Romania
Country facts
Food and drink
Eat Mititei (grilled minced-meat rolls); Muschi Poiana (beef stuffed with mushroom and bacon) or Saramura, (grilled carp steak). Soups are also popular: good examples are Ciorbă de Burtă (tripe) and Ciorbă de Perişoare (meatball). Do not miss the popular Sarmale (tasty stuffed cabbage rolls).
Accommodation
As a general rule private rooms are the best choice, but there are numerous hostels with good service.
Local Hostel Association: www.hihostels-romania.ro
Hotels and Bed & Breakfasts are scattered throughout the country.
Camping: www.campingo.com Note: free camping is permitted in wild areas (not on the beach). Beware of wild animals like bears in the forests!
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