Europe

Brasov travel guide

After visiting the Bran Castle and its surroundings, I turned to Brasov – the most famous city in Transylvania, and an important cultural center. The City Tour The 30 km trip from Bran to Brasov was a quick ride so I had enough of time before nightfall to visit the Central Square (Piata Sfatului), and the Black Church – probably the most beautiful places to visit in the city.Piata Sfatului (The Central Square) – the host of the famous Golden Stag International Music Festival for over 40 years – is located downtown at the end of a long walkway, surrounded by shops, cafes and restaurants, fountains and monuments. I was lucky...

A Visit at the Dracula’s Castle

Who has not heard of Count Dracula? The mysterious medieval character described in Bram Stoker’s novel has plenty of fans worldwide and continues to amaze people from all around the world – I’m not an actual fan of Dracula myself but, anyway, I decided to make a short trip to Bran (an excellent choice for a weekend getaway, I must say) where according to the legend, the bloody vampire lived. Discovering Bran Located in Bran, in central Romania (Transylvania region), the Bran Castle is a highly appreciated tourist attraction mostly because of its interesting history, the natural beauty of the surroundings, and its very well preserved...

Nice: more than just a mediterranean resort

As promised in my previous post, in this article I will continue the list of recommendations of places worth visiting in Nice. The Mediterranean Beach The main attraction of the city is without a doubt, the sea, with its beautifully landscaped beaches (although the rocks covering the most part of them are not quite comfortable!) and the harbor, where you will have the opportunity to see the most luxurious yachts.With a Mediterranean climate and a six-month-long summer, the beaches are very welcoming to sun loving tourists: you could easily get used to clear warm waters, fun water sports or romantic boat...

Holiday in Nice, the heart of the French Riviera

It is true that Paris is the most popular tourist destination in France, but, personally, I was always fascinated by the beauty, romance and exoticism of Nice, so I couldn’t resist the temptation to visit it, last year.In the following articles I will share with you my memories about one of the most beautiful tourist experiences I have ever lived on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea – Nice. A holiday to remember The few days spent on the Cote d’Azur were memorable, especially due to the wonderful holiday atmosphere that made everything else seem insignificant. Nice – “the Jewel of the French Riviera” – certainly meets all the...

Tourist destination in Romania: Maramures

Romania is a very interesting European travel destination where you can visit a variety of tourist attractions. Among those beautiful tourist places in Romania, there is Maramures, a place still elapsed in time. Pin Maramures on your Romania tourist map One of the most beautiful places in Romania, surrounded by mountains, hills and crossed by rivers, is the Maramures region – a magnificent land that speaks about the origins of the Romanian people, kept untouched due to their love and respect for the history and traditions. Visiting Maramures during an early summer, and discovered a fairy-like landscape. Nestled between Oas, Gutai, Tibles and Rodnei mountains, Maramures...

Places to visit in Maramures

In this article, I will continue to share with you my travel experience in Maramures with some of  the most interesting tourist attractions you can mark on your tourist guide to Romania. Places to visit in Maramures As a tourist in Romania, you can choose several routes, depending on your preference. We recommend including in your list of destinations the wooden churches of Bogdan Voda, Vadul Izei and Sighetul Marmatiei cities. Here you can find crafts and traditions of local villagers, enjoy the natural spas at Borsa and Ocna Sugatag, the mineral water springs and historic ruins or Chioarului Fortress and Bogdan Voda Fortress. Travel Destinations in Romania Happy Cemetery in...

Bucharest travel destination: Cultural Tourism

If you plan a Europe travel tour, I recommend you take your time to visit Bucharest, the capital of Romania. I will try to mark on your travel guide to Bucharest some of the most important tourist attraction you can find in this beautiful city. Bucharest, a cultural tourism destination Bucharest, the capital of Romania – the largest commercial, industrial and cultural center of the country – was first mentioned in official documents some 550 years ago. The legend says that the city was founded by a shepherd named Bucur on a land covered with dense forests and crossed by a river (Dâmboviţa River). Today, Bucharest has...

Tourist attraction in Bucharest: The Village Museum

As we continue the tour of the most exciting European travel destinations along with my Bucharest travel guide, we stop for a few moments at an interesting tourist attraction: the Village Museum of Bucharest. You should definitely mark it on your Bucharest city guide. Here are some useful travel info on the Village Museum of Bucharest > Dimitrie Gusti Village Museum was opened in 1936 after almost 10 years of demographic and ethnographic studies done by Professor Dimitrie Gusti together with his students and other specialists in folklore and museum studies. Professor Dimitrie Gusti wanted – and, eventually, managed to build – an authentic village that shelters...