Cluj-Napoca is the treasure city of Romania. Located in the heart of Transylvania, famous all around the world for its tales about Dracula and vampires, Cluj is the second biggest city in Romania and it was nominated European Youth Capital in 2015. I know for sure...
Located in far western Romania, the city of Timisoara is a gem you cannot miss in your travels through the country. Timisoara perfectly blends the architectural beauty of Prague or Vienna, the liveliness of Paris, and the typically Romanian humbleness. In fact,...
Note: This is a guest post by Rachelle Gordon of Adventure is Never Far Away Nothing is better than hitting the open road with the promise of good times ahead: discovering new favorites and hidden gems along the road; creating new memories and cultivating friendships...
Headed to Transylvania at Christmastime and wondering what to do? Make sure to plan a visit to the Brasov Christmas Market for a great mix of Romanian and Hungarian Christmas traditions. We spoke with Cecilia Doiciu from Brasov City Hall to get the best...
Romania is one of the largest countries in the Balkans, and it’s endlessly impressive how many wonderful things to do in Romania there are. The country has it all, from spellbinding alpine lakes to impressive wildlife along the Danube Delta to enchanting...
Transylvania is a mystical land of cozy cafes and towering castles, making it the perfect destination for a cold-weather escape. If you’re headed to Romania in winter, don’t just stick to Bucharest! From its ski resorts to its charming cities, you...
If it’s your first time in Romania, you may have several questions about how tipping in Romania works, such as how much is expected and when and how you should add a tip. One of the important things a traveler needs to consider when arriving in a new country is...
If you’re anything like us, you’re a Ro-maniac for a good pun… but maybe you’ve run out of ideas for silly Romania puns to make your friends groan or to use for your Romania Instagram captions. We’re here to help you pun like a boss, so...
Dreaming of a lovely Black Sea vacation? While many will head to the Bulgarian Riviera and its all-inclusive beach resorts, don’t overlook Romania’s slice of Black Sea paradise. Here are nine of the best beaches in Romania that make for the perfect summer...
Welcome to Sofia Adventures! We're Stephanie and Allison, two American travel bloggers who moved to Bulgaria. We use Sofia as our base to discover our favorite region in the world - the Balkans! We're here to share our knowledge from our past 3+ years of traveling the Balkans and inspire you to plan a trip to this beautiful part of the world.
