Possibly best known for Transylvania and the tales of Dracula, what most people don’t know is that Romania is a remarkable European destination. From Bucharest, to Cluj and Oradea, each of Romania’s cities has its own allure. The country is also home to some magnificent natural landscapes, often dotted with castles like Corvin Castle and Peles Castle.
Given the many cities I travelled to in Romania, it’s a little surprising that the city of Cluj-Napoca was perhaps my favourite big city stop. Found in the country’s northwest, it is considered the unofficial …
For visitors, the gothic city of Brașov is a gateway into the surrounding towns of Transylvania. Brasov is a major regional hub and is quite centrally located within the Romanian region of Transylvania. It’s also …
Brasov may well be a perfect reflection of all that is fun and interesting about the Transylvania region of Romania. The city has all the elements that make Transylvania such a captivating place to visit, …
Still not fully appreciated by international tourists, Romania is a far bigger country than people realise. Visitors tend to focus on the gothic mystique of Transylvania and the nation’s capital Bucharest, but the country has …
For the uninitiated, Romania can be a tantalising but uncertain destination to visit. There’s plenty of allure to the country, with notions of spooky Transylvania and Dracula, but it also poses plenty of unknowns for …
Romania seems to be in the midst of a tourism resurgence, with visitor numbers growing the last few years after a sharp decline a decade ago. This is nothing but good news, as this Eastern …
When you are staying in Sibiu, there are a lot of options for day trips. The churches found in the towns of Cisnadie and Cisnadioara are just two. The city of Sibiu is central to …
For visitors to Romania’s Transylvanian region, the medieval city of Sibiu is a destination one shouldn’t miss. Sitting in the heart of Transylvania and close to the centre of Romania as well, this city has …
Romania is known for having many beautiful castles throughout Transylvania and one of its most elegant and stunning is Corvin Castle. Also known as Hunyad Castle or Castelul Corvinilor, the castle is found in the …
You’d be forgiven for not having heard of the Maramureș region in northern Romania. Romania is still an emerging tourist destination and Maramures is geographically far from the general tourist route through Transylvania. The region’s …