During one of my recent visits to Transylvania, I stumbled upon the Saxon Cemetery in Sighisoara. This graveyard is high up a hill, next to the famous Biserica din Deal (aptly translated as “Church on the Hill”). Some believe this ...
During my recent trip to Bucharest, I visited the Jewish History Museum, something I usually do whenever I’m exploring countries touched by the Holocaust. The museum is nestled in the historical Unirea Templul Sfânta synagogue from 1850, which has withstood ...
Cluj-Napoca, often referred to as the Heart of Transylvania, is a lively and modern city located in northwestern Romania. Known for its vibrant culture, excellent educational institutions, and stunning architecture, Cluj-Napoca offers a unique and dynamic experience for those who ...
Transylvania has much to offer travelers hungry for unique and breathtaking experiences, far from the beaten path of mainstream European tourism. This historic region of Romania, steeped in folklore and legends, is home to stunning medieval castles, colorful old towns ...
Nicknamed the “Paris of the East,” Bucharest is Romania’s capital and largest city. Considered a bustling metropolis, the Romanian capital has evolved into Southeastern Europe’s cultural, industrial, and financial hub. Although many of its grand 19th-century buildings were destroyed by ...
Bucharest Travel Guide Bucharest Travel Guide Weather and Best Time to visit Where to sleep in Bucharest Getting there and around Useful information Historical background HOTELS IN BUCHAREST Romanian cuisine is very much related to and influenced by the cuisines ...
The barking became clearer, louder, closer. I was afraid to look back, to have to face one of my deepest, most child-like fears. There were four, maybe five. When I first walked in I saw some of them. Sad eyes, ...
Nicolae Ceausescu is the name of the man who ruled Romania with an iron fist from 1967 until his execution in 1989. A known megalomaniac with delusions of grandeur, this authoritarian dictator is known, among other (mostly horrendous) things, for ...
Bucharest isn’t what you’d typically imagine when considering Eastern European charm. Not many folks would call it beautiful, but I beg to differ. Bucharest has its own brand of beauty and is packed with interesting spots to visit. Based on ...
