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Romania Steps Up Efforts To Enhance Local Culture

Aleksandr Shatskih

As part of its efforts to enhance awareness and the prestige of Romanian culture, The Romanian Cultural Institute (ICR) has been awfully busy lately, preparing a number of new initiatives aimed at boosting cooperation with both local and foreign organizations.

13 years ago

Bucharest Tips – A Travel Guide With a Difference

Aleksandr Shatskih

Launched by KOMBINAT, Romanian platform Bucharest Tips is a quirky travel guide designed especially for those willing to experience Bucharest through a brand-new perspective. Based on useful tourist information provided by locals, the guide helps travelers to find exactly what they’re looking for in the eclectic Romanian capital.

13 years ago

The White Rabbit and The Black Magic Kicks Off Halloween in Romania

Aleksandr Shatskih

Expected to be the greatest Halloween party in Romania, The White Rabbit and The Black Magic bash kicks off fun in the realm of Dracula with a big stream of events. Taking place on October 27th at the Polyvalent Hall (Sala Polivalenta), one of the best venues in Bucharest, the spooky spree comes with plenty of live music, lights and film projections, and everything scary designed in a fairytale-like décor.

13 years ago

Bucharest Hosts “Medical Tourism – Challenges and Opportunities”

Aleksandr Shatskih

Medical Tourism – Challenges and Opportunities, and International conference on tourism takes place this week in Bucharest. The conference, attended primarily by medical tourism specialists, aims at discussing cross border medical tourism, among other key issues.

13 years ago

TUI & ITS To Stay in Romania

Aleksandr Shatskih

Good news for Romania tourism, leading tour operators TUI and ITS have decided not to withdraw from the market there for the coming year. According to the news, the Romanian Ministry of Tourism and Regional Development’s (MDRT’s) recent talks with the German companies ended in success apparently.

13 years ago

Sport, Recreation and Mountain Delights at Padina Fest 2012

Aleksandr Shatskih

Starting with August 1st, Padina Plateau in the heart of Bucegi Mountains, Romania, hosts the 3rd edition of Padina Fest, a five-day festival of mountain sports, environmental education programs, folk and rock concerts, as well as outdoor movie nights and lots of surprises.

13 years ago

Paltinis – A Mountain Oasis For Body & Soul

Aleksandr Shatskih

Most Romanians like me may love to travel abroad during the hot months of Summer, but on the flip side, Eastern Europe developed into a fashionable destination among travelers in search of culture and authenticity, an increasingly number of foreign tourists has begun to target Romania as an excellent travel spot.

13 years ago

Research and Markets Releases Romania Tourism Report Q3 2012

Aleksandr Shatskih

Research and Markets has just released their “Romania Tourism Report Q3 2012” report analyzing the country’s tourism industry and top players in the market which shows a downwards trend for the January-February 2012 period. The report is based on an analysis of statistical data on indicators such as the number of cross border foreign visitors, both by country […]

13 years ago

Top 10 Things to See in and around Sinaia

Aleksandr Shatskih

Sinaia is a mountain resort situated in Prahova Valley, Romania, famous for its tumultuous history, winter sports, outdoor activities and lovely surroundings.

13 years ago

Romanian Wine Routes – Where to Go to Taste the Best Wines

Aleksandr Shatskih

One of the most exciting ways of exploring Romania is to choose a wine route and to spoil yourself in history, relics of voievodic courts, royal manors, attics, wine museums and ancient cellars, constantly guided by the peerless taste of wine.

13 years ago

Party in Transylvania: Sibiu Jazz Festival 2012

Aleksandr Shatskih

Between 6 and 13 May, Sibiu, a medieval city located in Transylvania, becomes a lively party scene, by hosting the Sibiu Jazz Festival, following a 42-years tradition of quality music and prestigious artists performing on the city’s stages. This year’s edition of Sibiu Jazz Festival will be spiced up with a bit of Baroque music, […]

13 years ago

Dracula Rally in Transylvania

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Eastern European Vintage Bike Rally, also known as the Dracula Rally, invites vintage bike enthusiasts to Turda, Romania, in the 3rd weekend of July.

13 years ago

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