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 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 …
Sighișoara is one of the last remaining inhabited fortified Saxon cities of Transylvania, its Old Town a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This vibrant, endearing medieval city may not be very large, but it packs a punch in terms of history, culture, and gastronomy. Sighișoara is best-known for its location of Vlad Tepes’ birthplace – the …
Here it is! The long-awaited guide to Cluj-Napoca, Romania, the city that has become my most recent home. I’ve been living here for the past nine months, never expecting a year ago that this would be the case. Cluj-Napoca is an amazingly friendly city, and one of the best destinations for digital nomads. It’s affordable, got …
Trying to figure out where to eat in Sibiu? Sibiu is a small-ish city, but with a ton of great food options. Thankfully, this is my specialty. Visiting local restaurants alone with my notebook has become one of my favorite memories of travel, regardless of the city I’m in. It’s become part of my travel …
An in-depth collection of the best things to do in Sibiu, Romania – the most popular and the hidden gems!
