The Parâng Massif towers over the former mining heart of Romania, an intricate maze of small villages and communities where nature has been slowly taking back its territory for the last 30 years. A mighty mountain surrounded by mighty mountains, with a local legend saying that this is where Prometheus…
Retezat Mountain’s smaller but equally spectacular brother So close and always in the shadow of its bigger brother, the Retezatul Mic (Small Retezat) area is equally beautiful and full of things to do. It is however sadly less developed in terms of marked trails and detailed maps – so if…
Looking to new adventures Ooops, we forgot to end 2022 with a nice article. Three months into the new year and we managed to publish it 😁. ♫Santa Clause is coming to town♫♪ . . and that means the New Year is also just around the corner. And before we…
Need ideas for camping? How about camping in Romania? 10 best places to setup camp Camping in Romania in 2023: A practical guide Romania is of the last countries in Europe where camping is still largely unregulated. This means that even though it may be lacking in infrastructure, it more…
Hiking in Romania: A practical guide Romania boasts tens of peaks over 2000 meters spread-out all over the country. So it is easy to include one in your vacation, no matter which region you choose to explore. From the easy friendly hikes in Apuseni to the steeper more technical ones…
Far away from Bucharest, almost at the Serbian border and just shy of the Danube there is an almost Mediterranean-like microclimate unique to Nera Gorge National Park. Add in the easy trails and beautiful surroundings and it becomes a sure bet for at least a weekend trip. Visit Nera Gorge:…
One of the smaller massifs in Romania, the Apuseni Mountains are a heaven for geologists and cave enthusiasts. It boasts over 400 caves with incredible features and endless galleries carved by nature over thousands of years. It is also home to communities that have lived here for centuries with signs of…
The E-bike is the decade’s great connector and unifier of families. Suddenly parents, children and grandparents can bike a trail together while they all enjoy it and no one breaks the rhythm. Mind you, the E-bike is not a scooter, it does not work if you do not pedal. The…
Discover Transylvania There is no better time to go ski touring in Romania than those wonderful half-winter half-spring days of late March and April. You get a workout and a tan and do it all with the freedom of just 2 layers of clothes instead of 4 or 5 as…
Start planning your holiday in Transylvania! There is magic in this historical land nested safe within the Carpathian curvature. All around, the modern cities and villages seem to be stuck in a time loop since medieval times. And there is no better way to experience them than by walking, hiking…