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title: Avanti Destinations Blog | Adrian Buda
description: "Born and raised in Romania, Adrian has a strong passion for languages and the culture that follows. At age 18 he moved to Italy where he lived for seven years and earned a degree in Linguistic Mediation at Tuscia University. It was there that his desire for “different” awoke and decided to travel as much as he possibly could. According to Adrian: being a foreigner is the gateway for an open mind."
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[Europe](https://blog.avantidestinations.com/blog/topic/europe) March 07, 2017
Explore further and see what historic vacation opportunities we feature throughout Europe.
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From outdoor adventures to relaxing beaches, Central & South America offers it all.
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## Adrian Buda
Born and raised in Romania, Adrian has a strong passion for languages and the culture that follows. At age 18 he moved to Italy where he lived for seven years and earned a degree in Linguistic Mediation at Tuscia University. It was there that his desire for “different” awoke and decided to travel as much as he possibly could. According to Adrian: being a foreigner is the gateway for an open mind.
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