Reasons to Visit Romania During Winter

Winter… we either love it or hate it, there’s not really in between. Unfortunately, in recent years, the climate has changed quite drastically, shifting the ski season so much that often it’s barely possible to ski by mid-December. On the other hand, some cities in Western Romania haven’t really seen snow in years. While neither…

Sibiu, Romania: A Weekend of Sightseeing (and Tango)

Note: this post contains links that might be qualified as affiliate links. If you make a qualifying purchase through them, I may get a small commission. We’ve been traveling to attend tango workshops quite a bit this year (n.a 2018) but this is the first time I’m writing about it. The reason? We went to…

The Clay Castle in Fairies Valley, Romania

Once upon a hot Sunday, two cars were headed to the Clay Castle in Fairies’ Valley. No, it’s not the start of a fairy tale but it is the start of a tale. A hot but short one. I’ve heard about, seen photos, and talked about the Clay Castle (Ro: Castelul de Lut) near Sibiu,…

A Historical Ride on the Green Arrow in Romania

The Green Arrow (Ro: Săgeata Verde) has been in operation in (current) Western Romania between 1906 and 1991. Originally there were three sectors on the route: Arad – Ghioroc, Ghioroc – Pâncota, and Ghioroc- Radna. Today, the only line left is the one connecting Arad to Ghioroc and is the only suburban tram line still…

20 Free things you can do in Arad, Romania

There are quite a lot of free things to do in Arad, making this lovely city in Western Romania an affordable place to visit. 1. Take a walking tour of the city. Map in hand, get “lost” checking out the sights. 2. Go for a walk on Mures Embankment (or the bank of the River…