Itinerary Ideas to Inspire Your Next Adventure
No visit to Transylvania would be complete without seeing the beautiful city of Sibiu. Located in the Southern part of Transylvania, Romania, Sibiu has one of the most authentic and perfectly preserved historic centers. There are quite a few historical attractions and things to do in Sibiu. Therefore, you should plan on spending at least …
Best Things to Do in the Historic Center of Sibiu, RomaniaRead More
You wouldn’t expect to see farmsteads and rural homes in a bustling metropolis like Bucharest –Romania’s capital. And yet, nestled in the northern part of city lies one of Europe’s oldest open-air ethnographic museums – the National Village Museum in Bucharest. If you want to experience the folklore and traditional life of the Romanian countryside you should …
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Sighisoara is one of seven Saxon walled cities in Romania built by the Saxons in the 12th-century. Romania is home to many beautiful medieval towns, like Brasov, Cluj, Târgu Mures, and Sibiu. But perhaps the most charming one of them is the old town of Sighisoara, a perfectly intact 16th century gem.
Sighisoara – the Best Preserved Medieval Town in RomaniaRead More
Looking for some popular Romanian foods? Romania is a country with an old culinary tradition. From the villages of Transylvania to the capital city of Bucharest, almost anywhere you stop to eat you’ll find fresh, delicious foods. Romanians like to cook and good food has always been a part of their culture. Traditional Romanian dishes are neither elaborate nor fancy, but they are very tasty. About …
Traditional Romanian Dishes – 7 Dishes You Should Try in RomaniaRead More
Romania is home to many beautiful castles and medieval fortresses. Some of them are famous throughout Europe. Others are less known, but equally impressive. Unfortunately, most of these fortifications suffered neglect over the centuries and remained in a dismal state until recent years. After the fall of communism, Romanians began rebuilding and restoring many of …
10 Castles and Fortresses in Romania to Add to Your Bucket ListRead More
Christmas in Romania undoubtedly the most tradition-filled time of the year. Many of these traditions are very old and quite unique to Romania. Others are newer and most likely borrowed from other European countries. Although some customs may differ from region to region, Christmas in Romania is celebrated in the same manner throughout the country.
Christmas Traditions in Romania – Connecting with the PastRead More
There are not many places left in Europe where you can still can experience the era of the steam engine locomotives. So if you ever feel like taking a trip back in time you should go riding the Mocanita, the last still operating steam train in the region of Maramures, Romania.
Riding the Mocanita – the Steam Engine Locomotive of the YesteryearsRead More
When visiting Romania you may easily feel at home and forget that you are in a foreign country. But the welcoming and friendly spirit of the Romanian people will not help you over-bridge the cultural differences and understand their values. Each culture is different, so in order to avoid a culture shock, there are a few things that you …
What You Should Know About Romanians Before You Travel to RomaniaRead More
There are many reasons to visit Romania, but unfortunately not many people know about them. For most westerners, Romania is this former Eastern Bloc country of Nadia Comaneci – the famous Romanian gymnast who scored the first perfect 10 in the Olympics. Romania is a small country in Eastern Europe that once used to be my home. While I …
