Romania is a popular (but still off-beat) vacation spot in Europe. From the hauntingly beautiful towns of Transylvania to the illustrious Romanian royal castles to the quirky capital of Bucharest, there’s enough to do here to fill up multiple travel itineraries....
Brasov is one of the cutest towns in Transylvania, with its Saxon city walls, winding streets, and mountain backdrop with its cheeky Hollywood-style sign. There are tons of cozy cafés beckoning you off the streets for a quick pause, There are so many Instagrammable...
While I’d love to suggest you visit both, if you only have a limited of time, you may find yourself having to choose between Sofia or Bucharest. While I may be a bit biased because I live in Sofia, I think it’s a very valid choice. Sofia and Bucharest both...
If there’s one place in Europe that’s been deeply misunderstood, it’s Transylvania. Who knew that one book — from an author who had never actually been to Transylvania, let alone Romania — could change the perception of a destination so...
Bucharest is quickly becoming a popular tourist destination, but the crowds hit the city mostly in the summer as one stop on a multi-country Balkan trip or perhaps as a quick Balkan city break. But visit Bucharest in winter and you’ll find a quieter, more local...
Planning a trip to Romania and looking to explore Romanian cuisine while you’re there? Romania may be a land of beautiful castles and gorgeous towns, but it is also famous for some of its delicious traditional Romanian dishes. Here are our recommendations for...
Is there anything that conjures up the idea of enchanted fairy tales and romantic dreamscapes faster than a Romanian castle? Whether they are capped with snow, surrounded by a carpet of autumn foliage, or drenched in summer ivy, castles in Romania have become...
If you’re planning to spend some time in Bucharest, one of the biggest and most exciting capital cities in the Balkans, be sure you leave some time on your itinerary to get out of the city and see some more of Romania! With beautifully preserved castles,...
Bucharest is a city full of contrasts. It’s not the most immediately beautiful city in the world, the way that London or Rome are for some. But Bucharest has a lot of hidden charms that are waiting for the curious, intrepid explorer. Formerly called “Paris...
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.
