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11 Incredible Day Trips from Sibiu, Romania

Fagaras Mountains, long winding road in Transylvania

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 …

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Getting from Bucharest to Transylvania

Street map focused in on Bucuresti, Romania. Getting from Bucharest to Transylvania

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 …

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Visiting the Fortified Churches of Transylvania

Biertan Fortified Church in Transylvania, Romania.

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 …

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34 Incredible Things to Do in Cluj-Napoca

Sparkling hanging lights in Piata Muzeului, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

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 …

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Things To Do In Sibiu

Arcade in Piata Mica in Sibiu, Romania

An in-depth collection of the best things to do in Sibiu, Romania – the most popular and the hidden gems!