Mai and Chris Travel

How to get to Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) from Brasov: Bus Timetable & Prices (2026 Update)

Planning a day trip to Bran Castle from Braşov in 2026? Check the latest bus schedules and the new 90 RON entrance fee. We share how to enjoy the best views from hiking trails to avoid the crowds!

2023.09.06 2026.04.21

Romania

Visiting Peleş Castle and Other Attractions: Sightseeing in Sinaia

The reason for coming to Sinaia was to visit Peleş Castle. Peleş Castle is the medieval palace of the Romanian king and ...

2023.09.05

Romania

Braşov Highlights: Sightseeing and Attractions

We spent two nights in Braşov sightseeing. With historic buildings dotted around the city and medieval castles and forti...

2023.09.05

Romania

Sinaia to Braşov “No Train”? We took the Private Train (Regio Călători) accidentally

After one night in Sinaia, we travelled to Braşov. Buses also run from Sinaia to Braşov, but we took the train as it was...

2023.09.05 2026.05.01

Romania

Bucharest to Sinaia: Train Journey with Romanian Railway

We crossed the border from Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, to Bucharest, Romania, by international train. Our first destinatio...

2023.09.03 2023.11.21

Romania

Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest: Border Crossing by Train

After two nights in Veliko Tarnovo, we crossed the border towards Bucharest, Romania. This time, we crossed the border b...

2023.09.03

Border CrossingBulgariaRomania

Veliko Tarnovo Highlights: Sightseeing and Attractions

Veliko Tarnovo is a small town in the mountains. We spent two nights here sightseeing. Here are some of the sights we vi...

2023.09.03

Bulgaria

Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo: Bus Journey

After one night in Sofia, we travelled to Veliko Tarnovo. The bus journey from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo is shared in this...

2023.09.03

Bulgaria

Sofia Highlights: Sightseeing and Attractions

We spent one night in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria sightseeing. We saw many historical sights in Plovdiv, but Sofia al...

2023.09.02

Bulgaria

Plovdiv to Sofia: Bus Journey

After two nights in Plovdiv, we travelled to the capital Sofia.Although it is possible to travel from Plovdiv to Sofia b...

2023.09.02

Bulgaria