Hidden Gems in Europe 🇷🇴 Romania Travel Guide
📍 Bucharest: Old Town – Dive into Bucharest’s vibrant bar scene 🍻! A must for nightlife lovers. Palace of the Parliament – If you’re into history/politics, the indoor tour is worth it! Bring your passport for tickets 🎫, and opt for a guided tour. Skip it if you’re not into heavy politics – you’ve been warned! Athenaeum (Athena Temple) – Near the Old Town, a quick stop for its neoclassical beauty 🏛️. National Museum of Art of Romania – Smaller than Western European museums 🖼️. Skip if short on time. Cash-only tickets (no online booking!) made it a frustrating experience 😤. Grand Cafe Van Gogh – Quirky café plastered with Van Gogh’s art 🌻. Perfect for coffee + insta-worthy pics! Caru cu Bere Restaurant – Pricey but iconic in the Old Town 🍽️. Go for the historic vibe, not the food. Tips – Avoid taxis 🚖⚠️: Use Bolt app instead. Carry cash (RON) – many places don’t accept cards/€. Skip the "Umbrella Street" unless you’re really bored. 📍 Brasov: Brasov Day Trip – Wander the medieval Council Square, visit the Black Church ⛪, and sip coffee in centuries-old cafés ☕. For panoramic views, hike or take the cable car 🚡 to Mount Tâmpa. Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) 🧛♂️ – Romania’s iconic landmark thanks to vampire lore. Self-service ticket machines 🎟️. Toss a coin (RON) into the "wishing well" to avoid vampire curses 😜 (Bonus: Got pulled over by police once for a minor traffic violation – they were chill, no fines! Rain magically stopped at every stop 🌦️✨). Peleș Castle 🏰 – A Bavarian-style gem with German Renaissance flair. Compact but visually striking – worth a quick visit! Final Thoughts 💭: Romania is an underrated European destination with affordable prices 🤑, rolling plains 🌾, and a mix of Eastern European charm. Post-WWI history with Hungary 🇭🇺, agricultural landscapes (vast fields of European short-stem wheat 🌾), and the cultural divide along the Alps 🏔️ make it unique. Not a "top-tier" tourist hotspot, but worth a detour for curious travelers! #EuropeTravel #Romania #HiddenGems #BucharestDiaries #BrasovAdventures #CastleHopping #EasternEurope #TravelHacks #BudgetTravel
