Throughout the mountains of Transylvania, you’ll find numerous castles. While Bran Castle is more famous (as it was the inspiration for Dracula’s Castle), Peles Castle is so much more interesting to visit. The castle exterior is lovely, but the inside is a mix of eclectic decor that flows magnificently well. It’s like you’ll visit Peles …
Brasov makes it onto almost every single Romania itinerary because of its close proximity to Bran Castle (more commonly referred to as Dracula’s Castle) and Peles Castle. It makes a great base for exploring the surrounding region, but there’s still a few things that you should do in the city itself. From iconic churches to …
Sighișoara gets my vote for the prettiest city in Romania. There’s the lovely citadel, perched on top of a hill that’s lined with historic buildings and charm. In the lower town, you’ll find great restaurants, nice architecture, and a beautiful Orthodox Church. It’s no wonder why Sighisoara gets added to many Romania itineraries. So, if …
Balea Lake is a beautiful lake and a popular stop along the Transfǎgǎrǎşan Highway in Romania. From the lake, you’ll have views of the surrounding mountains, an amazing view of the winding mountain roads, and plenty of hiking options. For those with a rental car, it’s pretty easy to reach, but for those traveling without …
Sibiu is a beautiful city in Romania and should absolutely be included in your itinerary. The historic center is full of gorgeous buildings and squares with pedestrian only passages connecting everything. Whether you come to admire the architecture, stroll the historic streets, or enjoy a coffee in one of its many cafes, Sibiu is a …
Timișoara sits in western Romania and was my introduction to the country. Here, you’ll find a beautiful historic center, loads of parks, and a fascinating museum telling the story of the Romanian Revolution in 1989. So, if you find yourself passing through the city like I was, here’s how I recommend you spend one day …
Szeged is the third largest city in Hungary and is located in the very south of the country. While so many visitors to Hungary just focus on Budapest, there’s more to see in this country beyond the capital city. As I traveled through Europe on a long backpacking trip, I found myself needing to go …
Subotica sits in the very north of Serbia and is a gorgeous city with loads of art nouveau architecture. Strolling the streets of the center of the city is a delight because it feels like no matter where you look, you have a good view and some interesting architecture. This helped to make it my …
Novi Sad is the second largest city in Serbia, but it’s one that I enjoyed more than Belgrade. Its pedestrian only area was a delight to explore, the fortress offered great views of the city and Danube River, and it was just a beautiful city. While you could take a day trip to Novi Sad, …
I took two day trips from Belgrade. The first was to eastern Serbia and the second to western Serbia, which in my opinion, featured better mountain views and scenery. On this day trip, you can ride the historic Sargan Eight Train, explore Drvengrad (a wooden village that was originally constructed as a film set), and …
