Our trip to Romania was unexpected. We had our whole year planned out, but learned belatedly that we’d have to make some changes. While searching for places outside the Schengen Zone (more on that another time) but not halfway across the world, we inevitably found our way to Eastern Europe. There was Romania, beckoning to […]
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A Vampire, a Saxon, and a King Walk into a Bar…
Transylvania is an area steeped in mystery and legend. It’s difficult to mention it without conjuring up images of blood-thirsty vampires and dark, gloomy castles. We planned to embrace the myths and delve into Dracula’s homeland – after all, when in Rom…ania. In addition to Bran Castle, we visited a hilltop fortress and a luxurious, […]
The Perfect Day in Lovely Brasov
Many tourists who visit Transylvania stay in the well-located and quite charming town of Brasov. It lies at the edge of a fertile valley surrounded by the steep, heavily forested Carpathian mountains. The Old Town boasts red tile roofs, elaborate city gates, a large Gothic church and dozens of cafes, bars, and restaurants. Directly behind […]
