Life in the Romanian countryside is very different from life in the cities. It is shaped by family, hospitality, traditions, hardship, and hard work well into old age.

And... it is often a happier life than we imagine. Those who have little have little to worry about, and the many daily news updates from around the world that we receive on our phones every hour (and actually do not need at all) reach these people less frequently—perhaps not at all.

We would like to thank the photographer Sorin Onișor (Sorin Onișor) for permission to use these fascinating pictures.

“Bunicii” means grandparents, while “bunica” means grandmother (granny). Family has a much greater importance in Romania than in Germany, and grandmothers in particular, who continue to help with everything even in old age, have been and still are the main support for many families.

A hard life and, nevertheless, always being there for everyone—that defines the everyday life of these women. And... they are and remain the best cooks in the entire country; we can confirm this many times over from our own experience.

We would like to thank the photographer Sorin Onișor (Sorin Onișor) for permission to use these wonderful pictures.

Wonderful pictures by photographer Sorin Onișor, showcasing the beauty of Transylvania in Romania.

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We thank Sorin Onișor for the permission to use these images. Thank you!

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We thank the photographer Sorin Onisor ( facebook.com/sorinonisor ) for granting permission to use these wonderful pictures.

Things are moving forward, and sometimes a motorway like this does have its advantages when you really need to get from A to B more quickly and do not want to—or cannot—fly.

Green = completed, orange = under construction, black = planned

Autumn is arriving, the greenery is fading, and many regions are already slowly preparing for the first snowfall and winter.

Wonderful pictures of the Transfăgărășan, taken by Mr Iercosan Marian at the end of September 2025.

Pictures of wonderful places in Romania from seven (7) years ago. If you are visiting or will visit these places, we are always happy to receive current photos that we may use (WhatsApp: +40 (0)773 947 438) 😊

We would like to thank Mr Iercosan Marian for these wonderful pictures from an earlier period (2019).

Wonderful pictures (Part 2 of 3) from Roman M. in Switzerland, with whom we were also in contact before the trip. We are happy to share what we received and are already looking forward to the next visit.

“Hello, here are a few pictures and impressions from our motorcycle trip through Romania...

We are so happy that we had the opportunity to discover this country. We never would have thought that Romania could be so beautiful. Travelling through it by motorcycle was an unforgettable experience... Romania, such an underrated holiday destination. The people are extremely kind and helpful.

During our first few days in Romania, we thought it was a very poor country and did not understand how anyone could be proud to be Romanian. But we were completely mistaken... We got to know the country and its people, and now understand that one can indeed be proud to be Romanian. A truly wonderful country. Little crime and very clean. Much cleaner than Germany, for example...

Yes, we love Romania and will enthusiastically tell all our friends and acquaintances about Romania...

We ❤️ Romania

Thank you for the wonderful tips and advice.”

Wonderful pictures (Part 3 of 3) from Roman M. in Switzerland, with whom we were also in contact before the trip. We are happy to share what we received and are already looking forward to the next visit.

“Hello, here are a few pictures and impressions from our motorcycle trip through Romania...

We are so happy that we had the opportunity to discover this country. We never would have thought that Romania could be so beautiful. Travelling through it by motorcycle was an unforgettable experience... Romania, such an underrated holiday destination. The people are extremely kind and helpful.

During our first few days in Romania, we thought it was a very poor country and did not understand how anyone could be proud to be Romanian. But we were completely mistaken... We got to know the country and its people, and now understand that one can indeed be proud to be Romanian. A truly wonderful country. Little crime and very clean. Much cleaner than Germany, for example...

Yes, we love Romania and will enthusiastically tell all our friends and acquaintances about Romania...

We ❤️ Romania

Thank you for the wonderful tips and advice.”

Wonderful pictures (Part 1 of 3) from Roman M. in Switzerland, with whom we were also in contact before the trip. We are happy to share what we received and are already looking forward to the next visit.

“Hello, here are a few pictures and impressions from our motorcycle trip through Romania...

We are so happy that we had the opportunity to discover this country. We never would have thought that Romania could be so beautiful. Travelling through it by motorcycle was an unforgettable experience... Romania, such an underrated holiday destination. The people are extremely kind and helpful.

