The “Magical” Castles of Romania

Romanian castles preserve between their walls medieval stories about voivodes (governors) and kings, hide legends and bloody battles, or bathe in jewelry and treasures – castles that seem to rise from a rock and that give even more charm to a country that has so much to offer.

The Mărțișor

8,000 Years of Celebrating Spring. By Melline Galani. Mărțișor is an old tradition celebrated all over Romania every year on March 1, and it represents a time of joy and … Read More

Visiting the Castle of Queen Maria in Bulgaria

Written by Melline Galani. The Balchik Palace is a former summer residence of Queen Maria of Romania, built in 1924–1927 by Italian architects Amerigo and Augustino, and also known as … Read More

Underground Romania: Salt Mines

Written by Melline Galani. Wars were fought over it, borders of empires were pushed toward it, world maps were drawn according to it, and the Romans also came for it… … Read More

Romania’s Palace of the Parliament: Horrible Kitsch or Masterpiece?

Written and photographed by Melline Galani. Romania is not only known worldwide for its vampire myths (Dracula) but also for having the world’s second largest administrative building (after the Pentagon), … Read More

Recalling the Romanian Revolution of 1989

Written by Isaiah Winters Photograph from Wikipedia   At first glance, the Romanian Revolution of 1989 and the Gwangju Uprising of 1980 may seem worlds apart, but in fact, a … Read More

The Old Country: A Trip to Romania

Bradley Weiss discovers the beautiful Romania; one of the more un-touched countries of Eastern Europe.

Welcome To Timişoara!

Mayor Robu wants you to visit Romania!