ALL ABOUT ROMANIA
Discovering Bucharest and Beyond
Romania is a country of nearly 20 million people, with 2.5 million living in Bucharest alone. It’s a country of proud traditions on the fringe of the Balkans.
Bucharest is a dynamic – if not slightly chaotic – city. Formerly called “The Paris of the East,” Bucharest is known for its mix of Art Nouveau and Communist architecture, with much of its most beautiful architecture sadly in a bad state of disrepair. Still, Bucharest is a city in revival, with innumerable cool third-wave coffee shops, gorgeous bookstores practically begging to be photographed, and countless relaxed outdoor cafés and beer gardens that attract Romanians and tourists alike. Bucharest is truly a place of contrast, and those who visit tend to either love or hate it.
Transylvania is Romania’s most famous and touristic region, made famous by Dracula but surprising tourists with its delightfully colorful old towns such as Sibiu and Sighișoara. This is where you’ll find its most beautiful castles, such as Peleș and Bran Castle, as well as fortified churches, ancient fortresses, and gorgeous wooded forests. Meanwhile, the northern regions of Romania such as Bucovina are rural and bucolic, with pristine nature and people going about their lives in the most traditional ways. Romania is still largely undiscovered, so why not visit for yourself and see how much more there is to Romania than Halloween stories?
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Where to Stay in Sibiu: Hotels & Accommodations We Love!
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 hours' drive...
17 of the Best Places to Visit in Romania for Every Kind of Traveler
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 places to visit in...
Essential Romania Packing List: What to Wear & Pack for Romania
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. [mv_video key="emhsyww3a3hctroymozo" volume="70" aspectRatio="true" title="Ravishing Romania: 7...
11 Magical Things to Do in Romania in Winter
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 that much more...
25 Beautiful Romania Quotes about Love, Life, & Travel
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 more...
How to Get From Bucharest to Bran Castle (The Easy Way or the Hard Way)
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 of my two...
Romania or Bulgaria: Which Balkan Gem is Right for You?
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 a...
17 Instagrammable Places in & Near Sibiu, Romania
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 pastel-colored...
Planning a Trip to Romania: Your Travel Checklist
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. While...
The Most Instagrammable Places in Brasov, Romania
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...