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'Photo admission'. Officially, if you want to take pictures in museums, towers, castles,etc. you will often have to pay a photo admission but in reality almost nobody cares and checks this kind of ticket.
Maybe I was in bad mood, but visit the famous Bran "Dracula" Castle was a waste of time.The castle itself from outside is very nice, but it was crowded, and the numberless stands selling all kind of kitch Dracula's stuff makes you feel like a jerk.Not to count some guide's information that were really terrible.And to take photos inside, as almost anything in Romania, pay a taxe is mandatory (around 3E)
One more thing I must tell you. If you need to go through Romania to Bulgaria you'll have to cross the river Dunoy. So better don't take the ferry. Personally I think I was cheated by buying very expensive tickets. The best way is to go through the Bridge. There you will only have to pay for the vehicle you're using.
The bad thing in Romania is that it's not a very rich country and it has a lot of villages where the people are suffering from starvation. That's why sometimes you may be unlucky enough to encounter a band of the people racketing you. I don't know what about travelling by your own car, but going by bus has such disadvantages, so try not to stop while goiing through any weird place.
In most towns you spend any time in you will be confronted with children asking you for money. In my experience, there is usually an adult Fagin lurking somewhere who sends out theses kids to collect money for them. Also, be warned that if you are spending any time in a particular town and you give some kids money it won't be long before you have swarms of them following you around.
Be careful if accepting accomodation in someone's house that you set out all the charges beforehand and state how much you are willing to pay. Haggling is generally acceptable. Personally I think that staying in someone's home can be the best and often the cheapest option, but a (very) small minority of people will assume you have loads of cash and will try to rip you off with hidden charges, such as giving you a lift to the airport/train station etc. and then overcharging you.
This hadn't happened to us but we saw it happen to others. BE CAREFUL AT TRAIN STATIONS! Especially with taxi drivers. Arrange a price before taking off in a taxi unless you have a local with you. They absolutely love taking advantage of travellers.
Bran is where 'Dracula's' castle is. Vlad the Impaler, who dracula as we know it is based on, is only rumored to have stayed at this castle. It's interesting to see, but if your time is limited, you might be disappointed because it is definitely a tourist trap! Other places should take priority over this if your time is limited.
Bran Castle is a joke. There are far too many tourists, it is small and an elaborate tourist trap. DRACULA NEVER LIVED THERE! Go if you wish to know anything about Ferdinand I and his wife Mary. The stands of authentic souvenirs is cheap, but you can get it for cheaper ANYWHERE else in the country. On the way back, check out Risnov fortress. The view is spectacular and there are hardly any people and you can climb on whatever you like. There is a cute cantina at the bottom to relax after the climb. You can rent a minivan to each for the day for cheap.
Be careful with taxis. Make sure they put the taximeter on or deal the price of the ride first. Anyway, you should ALWAYS deal your price first. A friend of mine was charged 300 000 lei (±11$US/18$CDN) to have his shoes waxed.
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