70-Year-Old Lady Turns Abandoned Mansion into an Airbnb
Balkan Detours: Castel Nikolici (Season 02, Episode 02)
After a car breakdown left us stranded on a Romanian farm, we unexpectedly found ourselves having one of our all-time favorite travel experiences. For a week, we lived at Castel Nikolici - a manor once on the brink of collapse, now given a second chance by its new owner, Maria Radermacher. From its aristocratic origins in the 1780s to decades of abandonment, this estate has endured against all odds. Join us as we uncover its past and see how Maria has poured her heart and effort into reviving these crumbling walls, all while immersing ourselves in the rhythms of farm life. When we first set foot on the premises, we had no idea just how deeply this place would draw us in - keeping us far longer than planned. #urbex #abandonedplaces #bwturbex
If you ever find yourself in Romania, consider stopping by Castel Nikolici and pay Maria a visit ► https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/22426124
Music and sound design ► Lukas Medves
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00:00 - Intro
01:23 - Stranded on a Romanian farm
03:52 - Daily rhythms of farm life
06:20 - Butchering
09:22 - Suppertime
11:15 - The next day
12:34 - The history of the estate
14:25 - Tour of the farm
17:36 - Inside the manor
20:49 - Kindness, laughter and connection
22:10 - Sneak peek
23:14 - Outro