Transylvania is a region in Romania that is north of the capital of Bucharest. Our family chose to take a train from Bucharest to Brasov to begin our exploration of Transylvania. Exploring this region felt like stepping into a fairy…
Salina Turda Mines is an amazing attraction in Salina Turda, Romania! This is an old salt mine and it is found in the Transylvania area of Romania. It is a great day trip from other towns in Transylvania. Our family…
Castle-Hopping in Transylvania: Exploring a Royal-Residence, a Restoration, and a Ruin Transylvania is a castle-lovers paradise. A central region in the eastern European country of Romania, Transylvania’s castles are little known in the tourist world where the Rhine River and…
Sighisoara is a town in the region of Transylvania, an area full of real-life fairytale lands. In the center of the beautiful medieval town, lies a walled-in citadel. This old town is a UNESCO-protected area teeming with restaurants, hotels, and…
Our Personal Experience In June of 2023, our family experienced the Transfagarasan Highway through the Fagaras Mountains in Romania. This highway is only open for part of the year due to the treacherousness of the road when it is winter. …
Location The Transfagarasan Highway (also named 7c) is one of the world’s most breathtaking mountain passes. Found in the Transylvania region of Romania, the highway cuts across the Fagaras Mountains. The Fagaras Mountains are on the south side of the Carpathian Mountain…