If you’re planning to visit Romania, Brașov is probably a city you’ve heard about. It’s the country’s 5th largest city, and well worth a visit! I’ve now been there twice at the time of writing this— once last year and again this year. Both times, it has proven to be a worthwhile trip, in spite…
I decided not to call Silverwood a hidden gem in this post because, well, it isn’t exactly hidden. It’s quite a popular park, and has appeared in multiple features about theme parks and intense roller coasters. But when you compare it to a park like Disneyland or Six Flags, it’s nowhere near as well known….
I’ve written a guide before that went over all of the best places to visit if you wish to explore the history of North Idaho. But what about the winter? A lot of the places I mentioned in that post are only open during the summer, like the history museums and the Hiawatha Trail. Winter…
If you’re visiting the UAE, whether it’s to go to Dubai or Abu Dhabi, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is absolutely worth your time. Especially because it’s free to visit. I went there as part of a semi-spontaneous trip to Dubai after leaving Romania. Because of this, I didn’t have a lot of room to…
I often find that the expectations in my head, brought about by anxiety and uncertainty, are far worse than reality. This applies in both travel and other facets of life. Granted, these situations aren’t always incredibly serious to begin with. I think some of the earliest examples of this in my life, and in the…
It’s October, so there’s no better time to talk about my visit to Bran Castle, the castle that “inspired” Dracula! While it never served as the home of Vlad the Impaler— the source of the stories of vampires and possible inspiration behind Dracula— it is still a very old castle with an important history. Bran…
Nestled amongst the forests in the Bucegi Mountains of Romania is Sinaia, a town named for the large monastery it was built around. This was one of my favorite destinations in Romania, probably in part because it reminds me of my hometown. It’s deep within a forest, and the town itself is also full of…
During my time in Romania, I got to pay a visit to Bușteni! It’s not a particularly large town, but there are a few great things you can do there! One of the town’s biggest claims to fame is Cantacuzino Castle, the filming location for the Netflix show Wednesday! Since they only used the exterior…
After my recent trip to Chișinău, Moldova, my travel buddy, Billy, and I returned to Bucharest. But unlike our way in, we didn’t do it by plane. We decided to take the Prietenia (Romanian for Friendship) Train instead. It was a great experience, and one I would highly recommend. But I would also recommend you…
Chișinau (pronounced Kee-shee-no) is the capital of Moldova, a small country situated in Eastern Europe between Ukraine and Romania known for its wine industry! I spent a day there in between my trips to Bucharest and Dubai. In spite of the short time I spent there, I really enjoyed it! Arrival in Chișinau We arrived…