Romania 🇷🇴 | One-Day Vampire Country Itinerary (With Pro Tips!)

🏰 Peleș Castle: Skip-the-Line Hack 🚨 Insider Move: Our small group bypassed 2-hour queues by using the "individual visitor" entrance (while big groups pretended to be solo travelers to avoid €200 fees). When other guides protested, our guide called them out – police got involved but we won! No guide needed: Just marvel at the walnut-carved throne rooms and 4,000-weapon armory Pro tip: Eavesdrop on nearby tours if you want commentary Vibe: "Unapologetic royal opulence" – think Baroque meets Alpine fairy tale 🧛 Bran Castle: Debunking Vampire Myths Reality check: More "medieval fortress" than "Dracula's lair" Challenges: Steep staircases + narrow passages (not wheelchair-friendly) Time needed: 1-2 hours (💰70 RON entry) Verict: Worth it only for the iconic photo op 🛎️ Brașov Pit Stop Chill mode: Cobblestone streets + hearty Romanian food Must-eat: Sarmale (cabbage rolls) at La Ceaun Photo spot: "BRASOV" mountain sign (like Hollywood, but Transylvanian) 🚗 Logistics From Bucharest: 🚗 2h drive to Peleș → 30min to Bran → 30min to Brașov 🚆 Train option (but less flexible) #VampireHunting #CastleHacks #RomaniaTravel