We spent two weeks in Romania. One week was in Bucharest, which to many travelers we met, was too much time. I disagree. There is quite a bit to see and such a contrast throughout the city - Beautiful turn-of-the-century buildings to the severe communist structures, lush green parks to streets with dilapidated buildings. One … Continue reading Romania – Bucharest
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Romania – Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle)
This is one of my favorite castles!! (Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany is my favorite!) I love this castle because it is what I imagine a castle to be with the secret passageways, towers and turrets. Bran Castle, which is better known as Dracula's Castle, is located in the town of Bran. It is a 45-minute … Continue reading Romania – Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle)
Romania – Sighisoara
Another day trip that we did from Brasov, was to the Unesco World Heritage site of Sighisoara (Sig-he-swore-a). It is an ancient, medieval village that was founded as far back as the 12th century when the King of Hungary, who ruled the Transylvania region, invited German craftsmen and merchants to settle and defend the region. … Continue reading Romania – Sighisoara