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Romania is a fascinating destination for travelers who want a mix of medieval cities, dramatic mountain scenery, rural traditions, and rich folklore. What makes it especially memorable is the contrast between its regions: you can explore elegant old towns like Brașov, Sibiu, and Sighișoara, then head into the Carpathian Mountains for hiking, wildlife watching, and castle visits. The country is also closely linked with legends of Dracula, but beyond the mythology, travelers often find Romania most rewarding for its authentic villages, fortified churches, and a culture that still feels deeply connected to local customs and seasonal traditions.
Key highlights include Bucharest’s grand architecture and lively café scene, Bran Castle and Peleș Castle, the painted monasteries of Bucovina, and the Danube Delta, one of Europe’s great wetlands for birdlife and boat excursions. Visitors can enjoy scenic drives, mountain trails, hearty regional cuisine, and festivals that showcase music, crafts, and food. Practical tips: Romania is generally affordable compared with many Western European destinations, trains and buses connect major cities but rural travel is easier with a car, and it helps to carry some cash for smaller towns. Comfortable walking shoes are useful for cobbled historic centers and countryside trips, and travelers should plan for variable weather, especially in mountain areas.
Fritz brought me to Bacau, then we both needed a break. I found a beautiful quiet spot in the park in the center and had a good starting point to explore the city. It...
Today started again with breakfast and at pleasant temperatures below 25 degrees, fluidly went from Braila via Buzau to the Carpathians and over Brasov (Day of the B cities) to...
Yesterday we arrived in Piatra Neamt. A long journey, including long border controls, hello EU, from Chisinau to Romania. We spent the last day in Chisinau lazing around and...
Today's stage was a little longer than usual, but apart from a few twists and turns with my satnav near Timisoara, it went very well again. The weather was good and the...
It is hard to put into words the great impression Mrs. Hermine Jinga-Roth left on us. The now 83-year-old is full of ideals and energy and has, with great perseverance, been...
The obligatory coffee break
Right after the very nice boat tour, I drove to the Black Sea and made a stop at the place Vadu. Here it is possible to drive quite close to the beach and join the other campers...
Wow, what a start to the day. Here I am, lying in my bed this morning, thinking about how nice it would be to go for a run. The rest of my body is thinking, oh how nice it would...
For one person there is now more text. Puh...always thought pictures say more than a thousand words, but well, then more text it is. I set out to explore the Pietrele Doamnei,...
Our time in Poiana Brașov was coming to an end. Once again, we were allowed to sleep in until 11 o'clock, and then it was time to leave, or as Bogdan Bergmann likes to say,...
3 days ago we visited Dracula's Castle. Not far from our accommodation in Rosenau (Rasnov), stands the famous castle in Bran. It was very touristy here, countless souvenir shops...
Break, City tour, Romanian specialties and shower day for Fia
I will still be traveling with Veronika by car until May 23rd. We are visiting various children's homes here in Romania. I will continue to post photos, but only report on truly...
We have finally visited the cultural barn in Hammersdorf. Mr. Ionița has created a meeting place for the whole community from an old barn here. In addition to an after-school...
In the morning, we met Mr. Ionița, an Orthodox priest. He is also a lecturer of theology at the 'Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu'. He took us to the Orthodox Church in Sibiu....
After our stay in Altringen, we went to the Apuseni Mountains. We encountered exciting road conditions, amazing views, and a dreamy accommodation. We also did our first shopping...
We left Transalpina behind, it didn't really impress us. Its reputation is better than reality. On the way back, we stop in Hateq and enjoy a coffee. While Micha is still...
On Day 2, we dedicate ourselves to the Seven Citizens by visiting their meeting places.It was an intense experience that led us into the evening with many questions and...
Finally, I made it. Visiting the castle from the movie Count Dracula. Christoph warned me that it's just a tourist trap, but I still enjoyed it. I took everything that was...
A beautiful place to stay, if it weren't for this busy road and the constant noise from the cars. So I just stopped for a short while and looked around. Lots of nature and lots...
This year, too, 64 singers made their way to an unknown country together with conductor Thomas Kammel, his daughter Theresa Kammel and choir manager Sylvia Lohse. The goal this...
The 6th stage took me to Alexandria. The weather was great again and the journey was very relaxed. The landscape has become flatter again, with huge agricultural areas. When I...
Wir verlassen die Transfăgărășan und fahren nun Nord-Westlich in Richtung Brasov. Der bisher spannendste Tag neigt sich dem Ende zu. Auf dem Weg zur Pension Brandenberg erleben...
Finally at the top. Enjoy the peace and quiet? Not here! The summit is really crowded. The parking for cars costs 10€, we're not going to bother with that! Thanks to the cable...
On Wednesday morning, we had a meeting with the migration officer of the Evangelical Church. She was the perfect contact person regarding human trafficking, refugees from...
Wow! Wow! I have never seen anything like this before. It was such an amazing trip. They turned an old salt mine into a park. There was so much to see and do here. They had: a...
On my way back home, I made a quick stop to visit Hunedoara Castle. It is a remarkable castle that is constantly being restored and preserved. Unfortunately, many areas were...
I really made it and drove a section of the Transalpina. I was actually just looking for a place to spend the night and somehow ended up on the Transalpina. Since I only drove...
I found a beautiful place to sleep in Honigberg, in a priest's garden so to speak. The next day I was allowed to visit the monastery. It was a great stay and I really have to...
I got this tip from the owner of Camping Delta. I really enjoyed it there and spent the whole day there. It was very beautiful and you could see a lot. The admission was a bit...