About two years ago we went to Timisoara, Romania after reading an article about it in the NYT. We were starting a river cruise in Budapest, and since we had already been there, looked for something new to see in the region. Timi was interesting and charming, also the site of the uprising that felled Ceaucescu. We also took a daytrip to Dracula's castle and a cute town I cannot recall the name of. There were more places I wanted to see but we only had a few days.
Why are we interested in this area? I think CGPT says it well: "Bulgaria and Romania are a particularly interesting pairing because they offer something that has become harder to find in Europe: spectacular scenery, genuinely historic towns and villages, and major cultural sights without feeling as thoroughly tourist-oriented as Italy, France, or parts of Croatia." We're so over tourist-ridden destinations. I have issued one condition, however; that we include Switzerland in this itinerary as I absolutely love it and never tire of it. In my next life..... ;)
About two years ago we went to Timisoara, Romania after reading an article about it in the NYT. We were starting a river cruise in Budapest, and since we had already been there, looked for something new to see in the region. Timi was interesting and charming, also the site of the uprising that felled Ceaucescu. We also took a daytrip to Dracula's castle and a cute town I cannot recall the name of. There were more places I wanted to see but we only had a few days.
Why are you interested in this area?
Why are we interested in this area? I think CGPT says it well: "Bulgaria and Romania are a particularly interesting pairing because they offer something that has become harder to find in Europe: spectacular scenery, genuinely historic towns and villages, and major cultural sights without feeling as thoroughly tourist-oriented as Italy, France, or parts of Croatia." We're so over tourist-ridden destinations. I have issued one condition, however; that we include Switzerland in this itinerary as I absolutely love it and never tire of it. In my next life..... ;)