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What would you say is the difference between a good holiday and a great one? We know just the thing

12/10/2026

Travel should give back more than it takes.

Beyond Dracula exists because of Romania, because of its landscapes, its communities, and the people who open their doors to travellers. So giving something back to the country our work is built around is something we want to make part of how we do business.

That’s why, starting this year, 1% of our total revenue will go to Via Transilvanica.

Spanning over 1,400 km, this trail connects more than 400 local communities across the country. It brings travellers directly through heritage villages where a simple night’s stay, sitting down for a home-cooked meal, or supporting a local artisan makes a genuine difference.

One percent may not sound like much. But over time, we hope it can help support the places and people that make these journeys possible in the first place.

We’re very happy to make this commitment. Even happier that this is only the beginning. 🤍

06/10/2026

What most travelers don't know is that Romania’s real magic is hidden out in the countryside.

While the cities get all the attention, planning a Romania road trip beyond the urban centers reveals a totally different world. These three regions alone are proof of just how rich rural Romania truly is:

🏰 Transylvania: Home to over 150 surviving fortified churches in Transylvania and medieval Saxon villages like Viscri and Biertan, where time feels like it stopped centuries ago.

🌲 Maramureș: Defined by an extraordinary language of wood—think towering shingled Maramureș wooden churches and intricately carved gates shaped by generations of local craftspeople.

🎨 Bucovina: Famous for its legendary painted monasteries in Bucovina, where 15th- and 16th-century vibrant frescoes cover entire exterior walls.

Of course, these three are just the tip of the iceberg. There is an endless amount of history tucked down these rural roads, though we definitely recommend bringing one of our local guide if you want the deep-dive stories.

📌 Save this for your future travel itinerary through rural Romania!

30/09/2026

A world that refuses to rush. 🍃

If you’re looking to escape the noise of the everyday, look no further than the villages of Transylvania.

Save this for your next slow-travel moodboard. 📌

27/09/2026

Streets of Brașov 🤍

A city worth exploring on foot, especially on an autumn day, when the cooler air, grey skies and old streets make Brașov feel especially cinematic. 🍂

Planning a trip to Romania? Save Brașov for your route. 🔖

23/09/2026

ASMR for the food lovers. 🎧🍽️

If slow-cooked dishes, warm bread, rich sauces, grilled meats, and the kind of food that makes you want to stay at the table a little longer sound like your thing... Romania has plenty waiting for you. 🇷🇴✨

Discover Romanian cuisine one meal at a time.

👉 Head to the link in bio to start planning your culinary trip.

20/09/2026

Travel is changing. It's not "what should we see?" anymore. It's "what can we learn to do?"

American Express Travel calls it Sight-Doing. Axios calls it the skillcation. We like both names. We like even more what it means for Romania.

A trip built around a craft can look like this:

🏺 Shaping clay in a local ceramics atelier, learning how much patience one clean line takes

🔨 Standing in a traditional forge in Viscri, watching raw metal take shape

🥚 Following the focus behind traditional egg painting, brushstroke by brushstroke

🚲 Trading the car window for handlebars, riding between Saxon villages, hayfields, fortified churches and wooden gates

For us, this is the gold standard of travel: connecting with people who know their craft, visiting places where those traditions still belong, and experiencing moments where you get to take part.

What skill or craft would you love to learn on your next trip? Tell us below 👇

17/09/2026

No trending audio. Just the unfiltered soundtrack of Romania, seen from above.

Plug in your headphones, turn it up, and take a breather. 🎧🇷🇴

13/09/2026

It’s finally here! ✨

If you’ve been following our stories and newsletter in the last few weeks, you already know how much travel, late-night planning, and pure excitement went into our days of filming across Transylvania. Today, we want to share a first look at what we captured.

From a 6th-generation blacksmith and a traditional egg painter to a cook making bulz at a sheepfold and Anne, one of our incredible local guides, these are the faces and voices of Transylvania.

We sat down with them because they are the ones shaping the region's heartbeat, keeping traditions alive through their everyday work.

We left this project believing even more deeply in something we already knew: Transylvania doesn’t bite. 🤍

We can’t wait to show you more of what it does instead. Stay tuned, this is just the beginning. 😌

06/09/2026

Some traditions never get old. 🤍

Beyond Dracula is heading back to Marrakech for PURE Life Experiences 2026, a yearly travel event that has stayed close to us since our first visit in 2014.

Representing us this year is Giulio da Sacco, one of our original founding partners.

Giulio first looked at Romania with the surprise of someone arriving from the outside, wondering why a country with so much to offer was still missing from so many travel conversations.

Years later, he is returning to PURE with the same conviction that started Beyond Dracula: Romania deserves to be known properly.

We’re looking forward to the conversations, introductions, and familiar faces waiting for us this week.

See you in Marrakech! 🥂

03/09/2026

Ever wanted to step straight into a medieval fairytale? 🍁🏰

Welcome to Sighișoara, Romania, where pastel-colored houses, cobblestone alleyways, and centuries of history come together in the heart of Transylvania.

As a UNESCO World Heritage site, Sighișoara can feel like a town completely frozen in time. Wander through the historic Citadel, climb the Clock Tower for panoramic views, and experience what it’s like inside one of Europe’s best-preserved, fully inhabited medieval fortresses.

📌 Save this for your dream trip to Romania!

📲 Planning a trip? Tap the link in our bio to let us craft your custom Transylvanian itinerary.

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