What Language is Spoken in Romania

Romanian is the official language of Romania, but other languages, particularly Hungarian are also frequently spoken in Romania. Most of modern Romania speaks English, so you’re unlikely to encounter a language barrier, but older people in rural areas are much less likely to speak English. Other European languages are also widely understood in Romania. The … Read more

Dracula in Romania

There are many places, sites and stories surrounding Dracula in Romania. Some are true, some are works of fiction. Dracula was real, a historic figure, some say, but not the fictional vampire Count of Irishman, Bram Stoker’s classic 1897 Gothic horror “Dracula” novel. In the fictional book the cursed count Dracula, based in Castle Dracula, … Read more

Where is Romania

Romania is a country in the continent of Europe. It is geographically located in the east of Europe and shares borders with Hungary to the northwest, Ukraine to the north, the Republic of Moldova to the northeast, Bulgaria to the south and Serbia to the southwest. Most of Romania’s eastern border is taken up by … Read more

Vacation in Romania

Romania is a great country for a vacation, bursting with history, culture, good food and cool places to see and go. How to plan a vacation in Romania? Where should you go in Romania and which are the hottest vacation destinations in beautiful Romania? Also, where should you stay on your Romanian vacation and what, … Read more

Romania Travel Guide

Romania was the country that captured our hearts. It came as a total magical surprise, inspiring us to spend 3 years trying to buy a house in Romania and basing ourselves, on and off, in a beautiful, remote rural village of Breb, Maramures County. It was 100 years in the past. It’s been an incredible … Read more

Sighisoara

Sighisoara is a stunning, and surprisingly tiny, medieval citadel in Transylvania, central Romania. Its story-book looks alone will blow you away with picture postcards buildings, both grand and humble. Add history and cultural appeal to the visual and you’ve got a must-visit global destination. Sighisoara is most certainly on our list of coolest places to visit … Read more

Brasov

Brasov Romania or Braşov is a beautiful ancient city in central Romania. It is at the heart of the most famous region of Romania, Transylvania. Brasov occupies low ground in the Carpathian mountains making it a popular winter ski town. Its medieval stone walls are still standing and there are pleasant walks around their perimeter. … Read more