian War (101-102 AD) that Trajan led against the Dacians brought an important victory, so the Romans were ready to secure the new territories.
Continue readingIron Gates, the most spectacular gorge along the Danube River
The Iron Gates gorge (Romanian: Porțile de Fier; Serbian:Đerdapska klisura) is a natural border between Serbia and Romania the moment the Danube River enters Romania, to the city of Orsova, for approximately 150 km.
Continue readingThe Screaming Heads and the Midlothian Castle
If you happen to be near Burk’s Falls, Parry Sound District, Ontario, about 265 km north of Toronto, then you don’t want to miss visiting the Screaming Heads. As weird as it might sound, yes, there is a place where you can see dozens of screaming heads along with other concrete sculptures, depicting various worldly or rather unworldly creatures.

Grundy Lake Provincial Park
Established in 1959 as part of the Ontario Parks system, Grundy Lake Provincial Park is located along Trans-Canada Hwy, 85 km south of Sudbury, Ontario. With a wide variety of camping grounds, few hiking trails, and countless inland lakes, we thought it was a good place for us to spend a few relaxing days.
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Nothing soothes the soul like a whisper of the autumn’s magic🥰
Heaven’s Gate Nature Preserve
Home to 12 species at risk, 3 lakes and 2 mountains, Heaven’s Gate Nature Preserve stretches out along the northern shore of the North Channel, bridging the gap between La Cloche Provincial Reserve and Killarney Provincial Park in Ontario.
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