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By Oana F on August 12, 2025

🧳 In the Guide’s Backpack, episode 2

In the Guide’s Backpack (episode 2) is our new monthly series that invites you to discover Romania through the eyes of the people who know it best—our guides. Each edition of In the Guide’s Backpack dives into the memories, favorite places, and inspirations that shape their journeys. At Beyond Dracula, our guides are more than experts: […]

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In the Guide’s Backpack: Banffy Castle
By Oana F on June 17, 2025

In the Guide’s Backpack

đź§ł In the Guide’s Backpack In the Guide’s Backpack is our new monthly series that invites you to discover Romania through the eyes of the people who know it best—our guides. Each edition of In the Guide’s Backpack dives into the memories, favorite places, and inspirations that shape their journeys. At Beyond Dracula, our guides […]

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By Oana F on June 10, 2025

Where to Stay in Alma Vii: A Brunch, a Village, and a Sense of Belonging

Wondering where to stay in Alma Vii? It’s the place to be of you’re dreaming of a peaceful stay in the heart of Transylvania. Alma Vii is a village that quietly captures your imagination. A place where Virtuoso travel Romania meets authentic Saxon charm. A Brunch with No Agenda—Only Heart Earlier this spring, we brought […]

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By Oana F on May 16, 2025

Virtuoso Travel Romania: Beyond Dracula Joins the Network

A New Milestone for Luxury Travel in Romania Virtuoso travel to Romania takes a bold step forward. Beyond Dracula has joined Virtuoso, the world’s most respected network of luxury travel experts. This exclusive community includes top advisors and travel providers from across the globe. Now, Beyond Dracula is proud to be the first—and only—Romanian company […]

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By Oana F on March 7, 2025

5 Culinary Habits That Define Romania’s Flavourful Culture

Ready to discover Romanian flavours? Romania’s culinary scene is a hidden gem, offering a vibrant mix of tradition, flavour, and deep-rooted hospitality. The country’s food culture is rich in history, which reflects the country’s identity. If you’re eager to explore the essence of Romanian cuisine, here are five distinctive culinary habits that make Romania a […]

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By Milena G on September 19, 2024

The final one

Each month you got a gratitude newsletter because building a company is not a one woman’s job. You can read them all here. From my business partners, to you, our team, guides and partners, to those who took a chance on us when we were new, to my family and everyone else who, in some […]

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