The Modern City of Bucharest
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We returned to Bucharest after our short trip to Transylvania. The capital of Romania is quite a modern city, although there are plenty of buildings dating back to the countries’ Communist past. Yet, alongside old churches and neoclassical buildings, the hotels, bars, and restaurants in the Old City give the city a modern feeling.
The Beauty of Transylvania: Bran Castle & Brașov
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Transylvania is the central region of Romania, known for its medieval castles, forests, and mountains. From the countries’ capital, Bucharest, Transylvania is located about three hours north. We went on a day trip, visiting Peleș Castle, Bran Castle, also known as Dracula’s Castle, and the picturesque town of Brașov.
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The Eastern City of Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Bulgaria
After Bucharest and Belgrade, Sofia is the third-biggest city in the Balkans. Home to over one million people, the city felt massive, especially arriving from the smaller cities of Skopje in Macedonia and Tirana in Albania. The city blocks in the center seemed never-ending, with lots to see, so off we went.
Monuments of Skopje
Skopje, the capital of Macedonia, is quite a unique city: the small city center is littered with monuments you might recognize… The country has an obsession with monuments, and dedicated hundreds of millions of dollars to adding them to every street corner. All of this in order to attract tourists, which seems to be working.
One Week in Albania: Top Foods (Day 7)
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During our time in Albania we enjoyed heavy lunches and late dinners, with little snacks in between. One thing is for sure; you always want to go for a siesta after lunch. Throughout this post you will see countless items that are popular not only in Albania, but all over the Balkans.
