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...

                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...

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...

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...

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?     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...

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...