When we visited Romania in October of 2017, there was an early snowfall that totally caught us off guard just before Halloween when we were in Sibiu. A few days later, we arrived in a glistening white, snow-covered Poiana Brasov: imagine our surprise and delight that...
Sibiu is a gorgeous Transylvanian city with so much to offer, and it’s a great base for heading out on a Romania road trip around the Transylvania region. It’s also drop-dead gorgeous, with tons of Instagrammable places in the city and within just a few...
If you’re wondering where to go in Romania, we’ve got you covered. We asked a group of professional travel writers to share their favorite Romania vacation spots, plus we’ve added a few of our own, to come up with this comprehensive list of the best...
Wondering what to pack for Romania? Here is our complete Romania packing list, including our suggestions for what to wear in Romania for women and men for every season. Can’t read now? Pin for later! What to Pack Everything In While most people think about what...
If you’re wondering if Romania in winter is a good idea… we’re here to convince you that yes, it is! We’ve seen this country dusted with snow and let me tell you, it makes the candy-colored houses and mysterious castles of Transylvania just...
Headed to Romania and looking for some great Romania quotes to inspire your trip? Or perhaps you’re looking for some beautiful Romanian quotes about love for a special someone? Whether you need a travel quote to use as a Romania Instagram caption or something...
Bran Castle looms large in many people’s ideal Romania itineraries. Who can blame them? Few castles have such a prominent place in our collective unconscious — even if the Dracula connection is tenuous at best and deceitful marketing at worst. Still, out...
We live in Bulgaria, but from time-to-time, we love to hop up to our neighbor to the north for some amazing vacations. But what should you do if you have limited time and you have to decide whether to visit Romania or Bulgaria? Here’s how to pick your winner in...
Sibiu is one of my favorite cities in Romania, and it just may be the most photogenic of all the places in Transylvania – a high honor, given how beautiful this region is. What can I say about Sibiu? It’s a city that’s so easy to fall for. I love the...
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.
