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Tell us briefly about the history of Zabola Estate. Zabola is an old family estate in the Szekler part of Transylvania, in Covasna County. It belonged to the Mikes family for centuries, so for us it is not just a property. It is part of our family history, but also part of the history of this region. […]

I am sitting in a wooden hut in a forest clearing near Tusnad, aware of a distinct tingling in a delicate area – the part of my body that touches the plank forming a seat. It’s the effect of the sulfur. Outside there are hot springs and mud baths that gently bubble but the purpose of the hut is to take the gas neat.