Travel destination in Romania, among NYT 52 places to go in 2020
Get real time updates directly on you device, subscribe now.
A travel destination nested in Romania has been ranked among the 52 places to go in 2020 by the New York Times.
The “Transylvanian Alps” in Romania, the spot that Prince Charles has named “a priceless natural treasure” are promoted next to other famous destinations such as Bolivia, Washington, Paso Roble or Sicily.
“To experience a piece of real wilderness without having to go to the ends of the earth, look no further than Romania,” journalist Gabriel Leigh says.
“Of all the old-growth primary forest that remains in Europe, 65 percent of it is there. These forests, home to bears, wolves and an incredible array of flora and fauna besides, are found all around the country, but you could do worse than head to the Southern Carpathian Mountains, also known as the Transylvanian Alps, for the full experience,” he continues.
The NYT proposes to travelers a visit to “the Domogled-Valea Cernei National Park“, or the Fagaras mountain ranges farther east,” that provides, besides hiking, camping, swimming under waterfalls, among others, a wide area of “truly untouched nature”.
“Romania’s very decent roads (one of which, the Transfagarasan, is a destination in itself for motoring enthusiasts) make it possible to reach all of this, even on shorter trips.”
The prestigious publication also reminds of the tragic logging, mostly illegal, happening in the Romanian secular forests.
DONATE: Support our work
In an ever changing and challenging world, the media is constantly struggling to resist. Romania Journal makes no exception. We’ve been informing you, our readers, for almost 10 years, as extensively as we can, but, as we reject any state funding and private advertising is scarce, we need your help to keep on going.So, if you enjoy our work, you can contribute to endorse the Romania Journal team. Any amount is welcome, no strings attached. Choose to join with one of the following options:
Donate with PayPal
Donate by Bank Wire
Black Zonure SRLUniCredit Bank. Swift: BACXROBU
RON: RO84 BACX 0000 0022 3589 1000
EURO: RO57 BACX 0000 0022 3589 1001
USD: RO30 BACX 0000 0022 3589 1002