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, making it one of the best things to do in Romania. history of …
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 …
Located at the intersection of Central and Eastern Europe, Timișoara is a captivating city with something for everyone. This Romanian metropolis in Banat region was renowned due to its catalytic role in the 1989 Revolution; however, it has much more than history and tradition to offer. If you’re looking for an off-the-beaten track destination while …
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 …
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 since June 2020, never expecting that this would be where I wound up. Cluj-Napoca is an amazingly friendly city, and one of the best destinations for digital nomads. It’s affordable, got widespread and reliable …
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!
