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Europe's most underrated country — medieval castles, painted monasteries and wild Carpathian forests.
Romania is simultaneously the most overlooked and most rewarding country in Europe. Transylvania contains actual medieval Saxon towns that look exactly like the backdrop to a fairy tale (Sighișoara, Sibiu, Brașov). The Carpathian Mountains have the largest population of brown bears in Europe outside Russia. Bucharest has one of Europe's best nightlife scenes. And it costs about half of Western Europe.
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Bran Castle, Peleș Castle and the Saxon town of Brașov.
The extraordinary UNESCO exterior frescoes of northeastern Romania.
Responsible brown bear observation in the Carpathian forests.
The most creative neighbourhood in Bucharest with a local guide.
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Romania uses the Romanian Leu (RON) — not the Euro. Exchange at bank ATMs in the city.
The Transfăgărășan Highway is only open June–October — check before visiting as it closes for winter
Bucharest has one of Europe's best nightlife scenes (particularly the Floreasca and Old Town districts) at a fraction of Western prices
Romanian food is completely underrated — sarmale (stuffed cabbage), mămăligă (polenta), cozonac and tuică (plum brandy)
Bears near Brașov are genuinely wild — book only with responsible licensed operators and do not attempt to find them independently