The Mihai Eminescu Trust in Transylvania
The Mihai Eminescu Trust is dedicated to preserving local heritage and reviving Saxon villages across Transylvania. From teaching crafts to local children […]
Anca’s Sweet Chilli Jam Recipe
Think of Transylvania and its cuisine may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But our guests always return praising […]
Copsa Mare: Restoring a Transylvanian Village
Copsa Mare Guest House is a firm favourite among our guests visiting Transylvania. Long term Slow Cyclist guide Iancu sat down with […]
The Slow Cyclist meets William Blacker
Along the Enchanted Way by William Blacker is a must-read for anyone visiting the Saxon villages of Transylvania. Here, Oli Broom remembers […]
Cycling in Transylvania: Star Tribune
Journalist, Slow Cyclist – and friend from across the pond – Elizabeth Foy Larsen came cycling in Transylvania with us in 2019. […]
Community Heroes: Yoyo Foundation, Romania
In 2022, as part of our committment to support the communities in which we work, we donated £2,000 to the Yoyo Foundation […]
Anca’s Varza a la Cluj
One of the best things about slow travel is undoubtably the chance to sample local specialities, and to meet the people who […]
In Transylvania with Mark Leaver
Mark strapped his camera around his chest and joined us cycling through Transylvanian wildflower meadows, sheepfolds and Saxon villages. In his travels around the world, […]
Remembering Monica
I first met Monica Popovici in her newly opened craft shop in Sighisoara, the small medieval citadel in which I’ve spent so much time […]
7 of the Best Books About Romania and Transylvania
We have been hosting guests on cycling and walking holidays in Romania, and particularly Transylvania, for years now. And we have read […]
Transylvania: 10 reasons to visit now
Blood-thirsty vampires, ferocious packs of wolves and castles clinging to craggy, forested cliffs. Ask your average person what they think of when […]
6 of the best guest houses in Transylvania
One of the questions we’re most asked about Transylvania is ‘What’s the accommodation like?’ And the answer we always give is that […]
