by Maria Iorga | Dec 4, 2019 | Active Holidays, Off the Beaten Track, Transylvania
The Carpathian Mountains are the third longest European mountain range. Overcome only by the Urals and the Scandinavian Mountains, the Carpathians go through seven European countries. With a total length of 1,500 km, this mountain chain forms an arc throughout Central...
by Maria Iorga | Nov 18, 2019 | Active Holidays, Bear Watching, Transylvania, Transylvania Family Adventure
Romania is home to a numerous population of European Brown Bear. 26.3% of its land area is covered in forest and 66% of the country’s surface is dominated by the Carpathian Mountains. Large carnivores found their home in the deeps of the forest. However, some have a...
by Maria Iorga | Nov 1, 2019 | Legends and Myths, Romanian Folklore, Transylvania, Transylvania Family Adventure
The history of Transylvania Dracula goes beyond Bram Stoker’s book. Hidden between myths and reality is the legend of one bloodthirsty count: Dracula. First published in 1897, Bram Stoker’s novel created the most popular European vampire: Count Dracula. However,...
by Maria Iorga | Oct 15, 2019 | Transylvania, Transylvania Family Adventure
Transylvania Romania is much more than just Dracula’s birthplace. Impressive landscapes, medieval castles and wild animals – you name it, Transylvania has it! Let’s go deeper into what this area offers, but be aware…you might want to leave tomorrow! What to do in...
by Maria Iorga | Oct 1, 2019 | Danube Delta, Danube Delta Holidays, Danube Delta Wildlife Watching, Off the Beaten Track
Have you ever stepped into a fairy tale? You are about to! A visit to Letea Forest will prove to you once again how nature creates masterpieces. Subtropical forest, sand dunes, water and impressing biodiversity? Yes, you can find all of them around this magic forest....