Romania
With its fairytale castles and interesting culture, Romania is one of the top budget destinations and a perfect way to begin or end a Balkan trip.
There is so much to do in Romania that you could spend months there and never see everything, but I am going to do you a favour and tell you the best spots to see, the most incredible castles to explore and the most beautiful quaint towns to visit during your Romanian travels!
Population: 19.6 million
Currency: Romanian Leu
Safe to drink tap water? Officially yes, but in some areas of the country you shouldn’t