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15 Remarkable Things to do in Transylvania, Romania

Bran Castle’s interior courtyard in Romania, featuring timber-framed balconies, red-tiled rooftops, and a round tower beneath a vibrant blue sky.

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. 1. Visit Bran Castle Bran Castle is at the very top of everyone’s list of must-see places to visit in Transylvania, and for good reason! This historic castle has stood since the 13th Century, was occupied by Romania’s most beloved queen, Queen Marie,[...]

Traditional Romanian Food: 14 Must-try Dishes!

Close-up of two golden, flaky slices of Balkan cheese burek stacked on a dark wooden board, surrounded by crumbs and raisins.

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 months. These are the 14 best traditional Romanian dishes you need to discover and try as soon as possible! If you are visiting Brasov, be sure to do a food tour of the ci[...]

7 Castles in Transylvania That Will Blow your Mind

Snow-covered rooftops of Râșnov, Romania, seen from above with pine-covered hills and a wide valley stretching toward distant Carpathian mountains under dramatic clouds.

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 beauty and majesty of Romanian castles is still without question. So, here are seven magnificent medieval castles in Transylvania that you absolutely must visit[...]

Is Romania Safe to Visit?

Peaceful green hillside dotted with trees and a small wooden hut, located in the Carpathian Mountains of Romania under a cloudy summer sky.

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 nation filled with approachable and gentle locals. Safety in Romania is of top priority and all but guaranteed. Is Romania safe? When you head out on your Romania[...]

How to Get from Bucharest to Transylvania + the best stops!

Romania’s landscape is a magnificent beast that deserves to be conquered and understood. Across this, open and rugged terrain are big modern cities like the capital of Bucharest, as well as the hundreds of medieval towns and villages found in Transylvania. On the journey from Bucharest to Transylvania, you’ll leave the big city behind and pass through historic towns and cities filled with medieval architecture, lined with cobbled streets, and surrounded by endless forests, fields, and hills. But how do you get from Bucharest to Transylvania? An[...]

26 Unique Things to do in Romania

Romania is one of Europe’s more interesting destinations. It is quite popular and is known around the world for its dark legends and wild roads. Old and well preserved, Romania has many medieval villages as well as ancient buildings even in the heart of its modern cities. If you are taking a trip and wondering what to do in Romania, here are 26 things that might catch your fancy. 1. Visit Sarmizegetusa Regia The people of the land now known as Romania descended from people that were called the Dacians. Although ancient, the Dacians w[...]

Incredible Things to do in Sighisoara, Romania

The charming medieval city of Sighisoara is located within the heart of Transylvania, Romania. It’s cobbled streets and unique buildings make you feel like you have stepped back in time and it has a unique charm that will make you feel like you have transported into another era. Whether you visit this beautiful city as a day trip or stay a few nights as I did, I have gathered the top things to do in Sighisoara. Where is Sighisoara Sighisoara is located nearly right in the middle of the country, in between Cluj Napoca and Brașov. The city is sm[...]

Sibiu travel guide: Things to do in Sibiu, Romania

10 of the Best Cities in Romania to Visit

Sibiu is a beautiful medieval Germanic city nestled in Transylvania, one of Romania’s most beautiful regions. If you get the chance to stop at this small city for a few days to check out some of the local culture and beautiful buildings, then do so because there is so many things to do in Sibiu. How long to stay in Sibiu Sibiu is a small city so I would say an ideal time would be 2-3 days. That’s just enough to check all the sites within Sibiu and visit some surrounding ones. I stayed here as a stopover between Cluj Napoca and Bras[...]

10 of the Best Cities in Romania to Visit

Romania is one of my favourite countries in the world. With its beautiful architecture, colourful buildings, heart-warming food and old traditions there is a lot to take in when visiting. Upon arriving in Romania, I was so excited to learn more about the countries culture as Romania is still a lesser-known destination when it comes to travel. I visited some incredible cities in Romania which I want to share with you! Transport in Romania Getting around in Romania is relatively easy if you know how the system works. Most people trav[...]

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