Travel quotes
Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen. Benjamin Disraeli
In America there are two classes of travel - first class, and with children. Robert Benchley
Travelers never think that they are the foreigners. Mason Cooley
The traveler was active; he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive; he expects interesting things to happen to him. He goes "sight-seeing." Daniel J. Boorstin
There are only two emotions in a plane: boredom and terror. Orson Welles
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Romania : When and where to go ?
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Romania : Maps and Facts
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The Romanian climate is continental with hot summers (temperatures reaching over 30°C) and harsh winters (almost -10°C in Bucharest). This is most evident in the mountainous areas than on the coast where temperatures are milder. |
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What to do in Romania
A beautiful country where you can let the senses take control, Romania has, in addition to the charming landscapes, very kind people.
Bucharest, the capital, suffered under the reign of Ceausescu: However, it has some interesting monuments to see including the Old Court Church, the George Enescu Museum, the Orthodox Church of the Strada Stavropoleos and the Cotroceni Palace. Due to its huge size, do not miss Parliament Palace and its three thousand rooms. In Transylvania, visit the city of Brasov: A beautiful medieval city, it has a superb Gothic church. From here you can discover the famous "Dracula's Castle" (Bran Castle) defended by the spectacular Rasnov fortress, then the peaceful city of Sighisoara with its many buildings full of history: The Clock Tower, the church of the Dominican monastery and the Hill Church are some great examples. Leisure lovers should not miss the Black Sea coast, and make a stopover at Constanta, Romania's main port, before going on to Mamaia, a beautiful golden beach. To admire the birds, if you are a nature lover, the Danube Delta offers lakes, dunes, pink swells and fishing villages that you can discover by boat. |
Romania : The basics
Romania is connected by air to many European capitals.
No visa is required for EU citizens for a stay of less than three months. The currency in circulation is the new Romanian Leu. The budget required is quite low because Romania is still a cheap country. Average accommodation costs less than €50 and a very reasonable meal less than €15. There are no serious health issues in Romania, but the traditional vaccinations are recommended, as well as that against hepatitis A. In the mountains, boil water or purify it before drinking. Take a few precautions against stray dogs (even in Bucharest!) and protect yourself from ticks in the countryside as well as the mosquitoes. Regarding travel within the country, flights can be an affordable solution to go from the capital to major cities. Buses are also cheap but fairly inefficient. The train is probably the method of transport with the best quality/price ratio in Romania. Souvenirs: Tablecloths, woollen blankets, carved wooden spoons, painted eggs from Bukovina, icons on glass. |
Towns in Romania
Capital of Romania, Bucharest has a little more than two million inhabitants. It is a very green and pleasant city, and you will circulate easily on foot or by subway, to the discovery of an architecture blending several styles: ruins of a 15th century palace, the Arc de Triomphe, Orthodox churches, mansions second Empire, Stalinist buildings like the huge palace of Parliament.
Many museums are also worth visiting: the Village Museum, in the open, the National Art Museum, the National Museum of History, among others. You may also be the chance to attend performances at the opera or concerts of the Philharmonic Orchestra George Enescu.
The center will offer your strolls its streets and shopping streets, pavement cafés, local restaurants, but its nightlife is often punctuated by gypsy music and festive atmosphere. Another focus of the new trend of casinos, which are worth in Bucharest the nickname of Little Las Vegas and attracts players worldwide.
Go then to the discovery of one of the oldest cities in Europe, you may be surprised and seduced by its varied attractions, between modernity and traditions firmly dynamic footprints of legends.
