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Egg painting is one of the oldest and most important Easter traditions in Romania. While the tradition is common to all Central and Eastern European countries, the custom of decorating the Easter eggs with complicated folkloric motifs is more specific to Romania, especially to the region of Bucovina, where it became an art in its …
The Art of Egg Painting in Romania – Lucia Condrea Egg MuseumRead More
Romania is one of Europe’s most devout Christian countries, a fact that is visible in the multitude of churches, cathedrals, and monasteries that you see everywhere you go. From the wooden churches in Maramures, to the painted monasteries in Bucovina and the fortified churches in Transylvania, Romania is not short of outstanding places of worship …
15 Unique Churches in Romania That Everybody Enjoys VisitingRead More
Driving the Transfagarasan Highway is one of the most thrilling things you can do in Romania — a 90-kilometer ribbon of switchbacks, glacial lakes, and Carpathian peaks that ranks among Europe’s greatest mountain roads. One of the most exciting things to do in Romania is drive the scenic Transfagarasan highway, which traverses the Fāgāras Massif. …
The Transfagarasan – How to Tackle Romania’s Epic HighwayRead More
If this your first time in Brasov, you are in for a real treat. Located in the southern part of Transylvania – Romania’s most visited region – Brasov has the reputation for being one of the country’s most picturesque cities. Surrounded by green mountains, Brasov has everything you need for a perfect vacation: gorgeous scenery, …
15 Popular Things to Do In (and Around) Brasov, RomaniaRead More
If this is your first time in Bucharest and wonder what to see and do here, you’ve come to the right place. As a former Bucharester, I always take pride in talking about my place of birth. Although I now live very far away from it, I believe there are many good reasons to visit …
16 Things to Do in Bucharest That You’ll Absolutely Love!Read More
Bucharest has a reputation for being a party city, but few visitors actually know how complex and eccentric the city’s nightlife really is. From rooftop bars and decadent spa gatherings to jam-packed clubs, Bucharest has an abundance of venues where you can spend a fabulous evening or dance the night away.
10 Best Bars & Clubs in Bucharest for a Terrific NightlifeRead More
One of the things that people seem to remember best after visiting Bucharest is its amazing restaurants. Part of the reason is that food memories often feel more evocative than other types of impressions. But it’s also because some of the best restaurants in Romania are actually in Bucharest. Yes, the country’s beautiful scenery, medieval …
9 Best Restaurants in Bucharest: Where Locals Actually EatRead More
From its rock foundation near the riverbed, the imposing silhouette of Bran Castle rises majestically above the valley below. A somber and solitary structure that seems to be gazing down upon the hordes of visitors flocking at its gates. For most people, Bran Castle in Romania will evoke one name only: Dracula, the bloodthirsty character from Transylvania. But is Bran the …
Bran Castle: The Real Truth Behind the Legend of DraculaRead More
Zermatt, the tiny little village at the foot of the Matterhorn, doesn’t need an introduction. There are not many ski resorts in the world that enjoy its reputation. And yet, the town doesn’t owe his fame entirely to skiing, as there are so many other things to do in Zermatt besides that. As the train …
Best Things to Do in Zermatt, Switzerland (Besides Skiing)Read More
