Not so long ago, I fell in love with Transylvania. There were many reasons. It doesn’t remind me of anyplace else (a rarity after nearly 20 years of travel writing). The houses come in muted pastel ...

His Royal Highness invites you to a peaceful weekend in the Transylvania. No, not the infamous Count, but King Charles III, who is offering the public a chance to stay at his Romanian countryside ...

EVERYONE comes here looking for vampires” says Sebastian, our dark-haired, pale-skinned guide to Romania’s top tourist trap, ...

Sometimes you just know you’re going to love a place. It’s an unconscious certainty, formed slowly, through the passive banking of anecdotes, good movies and the occasional connection to your past ...

“Please, have more. You’ve hardly eaten,” says Marilena, as she ladles some extra sarmale cabbage rolls onto my plate. I’ve had three already, and this is after two bowls of chicken soup and a couple ...

As you explore the rich culinary landscape of Romania, you’ll inevitably encounter tuica, the country’s version of plum brandy. This traditional spirit is more than just a drink; it’s a gateway to ...