Founded as Kronstadt by German settlers in 1211, Brașov is one of the most beautiful towns in Transylvania and all of Romania. The population was traditionally split between German, Romanian, and Hungarian residents but now is a majority 92% Romanian. In Hungarian the town is known as Brassó.
Nessebar is one of the biggest tourist destinations in Bulgaria. This small UNESCO World Heritage listed town is situated on a peninsula in the Black Sea connected by a tiny artificial isthmus and is known for its high concentration of medieval churches.
Burgas is a city on Black Sea coast and the fourth largest in Bulgaria. There isn’t much to see in the city itself, but it has a decent beach and makes a great base for day trips to places like Nessebar, Sozopol, Pomorie, and Sunny Beach.
Kaliakra is a narrow cape with stunning views of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. It’s a nature reserve and archaeological site with steep cliffs plunging 70m down to the sea.
Shumen was a nice city to visit. There’s not an overwhelming amount to see, but it has a beautiful pedestrian street, some interesting monuments, and the biggest mosque in the country.
Ruse is one of the most beautiful cities in Bulgaria. Located on the Danube River, it has incredible architecture and some interesting attractions.
48 hours in Cairo. That’s what Maria and Dana proposed when they were “bored” in Amman. This kind of travel is completely against my travel philosophy, but I agreed to go with them. They booked the flights and hotel and off we went. It turned into a whirlwind of a trip.
