Romania


Top Foods from Romania

The Romanian cuisine is heavily influenced by its Balkan neighbors, yet still quite distinctive. While there are far more options then we have listed below, these are our picks for must-try foods on a tight schedule. We recommend ordering on-time, about two hours before you think you’re going to be hungry, as eating out is a delicious yet lengthy endeavor.

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The Modern City of Bucharest

We returned to Bucharest after our short trip to Transylvania. The capital of Romania is quite a modern city, although there are plenty of buildings dating back to the countries’ Communist past. Yet, alongside old churches and neoclassical buildings, the hotels, bars, and restaurants in the Old City give the city a modern feeling.

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The Beauty of Transylvania: Bran Castle & Brașov

Transylvania is the central region of Romania, known for its medieval castles, forests, and mountains. From the countries’ capital, Bucharest, Transylvania is located about three hours north. We went on a day trip, visiting Peleș Castle, Bran Castle, also known as Dracula’s Castle, and the picturesque town of Brașov.

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România

Continent
Europe
Capital City
Bucharest
Languages
Hungarian
Romanian
Area
238,000 km2
Population
22.0m
Currency
Leu (RON)
Timezone
UTC+02:00
UTC+03:00 (DST)
Neighbors
Bulgaria
Hungary
Moldova
Serbia
Ukraine

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We, Mark & Herta, are currently backpacking through Europe, and eventually planning to settle in London. Beyond that? The possibilities are endless.

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