Vlad III is known for his inhuman cruelty. Impalement was his preferred method of torture and execution. Impalement was and is one of the most gruesome ways of dying imaginable, as it was typically slow and painful. Vlad usually had a horse attached to each of the victim’s legs and a sharpened stake was gradually forced into the victims body. The end of the...

Vlad the Impaler (Vlad III - Tepes) was born in November or December of 1431 in Transylvania, in city of Sighisoara. The house where he was born is still standing, and is near the clock tower in Sighisoara and on the building exists a small inscription mentioning this. The house is located in a prosperous neighborhood surrounded by the homes of Saxon and Magyar...

Prague, the capital of Czech Republic is situated in the heart of Europe. Prague is considered as one of the most beautiful places on earth. Medieval architecture, ancient cathedral, narrow streets, impressive brigdes through Vltava River gives this town truly romantic spirit. Also Prague is known for its great nightlife. Prague is full of pubs, bars, clubs and...

If you travel around Europe you should definitely visit Romania. This mysterious country will surprise you with magnificent nature, romantic castles of ancient towns, hospitable people and delicious food. If you need a place to stay in Bucharest we can advise you Pension Gallery. This elegant and at the same time very cozy hotel is situated in a green and quiet...

Pension Bodrogeni is located in picturesque mountain area of Transylvania, Romania. Fresh air, amazing view, romantic atmosphere will help you to forget about busy roads, stress and day routine. Owners of the pension are very hospitable and warm people who will meet you with smile and will do everything to help you to feel comfortable and relaxed. The pension...

It was our fifth day in Prague and a beautiful Sunday. It would have been a waste to stay home, so we decided to go for a walk to explore little more of Prague’s beauties. Walking near Prague Castle and Royal Garden we arrived to Prague wine harvesting festival (vinobrani) and we decided to stay and check it out. Our participation consisted in tasting of...

After 4 days we got tired of sightseeing and we were told that the Prague Zoo is a great place to visit. Saturday, September 19th, in early morning we decided to visit the Zoo. The Prague Zoo is located in Troja, a border city quarter, but it is well accessible from the center. From the underground station on route C – Nadrazi Holesovice, take a bus number...

I had the chance to visit Sighisoara between 21 and 23 July. In this period was held the Festival of Medieval Arts and Crafts which is recreating a medieval atmosphere complete with troubadour music and costume parades, street entertainers and handicraft displays, open-air concerts and medieval ceremonies. This event offers you the chance to immerse yourself...

One of most beautiful cities that we have visited in Romania is Sighisoara. Located on Tarnava Mare’s bank, the city is a well-known tourist destination that can be considered Europe’s pearl, as it is one of the few inhabited citadels of the old continent. Situated at about 279 km far from Bucharest and 117 km from Brasov, Sighisoara attracts a lot of foreign...