Are you looking for cycling tours in Transylvania? We know the perfect places to ride your bike. Without a doubt, southeastern Transylvania is famous for its Saxon villages and old fortified churches. But few people know that this forgotten land is home to some astounding …
Wildflowers in Romania
If you’re looking for wildflowers in Romania, this country is a top destination, thanks to its rich natural diversity and luxurious wild meadows. During the last centuries, because of overgrazing, many countries had lost their green wonders: the natural meadows, full with wild flowers. Luckily, …
Turtles in Romania – Testudo graeca
How many of you knew that if you travel in the southeastern part of Romania, near the Danube Delta, you can find living turtles in the wild? Besides bears and other wildlife, there are four species of turtles that can be found in Romania. One …
Wild Peony – Paeonia peregrina in Romania
The wild Peony from Dobrogea (Paeonia peregrina romanica) is only one of the almost 1900 species of plants that can be found in the southeastern part of Romania, in Macin mountains. It is a very rare and protected species, since before the second world war. …
The chamois – daring the mountain heights
There’s absolutely no doubt that the chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) is one of the most daring animals we can spot in Romania. Photo: Kinga Mihaly It is a species of goat-antelope native to the mountains in Europe but also in Turkey and the Caucasus. Some species …
Snake’s head – a fragile and rare flower
Snake’s head or Fritillaria meleagris is an endangered species of flowers in the lily family. It blooms from March to May and prefers damp meadows, near swamps and rivers or streams, at altitudes up to 800 meters. It has a checkered pattern, grows between 15-40 …
Edelweiss, the star of the Carpathians
Leontopodium alpinum or Edelweiss, is a renowned flower that can be found high in the mountains of Romania, but in other countries as well. The plant prefers rocky limestone places at about 1,800–3,000 meters altitude. It is non-toxic and has been used in traditional medicine …
Traditions in Brasov – Junii Brasovului
One of the most impressive traditions in Brasov is called ”Junii Brasovului” or ”Parada Junilor”. It is a sumptuous parade and one of the most popular events in Brasov, gathering every year thousands of tourists from all around the country and the world. Each year, …
Can I travel to Romania? Is it safe to visit Transylvania? Update February 1st 2022
”Can I travel to Romania?” – We’re sure this question comes to mind for a lot of you, especially after these hard times for everyone. Update from February 1st 2022 As of February 1st 2022, the Romanian health authorities completely changed the rules for entering …
Winter hike in Romania – March 1st in Baiului mountains
The first day of March surprised us with exceptionally good weather, so we decided to take advantage of the clear sky and went on a relaxing winter hike in Romania, near Bucegi mountains. We left Brasov early and took a morning train to Azuga, from …