Ploieşti, the county seat of Prahova County in Wallachia, Romania, will celebrate 420 years since it was historically mentioned in documents during the reign of Michael the Brave, Prince of Wallachia.
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Back to Childhood at the Mud Volcanoes Pâclele Mari
The mud volcanoes at Pâclele Mari are one of Buzau’s (Romania) most interesting attractions. A trip with family and friends turns unforgettable in this literary reportage by Liliana Steffens.
Romanian Easter Traditions: Easter Eggs
We mark Easter with an Orthodox tradition from Romania: beautifully decorated Easter Eggs and some of the legends surrounding this ancient art.
Discover Romania: Five Things to See when You Visit Carei
Carei in the Crişana region of Romania is a small medieval market town at the border with Hungary. It is charming and peaceful, a surprising destination.
Mărțișor: the Romanian Allegory of Life and Death Is a Lucky Charm
Mărţişor is a lucky charm with a long history and universal tradition. It is found in Romania, but also in Moldova, and neighboring Bulgaria, as well as – to a lesser extent – other Eastern European countries.
Forget Valentine’s Day! With Dragobete in Bucharest, Love Is in the Air!
Like Cupid or Eros, Dragobete can be considered a god of love. Traditionally celebrated on February 24, it is the Romanian equivalent to Valentine’s Day.
Dining for Vegan Travelers: Best Vegan Bites in Bucharest
Vegan travelers will find Bucharest adequate for their dietary needs. Besides vegan restaurants, mainstream eateries now have vegan menus.
Romanian Tourism Fair Returns to Bucharest
The Romanian Tourism Fair (Targul de Turism al Romaniei) takes place at the Romexpo Exhibition Centre in Bucharest on February 16-19, 2017.
Valentine’s Day at Hotel Alpin Poiana Brasov
For a romantic Valentine’s Day in Romania, check out the special offer by Hotel Alpin Poiana Brasov. Prices start at as low as 45 €/person.
Romania Inbound-Outbound Tourists Up Over 2015
Holidays booked by Romanians in November and December this year (early booking) went up by 55%, on average, compared to last year, according to Christian Tour. At the top of the list of destinations are Turkey, Greece, and Mallorca.
A Food Tour of Sighisoara, Romania
The Transylvanian citadel of Sighisoara is famous for being the birthplace of Vlad Tepes (Dracula, anyone?), a still inhabited Medieval stronghold (UNESCO World Heritage Site), and for its Medieval Festival that happens every year in August or September. Yet beyond the culture, the history, and the Goth passion for vampires, there are restaurants, cafes, and […]
5 Stellar Reasons to Visit Romania in 2016
So you have chosen to head to Europe for your vacation time this summer. Of course, Europe is the ages old place to go, with a lot to see and experience. You may be thinking of going to any number of places such as France, Spain, Germany, Great Britain, but I must say there is another place you should consider of the cliche destinations seem a bore, you can always go to Romania.