Romania Travel Forum

Hello I am attending Exit Festival this year in Serbia and am flying into Timisoara airport in Romania. I have found that you can train from Timisoara to Belgrade.. but then how easy and possible is it to get from there to Novi Sad where the festival is located? Thanks in advance.

Hello, I would like to know what the situation with the infamous "Rovinieta" is like this year. Last year you had to have one, but they were basically not sold anywhere. What's it like this year?

Thank you in advance, Ann

Hello. I want go to from Istanbul to Odesa by my car.( Istanbul- Burgas - Varna- Constanta-Tulcea-Izmail-Odesa). But i have a problem. İs there a border gate between Tulcea-Izmail or near the region? Because i dont want to go Moldova for visas. Now, do you know anybody open Romania-Ukraine border gate? It's Where? Thanks.

I will leave Bucharest in early morning then visit Sinaia by train.I want to leave my bag in the train station because I will head for Brasov the same day.
Do you know if there are lockers or storage room in Sinaia train station?

Thanks!

Hello all,

Some friends and I will be travelling to Romania in mid-July, and we have 5/6 days to spend between Sibiu, Sighisora, and Brasov. Our idea was to spend 2 nights in Sibiu, 1 in Sighisora, and 2 in Brasov, with one day at the end to travel to another destination.

Can anyone give some advice? Is there too many days in one place, not enough in another? Or perhaps is there another place that should be added to the list?

We are flexible, but we are travelling towards the Black Sea, so anywhere in that general direction.

Many thanks for any suggestions.

CHLuke

Is there an online map of Vama Veche that shows where the naturist (FKK) area is located?

How can I find out about campsites there? Does anyone know what they cost?

Are there many budget eating options?

Thank you.

I have been hiking in Padis and Ciucas so far.I would like to choose one from above. I will be also with my teenage children who don't like hiking much (but who cares hahaha).
I think that Bucegi can be the most suitable because of lifts (fun for children not for me), and mountain hostels/huts availability.Is there still a huge queue to get into lifts?
I'm also temptate also by Lacu Rosu area- it must be also easy hiknig trails there.
Sfanta Anna sounds also interesting.
Which one to choose?

There were many road works in Romania last summer (so just feel like at home- hahaha). I have seen the link http://www.welcometoromania.ro/Romania/Romania_Drumuri_Probleme_r.htm
I see works in Sinaia.Is it cause big jams there? Are there still works near Ploiesti towards Bucuresti?

I see a minor roads between Odorheiu Secuiesc Ocland Baraolt-Haghig-Brasov on my old map. What is the surface on this road? What is the landscape?
I have driven already Sighisoara-Brasov (do you know how to avoid trafic jams just before Brasov- last year experience?).I can also take the road through Miercurea-Ciuc.

Hi,
will be in Bucharest mid-June and would like to visit the National Opera for a ballet or opera event.
Until today I've been unable to find out how to book a ticket online via http://www.biletelaspectacol.ro/

Also the webpage doesn't give a clue about the June program (opera nor ballet) on the official webpage http://my.operanb.ro/component/option,com_jcalpro/Itemid,36/lang,en/

Is the opera closed? How can I learn about the programm or book a ticket ?
Thanks for your help!

I am planning to stay in Sighisoara for 2 days including one day-trip to Siniu. Is Sighisoara worth to visit? or should I go straight to Brasov because I have planned for 4 days there?

Hi,

I will visit Sighisoara, Brasov including one day trip to Sinaia.I really want to see some traditional villages where I can have a test of rural Romania, not Museum. I know there are some villages around Sibiu, for example Marginimea Sibiului, but I may not have time to go up there.

Do you know this kind of village near Sighisoara or Brasov and I can visit within one day?

Thanks!

I wonder if catamaran Constanta-Odessa will work this summer 2009?
Only information about 2008 and 2010 is available.
Boris

Hi VTers,

Does anyone have updated info on romanian petrol prices? How much say for a liter of unleaded in romanian leis? Thanks in advance!


cheers.

m.

Hello,

I will come from Budapest and would like to visit Brasov (including a day trip to Sighisoara),Sinaia, then to Bucharest and take 12:16 train for Sofia. All of these will be done by train. My questions are:

1)What kind of train ticket will save me money? I only take day train, no night train. I noticed that there is a SET International ticket but not quite understand. BTW, I am over 26 years old.

