Blog. Transilvania from a local perspective…
Gabor Gypsy Music: Resilience and Revival
Origins and History of Gabor Gypsy Music and the impact of Gabor gypsy music on Balkan music Gabor gypsy music has a rich and unique tradition that combines elements of Oriental, Hungarian and Roma music. Despite facing discrimination and marginalization, Gabor gypsy...
7 reasons to visit Transylvania in 2023
Transylvania, located in central Romania, is a region that has captured the imagination of travelers for centuries. From its rich history and folklore to its stunning natural landscapes, Transylvania offers a...
10 lesser known facts about Gabor Gypsies women
Gabor Gypsies, even the poorest of them, are considered as the aristocratic caste of Roma community in Transylvania and they live in settled communities. Tourism is finally recovering in Transylvania after Covid...
Viscri will never be the same
With a heavy heart I learned today that Sara Dootz from Viscri has moved into eternity. She was the oldest Saxon lady in the village and for many years she took care of the most picturesque fortified church of Transylvania, opening its gates for tourists. Her...
Hoghilag, Tuberose`s Land
Hoghilag is a Saxon established village in the very early 14th century located between Sighisoara and Medias with around 1000 inhabitants today. In the mid XXth century the Saxons, who were at the time the majority of the population, started to plant Tuberose...
Brasov – 10 best winter pictures on Instagram
Brasov is one of the most charming Transylvanian historical towns. Following brasov.u on Istagram we choose 10 best pictures of this winter. Enjoy!
Is Transylvania safe for tourists?
Is Transylvania safe for tourists? Yes it is, and you`ll be surprised to find out that Romania in general and Transylvania specifically are much safer than you expected. I know, it is a bit of paradox here and I will try to explain it as I did for...
Top 3 traditional Transylvanian cakes
Writing this post was not an easy job. There are so many tasty Transylvanian cakes that limiting myself to three was hard. So I have included my personal favorites in no particular order. My strong recommendation is that you should try at least those three your on...
Cycling around Sighisoara
Cycling is one of the best way to discover Sighisoara area. Traveling at your own peace, you can admire some of Europe’s last medieval landscapes with breathtaking views from the top of the rolling hills. You may combine cycling with exploration of countless...
Valea Teilor Monastery
On June 24, 2020, the day of the year when the Romanian Orthodox Church celebrates the birth of Saint John the Baptist I have visited the Valea Teilor Monastery located in Tulcea County, in the far Eastern part of Romania close to Danube Delta. The reason I visited...