A city in Romania, in the top of the destinations recommended for the tourists by The Washington Post: “Start the trip from here”

The Washington Post has prepared a list of 12 travel destinations this year, mentioning Brasov in the first place and classifying Romania as a convincing alternative to the classic Western European holiday.

The Washington Post has asked the travel industry experts about their favorite destinations, less discovered, but where tourists will find fresh, interesting and welcoming places.

“The Black Sea over the Mediterranean Sea? Romania, with its fascinating history, is a convincing alternative to the classic Western European holiday. A recent trip has enchanted Carolyn Addison, the marketing head for the Luxury Black Tomato luxury travel operator. She appreciated Bucharest, the capital of the country, for museums such as Ceausescu’s villa, for the beautiful Orthodox churches and the natural beauty of the parks and the rural landscape. She recommends that you start the trip from Brasov, where visitors love the old preserved city and the Carpathian Mountains in its surroundings ”, informs the US publication in an article with the title “Where we travel in 2025, without agglomeration. 12 destinations to add to this year’s list, from Bahamas to Europe, Australia and Japan. ”

The best known edifice in Brasov is the Black Church. It rises on the site of an older Romanesque church in the 13th century. Its construction began in 1383, when Brasov was in a period of strong cultural and economic development. At the time of its completion, in 1477, the Parish of Brasov, at that time of Catholic rite, received the dedication of Saint Mary. Currently, the Black Church belongs to the Evangelical Cult.

The church erected in the Gothic architectural style was damaged in the fire of 1689, when its walls were blackened, which inspired the name “Black Church”, given in the 19th century.

Travelers who arrive in Brasov are invited to hiking or bicycle rides through the forests of Transylvania, some of the largest and cleaner ecosystems in Europe.

Those who love wild animals can go to the bears observer at Băile Tușnad (Harghita County), where they can safely follow the brown bears in the Carpathians (and red or boars) in their natural habitat, writes Carolyn Addison’s tour guide.

The town of Cheile Oltului has been known since the middle of the 19th century as a resort with thermal water. Along with the thermal baths from Tușnad and the bears observer established in 2017, tourists who arrived in the city-city can visit the Saint Ana volcanic lake.

Saint Ana Lake, near Tuşnad resort, is the only volcanic lake in Romania. It formed on the bottom of the crater of a volcano extinguished from the Puciosu Massif, at an altitude of 946 meters. It has no springs, so it complements its waters from precipitation. According to local legends, Lake Saint Ana was frequented by young people in search of the pair.

Along with Brașov, The Washington Post has listed 11 other destinations recommended by tour companies:

Travel destinations recommended by American journalists

Bahamas family islands are known for clean beaches and waters in dozens of blue shades being considered an “Paradise for divers, fishermen and passionate”,, informs The Wassington Post.

The city of Salt Lake City, in the state of Utah (USA), is appreciated for the atmosphere, music and food here. Several national parks are in its surroundings, and amateurs on the mountain have several resorts nearby.

The city of Eureka Springs in the American state of Arkansas is recommended by journalists for the thermal springs around it, but also for the numerous well -preserved Victorian buildings.

The city of Valparaíso from Chile is among the places mentioned, along with Brasov, in the top of the travel destinations. It is located on the coast of Pacifici, which offers impressive views, on its hills.

The city of Brisbane in Australia, the third largest city in the continent, attracts tropical forests, botanical gardens and beaches.

The Lapland Arctic Region of Finland is among the destinations recommended by The Washington Post journalists, and one of its great attractions is the Abyisko National Park that can be visited in September or March, when the temperatures are milder.

Located on Costa Atlanticul de Sus, the city of Transcoso in Brazil is recommended for tourists who prefer nature and tranquility. It is sought for its sunny beaches and for the Rio de Brasil Nature Reserve, a tropical forest that includes hundreds of species of animals, including capuchin monkeys, giant ants, laziness and Sihastru

Another destination recommended by Americans is Mount Cape de Leu (Shitoushan) in Taiwan, about 100 kilometers from the capital of Taipei. A Taoist temple and spectacular hiking routes are his attractions.

The city of New Brunswick in Canada is also recommended for travel lovers. It is described as a vibrant port, with almost 100 bars and restaurants on the Atlantic shore. Here tourists can visit Fundy Bay, the place of the largest tides in the world.

The city of Nagano in Japan has hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics and is recommended for those who want to know the Japanese traditions and culture. It is surrounded by spectacular mountains, accessible to hiking enthusiasts.

The African state Zambia is increasingly popular as a tourist destination. Journalists recommend it for the 20 national parks and 34 hunting reserves, being considered the birthplace of Safari (expeditions to Savanle in Africa). Sun is a spectacular and sacred event in Zambia, The Washington Post shows.