Category: Romania

  • Breathtaking Views at Balea Waterfall in the Stunning Fagaras Mountains

    Hotel Balea Cascada

    A few days after exploring the charming Transylvanian city of Sibiu, I decided to drive towards Balea Waterfall, located in the stunning Fagaras Mountains. The journey was filled with scenic views, making it an exciting road trip. The Balea Waterfall or Cascada Balea in Romanian, is a popular waterfall located in the Fagaras Mountains at…

  • Bezid Memorial Park in the heart of Transylvania

    Bezid memorial park

    The Bezid Memorial Park is located close to lake Bezid in Mureş County, Romania. It was built in memory of the former village of Bezidu Nou which currently lies under the lake’s water. The sad history of this Transylvanian village starts in 1975 when the construction of the nearby dam has started. Mainly, the dam…

  • Transluncani, a spectacular road which was built in the mountain

    Steep gradient sign

    The Transluncani is a spectacular road which was built in the mountains and you will find it near the village of Luncanii de Jos, Timiș County. The construction of this road was finished in 2019 and it was built mainly to facilitate the access to the plateau where the locals have their lands. The plateau…

  • Constanta Promenade

    The Casino in Constanta

    Nestled along the western coast of the Black Sea, Constanta is Romania’s oldest continuously inhabited city. Founded around 600 BC as a Greek colony known as Tomis, Constanta has a storied past that includes Roman conquest, Byzantine influence, and Ottoman rule. This city is about 220 kilometers from Romania’s capital, Bucharest. During our short visit,…

  • The Bicaz Gorge

    Shops next to the road in Bicaz gorge

    Located within the Cheile Bicazului-Hasmas National Park in Romania lies the breathtaking Bicaz Gorge. Situated amidst the Eastern Carpathian Mountains, this natural marvel is conveniently close to the renowned Red Lake, adding to the allure of the region’s attractions. Carved between towering cliffs alongside the rushing waters of the Bicaz River, the road through Bicaz…