Getting off the Beaten Path in Bucharest, Romania
This is a guest post from Marius Iliescu, the founder of Romanian Friend, an initiative for handpicked tours run by locals in Romania.
Romania’s capital is the newest up-and-coming travel destination in Eastern Europe. In recent years, the city has seen more and more tourists visit attracted by the mixed urban sights, young and vibrant culture, complicated past and, truth be told, affordable prices. Bucharest sits at the intersection of Western culture, Balkan fiery blood, Latin lifestyle and Oriental influences. All this makes it a surprisingly intense city to visit! [Read more…]