Peles Castle

Peles Castle

Peles (Peleş) Castle, is Romania’s fairytale masterpiece in the Carpathian Mountains. While the likes of the more famous Bran Castle (Dracula’s) impresses with its dramatic cliffside setting and medieval design, and nearby Pelisor Castles blends intimate Art Nouveau design with rich royal history, Peleş Castle is a rare place where architecture, craftsmanship and royal ambition combine to create something truly extraordinary.… Read the rest

Bran Castle

Bran Castle

I never expected that a business trip to Bucharest would lead to one of the most memorable day trips I’ve ever taken. When I planned our itinerary, the only destination anyone had heard of before was Bran Castle. Thankfully, they all agreed to let me lead the way and we managed a trifecta of castles for the day, Bran being the last but certainly not the least.… Read the rest