2)As to Sinaia, is it better to stay in Sinaia then next morning take a direct train for Bucharest or stay in Brasov and visit Sinaia as a day trip? Which way is convenient? I checked http://infofer.ro and noticed that Brasov-Bucharest will take 3 hours and Sinaia- Bucharest takes only 2 hours.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

where is the best rate to exchange Euro or USD in Bucharest? Banks..or other places? is it possible to exchange in the ottepe airport ?

how much does it cost by taxi from ottope airport to jw grand marriot hotel (that is in the Calea 13 Septembrie 90)?

We will be visiting the Sinaia and Busteni area for a couple days in July. Any suggestions on where to stay, preferably in the 3 star quality range.

Mergem la Sinaia in vara, unde sa stam?

Thanks!

Is there an ITALIAN Cafe in Bucharest?

Hello, can anyone recommend hostel accomodation which has access for 7 cars to be parked outside on the outskirts of Bucharest but easy to get to the centre by public transport ?

Dear Sir/Madam,

I will travel from Budapest to Targu Mures by plane in July. Then stay a night at Targu Mures. In the next morning, I will take a bus to Sighisoara. Is it a good way to Sighisoara from Budapest?

or Should I take a overnight train (with 2 people compartment)? which way is cheaper?

Also, I surf through the website that there are many minibus service from Targu Mures to Sighisoara, if I take the minibus, where can I put my languages?

Thanks for your reply.

Hello

Does anyone know of an orphanage in Bucharest ? We are a group of Wales football supporters and will be drinving through Bucharest at the end of the month on our way to Azerbaijan and have some gifts to donate to a local orphange.

Can anyone help locate one in Bucharest ?

Thanks
Neil

Hello

Does anyone know of an orphanage in Cluj ? We are a group of Wales football supporters and will be drinving through Cluj at the end of the month on our way to Azerbaijan and have some gifts to donate to a local orphange.

Can anyone help locate one in Cluj ?

Thanks
Neil

Hi,
I'd like to know if there is any open antiquariat market in Bucharest, and if so which days is operating. I've have heard that in Bucharest you can still find old precious items in logical prices. Is this true? Where? Thanks in advance.

I'll be traveling to Bucharest from late June to early July for a business trip. I should have two days off to visit different places outside Bucharest for sightseeing. I wonder where I can find some private or personal tourist guide who can provide English interpretation as well as transportation? Any info will be appreciated.

The latest posting with airport to hotel transfer advice was 2007. I'm looking for latest advice on best way to get two 60's something people, each with a suitcase, to the hotel from the airport. It would be great to take a bus, but with suitcase and carry-on? And we don't know our way around Bucharest.
Thanks,
Sharon

Hello,

My colleague and I are travelling through Romania in May 2009.

We start off with three days in Bucuresti, then travel to the Danube delta for about four days.

Our next destination is the Painted Monasteries of Southern Bucavina, Sighetu, then Transilvania, and finally travelling from Timisoara to Budapest, Hungary.

We are young at heart, use public transport and want to contribute to the local economy, by using local homestays, restaurants and bars.

We have a guide book, the addresses of the tourist offices, but would like some practical advice, about travellers cheques, what we will need to wear, and getting around to see the best of the country.

I hope that you can advise us about how to travel around, what to see and where to go in the evenings, we would like to see some local bands.

Jonathan

Hi all,

I have a couple of questions concerning the Retezat National Park. Still havent managed to find info on how to get there from Deva. Trains? Mini buses? Hitchhiking? Any ideas? How is the weather up there in early June? Looking forward to see beautiful Romania again. Thanks for your inputs. cheers

Hi there!
I'm trying to get from Bucharest to Lubliana overland and have started from scratch.
guidebook for east europe mentions practically nothing.
Do you know if it is an easy ride, or about any complications?
It would be great if it is possible by an overnight train, or with a stop at a nice place en route.
Many thanks for anything relative
Nikos

Is it possible to take the metro from Baneasa airport to the centre of Bucharest (near the Museum Of History And Art)?

Hi,

I'm planning to have a trip to Romania, Bulgaria, and is it safe and worth to visit Serbia and Moldova? But I have no ideas which cities are worth to visit, I probably will spend 2 to 3 weeks in summer.

Thanks for your help.

David