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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.
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...
After leaving my beautiful camping spot and realizing that I stayed here for 2 nights, I slowly made my way to the next destination and headed towards the Danube Delta. On the...
After a relaxing breakfast, we finally head into the mountains and drive along the Transalpina. We still need to get used to the locals' driving style and the fact that the road...
On the way back to my actual destination Bran Castle, I took a look at Vadu. Well, actually just the old concrete factory, so I guess that's what it used to be. How do you say...
Whether inspired by Sleeping Beauty, adapting to the Oscar style or in popular areas, most brides will always consider the type of luxury wedding dress that suits them best....
Thank you to Michai for giving us an exciting and informative introduction to the rich and diverse history of Transylvania and Sibiu.
I wanted to visit a city again, which many people have told me about. Unfortunately, the film festival was already over, I think this city should be visited in one evening and...
After the castle, I set off to see the Transfagarasan Alpine Road. On my way to my parking spot, I didn't have much time to take photos, except for a quick glimpse of the little...
I discovered a cable car from Peles Castle and walked in that direction. It was good that I kept walking up the mountain and found the way to the cable car. It went up 1000...
So, let's head to the north and the destination was Sucevita Monastery, well, it was beautiful but I expected more. However, the food there was delicious. After that, I went to...
With summer comes work, and when it's not raining, it's best to live under the stars. Fleeing from the rain, we headed south with the large metal mass. We turned west early into...
It was really worth it. Very well done and the booklet in German was very good for the exhibition. The topic of the GDR was also exciting here and even Thuringia was mentioned.
Wow, this place is beautiful. I immediately liked this monastery more, maybe because there's also a museum inside the monastery.
No new post today. Sorry! ;)
My 4th stage ended today in Arad, Romania. This meant a change in time zone. The Romanians are simply ahead of us. 😁 There seem to be elections coming up here. There are huge...
The flight went by in a 'flash' 😂 After a slightly bumpy 1.5-hour flight, we landed safely and settled into the hotel.
On the 3rd day, Fritz made it to Romania. And the next day, I visited the destination, The Merry Cemetery. After that, I also visited the largest wooden building in Europe.
It's so beautiful here, I took a walk in the forest and the village.
Short message about breakfast...we're leaving.
So there I was, ready to take the fastest route from Pietrele Doamnei to Piatra Teiului and I chose the 17B road..., oh, forgot to mention... it was closed at some point. So I...
Best to book through https://www.blueairweb.com/en/en/ to Bucharest or https://wizzair.com/en-gb#/ to Sibiu. Distance to Brasov is (almost) the same: 144km to Sibiu and 171km to...
I started very early again. I was on the bike shortly after 6 o'clock. At 18 degrees, I was a bit cold, especially since I had swapped my motorcycle pants for my motorcycle...
So, Actually, I wanted to go to the Maramures Mountains Natural Park. Well... entered the destination in Google Maps and started driving. And what can I say.... after about 1000...
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