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, …
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 …
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. But what is there to do in Transylvania? So, so much! Between UNESCO World Heritage Sites and Medieval cities, from mountain sports to Coachella-esque music festivals, Transylvania has it …
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 …
An in-depth collection of the best things to do in Sibiu, Romania – the most popular and the hidden gems!
