Get Inspired
We’ve made the research so that you do not do it. Read our findings and get inspired for your next amazing holiday.
Get Inspired
Life is full of decisions, every day, a million and one things to do and questions to answer. Sometimes, it’s nice not to make any decisions, but to be inspired and to let your imagination run free. If you know you want to go on holiday, but you’re not quite sure where yet, let our team of specialists inspire and guide you, from the slow channels in Danube Delta to talking to locals in Saxon country, to eating the best “ciorba” in Bucovina. Here is a collection of our most recent blogs and stories from all corners of our country… written to ignite the senses and fuel the soul.
Viscri, the village Prince Charles made famous
The village of Viscri, or Weisskhirch (in Romanian "white church"), as it was formerly known, is less than two-hour drive from Brasov. The village was included in the UNESCO heritage list in 1999 and features on the world map of traditional villages. The road up there is dotted with plenty of attractions, so if you leave Brasov in the morning, you might only reach Viscri in the afternoon.
Rural life and local crafts in Transylvania
Transylvania offers sights and attractions to suit all tastes, but the authenticity found in the old rural settlements is something everyone loves. Transylvanian villages are places with a special charm, and the landscape of the area recalls memories of ancient times.
Peasants, Merchants and Knights – a Real Life Catan Story
The Saxon history of Transylvania begins unofficially in middle 1100's and officially in 1224 when the King of Hungary allowed the German peasants and merchants from Luxembourg and Flanders area to settle the southern part of the land to protect the Kingdom from invaders ...
Prejmer – UNESCO World Heritage fortified church
Prejmer fortress, the largest fortified church in Romania When they hear the word Brasov, most people think of the famous Black Church. But this is not the only medieval landmark in the area! Just 17 km north-east of Brasov (Kronstadt) you’ll...
What others say: A Transylvania Road Trip by BlondeAtlas
An interesting blog post by BlondeAtlas. Some nice tips and some good words about their experience in Romania. I particularly liked her choice of restaurants, Bistro de l'Arte in Brasov and Kulinarium in Sibiu are also two of our favourite...
4 days in Saxon Country – Biertan, Richis
On the last day, we focused on visiting two major UNESCO fortified churches - Biertan and Richis. We joined the fantastic guide Peter Suciu who did a great job walking us through the history of the...
4 days in Saxon Country – Michael Henning, terracotta tiles master
After all those years we’ve been to Sibiu, we finally got a guided tour with a real expert, Adela Dadu. She was brilliantly passionate in advocating for the uniqueness of the tolerant spirit of Saxons. We got a lot of information about Saxons,...
4 Days in Saxon Country – Fagaras, Sibiu
What better place to spend the 3 days of the 1st of December National Holiday than the Sibiu area. The Christmas market is usually gorgeous, the kids will love it and we’ll get some time to explore the nearby area. To beat the traffic, we...