During our first few days in Romania, we thought it was a very poor country and did not understand how anyone could be proud to be Romanian. But we were completely mistaken... We got to know the country and its people, and now understand that one can indeed be proud to be Romanian. A truly wonderful country. Little crime and very clean. Much cleaner than Germany, for example...

Yes, we love Romania and will enthusiastically tell all our friends and acquaintances about Romania...

We ❤️ Romania

Thank you for the wonderful tips and advice.”

One of Europe’s most diverse and, at the same time, underrated travel destinations—a country where history, nature, and legends merge in a fascinating way 🥰

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Are you still looking for the right video for a Romanian movie night with friends? Here it is 🥰 It is truly worth watching, even if you do not watch it all the way through.

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Castles, Cities & Legends for last-minute travellers in November: 8-day tour through Transylvania: Bran Castle (Dracula), Peleș Castle, Sinaia Monastery, the historic cities of Brașov (Kronstadt), Sibiu (Hermannstadt), and Sighișoara (Schäßburg). Bucharest and more!

Dates: Thursday, November 12, 2026 to Thursday, November 19, 2026. A few places are still available.

https://drs-reisen.de/.../siebenbuergen-rundreise.../

Transalpina, Transfăgărășan, Bucegi and Făgăraș Mountains and many others. There are many wonderful trails through Romania's mountains and nature.

Let yourself be seduced and enchanted. Romania is looking forward to your visit.

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Sarmale, DELICIOUS!! Sarmale are not prepared everywhere in Romania according to the same recipe. Depending on the region and personal taste, they vary from place to place, including in size.

Sarmale contain meat mixed with other ingredients, wrapped in grape leaves or pickled cabbage. They can also be meatless (vegetarian) with vegetables. We present a special recipe from Moldova with meat filling.

For 1 kg ground meat (pork, beef, chicken, or a mix), add:
- 4–5 medium onions
- 100 g rice
- salt, pepper – 1 tsp each
- dill and parsley – to taste
- tomato broth (150 g)
- 4 tbsp oil (with chicken meat)

If using lean meat, add a few tbsp breadcrumbs or cornmeal to bind better. Mix well and wrap in grape leaves or cabbage, as preferred.

Cook for about 2 hours. Place sarmale tightly in a pot, cover with water. When liquid reduces, add hot water. Check after the first hour and as needed.

The recipe matches the pictures. Thanks to "Mama" Postolache 🥰 for the recipe and her daughter for the work and pictures.

The ingredients make about 120 sarmale. They are usually eaten with smântână (sour cream) and ardei iute (hot peppers). Depending on the region, white bread and mămăligă (made from cornmeal, similar to Italian polenta) are also served.

Enjoy your meal! 😋🥰

We are excited to now present Romanian recipes in German with the corresponding preparation instructions. Thanks for the recipes to instagram.com/rumanische__rezepte/ ... here you can also always find a video of the dish and the recipe in Romanian.

CIORBA DE ZARZAVAT, a delicious Romanian vegetable soup, where "lovage" is essential as it gives the dish its special flavor.

Ingredients:
1/2 onion
1 red bell pepper
3-4 carrots
A piece of celery
4 fresh tomatoes
1 small bowl of frozen peas (or a can)
250 ml of tomato purée
500 grams of stew meat
Vegetable broth, salt, pepper
A bit of lemon juice
Sour cream
Hot peppers
Lovage

Dice the onion, bell pepper, carrots, celery, and tomatoes and briefly sauté them. You can also add diced potatoes to taste.

Then cover the ingredients with water and let them simmer. Add the stew meat (cut into bite-sized pieces). Add enough water to cover, along with the peas and tomato purée. Stir occasionally and add water as needed.

Once the vegetables and meat are cooked, season the soup with vegetable broth (homemade or store-bought), salt, pepper, and a bit of lemon juice. The soup tastes best with sour cream, hot peppers, and freshly chopped lovage, added just before serving.

The day before yesterday, with wonderful weather and lots and lots of sunshine.

