The Rough Guide to Romania, Fourth Edition

The updated fourth edition of the Rough Guide to Romania is the definitive guidebook to one of Europe’s most extraordinary nations. A brand-new full-colour section introduces the author''s highlights ''the things not to miss'' of the country. There are detailed accounts of all the attractions, from the Danube Delta to the bustling capital of Bucharest and the gothic castles of Dracula’s Transylvania. The guide reviews the best places to eat, sleep and drink, for every budget. There are practical tips on everything from tracking wolves in the Carpathian Mountains to making the most of the country''s many vibrant folk festivals. In the contexts section the authors delve deep into Romania’s history, culture and wildlife. This new edition boasts a bigger section on Bucharest and more detailed hiking information throughout the country.

Tim Burford studied languages at Oxford University. He first visited East-Central Europe in 1988 and has travelled widely in the region ever since. Dan Richardson started as an author at Rough Guides in 1984 and has travelled extensively in Russia and Eastern Europe.