Travel Stories – Firsthand experiences. Authentic journeys.

Inside Dracula Castle (Bran Castle)

Are you afraid of vampires or Dracula? Afraid or not, you’ve probably heard of Count Dracula and Dracula’s Castle, which is located in the Romanian Carpathians in Transylvania. Even going there, visitng the Carpathians, looking at all the pine forests and mountain slopes, is an experience in itself. I’ve been there several times, and each […]

Traveling by Train in Romania (for Interrail Travelers)

Traveling through Romania by train is an experience in itself. For people who love trains and the sound of the tracks during sharp curves climbing or descending the Carpathian Mountains, Romania is the best choice in Europe. A well connected railway network with most villages, trains with diesel or electric engines, trains of different years […]

Ada Kaleh: Lost Island on Danube

The Danube River is probably the most important river in Europe. It flows from the Alps to the Black Sea, connecting many different countries, cities, but also myths and legends, hiding them deep in the water. This place is still there, it sounds like a legend, but it is a real story about an island […]

Events in Craiova

Festivals like the Christmas Festival, the Easter Festival, the Shakespeare Festival, the Intensity Festival and the Martisoare bring life to Craiova. Every few months, a big event takes place, and during these times the city transforms, becoming more lively and charming. The city is decorated with lamps and lights and gets cheerful colors. This article […]

Sarajevo Best Locations (Full Travel Guide)

Sarajevo is one of the most unusual and unique cities you can visit in Europe. I’ve visited several times, stayed there for a while, and this is a complete travel guide with things to see in or near the city, links and tips, and more. I’m writing this post for future visitors, and if you […]

2 days in Chisinau

I was in Chisinau for two days and I will share with you some impressions, pictures and experiences from my trip. I hope some of it will be useful for you if you are planning to do the same. Given that Moldova is not in the EU or the Schengen area, and there is a […]

Gaziantep Full Travel Guide

Welcome to the heroic city of Gaziantep! This is a detailed travel guide based on first-hand personal experience for a trip to Gaziantep, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the gastronomic capital of Turkey. If you are planning to go there or are already there and looking for some interesting places to explore, this guide […]

Thessaloniki Full Travel Guide

It’s difficult even to think about Greece or Thessaloniki and not to think about sea or history. Thessaliki, with all museums, old streets and buildings, sea near the city, visible mountains, is real represent of the whole Greece. If you have doubt to go there, definitly go. I am going to share you what to […]

Ekenäs (Tammisaari): Interesting Things to See and to Do

Ekenäs, or Tammisaari, is a city in southern Finland, located between Helsinki and Hanko, roughly halfway between Turku and the capital. It lies on the Gulf of Finland, with canal connections to the Baltic Sea. The city has a strong maritime character, reflected in its layout and numerous naval symbols. During winter, the sea canals […]