Taking a Trip to Transylvania

If you are looking to slow down your pace of life and enjoy quaint villages lined with willows, castles, and churches, Romania’s Transylvania region is the perfect place for your upcoming vacation.

            Each town has its’ own distinct personality.  If you have limited time, make sure to visit Cluj, Sigisoara and Brasov, home to the real Dracula.  These will give you a look at three varying styles of life in Transylvania.

            The region is almost entirely surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains, and is home to some of the best hiking in the region, as well as 100 castles and fortresses looming at the tops of hills.  Many of the best ones are in the South-east corner of Transylvania, which will be your first stop if you are approaching Transylvania from Bucharest.  Tripology travel agents can get you the cheapest flights to Bucharest, Romania.  If you go in summer expect comfortable heat and the smell of fresh air, trees, and flowers as you hike through the mountains and even up winding roads of farms and monasteries.  If you are visiting in winter, the South-East is where the best ski resorts are located.  Regardless the time of year of your visit there are underground lakes to be explored, mountain peaks to summit and rocks to climb.  Whether you are an outdoor adventurer or history buff, the region has something to offer.

            On your trip through Transylvania you will see Romanian, Hungarian, even Roma styles of housing, food, and life.  The bond that ties the region together though is the appreciation for the small things in life.  Enjoy a coffee in the town square, and take long walks around the city taking in churches, cobbled roads, and panoramic views.  If you are looking to detox from your hectic daily schedule, Transylvania really is the perfect place for you this European vacation.

            You will notice that historic sites are appreciated in Romania differently than most of Europe. Most cities are not preserved as historic castles, homes, and churches; rather, they are maintained and used by the citizens.  Don’t be surprised if you walk into a building marked on your map to see that it is now an office.

            The area, with its’ laid back way of life and modern use for ancient buildings is truly magical.  To plan your Transylvanian vacation, fill out a free travel request form to get connected with Tripology travel agents expert in Balkan travel, who can help you plan your stays in Brasov, Sigisoara and Cluj as well as book car rentals and flights for you on your upcoming vacation.