The charming country of Romania is becoming one of the most sought-after travel destinations in Eastern Europe. A country of unparalleled beauty, it is cut by the Carpathian Mountains from the nation’s southwest corner stretching to its eastern border, laying the groundwork for astounding natural beauty in a land known for its Old World charm.

Famous as the birthplace of Vlad Tepes (the inspiration for the ever-popular Dracula legends), Romania lures travellers intent on tracing this historical figure’s legacy across Transylvania. However, there’s immensely more to see and do here, and what begins as a proverbial vampire hunt often becomes a much broader exploration of this country’s unique history and architecture.