Romania Travel Diary | Sibiu × Brașov – A Fairytale Come to Life 🏰✨

This trip felt like stepping into a storybook—where medieval towers watch you, bears roam free, and castles whisper vampire tales. 🌟 Trip Highlights 1️⃣ Sibiu: The "City of 1,000 Eyes" 👁️ Rooftop "eyes": Sat at a café, sipping lemonade, while the attic windows stared back at me Libearty Bear Sanctuary: Met rescued bears 🐻 – each with a name & heartbreaking past, now sunbathing and playing in the forest 2️⃣ Brașov & Beyond Bran Castle: Less "Dracula horror," more Gothic grandeur (perfect for moody photos!) Bucegi Mountains: Snowy hike to Omu Peak – knee-deep powder, but the sunlit summit was pure magic ❄️ 💡 Quick Tips Best Time: Spring for bears, winter for snowy castles Transport: Trains/buses connect Sibiu & Brașov easily Food: Try sarmale (cabbage rolls) + papanasi (cheese donuts) #FairytaleRomania #BearSanctuary #DraculaTrail