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Winter wonderland in Transylvania

Transylvania is an area of drastic changes throughout the year. From hot summer days complemented with vibrant thunderstorms, to cool spring mornings and pleasantly warm Autumnal evenings spent barbequing amongst the bare trees. Then we have winter, temperatures are known to plummet fairly rapidly and …

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Tattoo artists in Cluj-Napoca

Are you a backpacker traveling through Eastern Europe? Has Romania gotten on your places to visit list? That means that most likely you`ve heard about Cluj or you already are in this city. I am here to give you more information about our lovely town …

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Rainbow Gathering Transylvania 2014

“When the earth is ravaged and the animals are dying, a new tribe of people shall come unto the earth from many colors, classes, creeds, and who by their actions and deeds shall make the earth green again. They will be known as the warriors …

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What to do in Cluj Napoca

Since you’re visiting our website and reading this, it’s quite likely that you’re planning a trip to Cluj Napoca – pronounced clooge napokah – a wonderful city full of old world charm, expertly blended with the buzz of a lively modern city. This short post …

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How to Travel on a Budget around the World:

Roughing it, how to travel on a budget: A short guide to surviving on the road after the money has run out.  This article was written at Transylvania Hostel by guest author Andrew Revel In my time spent on the road I’ve met many people …

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Backpacker Hostels in Romania

Many backpackers have told me that they prefer to book their beds directly with the hostels that they visit. Sometimes it’s hard to find the official websites of the hostels or direct contact information to reach them. Travelers sometimes have the same challenges finding hostels …

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8 places to visit around Cluj-Napoca

Places to visit around Cluj-Napoca Cluj and its surroundings provide a convenient taste of some of the greatest things that all the rest of Romania has to offer.  Come and try it all!  Float in the salty lakes – Cluj’s miniature versions of the Black …

Documentary: a backpacker lifestyle in Cluj

A team of students from Babeş-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, Romania put together a documentary about the hostel life and the various shenanigans you might engage in while on your backpacking adventure. If you’re new to backpacking, we hope it encourages you to think outside the …

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Suceava Travel Guide

Medieval Capital of Moldova Confused where to go next? We wrote a Suceava travel guide for you to explore Romania in depth. If you’ve been in Romania for some time and feel that your Facebook and travel blog posts should contain more than the usual …