wildlife and nature
10 things you need to know before visiting TransylvaniaAug 20, 2024 ā¢ 8 min read
Transylvania is a magical land of castles and old-world villages that packs in a lot of charm. Here's what you need to know before you go.
Romania Travel Stories
train travelAboard the 19-hour overnight train from Vienna to Bucharest - but where's the famous dining car?Apr 6, 2023 ā¢ 7 min read
Aboard the Dacia, one of Europe's famous long-distance night trains; Monisha Rajesh experienced middle of the night passport checks and some hunger pangs.
hiking7 unmissable things to do in RomaniaFeb 19, 2022 ā¢ 4 min read
From the Saxon splendour of Transylvania to bird-watching on the Danube delta, here's our guide to the best things to do in Romania.
Ask LP: What countries can I travel to if Iāve had the COVID-19 vaccine?Apr 27, 2021 ā¢ 6 min read
In a number of countries, proving that you have received the vaccine will allow travelers to skip a quarantine period.
wildlife and natureInside the campaign to create a āYellowstone of EuropeāSep 12, 2019 ā¢ 8 min read
Will Romania's FÄgÄraČ Mountains, part of Europe's beating heart of ecology and endangered landscapes, become the next Yellowstone?
festivals and eventsTop Bucharest festivals to plan a trip aroundApr 17, 2019 ā¢ 6 min read
Planning a trip to Bucharest but not sure whenās the best time to visit? From April to September, Bucharest becomes a stomping ground for the creativeā¦
artFour best day trips from BucharestApr 15, 2019 ā¢ 5 min read
Thereās no shortage of things to do in Bucharest, home to Romaniaās top museums, a thriving dining and nightlife scene, and pleasant parks and gardensā¦
foodHidden glory: a guide to Bucharestās neighbourhoodsDec 5, 2018 ā¢ 6 min read
At first glance, Bucharest may be hard to define. The enormous Palace of Parliament gets the most attention as the second-largest administrative buildingā¦
wildlife and natureHidden Bucharest: top five experiencesDec 20, 2017 ā¢ 5 min read
You might have come to see exactly how big the Palace of Parliament is or to admire Bucharestās rise to belle Ć©poque fame, but the Romanian capital isnātā¦
foodHow to live like a Local in BucharestNov 3, 2017 ā¢ 5 min read
Lonely Planet Local Monica Suma recently moved back to her native Bucharest after 12 years abroad. Drawn by the urban revival and cultural effervescence,ā¦
foodTwo days in Bucharest: from ālittle Parisā to ānew BerlināOct 5, 2016 ā¢ 5 min read
Budapest? No, Bucharest! Years after taking the back seat to next-door neighbour Budapest, Romaniaās edgy and opportune capital is now touted asĀ the ānewā¦
wildlife and natureWildlife-watching in the Danube DeltaJun 18, 2015 ā¢ 4 min read
Romania, land of eerie mountains and Vlad the Impaler ā or so the stereotypes say. But the southeast of the country cradles a pristine wilderness ofā¦