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Fake vampire madness!

by delavue

In Bran, which is a beautiful castle regardless of the dubious false Vlad claim to fame, is COATED with hawkers selling, essentially, Halloween junk. Its sad because it really doesn't make sense historically, but the villagers make a profit and you might score a vibrating ghost. If this isn't your thing, walk past all the mess at buy your ticket at the entrance fence to Bran castle. Bran is the "famous" castle in Romania, but there are a few more throughout the country and one very close to the town of Brasov. If you want to see real Vlad stuff, do research and avoid Bran. If you'd like to see a pretty castle and outstanding views, go to Bran.

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When going shopping

by soricel

When you go shopping(if you go) pay attention to what you buy.Not everything you buy on which is writen "pierre cardin" is original.Many are fakes.CDs also,usually the cheap ones.You might also pay more on some things that don't have price on only because you are a tourist and you are concidered to have a lot of money.

Black room-mates

by Astralka

We rented a cottage but did not know that the local goats are used to come in. They behaved as if we invaded their territory. If we wanted to open the door to get fresh air into that smelly little house, we had to accept the goat visitors. We could not get them out in a good, nor in a bad way.

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Dracula's Castle?

by grets

Despite popular myth, the castle was NOT built by Vlad Tepes, the count upon whom the novelist Bram Stoker is supposed to have based his vampire. In fact the castle was built by the people of Brasov in 1382 to defend Bran Mountain Pass from the Turks. It's a nice enough castle - it once belonged to Queen Mary - but don't expect anything remotely sinister or 'Dracula-like' about it.

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Bucharest Taxis

by chancre

The taxi drivers in Bucharest WILL try to rip you off. 700,000 Lei was the standard quote no matter where I was going. Even when the hostel called a "respectable" taxi company the driver still asked for 700,000 Lei at the airport.

Dracula Castle

by AndreSTGT

Dracula Castle in Bran is a marketing idea of the Romanian tourist board. From what i have heard and read this castle 30 km south of Brasov has absolutely nothing to do with Vlad Tepes, but since it's in Transylvania they simply thought the name Dracula would lure more tourists to the castle. And they succeeded, Dracula Castle is by far the most touristy place in Romania. Bran Castle is really nice and the surrounding countryside is fantastic, so there are good reasons to visit, just don't come because of Dracula.

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Renting apartments or rooms

by Elweb

In every big city are peoplr ready to offer you to rent apartments or rooms in apartments. They are every where, aeroports, railways, bus stations, and not all of them mean you no harm. Please, if you visit Romania, get reservation for hotels, or rent on-line/phone from touristic agency that can give you guarantees that you will be OK.

Taxi scams

by Tom1971

Be very careful about taking a taxi in any major city. The worst place for getting ripped off is Bucharest, but it happens in other places too. Be sure that either the meter is used or that you agree a set price beforehand. In hostels in Bucharest you'll hear stories of people being charged up to $100 for a taxi ride.

Bran Castle

by lonely_traveller

The Bran Castle, despites its connection with Count Dracula, has nothing relates to Count Dracula at all. It is just a castle built as a highway checkpoint in the old times. You will find it disappointed if you are looking for clue of Dracula.Furthermore, this is by far not the most fantastic castle either. It is full of tourists, but after you have seen Peles castle of Sinaia, this castle is nothing too special for a tourist from Brasov to come and see. Plus, it is a 30km bus ride away from Brasov. If you really want to get the most of Bran Castle, just tell people you have seen Count Dracula -- but in fact, you haven't! Try the Rasnov castle instead. It is much more historical and much more of a ruin.

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HEY! The whole town of...

by PashenkaMD

HEY! The whole town of Constanta can be a tourist trap if you don't behave like you are used to traveling abroad. If you want to travel there, please, use common courtesy and common sence. It will go a long way.

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