In Roemenië De Aarde en haar Volken, 1906

A vivid travelogue unfolds as two curious wanderers depart from the grand streets of Budapest, slipping aboard a train that rolls past golden cornfields, herds of oxen, and the rare sight of tame buffalo bathing in the river’s warm waters. Their conversation with a refined lady—wife of a Romanian general—reveals a country still untouched by the usual tourist routes, where the Carpathian valleys promise unspoiled scenery, colorful folk dress, and customs that have lingered for centuries.

The narrative guides listeners through the stark contrast between the timeless, rugged highlands of Wallachia and the burgeoning, industri­ial heart of modern Romania. Along the way, ancient monasteries rise from the mist, while bustling markets in towns like Târgu Jiu showcase a blend of Bohemian traders and wandering gypsies. With keen eye and gentle humor, the observers capture the poetic grandeur of the landscape and the everyday lives of its people, inviting you to experience a slice of early‑20th‑century Europe that feels both exotic and intimately familiar.