Romania

Victoria Udrea

Romania joins the VWP on January 10, 2025. Learn about visa-free travel, ESTA applications, and what this means for Romanian travellers.

13 hours ago

Mihaela Lica Butler

This is a look at Romania’s age-old pig slaughtering traditions tied to Ignat: superstitions, rituals, and a hefty side of pork.

1 month ago

Mihaela Lica Butler

Trepidation around Saint Andrew’s Night (November 29) isn’t just about fear—it’s a deep dive into folklore and humanity’s darkest fears.

1 month ago

Mihaela Lica Butler

Plugușorul, a popular Romanian tradition on New Year’s Eve, symbolizes prosperity through chants tied to harvest and rural life.

1 month ago

Victoria Udrea

CFR Călători begins operations with Romania’s first Alstom Coradia Stream electric train, offering regular services on major routes.

1 month ago

Victoria Udrea

Ski season’s preparations in Poiana Braşov are in full swing. Artificial snow-making commences, and slopes are set to open soon.

1 month ago

Victoria Udrea

Queen Maria’s Palace in Constanța will undergo a massive restoration. Funds for the restoration of the 1920s-era palace will come from the government’s 2024 budget reserve and financing by the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB).  The Royal Palace of Mamaia (Kara Dalga, “The Black Wave”) was built by Queen Maria from 1924-1926 using her […]

2 months ago

Victoria Udrea

The Romanian Ministry of Transport unveiled plans for a new road connecting Bucharest with Terminal II at Henri Coandă International Airport in Otopeni.

2 months ago

Mihaela Lica Butler

Constantin Brâncuși’s Endless Column has earned a spot on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a quintessential example of modernist art.

5 months ago