Bulgaria’s second largest city is a perfect destination for those interested in history and culture. The charming hilly Old Town with its cobblestone streets, many Roman ruins, colorful multi-story houses with balconies offers visual pleasure.
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Roman ruins in Sofia – Római kori maradványok Szófiában
Roman ruins, many churches, communist landmarks, modern European culture – all in one place. This is Sofia.
Hiking near Veliko Tarnovo – Túrázás Veliko Tarnovo környékén
We visited a small hilltop village near Veliko Tarnovo, and enjoyed an amazing fortress, the Tsarevets Fortress, one of the most iconic sites in Bulgaria.
In Bulgaria’s ancient capital – Bulgária ősi fővárosában
Have you ever heard of Veliko Tarnovo? It’s one of the oldest cities in the world, and is very charming. In the 13th century, it was the Second Bulgarian Kingdom’s capital, and is often nicknamed as the “City of Tsars.”
The city of contrasts, Bucharest – Bukarest, a kontrasztok városa
Historical buildings, communist monumentality, and modern city life – this mixture is represented in Romania’s capital. Even though there is a lot to see, unfortunately, we only got a glimpse of it.
The legendary Bran (Dracula’s) Castle – A legendás törcsvári Drakula kastély
Mysterious and fascinating history, folklore, magical towers, narrow winding stairways, and secret passages. A highly popular stunning castle, one of Romania’s main tourist attractions.
Braşov, the fairytale-like town in Transylvania – Brassó, a mesebeli erdélyi város
This beautiful medieval town is one of the most visited places in Romania. It needs some time to fully appreciate. Fortunately, we had a walking tour and were given free time to also explore it on our own.
Fortified churches and medieval villages in Transylvania – Erődtemplomok és középkori falvak Erdélyben
Two traditional Saxon villages in Transylvania today. Beautiful old houses, unique fortified churches, and a short exploration of the city of Brașov.
The medieval town of Sighişoara – Segesvár, a középkori város
A long day of traveling in Romania to an enchanting town with cobblestone streets and medieval architecture.
From Budapest to Transylvania – Budapestről Erdélybe
Some highlights from Budapest, a long bus ride, and learning about wine making and enjoying a wine tasting in Romania.
Brief visit to Budapest – Rövid látogatás Budapesten
Today, Steve and I are starting a new adventure, a 13-day journey, a group trip. We will be traveling with 12 more people. Starting in Budapest, Hungary, our Eastern European route through Romania and Bulgaria will take us to Istanbul, Turkey.
Unique experiences in Paris – Egyedülálló élmények Párizsban
For our last day in Paris, we didn’t plan too much. We wanted to take it easy and fully enjoy what we could fit into the day. Of course, there was walking again, but only 10.3 km.