#romania travel blog

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Biertan, Romania (by Emilia Morariu)

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Munții Fagaraș, Valea Sâmbetei razvanandreiph

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Bucharest, Romania | December 2022

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Brasov

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Bucharest, Romania, September 2022

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Peles & Bran Castles 🏰

Today we got to tour not one but TWO famous Romanian castles! We left Bucharest behind early this morning, and headed towards the mountains. Along the way, we stopped at the train station & picked up our second tour guide, Raz. The first castle we visited was Peles Castle, located in Sinaia. Completed in 1883, it was the summer home for the Romanian royal family and is an eclectic collection of various architecture styles as well as artwork itself. The Weapons Room was a collection unto itself with the variety of different weaponry used by both members of the Romanian royal family, but also weapons from other countries and weapons won in battle. The grounds were spectacular and it was so nice to be in the cool of the mountains. Mom, Pat and I remarked how much the area around Sinaia reminds us of the Blue Ridge Mountains, so many a picture was taken.

Next we made our way to Bran, where we stopped and had some lunch before heading to the castle I have waited over a year and a half to see: BRAN’S CASTLE 🏰 aka DRACULA’S CASTLE 🧛‍♂️. Yes I had a major nerd-out, yes I took tons and tons of pictures, yes I did a vampire pose outside the castle, and no, I regret nothing. The hike up to the castle was pretty steep so I got a good leg workout but it was worth it when we got up there. The castle has been restored inside and out, and the exhibit was all dedicated to the lives of the persons who lived in the fortress, including the famous Vlad Tepes Draculae. There was also a really cool exhibit about the various myths and supernatural legends in Romania, including strigoi, werewolves, ghosts & goblins. There was even an example of a “vampire killing kit”. I was really proud of Mom for braving the cramped and narrow staircases to make her way up the castle floors, as well as her not getting afraid of being up so high. It was truly SO COOL, and I am going to treasure the memories forever in my little nerdy heart.

The van then made its way to Brasov, stopping along the way for us to try some plum brandy made fresh in the area. I will tell you, that brandy was STRONG and not exactly my liquor of choice, but I am glad I at least gave it a try. We then made it to Brasov and settled into our hotel room. Mom & I decided to just take it easy and have some snackies before settling into bed.

Tomorrow we tour Brasov and see its treasures, so I look forward to telling you all about them tomorrow!

Till then, I bid you all farewell.

Lowry💜

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15-08-2023

Dracula's castle (Bran) visit.

had a lot of fun!

romania really is a beautiful country

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The Umbrella's Street, Calea Victoriei, Bucharest

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The Purple Daisy from Him

The Purple Daisy from Him

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The city of Bucharest in Romania is a very interesting travel destination. Lots of places to visit in this amazing city.

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Peles Castle, Romania (by CALIN STAN)

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Cărturești Carusel Bookstore

Bucharest, Romania | December 2022

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Bran castle

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Sinaia, Romania, March 2023

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