Romania has a new officially recognized ecotourism destination. Craiului Forest, an area in Bihor County known for caves, gorges, hiking trails, and traditional villages, has received this status for the…
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EU airline baggage rules are changing. What you’ll be able to take on board for free - and when
Passengers traveling by plane within the European Union will have the right to bring, at no extra cost, a carry-on bag weighing up to 7 kilograms, in addition to the…
The beach destination where you get paid $10,000 to eat, drink, and admire sunsets for 10 days (Video)
An attractive tourist destination is recruiting three people willing to travel to discover the gastronomy, nightlife, art, and stunning sunsets in the area. Airfare and accommodation are free. The VisitSPC…
Why Wrap Your Passport in Aluminum Foil? Experts Explain Whether the Method Really Works
An unusual trend is making waves online: more and more tourists are wrapping their passports in aluminum foil, fearing that the data on the document’s chip could be read remotely.…
“Heaven on Earth” in Bucharest: What Lacul Morii Island looks like after major revamp. Beach, pontoons and sunset concerts (Photo & Video)
The Island of Lake Morii was reopened on Friday after extensive modernization works. Bucharest residents can find here pathways close to the water, relaxation areas, a green beach, pontoons for…
“Museum Triangle” launches in Bucharest. Kiseleff becomes a cultural promenade
Bucharest has, for the first time, a cultural district that brings together three of the major museums of the Capital. The „Museum Triangle” includes the National Museum of Natural History…
Where you can go on holiday in Europe for less than €100 a day
A few days’ escapade in Europe doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Several cities can be visited this autumn with a maximum of 100 euros per day, and Bucharest ranks…
One of Europe's most popular capitals introduces a hefty accommodation tax
A city break in one of the most well-known European destinations will become considerably more expensive in the coming years. The tourist tax will gradually increase from 12.5% to 20%,…
The Romanian destination that won over a British traveller: Much cheaper than the Alps and still largely undiscovered by foreign tourists
Mountains covered in forests, lakes, peaceful villages, bears that can be observed in their habitat, and places where you hardly encounter anyone. A British journalist discovered a lesser-known part of…
Romania has two of Europe's most spectacular roads. Both make the Top 10
Two of the most famous mountain roads in Romania have entered a ranking of the most spectacular and winding roads in Europe. Romania holds two consecutive positions in the Top…
Crowds at Mont Blanc: will hiking soon require reservations?
The Tour du Mont Blanc is one of the most popular long-distance hiking routes in Europe, a 170-kilometer circuit through France, Italy, and Switzerland, annually traveled by about 80,000 people,…
Romania's fine-sand beach where you can rent a sunbed for just 30 lei a day (Photos)
Very fine sand, clear water with a gentle entrance to the sea, and a lot of tranquility. To all these, one more thing is added that is increasingly hard to…
Why the film "The Odyssey" has angered Greeks
Christopher Nolan brought back to the big screens one of the most well-known epics of Antiquity, but „The Odyssey” has sparked a controversy in Greece that goes far beyond the…
The beach resort that has become Europe’s cheapest holiday destination
The choice of holiday destination increasingly depends on the cost of daily expenses, in addition to beaches and landscapes. A new study shows in which European destinations tourists get the…
Bucharest tourists hiring rentals that could collapse in an earthquake
Thousands of tourists who arrive annually in Bucharest could unknowingly stay in buildings that could become traps in the event of a major earthquake. Tourists in the capital of Romania,…
The unusual message a pilot wrote in the sky. How his boss reacted
A British pilot has gone viral after using the airplane’s route to „write” the message „I’m bored” in the sky during a test flight over the Dee estuary, on the…
The cheapest holiday destinations in Europe: Where you pay the least for accommodation, food and transportation
Haven’t made your vacation reservation yet? Or have you already returned, but are already thinking about the next departure? Here are a few ideas for your next adventure: the cheapest…
Neo-Nazi Black Metal Festival in Romania Canceled
The organizers of Wallachian Gates, the first national-socialist black metal festival (NSBM) in Romania, which was scheduled to take place this weekend in Buzău, announce that the event has been…
One of Romania's best-known brands opens its doors to investors in bid to become the next unicorn
One of the most well-known Romanian brands in the entertainment industry is accelerating its international development plans and, for the first time, offering individual investors the opportunity to participate in…
Europe’s Top 10 Cities for Hotel Bedbug Complaints
Bucharest is among the top 10 European cities with the most complaints regarding bed bugs and dirty mattresses in hotels, according to a study conducted by MattressNextDay based on 12.9…