Our road-trip in the magical land of Transylvania continued ahead to Biertan a small but charming medieval village with a rich history written by the Saxons who lived there. The main attraction of Biertan is the Fortified Church with its…
Discovering Rimetea the hidden village in the heart of Transylvania
A trip to Transylvania is like returning back in time, back to the folk traditions, to the authentic culture and to the simplicity of life. Transylvania is the most iconic and culturally important region in Romania which brings together the…
Romania hidden gems: The Clay Castle of the Valley of Fairies
I could start this post with Once upon a time, because the place I’m going to tell you about looks like something out of a tale. During our return road trip from Austria, we had a quick stop in Sibiu,…
Autumn in Transylvania
I love it when the autumn comes in Transylvania. The nature seems to be transformed into the Ruby Wonderland and the idyllic valleys of Rucar-Bran Pass become some of the most picturesque Romanian rural scenery. The other weekend we went…
Early Autumn in Sighisoara
I can’t tell you how happy I was when we finally arrived in Sighisoara. Although I have visited it several times, every time when I get here I am so happy. Sighisoara is a hilltop town which still keeps the tradition…
Idyllic valleys of Rucăr-Bran Pass
Speaking of getaways, some of my favourite places in Romania are the idyllic valleys of Rucăr-Bran Pass. Surrounded by Bucegi and Piatra Craiului Peeks, these hills show one of the most picturesque Romanian rural scenery. This time we visited Șimon [prononced…