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It is a country of great natural beauty and diversity, and has a rich cultural heritage, including a variety of ethnic, linguistic, and confessional groups. Romania enchants visitors with its scenic mountain landscapes and unspoilt rural areas, but also with its historic cities and busy capital. Over the last decade, it has witnessed a significant development,  fueled by its recent membership of the European Union. Romania will definitely surprise some of its visitors who are more used to western Europe. It has a listed total of six cultural and one natural UNESCO world heritage sites. Romania is a large country which can sometimes be shocking with contrasts: some cities are truly modern, while some villages can seem to have been brought back from the past. While it has significant cultural similarities with other Balkan states, it is regarded as unique due to its strong Latin heritage, reflected in every part of Romanian society from its culture to its language. Things for which Romania is famous include: the Carpathian mountains, wine, medieval fortresses, Dacia cars, Dracula, stuffed cabbage leaves (sarmale), the Black Sea, sunflower fields, painted monasteries and the Danube Delta.

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Cărtureşti Carousel Bookstore Bucharest, a wonderland of books

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Medieval dining in Bucharest's Excalibur restaurant

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The eye-catchers of Saschiz

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The art of Easter egg decorating in Suceava's Princely Inn

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Romania's best chocolate at Luado in Braşov

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Treasured showy objects in Bucharest’s Romanian Kitsch Museum

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Spotlight Festival, the crowd pleaser of Bucharest

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The world's largest brown bear reserve in Zărneşti

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Bigăr Waterfall: one-of-a-kind beauty in Caraş-Severin

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Explore Bucharest’s oldest brewery: Caru cu Bere

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Take Instagram-worthy pictures in Obreja’s Tunnel of Love

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The never-freezing lake in the Anina Mountains

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Romania's Black Sea party hub - Vama Veche

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Éclair paradise at French Revolution in Bucharest

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The First Romanian School: an overlooked delight in Braşov

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Bucharest stress smasher: The Break Room

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Sighişoara Medieval Festival: Time travel made easy

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Witness the sky's conquerors in Câmpu Cetăţii

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The Costineşti Evangelia: Shipwreck turned into a tourist magnet

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Street art at its finest in Bucharest

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Discovering Bucharest: The Macca-Villacrosse Passage

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Striking sunsets at the Enisala Fortress near Tulcea

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Make yourself a priority at Therme Wellness Spa Bucharest

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Romanian ţuică, a drink that creates friendships

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Feel the suspense at the Bucharest International Air Show

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Climb the staircase to paradise in the Ceahlău Mountains

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Firiza Lake, recreation hidden in the Baia Mare forest

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Enjoy a three-course traditional Romanian lunch in Bucharest

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Experience the small pleasures of Braşov like a local

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Get a rush on the high-altitude Transalpina Road

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Serbia numbers around 7 million residents. Its capital, Belgrade, ranks among the oldest and largest cities in Southeastern Europe. The Pannonian Plain covers the northern third of the country (Vojvodina and Mačva) while the easternmost tip of Serbia extends into the Wallachian Plain. Serbia's many sights include stunning castles, Medieval monasteries, lovely traditional villages and bustling cities with baroque parks and art-deco architecture. Largest national park in the country is Đerdap in the eastern part of the country, on the border with Romania. It consists of the Djerdap gorge thru which the river Danube runs and its beautiful surroundings of almost untouched nature.

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The Danube River's floating houses in Berzasca

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Trace the world in Bucharest's Museum of Old Maps

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The 44 synchronized fountains in Bucharest's Unirii Square

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Eden Garden: a bohemian hidden terrace in Bucharest

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The rebirth of the Sturdza Palace in Miclăușeni

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Profess your love at Cantacuzino Castle in Bușteni

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The baffling Şona Pyramids near Făgăraş

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Honor the departed on All Saints' Day in Transylvania

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The toxic submerged village of Geamăna in Alba County

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Game of Thrones lookalike locations in Romania

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Resting places with a story: Bellu Cemetery in Bucharest

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Have a blast in Bucharest's top three clubs

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Romania’s most appreciated Christmas Markets

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The New Year’s Eve bear dance in Comănești

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With about 10 million inhabitants, Hungary is a medium-sized member state of the European Union. Hungary's capital and its largest city and metropolis is Budapest, a significant economic hub, classified as a leading global city. Major urban areas include Debrecen, Szeged, Miskolc, Pécs and Győr. Hungary's geography has traditionally been defined by its two main waterways, the Danube and Tisza rivers. The common tripartite division of the country into three sections Dunántúl , Tiszántúl and Duna-Tisza köze is a reflection of this. The Danube flows north-south right through the center of contemporary Hungary, and the entire country lies within its drainage basin. Hungary has 10 national parks, 145 minor nature reserves, and 35 landscape protection areas.

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The Witcher: filming locations across Hungary

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How to experience Bucharest on a low budget

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Take home the perfect Romanian souvenirs

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Hi, I am Julia from Romania. I was raised in a small multicultural city and speak four languages. Knowing these languages has opened me up to a variety of communities, cultures and a desire to see more of the world. I have lived in three different cities in Romania and have explored it almost to its entirety. Now a teacher living in Romania's capital, Bucharest, I can say that traveling has become one of the highlights of my life. I have visited Europe at great lengths and have also traveled to China. Nothing matches the thrill of seeing a place for the first time and going where few have gone before. Romania has many hidden treasures which I'd like to explore with you. From raw nature and scenic roads to bustling cities and unique traditions, Romania never ceases to amaze me. Let me take you on virtual itineraries through Romania and who knows, maybe you’ll turn some into reality.

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