Romania Overview

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. more...

Romania Activities

Remote Villages of Transylvania Portions of rural Transylvania have managed to stave off globalisation and modernisation such that travelling here is like journeying backwards through time. Here, farmers still use horses to plough their fields and pull carts through the countryside. Shepherds graze sheep in the highlands and defend their flocks against bears and wolves. It’s possible for families to charter horseback riding tours that last days or even weeks, and when visiting quaint villages children may enjoy the opportunity to see the sights from a horse-drawn carriage. The best time to visit is in the spring when the fragrant wildflowers are in bloom. more...

Romania Events and Festivals

Dragobete: Romania’s version of Valentines Day is celebrated on February 24th in villages across the country. On this day, Romanians pay tribute to Dragobete, a local variation on Cupid. This day also marks the beginning of spring and is recognized as the onset of the mating season for birds. more...

Romania Sightseeing

Brasov The city of Brasov sits in the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains. The city is endowed with numerous Renaissance, Baroque and Gothic structures that have been well-preserved during the centuries. The city’s modern roots date to 1211, when Knights of the Teutonic Order began to build over an ancient Dacian settlement. The Town Hall Square is rich with baroque and gothic architecture, headlined by the Black Church, the largest Gothic church in the country. Many of the city’s defensive bastions have been well cared for, still testifying to the constant threat of invasion that once haunted Brasov. Vlad the Impaler once impaled 40 victims here on the summit of Tampa Mountain, where today’s visitors travel for panoramic views of the city. more...

Romania Transport

The vast majority of Romania’s international visitors arrive via Henri Coanda International Airport in Bucharest. There are ten additional airports serviced by international flights in Romania. The national airline, Tarom, handles a large share of the nation’s domestic traffic. Domestic flights from Bucharest are scheduled to all of the nation’s major airports. more...

Romania Travel Tips

Banks: 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday; 09:00 to 12:00, Saturdays Post Offices: 07:30 to 20:00, Monday to Friday; 08:00 to 14:00, Saturdays Government Offices: 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday Business Centres: 09:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday Shops: 09:00 to 18:00, Monday to Saturday more...