If that’s the kind of break you’re after, it’s a two-hour drive from Brașov, another medieval city located in the Carpathian Mountains, that’s known for its Saxon walls and Gothic churches.

Trains are cheap in Romania, so heading out to explore the coast or countryside is very affordable. Rocky summits, pine tree forests, and green meadows dot the Carpathian Mountains, and wildlife ...

The Swiss Alps have long been the default destination for mountain getaways in Europe, but for those looking for an alternative, consider the Transylvanian Alps for their abundant wildlife, UNESCO ...

The Carpathian Mountains are a horseshoe-shaped range that arcs from central to southeastern Europe. From their western edge in Austria and the Czech Republic, the Carpathians rise clockwise ...

IDEEONE/GETTY IMAGES When it comes to top cruising rivers in Europe, the Rhine wins for natural beauty and fairy-tale landscapes. A cruise on the river between Amsterdam and Basel, Switzerland — a ...

The Balkans, with their rugged mountains, scenic coastlines, and rich cultural heritage, offer some of the most thrilling and diverse cycling adventures in Europe. A multi-country cycling trip ...

High in the mountains of Uzbekistan, archaeologists have mapped the footprints of two medieval cities that thrived along the Silk Road more than 1,000 years ago. The team of researchers—led by ...

It's possible that the wheel was invented by copper miners in the Carpathian Mountains up to 6,000 years ago, according to a modeling study that uses techniques from structural mechanics.

The Majestic Carpathian Mountains Transylvania is surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains, which offer some of the most breathtaking scenery in Europe.

A hugely successful European bison reintroduction program in Romania's Southern Carpathian mountains is helping turn the tide for this iconic species. To reach 200 bison is a historic milestone.