Meet: Elena, our local expert in Bucharest
Learn more about our guides around the globe — everything from what makes the perfect day in their city, to how they landed in tourism, to why they love working with Urban Adventures. On how she came to live in Bucharest… My hometown is the small, wonderful and peaceful Drobeta...
In photos: A whirlwind trip through Bucharest
There was a time when the only Romanian destination travellers wanted to visit was Transylvania. Stories of blood-thirsty vampires were the reigning draw for tourism, while much of the rest of the country remained relatively unexplored. Today, Transylvania still tends to get the bulk of the fame and glory, but...
A lesson in resilience, straight from the streets
Our Outcast Bucharest is run in partnership with the Parada Foundation, a local NGO that secures training and employment for Romanians living on the street. One traveller tells us what she learned about herself while touring with local guide Sergiu. If there is anything that travelling the world full-time has...
Best ways to embrace winter in Bucharest
Cold, dark winter may not seem like the best time to visit Bucharest, but the snowy months turn the city into a winter wonderland that’s worthy of exploring. Perhaps the best thing about it is that everything slows down when the snow falls: drivers have to take their time, the people...
Romania: A country rediscovering its identity
I found myself in Romania by pure serendipity. As I was looking for people to host me in Europe for my couchsurfing trip around the world, it just so happened that quite a few offered me hospitality in Romania. Out of convenience more than desire, I decided to see what...
How to avoid the tourist traps of Bucharest
Bucharest is the charming capital of Romania, and with its buzzing nightlife and true Eastern European flair, the sixth-largest city in the European Union should definitely be a stop on any European adventure. Once nicknamed “Little Paris,” the city has architecture that’s a must-see for enthusiasts, as the move from neo-classical and...
24 hours in: Bucharest
The city of Bucharest has typically been a busy transit destination, with most tourists spending no more than 24 or 48 hours in the Romanian capital. So if you are in a hurry, leave your 24 hours in the city in our hands via this helpful guide, and we promise...