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By Oana F on July 24, 2024

A Journey Through Romania’s Interwar Architectural Marvels

Take a trip back in time to the roaring ’20s and ’30s, when Romania was buzzing with creativity and innovation in architecture and discover out interwar architectural marvels! The interwar period was a golden era that saw some of the most stunning buildings rise across the country. A century ago, Romania was ablaze with artistic […]

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By Oana F on June 6, 2024

A Testimonial to Our Exquisite Cuisine

As a luxury travel company, we always ask our guests about their favorite experiences in Romania. Their answers provide a testimonial to our exquisite cuisine. The resounding answer in 2024 has been clear: the food. Romania is a hidden gem in the world of culinary delights, offering a vibrant tapestry of flavors that leaves visitors […]

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By Oana F on March 19, 2024

The Red Thread

It’s not always easy to see the red thread, which ties everything together. You might have heard this phrase before, but have you ever wondered about its deeper meaning?  This year, we started thinking about all the different aspects that make-up Romania and how we fit in its representation. Of course, the elements are all […]

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By Milena G on November 24, 2023

Grateful to my family

Celebrating 10 years of Beyond Dracula, is special because, during this period, not only did I create the company, but I also built a family.  You could say my 30s were about creating families: at home, at work, around Romania. I got married in 2014, had my daughter Magdalena in 2016, and my son Tudor in […]

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By Milena G on October 20, 2023

To family

This month’s gratitude email is dedicated to people in my life who played a role so that I can study, work and be where I am today. I’ll start with my parents.  You see, my parents dreamt of discovering the world but they couldn’t because of communism. After the revolution in 1989, they joined the entrepreneurial wave […]

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By Milena G on September 29, 2023

Be a Wendy. Or a George.

In a world in which you can be anything, be a Wendy. Or a George. In this month’s gratitude email, I want to thank Wendy Perrin for being open to have us on her WOW List and for sending over travelers to test me as a TTE (Trusted Travel Expert). You see, not everyone showed us the same kind […]

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