In the Media
A Local Expert Breaks Down What’s Best in Suddenly Cool Romania
The central European country has fascinated for centuries. Luxury travelers are finally figuring out why.
The Best Places to Travel in 2023
From Madrid to Montenegro, Turkey to Transylvania, Vienna to Venice…our curated list of the best places to visit now.
Bloomberg – January 2022 “Where to Go in 2022”
The 25 most exciting destinations to share with family and friends this year—and the data you need to plan your trip safely. By Bloomberg Pursuits.
Bell & Bly Travel Design – October 2021 Podcast
Romania is a country not of vampires and werewolves, but of resilient people living amongst some of the most spectacular natural beauty on the continent. Our guest today is one of these people – Raluca Spiac, who after a successful business career abroad, came home to rediscover her own country and share it with the world.
Vogue – December 2021, “8 Places to Travel in 2022”
Where are the best places to travel in 2022? That’s the question Vogue posed to a set of hospitality experts, and their answers are quite literally all over the place. Some are classic destinations that have buzzy new hotel openings, others are emerging areas on the cusp of becoming trending tourist attractions.
Fathom – July 2021
As we consider where future adventures should take us, the road less traveled remains as appealing as ever. Romania, a country known as much for its legends as its attractions, is not on the radar of many American travelers. And that’s too bad! Mouna Mounayer, filmmaker and consultant on the creative board of the bespoke travel agency Beyond Dracula, shares five reasons Romania should top the list of places to discover.
Yahoo - The Best Travel Destinations Of 2019
The real star is Romania’s countryside: Bukovina, with its painted monasteries; Maramures, with its wooden churches; and Transylvania, a.k.a. Dracula country—romantic reminders of what this continent looked like centuries ago.
Departures Magazine – Winter 2021 “Rural Reinvention”
The tip-to-toe restoration of a family estate in the wilds of Transylvania has become a true labour of love.
– by Ann Abel
Departures Magazine Japan – Winter, 2021 “Rural Reinvention”
Forbes – August 2021 “4 More Reasons to Love Transylvania”
4 More Reasons To Love Transylvania: Dreamy Countryside Hotels
Not so long ago, I fell in love with Transylvania. There were many reasons. It doesn’t remind me of anyplace else (a rarity after nearly 20 years of travel writing). The houses come in muted pastel colors and distinctive shapes. Churches, castles and fortresses are one and the same, and the forests are insanely verdant. The gastronomy is unique to the region, fresh, simple and delicious. What’s not to love?
Forbes – August 2021 “11 Reasons To Love Transylvania”
11 Reasons To Love Transylvania
Quick: If I say Transylvania, what comes to mind?
I’m going to guess that it has sharp teeth, a cape and a thick accent. And the funny thing about that is that Bram Stoker never visited Transylvania, nor even Romania at all. And yet the author was captivated by the name—which means “across the forest,” as the region is surrounded by the Carpathian and Apuseni Mountains—and the place’s reputation for lush forests and deep nature (and also some impaling, but more on that later).
Forbes, July 2021 “Why Bucharest”
Why Bucharest, Romania, Belongs On Your Travel Wish List Now
I like places that are not obvious. I like cities with complicated histories, with architecture that is not always lovely, and with a palpable sense of transformation and change. I especially like cities with a civic life that does not revolve around me, as a tourist. And so, I figured I would like Bucharest.
