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21 Dazzling Balkan Holiday Destinations to Visit

Best Balkan Holiday Destinations

The Balkans is one of the most incredible regions within Europe.  It’s now becoming more and more noticed as some of the best Europe gems lies in the Balkans.  For so many years the Balkans were not known as a holiday destination but now it’s becoming clear that some of the most beautiful destinations within Europe actually are located in the Balkans. In this post, you will learn[...]

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How to get from Brasov to Bran Castle

How to get from Brasov to Bran Castle

One of the most inspiring Romanian day trips that you can take is undoubtedly a trip to the famous Bran Castle. Built-in the 13th century as a fortress to protect the border between Wallachia and Transylvania, the castle towers over this border, perched almost precariously atop a slender and tall outcrop of rock. Looking almost as though it grew out of the stone itself, Bran Castle is one[...]

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A Handy Guide to Rasnov Fortress, Romania

A Handy Guide to Rasnov Fortress, Romania

The country of Romania is split into three provinces, the most famous of which is Transylvania. While Transylvania is not home to Romania’s capital city, it is instead a wide and expansive landscape of flat valleys and rising mountains. And all of this expansive landscape is peppered with medieval Saxon towns, gothic castles, and untouched hilltop fortresses. One such hilltop fortress[...]

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What to Do in Brasov, Romania

what to do in brasov, romania

At the heart of Romania’s most famous province, Transylvania is the historic and medieval city of Brasov. While Bucharest might be Romania’s capital, Brasov is its city of history; one that’s full of fascinating attractions and has been injected with a vibrant nightlife and coffee scene. There are a lot of fantastic things to do in Brasov, even if you choose to visit Brasov in win[...]

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What to do in Skopje, Macedonia: 11 things you can’t miss

what to do in skopje

Macedonia is one of the most historically exciting countries in Europe. An ancient Greek kingdom, a vital part of the Ottoman Empire, a former state of the Republic of Yugoslavia. And now, at last, an independent and thriving republic. All of this varied and rich history means that this colourful nation has a cuisine, a host of architecture and religious buildings, and a language that h[...]

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What to Do in Bucharest, Romania

What to Do in Bucharest, Romania

Romania is becoming an increasingly popular vacation destination. Part of that is because Western Europe has been so fully explored that, now, we’re all turning to Eastern Europe to see what magic can be found there. Another reason is that, quite simply, Romania - and its capital city of Bucharest - is a place of deep history and natural beauty that’s been largely ignored by tourist[...]

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15 Remarkable Things to do in Transylvania, Romania

15 Remarkable Things to do in Transylvania

Transylvania, the most famous of Romania’s three provinces, is a wide wonderland of historic castles, medieval towns, and delicious local food. There’s a lot to explore, and a lot to take your breath away. These are the fifteen most exciting things to do and places to visit in Transylvania. 15 things to do in Transylvania   Visit Bran Castle Bran Castle is at the very top of e[...]

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Traditional Romanian Food: 14 Must-try Dishes!

romanian food

Romanian food might be the most underrated cuisine in all of Europe right now, and that simply means you’re guaranteed to be so delightfully surprised when you explore the delectable world of Romanian cuisine for yourself! Romanian dishes are, first and foremost, indulgent. They’re meaty, sugary sweet, full of carbs, and perfect for keeping you warm and full through the winter month[...]

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7 Castles in Transylvania That Will Blow your Mind

7 Castles in Transylvania That Will Blow your Mind

Romanian castles are like nothing else you can find anywhere in Europe. Medieval, often gothic, dramatic stone beasts that rise up tall amongst the craggy rocks and snow-capped mountains of Transylvania. Castles in Romania are the stuff of legend and myth. When you think Transylvanian castles, you inevitably think of Dracula. And, while the myth and the reality are quite different, the[...]

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Is Romania Safe to Visit?

Planning your Epic Romania Road Trip

Despite being one of the cheapest countries in Europe, Romania has an incredible infrastructure, super-fast internet, a lot of spoken English, and is a delightfully peaceful and friendly country. So, in short, yes, Romania is very safe to visit. It’s a country with a long and turbulent history of political corruption, but today it has mellowed into a clean and respectable democratic nati[...]

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