
Rather than expecting an easy ride, try to accept whatever happens as an adventure – encounters with Gypsies, wild bears and tricky officials are likely to be far more interesting than anything purveyed by the tourist board.Īs fascinating as the major towns and cities are – such as the capital, Bucharest, Brasov, Cluj, Timisoara and, most enchantingly, Sighisoara – Romania’s charm essentially lies in the remoter, less visited regions. The country’s fantastic mountain scenery and great diversity of wildlife, its cultures and people, and a way of life that at times seems little changed since the Middle Ages, leave few who visit unaffected. Romania Travel in Romania is as rewarding as it is challenging. | INTRODUCTION | WHE RE TO GO | W HE N TO GO


Gura Apei Lake, Retezat mountains, Transylvania Local transport, Maramures The great outdoors colour section following p.408 Romania’s religious architecture colour section following p.248
