Why is Romania a Safe Destination for Travel in Europe in 2016?

With all the current world events one worries more. Is it safe to travel? Where is it safe to travel? What measures to take when traveling to make sure we’re safe?

I recently read in two separate articles something that makes a lot of sense to me. Firstly, like Wendy Perrin, I am convinced that more stamps in one’s passport would make the world a more peaceful place. When travel takes you to various parts of the world and you meet face to face people that are so different from you and yet so similar, hatred, discrimination, and narrow-mindness of all kinds disappears. We are one.

Secondly, like various colleagues in the travel business from across the world have stated already, terrorism should not keep us from traveling; we should travel more. Just like Mr Corey Patterson, quoted by the New York Times, says: “You can’t stop living life, and this world is worth seeing, so I chose to do it.” Not traveling is what terrorists want, creating a state of fear is what they count on.

Despite these encouraging message, the other day I came across a travel warning for Europe. American travelers were not told to cancel travel plans, they were encouraged to take measures to stay safe while traveling. While taking these measures is always a good idea, terrorist attacks or not, the warning itself is likely to cause at least some concerns for those planning to visit Europe this year.

The warning prompted me to write this article. I’ll explain why: although Romania is one of the many countries in Europe, there is no reason at all to become cautious or worried about traveling to our beautiful land. Fortunately, in Romania terrorism is not a real threat. I would safely say that there are a lot more chances of running into a brown bear while hiking in the Carpathians than to be the target of an attack. Joke aside, the reasons that give me the confidence to say that Romania is a safe destination to travel to in 2016 are listed below. Have a look and let me know if you want to find out more.

• The largest city in Romania, and an unlikely potential target, is Bucharest; although it is generally the point of entry into the country, the trips happen almost entirely outside of the capital. In places such as Transylvania one is among pristine nature, flocks of sheep, Saxon villages with a few thousands inhabitants, and truly nothing to worry about.

This is what you should expect while traveling around Romania: peace and serenity.

• The last report on the impact of terrorism around the world deems Romania as among the most threat-free places on the planet; you can find details here.
• Overall, Romania is a very safe travel destination, and there is very little to concern visitors. I would actually add and argue that the whole country, Transylvania and the other rural areas specifically, is a safe haven in these troubled times, it can offer a way to get away from the general tension and fear that all of the recent world events have generated; it could be the break we need from it all to then return to our cities and normal lives.

So pack your bags, get your passports, and get ready to travel. The best of the travel season in Romania is just about to start. We look forward to meeting you!