All there’s to know about Peles castle
All there’s to know about Peles castle History, design, myths & practical info When traveling to Romania, one should definitely explore the country’s most beautiful castles: Peles Castle, Pelisor Castle, Bran Castle, Cantacuzino Castle, and Corvinus Castle. Four of them are located very close to Bucharest, Romania’s capital city, and can be visited throughout the…
Bucharest/Budapest funny confusions
Bucharest/Budapest funny confusions Tours to Bucharest and Budapest Which is the best way to say “Hello”? Jó napot kívánok or Buna ziua? Well, it seems that you are another victim of one of the most popular Bucharest/Budapest funny confusions. Suddenly, Hamlet’s “to be or not to be” becomes less challenging when faced with this geographic dilemma, right? Probably one…
6 Best Christmas Markets in Romania 2017
Best Christmas Markets in Romania 2017 Everything you need to know about the Christmas Markets in Romania Winter has always been very special in our country and much anticipated by all Romanians, regardless of age. We treat the winter holidays and Christmas very seriously and faithfully respect all the traditions related to them. But in…
Top 12 popular things to do in Brasov
Top 12 popular things to do in Brasov Highlights of Transylvania – a complete city guide of Brasov A visit to Romania should definitely include a stop in the medieval city of Brasov, one of the most popular highlights of Transylvania. Check out a complete Brasov city guide that will help you organize your trip to…
Books about Romania – part 1
One country, three books If you are reading this article, you are thinking about traveling to our country soon, and you would like to find out which are the highlights of Romania and the experiences you should not miss. The internet and the travel guides are excellent sources for your documentation. But what about getting…
Sucevita
Sucevita is a beautiful little town with many old traditional houses. The local architecture attracts the attention of the visitors. The beautiful wooden porches, the floral motifs, the shingled roofs, the elegant fences and the beautiful roofs of the local wells and gates are a real pleasure to be admired and photographed. The locals of Sucevita are very friendly, and sometimes you might spot some of them wearing with pride their old traditional costumes.
When the Sky is the Roof
Discover the hidden treasures of Transylvania and find out more about the fortified church from Garbova.
Guiding Rick Steves in Transylvania
In May and June 2016 we had the chance of having Rick Steves, together with his team, as our guest. Although they were not in Romania for the first time, it was still the first time they were about to produce a travel documentary about Bucharest, Transylvania, and Maramures.
Photo Travel Destinations in Romania
Though not too much is known about this ancient Eastern European country, Romania is becoming more and more popular with tourists from all around the world – and most of all, with photographers who are eager to discover its natural beauty and rich historical legacy of medieval cities, castles and citadels, picturesque Orthodox churches, quaint villages, and most of all, the Romanian people.
The History of Bucovina
Bucovina is known today for its painted churches, good food, beautiful landscape and traditional crafts. Beside these, it has a long and interesting history.