Dracula senses that you want to go on a great adventure, so here are some more recommendations:
6. Transfăgărăsan Highway
Pros:
- Top Gear declared it one of the most beautiful roads on the planet – Link
- Many hiking paths to the top and you can book accommodation next to Bâlea Lake – Link
- Beautiful landscape formations like waterfalls and glacial lakes
- You can get the cable car from Bâlea Waterfall to Bâlea Lake, and get an amazing view – Link
Cons:
- Access is seasonal from July to October
- You need driving experience for a safe ride and a car in tip top shape (you don’t want break issues going down)
7. Sighișoara – Medieval city
Pros:
- The only permanently inhabited fortress in Europe: UNESCO heritage site
- During the summer there is a medieval festival: Link
- Accessible by train from both Cluj and Bucharest
Cons:
- Lots of walking up and down, if you are not very sporty it might be a con
- All in all, it is a small city if you want to stay for a while
8. Bicaz Gorges and The Red Lake
Pros:
- Amazing landscape, that will keep your head up most of the time. The Red Lake was formed in 1838 after an earthquake blocked a river and you can row in a sea of submerged trees
- Many stands selling local products all across the path (it can also be a con if you prefer less crowded places)
- You can get some adrenaline from crossing a scary bridge: Podul Ungurilor
- Or experience a terrifying view from The Killer Peak: Refugiul Panoramic
Cons:
- Not a lot of foreigners coming in so it might be difficult language wise
- Really, really crowded! Last time I went there it was simply a sea of people
9. Sfinx – The Bucegi Plateau
Pros:
- Cool landforms formed by the wind and amazing views of the surroundings.
- From the city of Bușteni you can take a cable car to the top – Link
- Hiking so many paths! Link
Cons:
- You depend on the weather for the cable car to work.
- Lots of tourists.
10. Turda Salt Mine
Pros:
- Salty air is supposed to be healthy and treat different ailments.
- You can play sports inside, Dracula recommends pool as he is a bit of an expert – Link
- Row a boat in an underwater lake.
- Enjoy amazing lighting placed all across the salt mine.
- You don’t depend on the weather!
- Get to see an old salt mining device – Link
Cons:
- If you are afraid of the dark and going inside the earth
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Dracula's Guide to Romania 
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