by Emanuel Enache | Feb 10, 2025 | travel
Transylvania, Romania, is a land of stunning castles, medieval towns, breathtaking hiking trails, and vibrant cultural traditions. If you’re planning a trip, here are the must-know details to make the most of your experience. What Are the Must-See Castles in...
by Emanuel Enache | Jan 22, 2025 | travel
If you’re new to the Romanian Orthodox Church (BOR) or simply curious to learn more about this ancient and rich religious tradition, here are five intriguing aspects that I hope will pique your interest. This article is written from a personal perspective,...
by Emanuel Enache | Nov 4, 2024 | travel
What if Dracula wasn’t just a creature from horror novels, but a real man who ruled over Wallachia, nowadays part of Romania? For centuries, the Dracula myth has captivated readers, travelers, and moviegoers alike, bringing intrigue to the heart of Romania. But behind...
by Emanuel Enache | Nov 1, 2024 | travel
Transylvanian landscape Cistercian Monastery in Transylvania Brasov Old Town Hall Church on the Hill Sighisoara Transylvania 2025: Essential Guide for First-Time Visitors 1. Where to Fly to in Romania? For first-time visitors to Romania, flying directly into...
by Emanuel Enache | Feb 9, 2024 | travel
Unveiling Transylvania’s Ottoman Carpet Legacy: Discover the Intriguing Journey from Anatolia to Altar, and the Surprising Role in Christian Churches. Delve into History, Art, and Cultural Paradoxes. From Anatolia to Altar: The Legacy of Ottoman Carpets in...
by Emanuel Enache | Jan 4, 2024 | travel
Where is Transylvania? Transylvania is the most important historical region located central Romania, Eastern Europe, known for its picturesque landscapes, its medieval towns and castles, including Bran Castle, associated with the Dracula legend.Transylvania extends...
by Emanuel Enache | Apr 3, 2023 | travel
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...
by Emanuel Enache | Feb 15, 2023 | travel
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...
by Emanuel Enache | Nov 18, 2022 | travel
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 so during 2022 I again lead several private tours...
by Emanuel Enache | May 14, 2022 | travel
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...
by Emanuel Enache | Aug 9, 2021 | travel
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...
by Emanuel Enache | Jan 28, 2021 | travel
Brasov is one of the most charming Transylvanian historical towns. Following brasov.u on Istagram we choose 10 best pictures of this winter....
by Emanuel Enache | Oct 23, 2020 | travel
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...
by Emanuel Enache | Oct 12, 2020 | travel
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...
by Emanuel Enache | Sep 5, 2020 | travel
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...
by Emanuel Enache | Jun 25, 2020 | travel
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...
by Emanuel Enache | May 1, 2020 | travel
Sooner or later you will travel again, it’s a matter of “when” not “if”. Don’t be afraid to dream about your future travels, to continuously research about the places you would like to visit, to discover. Maybe hard to believe for...
by Emanuel Enache | Nov 12, 2019 | travel
“Emanuel, what do you do in the off season?” is a one of the top 3 questions I get from all the travelers I spend time with. So, I decided to try answer to this question through some posts on my blog which has been neglected in the last months. Recently my good and...
by Emanuel Enache | Jul 30, 2019 | travel
Here are 5 interesting facts about Romania that you probably did not know. 1.ASTRA Museum of Folkloric Traditional Civilization located near Sibiu is the second largest open air museum in the world and the largest one in Europe stretching across 96 hectars. This...
by Emanuel Enache | Jul 17, 2019 | travel
Map created with Wanderlog, for making itineraries on iOS and Android On this post I want to share with you 3 of the best drives you can have coming or leaving Transylvania as all 3 of them are actually taking you across the Carpathian Mountains in different...
by Emanuel Enache | Jul 1, 2017 | travel
If you are truly interested in getting “off the beaten tracks”and learning about the local culture of Transylvania, a place I highly recommend visiting is the Orthodox Monastery Sighisoara. Located 4 km outside the town, in a scenic natural area surrounded...
by Emanuel Enache | Jun 17, 2017 | travel
7 Saxon fortified churches are UNESCO World Heritage Sites Seven Saxon established villages with fortified churches from Transylvania are included on the UNESCO World Heritage List: Viscri, Darjiu, Prejmer, Saschiz, Valea Viilor, Câlnic, Biertan,. With more than 150...
by Emanuel Enache | May 26, 2017 | travel
Sighisoara the perfect base to explore Transylvania Biertan-Fortified-Church Malancrav Sibiu—Hermannstadt Dragos Stoica Bran Castle W Malancrav streetscape Transylvania is on your bucket list as a destination for a dream holiday? Which is the best location to...
by Emanuel Enache | Jun 14, 2015 | travel
William Blacker First time when I heard about William Blacker in 2010 I was working with Mihai Eminescu Trust, an NGO patronized by HRH Prince Charles of Wales, William used to be General Manager of this foundation soon after the 1989 Romanian Revolution. Even though...
by Emanuel Enache | Feb 21, 2015 | travel
Dumbraveni Armenian Cathedral Armenians and Jewish are two traditional extraordinary etnic minorities of Transylvania that have unfortunately disappeared over the XX th century. They left behind a rich culture and some very valuable architectural monuments, mainly...
