Romania and Bulgaria are two neighbouring nations with a shared history but also a fair amount of differences. The most notable being that the Romanian language hails from Latin, and so they write using the same alphabet that we do, while Bulgarians are Slavic and use the Cyrillic alphabet. But the two nations both came under the thumb of Communism in the 20th century and, today,[...]
Is Bosnia and Herzegovina safe to visit? The short answer is yes. But safety in Bosnia and Herzegovina is more complicated than a simple yes or no answer. With the Bosnian War still a part of the collective memory, it is understandable that many visitors have concerns about safety in Bosnia and Herzegovina. But those who hope to travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina need not stress[...]
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a wonderful country steeped in history and natural beauty. It was one of my favourite Balkan countries I ever visited! Over 1 million tourists visit every year, many of which come from within the Balkan region. But visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina should be on everyone’s bucket list. Although the country benefits from year-round tourism, choosing the b[...]
Bosnia and Herzegovina isn’t often somewhere people consider when they’re looking for an outdoor-friendly holiday but it's one of my favourite Balkan countries to visit. But nature lovers will be blown away by the beauty of this relatively unknown Balkan gem. In fact, few people realise that the country’s terrain is predominantly mountains and valleys; the mountains are e[...]
One of the best parts of travel is getting to try the local cuisine. Traditional Bosnian cuisine is full of flavour, fresh vegetables and lots of meat. Bosnian dishes are often built around meat, but they also love fresh salads and cheese. In fact, you'll find lots of local cheeses wherever you go in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and also within most Balkan countries they visit. A[...]
Romania is a unique and special country, thanks in large part to its size and the way that its towns and cities are so spread out. What this means for budding travellers hoping to explore the country at their leisure is that the country bends itself to your time schedule. Only have a week in Romania? That’s time enough to explore all of Transylvania. You’ve got two wee[...]
Before you head to the land of endless rolling hills, dramatic mountain ranges, incredible Romanian castles, and medieval towns that is Romania, there are a few things that are important to know. You’ll want to think about exactly how expensive travelling around Romania is, how safe the country is, the top places to visit in Romania, and even more besides. Here’s everything yo[...]
Romania might be the very best country in Europe to enjoy a road trip. It’s a deceptively massive country with all of its villages, towns, and cities separated far apart from one another. No two cities are anywhere near each other in Romania, and so the country is sending every visitor an open invitation to hop in a rental car and explore the landscape. Speaking of the landsc[...]
Timisoara is Romania’s third-largest city, after the capital of Bucharest and the second city of Cluj-Napoca, and yet it is a city that is often overlooked, with so many tourists heading to the smaller historical city of Brasov instead. But Timisoara is an incredible, colourful, and vibrant city that should not be overlooked. The city of Timisoara lies on the western edge of Roma[...]
Romania is an enormous country, and much of its landscape is made up of mountains, hills, and valleys. Situated yourself in the centre of Transylvania and you’ll find yourself on a perfectly flat valley plain that spreads out for miles, but on every side of you on the horizon is a jagged and harsh mountain range. Romania is like a fantasy world of dramatic and sublime rocky terra[...]