The destination is a beautiful medieval city reminiscent of Budapest or Prague, but is not overwhelmed by travellers.

The Transylvanian Alps provide visitors with abundant wildlife, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and quaint villages—without the crowds.

No, it hasn’t been named after a deadly virus or a Mexican beer: the Corona night train links Budapest to rural Transylvania and features Soviet-era carriages, writes Daniel Puddicombe Stepping aboard ...

On the ponderous, three-hour train journey between Romania’s capital Bucharest and the town of Brasov, I’m reading what is probably the most famous book set in the country. Bram Stoker’s ...