Transylvania

  • ScienceAOL

    Bears battle for right to sit on rock

    Two brown bears in Transylvania became locked in a fierce roaring match over a large rock in this amazing wildlife clip. The video, filmed on a private preserve near Gheorgheni, shows a bear named Balu fighting with another unknown brown bear.

  • NewsAOL

    Romania beyond Dracula's Castle

    Think Romania and the first place that probably pops into your head is Dracula's Castle, or Bran Castle as it is officially known, which was made famous by Bram Stoker's classic novel, but this beautiful country offers plenty more for

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  • NewsYBN Style

    A local's guide to Transylvania: The region's best kept travel secrets

    There's so much more to my dear Transylvania than Dracula and blood sucking vampires. This region of my country is beautiful, its people are kind, the landscapes are breathtaking, the food is a dream, there are amazing festivals and, well, you should just see it for yourself.

  • NewsAOL

    Prince Charles makes private visit to Romania

    The Prince of Wales has made a private visit to Transylvania - the famous home of one of his ancestors, a bloodthirsty nobleman said to be the inspiration behind the story of Dracula. Prince Charles, who is descended from notorious Romanian

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  • NewsAOL

    Ten ghoulish getaways for Halloween and beyond

    Bran Castle There's nothing like a good scare to keep the blood and adrenalin pumping, so put down that pumpkin mask and try some properly petrifying experiences this Halloween... Related articles Haunted houses for spooky stays Ten of

  • LifestyleAOL

    Voodoo holiday anyone? The world's weirdest holidays ever

    Holidays are all about extraordinary experiences. Who wants to spend a fortnight lying on a beach when you can go hunting for aliens, take a voodoo tour, spot UFOs or meditate under a full moon to find your inner self? This little selection

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    Prince Charles hailed as 'saviour' of Europe's last remaining wilderness

    PA Romania's tourism minister has praised the Prince of Wales for supporting a campaign to protect Europe's "last remaining true wilderness" and for helping attract visitors to the country. Prince Charles is known to be

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