Lonely Planet’s Guide to Romania and Bulgaria

26/5/13 THOUGH distinct countries with different cultures,  Romania  and  Bulgaria  share a magnificent landscape of mountains and monasteries, a riveting history of domination and rebirth, and a long stretch of Black Sea coast. Top experiences 1. Hiking in the Carpathians Dense primeval forests that leap straight from the pages of a Brothers Grimm story, with bears, wolves, lynx and boar, rugged mountain plateaus, well-marked trails and a network of cabins en route to keep you warm.