If you’ve stumbled across this page, I can only assume you’ve decided to take the plunge and travel to Transylvania! Congratulations. Start preparing yourself now for a land unlike any you’ve ever seen before. Transylvania, Romania is one of the most unique and beautiful regions in the world. From the hearty traditional food, to the …
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If you’re basing your Transylvanian stay in Alba Iulia or Cluj-Napoca, Rimetea Village in Romania is a place that you simply must visit. This UNESCO World Heritage Hungarian village has a history dating back over 1000 years. Nestled in the Trascau Mountains, Rimetea (Torockó in Hungarian) is consistently touted as one of the most beautiful …
A highly coveted experience when visiting Romania is checking out the Danube Delta, one of Europe’s most wild and untouched destinations. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to a vast array of biodiversity, with ample opportunities for birdwatching and fishing (permit required). If you’re looking for a way to relax for a few days, …
If flying isn’t your thing, or, like me, you’re traveling Europe with a dog, trains are an excellent option! Not only do trains cut down on your carbon footprint while traveling, but there’s something romantic about a long train ride across countries. Sometimes, however, train travel across country borders can be nerve-wracking if you’re unsure …
Turda Salt Mine, aka Salina Turda in Romanian, is one of the most popular day trips from Cluj-Napoca. This underground wonderland is one of the most unique places to visit in Transylvania and is popular with tourists from all over the world. history of turda salt mine One of the oldest salt mines in the …
The romantic, medieval Saxon city of Sibiu, Romania is nothing short of breathtaking. It is my personal favorite city in Transylvania! While there is no shortage of things to do in Sibiu, the city also provides easy access to traditional Romanian villages, Transylvanian castles and fortified churches, mountain hikes, snow sports, and more. Here are …
If you’re coming to Transylvania via plane, chances are you’ll be flying in to either Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) or Budapest Ferenc Liszt (BUD). Despite it being slightly farther away from the Transylvania region, you’ll probably fly into Bucharest OTP. Traveling within Romania is not always as straightforward as traveling within the rest of Europe. This …
If you’re interested in history, culture, and ancient architecture, then visiting the fortified churches of Transylvania is definitely one of the best things to do in the region. Only seven of the region’s hundreds of fortified churches made the cut to be included on the exclusive list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Check out this …
Transylvania is just one of those places you have to see to believe. There is so much culture, history, folklore, and tradition alive in the region. Not to mention, no shortage of things to do! Between UNESCO World Heritage Sites and Medieval cities, from mountain sports to Coachella-esque music festivals, Transylvania has it all. Start …
If you’re coming to Transylvania via plane, chances are you’ll be flying in to either Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) or Budapest Ferenc Liszt (BUD). While it is much more common to fly into Bucharest, flights from the USA or other locations outside of Europe are likely to have more (and cheaper) flight options into Budapest. You …
