Bucharest doesn’t get enough respect. I was told to skip it because it’s boring, ugly, depressing, pointless, and many other negative things. All of the reasons are wrong.
Founded as Kronstadt by German settlers in 1211, Braşov 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.
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.
Going to the Princes’ Islands in Istanbul feels like a special occasion. They’re technically still within the city limits, but when you step off the ferry you immediately feel like you’re in a different world. With daily ferry service to four of the nine islands to choose from, each island has something different to offer on a memorable day trip.
On a 48 hour trip to Cairo with my friends Maria and Dana, one of the things we did was take a short felucca ride on the Nile. A felucca is a traditional sailboat used in Egypt.
