• Romania

    Brasov and Around

    Brasov, arguably Romania’s most visited city, isn’t too far from Bucharest, making the drive to Brasov and the surrounding area an easy trip. Excitement had already filled me upon reading about Transylvania, but no amount of research could have prepared me for the insurmountable beauty and charm that would embrace me for the next couple of days. Our first stop was Peles Castle in the small town of Sinaia; I had read reviews that visiting this castle would be more favorable than visiting the touristy, famous Bran Castle (aka Dracula’s Castle). Plenty of free parking lined the streets, and it was…