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  1. watermelonnomads avatar

    RE: driving in Romania (check out my road trip plans)

    by watermelonnomads 30 May 2012

    I did this drive two summers ago as part of a larger Romanian road trip (this was [our route|http://watermelonnomads.com/maps/romanian-road-…

  2. marblesmike avatar

    RE: driving in Romania (check out my road trip plans)

    by marblesmike 30 May 2012

    We might have to skip Peles Castle, that was a last minute addition to the plan. We're staying at a guesthouse 10 minutes from Poenari…

  3. catherine_couturier avatar

    RE: driving in Romania (check out my road trip plans)

    by catherine_couturier 30 May 2012

    Let me get this straight: You're planning on driving from Poenari Citadel to Sighisoara, than Brasov (going "on the way" to Peles castle)...…

  4. marblesmike avatar

    driving in Romania (check out my road trip plans)

    by marblesmike 30 May 2012

    So I'm taking a trip in a couple months that starts in Romania. We only have a couple days there, and it seems we've gotten a decent itinera…

  5. ktack avatar

    RE: Any suggestions re my itinerary

    by ktack 28 May 2012

    It looks relatively good. If you want to rent a car for southern Transylvania rent it in Brasov, do Sibiu, Sighisoara, the Saxon villages…

  6. stillmoretravel avatar

    Any suggestions re my itinerary

    by stillmoretravel 28 May 2012

    I've been reading all the great advice given on this website, and am interested in getting feedback on the itinerary I've put together.…

  7. ktack avatar

    Re: advice on itinerary?

    by ktack 24 May 2012

    It's actually a pretty good plan. On day 6 there's no need to get back to Brasov, you can go from Suceava or Gura Humorului to Budapest…

  8. ktack avatar

    RE: Tentative Romania itinerary

    by ktack 24 May 2012

    It looks good but you should also add Sibiu . Spend a day in Bucharest, catch a train to Sinaia, visit Peles castle (a few hours) and…

  9. drumbrake avatar

    Tentative Romania itinerary

    by drumbrake 24 May 2012

    Any thoughts on this itinerary? We'll have around a week, and will be travelling by trains or buses. Arriving in Bucharest Sinaia Braso…

  10. theromanian avatar

    RE: Budapest-Arad

    by theromanian 23 May 2012

    Western Romania isn't that beautiful as the rest of the country (especially Moldova and the centre with Sibiu and Brasov). But it's worth…

  11. everbrite avatar

    RE: [TRIP] Help me make it shorter

    by everbrite 23 May 2012

    >Consider that my trip takes place between March, 15th and April, 20th. This is winter and while there will be some partying in places…

  12. everbrite avatar

    RE: [TRIP] Help me make it shorter

    by everbrite 23 May 2012

    1. Cut out Italy. It is expensive and it doesn't make sense. 2. Cut out Romania because it means you must backtrack to see Bucharest…

  13. ig0r avatar

    RE: Night train from Brasov to Budapest

    by ig0r 22 May 2012

    > Is there any possible way to use the confirmation code to pick up the tickets in Romania? No.

  14. daveelmstrom avatar

    RE: help from someone in Hungary/Budapest

    by daveelmstrom 22 May 2012

    Oh, and for future reference for your buddy, you really don't need to buy most rail tickets in advance. Assuming you are in Brasov (or…

  15. battybilly avatar

    RE: Night train from Brasov to Budapest

    by battybilly 21 May 2012

    No idea. I don't book advance rail tickets for E.Europe on-line. I never get a rail ticket more than the day/night before I'm moving on.…

  16. marblesmike avatar

    RE: Night train from Brasov to Budapest

    by marblesmike 21 May 2012

    Is there any possible way to use the confirmation code to pick up the tickets in Romania? From what I'm now reading, I can only pick…

  17. battybilly avatar

    RE: Night train from Brasov to Budapest

    by battybilly 21 May 2012

    How can we - if you've already gone ahead and bought it? Now you're thinking of possibly cancelling.... What do you need further help…

  18. marblesmike avatar

    RE: Night train from Brasov to Budapest

    by marblesmike 21 May 2012

    Yeah I know, but my friends that I'm traveling with preferred online ordering. So I guess you won't help now...thanks!

  19. battybilly avatar

    RE: Night train from Brasov to Budapest

    by battybilly 21 May 2012

    Hey - we told you the 'Best' way to do it. You've chosen different. Over to you.

  20. marblesmike avatar

    RE: Night train from Brasov to Budapest

    by marblesmike 21 May 2012

    UPDATE: I bought my tickets using the MAV site and got my confirmation with the code--however, I am traveling from Romania to Hungary,…

  21. marblesmike avatar

    RE: Night train from Brasov to Budapest

    by marblesmike 21 May 2012

    UPDATE: I bought my tickets using the MAV site and got my confirmation with the code--however, I am traveling from Romania to Hungary,…

  22. marblesmike avatar

    RE: Online Booking on MAV Website: Translation Help Needed

    by marblesmike 21 May 2012

    So I think I have a little problem: I'm traveling from Brasov to Budapest in July. I bought my tickets using the MAV site and got my…

  23. Harrison21 avatar

    Re: 3 days in bucharest

    by Harrison21 17 May 2012

    Hey ho, I'm in bucharest at the moment, so maybe can offer some advice.. As said, you wont be able to pay with euros, but I imagine getting…

  24. ktack avatar

    Re: Trip from Chisinau to Novi Sad

    by ktack 17 May 2012

    Ten days would be almost enough for a brief tour of Romania's main attractions.. Catch a bus from Chisinau to Suceava, spend about 2…

  25. ktack avatar

    RE: bucharest

    by ktack 17 May 2012

    >Any suggestions on where to go, Visit the old town around Lipscani street, the Palace of Parliament, the Village Museum. >what to do…

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