The historical Romanian region of Banat, on the western tip of the country and partly shared with Hungary and Serbia, is easily reachable by train or plane into Timisoara. It might not be as popular as the ever-touristic Transylvania but it can fill up your vacation week with great family…
Here’s the story: In vino veritas, they say. Or: you can't buy happiness, but you can buy wine, and that's kind of the same thing. We say: if you add some cheese to it (everybody say Cheese now), and some good meat on the platter, we have a winner. Whatever the…
Spread across Western Romania, the Apuseni Mountain Range is mainly made of a mosaic of rock, predominantly from the limestone family, which accounts for the impressive number of caves found here. Pair that with the small remote villages spread all around and secluded communities that inhabit them and you have…
Cerna Valley is a very beautiful area and one of Romania's hidden gems. Located in the south west of the country, it is a place you must visit if you love nature.And there is plenty to do there for everybody: waterfalls, beautiful villages, mountains, rafting. You can also visit Timisoara,…
If you like hiking, Fagaras Mountains must be on your list. Fagaras are also called the Transylvanian Alps. From east to west Fagaras displays a long ridge of approximately 75 kilometres. The best time to hike here is from late May until late October. If you want to hike in…
We love Timisoara and the South West of Romania. Our tours there were very successful. Timisoara is a wonderful and vibrant city. Timisoara is the city where the spark of the 1989 Revolution was ignited. But then, the Revolution moved to Bucharest. With a population of roughly 300.000 people it…
A holiday in Maramures, Romania, in 2020, is something to be considered. Maramures is a place where time stands still. An important historical region, close to the Ukrainean border, it preserved its traditional look over the centuries. There are plenty of websites where you can find good information. How do…
Hut to hut hiking in Fagaras Mountains is a type of experience which is very appealing to outdoor enthusiasts. Romania is definitely the place to do this. Facts about Fagaras Mountains It is the highest mountain range in Romania, with many peaks over 2000 m. Also known as the Transylvanian…
Becca sent us an email sometime in early January, enquiring about a long tour in Romania. She wanted to come with her husband and two teenage kids, for an active tour, in July. That email was the beginning of a long and interesting conversation. In 10 days we managed to…