Romania Travel Articles

 
Top 10 Destinations for Independent Travelers in 2010
Top 10 Destinations for Independent Travelers in 2010 In anticipation of its announcement of the Top Indie Travel Destinations for 2013 on Thursday, January 3, BootsnAll takes a look back to its Top 10 Destinations for 2010.
Slow Down and Stop to Smell the Daffodils
Slow Down and Stop to Smell the Daffodils Sometimes life has a way of getting in the way of the important things. Luckily for Cristina Puscas, she realized the source of her unhappiness and made travel a priority again.
8 Fabulous Mountain Peaks in Eastern Europe for Less Experienced Hikers
8 Fabulous Mountain Peaks in Eastern Europe for Less Experienced Hikers Hiking is often mistaken for a strenuous outdoor activity, requiring years of experience. Lavinia Patrascu believes that, even though climbing a mountain should never be taken lightly, the reality is that almost anyone can embark on a memorable journey towards an imposing mountain peak.
8 Spectacular Locations in Romania Worth Discovering Up Close
8 Spectacular Locations in Romania Worth Discovering Up Close Romania isn't always at the top of travelers' wish lists while planning a trip around Europe. Lavinia Patrusco is here to show you Romania's unmatched natural beauty and urges you to check out this often overlooked country in Europe.
6 Reasons to Visit Romania
6 Reasons to Visit Romania Sitting at the crossroads of old trade routes that linked Western Europe with the Far East, Romania confuses at first with its … latinity. The mix of Orient and Occident is specific to this country and it sets Romania apart from her Eastern European colleagues.
Exploring the Rucar-Bran Passage in Transylvania, Romania
Exploring the Rucar-Bran Passage in Transylvania, Romania Adrian visited the Bran Castle (home of Dracula, the Vampire) in the heart of Transylvania and explored the caves of Southern Carpathians in his home country, Romania.
Groundhog Day: Weather Predicting Traditions Around the World
Groundhog Day: Weather Predicting Traditions Around the World Sure, checking for the shadow of a groundhog to see what the weather will be like sounds weird - until you find out that some people use a frog climbing a ladder in a jar instead. BootsnAll writer Jessica Spiegel explores some of the Groundhog Day-like weather forecasting customs around the world.
Transylvania Dracula Tour
Transylvania Dracula Tour Now for a Transylvania Dracula Tour – of course there are many tour operators in Romania that offer six - ten day travel tours of Romania that includes a visit or a stay at Count Dracula's Bran castle. Tour operators tout the site as the home of Count Dracula as written in Briam Stoker's novel – just to add a bit of fright to the participants of the tour. .
A Whirlwind Tour of Bucharest, Romania
A Whirlwind Tour of Bucharest, Romania Ciaran John had visited many of the famous sites of Romania on previous visits to the country but had always been discouraged from visiting the capital by his Romanian friends. On his last visit he finally managed to to get a brief peek at Bucharest.
Impressions of Bucharest, Romania
Impressions of Bucharest, Romania Some people hate Bucharest and others instantly fall in love with it. Nicolas De Corte belongs to the second category and tried to get a decent idea of the city.