Thanks to Hermann Legath and his motorcycling friends, who crossed the Transalpina the day before yesterday (September 2, 2026).

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Romania – still a well-kept secret, but certainly a wonderful one 🥰

A diverse history (Transylvania, the Banat, ...), unspoilt nature, delicious food, and a wide variety of traditions. Vast natural landscapes interspersed with historic and modern cities, the Black Sea, the painted monasteries of Moldavia, the Danube Delta, and so much more...!

Here is a small selection of pictures... from all across the country 🥰 You can find many travel destinations at https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de and https://welcome-to-romania.com

Romania – still a well-kept secret, but certainly a wonderful one 🥰

A diverse history (Transylvania, the Banat, ...), unspoilt nature, delicious food, and a wide variety of traditions. Vast natural landscapes interspersed with historic and modern cities, the Black Sea, the painted monasteries of Moldavia, the Danube Delta, and so much more...!

Here is a small selection of pictures... from all across the country 🥰 You can find many travel destinations at https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de and https://welcome-to-romania.com

Thanks to Hermann Legath and his motorcycling friends, who crossed the Transalpina yesterday (September 2, 2026).

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Pictures from mid-August 2026 of Le Mont-Saint-Michel, a small village in the French region of Normandy. The “island,” which is named after the Archangel Michael, is only about one kilometre from the coast and can be reached on foot at low tide.

It covers an area of approximately 55,000 m² and rises to almost 60 metres above sea level. As early as 1022, the fortified Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey was founded here, towering high on the summit.

It is not a “holiday in Romania,” but it is certainly beautiful as well 😊 We would like to thank Marian and his Donna for their wonderful pictures, as always. Thank you both, and safe travels always 🥰

Wonderful pictures from today (August 31, 2026) of the Transfăgărășan and Lake Bâlea, which we received from Hermann Legath and his motorcycling friends. Thank you very much, Hermann 👍

In the pictures, you can see a “certain density of parked cars,” and the number of huts (an insider joke: are there flamingos there too? 😁) is unfortunately also increasing at an alarming rate. Well, people attract people... We neither want to nor can decide to what extent this is still a good thing here.

Also take a look at pictures 4 and 5—the so-called “before / after” effect 😅 Mobile phones make it possible, and suddenly you can find yourself at the most isolated place in the world 😁

But despite everything, it is and remains a beautiful region / road, which is definitely worth visiting, especially outside the holiday season.

Take a look at our overview, organised by region and also available as a map, featuring approximately 300 campsites, motorhome pitches, and more in Romania.

https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/de/camping-in-rumaenien/

or view the map at https://rotravel24.com

Motorhomes and “free camping” / wild camping | Many things are possible, but not everything is permitted, and some situations can also become very dangerous. Romania’s Carpathians are home to brown bears, and there are many national parks and protected areas. Many activities are prohibited and therefore not allowed 😅

If you nevertheless do not want to stay at an official campsite, please ask in the town or village where you wish to spend the night. There will certainly be opportunities to find a place on private property (with permission), in front of a guesthouse (with permission), or elsewhere. But please ask first... as local residents can warn you about possible dangers (such as bears).

Our online overview currently lists more than 300 campsites / motorhome pitches, but many details and pieces of information are still missing. Therefore... we would be grateful for any help in completing this overview.

Listings are free of charge and can be added directly on the website. You are also welcome to send information / corrections by private message / Messenger. After a brief review, we will publish them online. Many thanks in advance to everyone who helps 🥰

The Transalpina (DN67C) is the highest road in Romania at 2,145 meters (Urdele Pass). The spectacular 148 km long mountain panorama road connects Novaci (Gorj County) with Sebes (Alba County) 😍

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The Sphinx (in Romanian: Sfinxul) is a natural rock formation located in the Bucegi Mountains*, at an altitude of approximately 2,215 metres.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/zWnFhdogN33Zr9KV6

*The Bucegi Mountains lie south of the city of Brașov (Kronstadt), on the eastern edge of the Southern Carpathians in Romania. The Sphinx can be reached via the town of Bușteni in Prahova County / the Prahova Valley. However, the Sphinx itself is already located in Dâmbovița County.