Romania - Mysterious Land of Legends 🇷🇴

This video is about more than Dracula. For Romania has more legends than just the story written by an Irishman. Romania is home to 60% of Europe's brown bears. You can see them off of the highway, on tourist excursions, or at a sanctuary. We did the latter. We experienced Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti (Rezervația De Urși Libearty Zărnești). Dinosaurs are known from Romania at both ends of the Cretaceous period. We'll explore the valley where the first dinosaur fossils in Romania were discovered at Dino Park, Râșnov, România. By the end of this video, we will cover more than the Legend of Dracula; but it's still the best place to start. Specifically Bran Castle in Bran Romania. We will separate the history from the myths. We dive into both the intrigue and the magic of this wonderful country. Welcome to Romania. The Mysterious Land of Legends.
In case you are new here, we are Will and Katy and we are a married couple that hopes to show you what it is like to travel and shop around the world in 2023!
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[@entity22]

I'm Romanian and I go to Zarnesti often(btw, Zarnesti area is great for some nice hikes and mountain views, too bad all tourists go to Bran instead), I visited this sanctuary so I feel like clarifying that the bear sanctuary is very good for the bears, they have a lot of forested area to roam around, dozens of hectares, and they hang around the fence when the tours happen because the tours are organized around their feeding time, when they know to come to the fence, this way it's guaranteed you will see bears and there's only like 3hrs for the tours a day. Some of those bears are anxious because of their past. Also, usually outside of summer season it's not quite as packed. I think it's the best sanctuary for brown bears in the world, which makes me happy, we have a lot of bears and before the new laws were introduced in the early 2000s, anyone could just keep a bear for example so you ended up with these traumatized, caged bears and circus bears. Actually, one of the famous bears that ended up in the sanctuary I remember seeing as a child in Sinaia by Peles castle on a leash, u could take pictures with him. Bran is such a kitschy tourist trap

[@WITYTRAVELS]

Thanks for the info! ❤️🇷🇴❤️🇷🇴

[@AleSalvino]

Bran! Love that castle. I remember the road trip from Bucharest to Bran was sooo green and then boom, the iconic castle! That desert looked so tasty, Will. Katy exploring the market is a natural one! Rasnov, what a fantastic place. Best jersey ever haha 16:03 well done! Indeed that bear looked very anxious due to so many people around, at least it's good that it's only opened for 2 hours/day! Another beautiful and super helpful video guys, keep it up!

[@WITYTRAVELS]

Bran castle is legit. We area happy we were able to learn the actual history of the place as well as the folklore. Romanian desserts are very good. Being in the market is our wheel-house. Messi in Miami!!! Sad history about the bears, but it was great to be able to see so many there. Some Romanians have commented and said the bears were not anxious from the tourists, but have developed this ticks from their previous trauma at the circus. Thanks Ale!

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

Dang that Dino almost got Will!! Such a beautiful country 🇷🇴

[@WITYTRAVELS]

🦖🦖

[@PostcardAndAPint]

You’re really selling Romania so well. Wills would love to explore the Dracula story. I know it’s touristy but we’d love to explore that castle. Beautiful drone shots too. The views are stunning. Cool dinosaurs! Love the bear sanctuary. What beautiful creatures. Lovely video guys.

[@WITYTRAVELS]

We are very happy that we got to spend so much time in Romania! The Bran Castle was super cool, just a bit too crowded. When you go, maybe try to go first thing in the morning. We went on Monday, and it doesn't open until noon. Other days it opens earlier. Our drone had a wonderful time flying around Romania. 🦖 🐻 Thanks friends! 🍻

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Very pleased to see you in Bran, the castle may not have much to do with Dracula but it’s still a spectacular & historical place. Loved the drone shots! Perfect setting for such a spooky looking castle. Perfect timing with this video - Happy Halloween to you both, may all the ghosts and ghouls be with you tonight 🧛‍♂️🎃👻. Rasnov looks well worth a visit, I remember seeing it on a hilltop as I drove by but sadly didn’t have time to stop. I’ll get it next time for sure. Love the synchronised music and drone shots - epic! Looks like there’s lots to do, way more than the castle and fortifications! I can tell you now I wouldn’t cross that fence in the bear sanctuary 🫣. Seems a very popular place for tour groups to visit! Bears are such fascinating creatures and it’s so sad to think how they were treated when they were part of the circus and other shows. Great video! Always good to see more of Romania!!

[@WITYTRAVELS]

Happy Halloween! Bran's castle is very historic, but not for the reason most tourists think. Thanks for the love on the drone shots. We wanted more from the front of the castle, but some guard told us to take it down; even though someone else was able to fly just fine. Oh well. Rasnov is a nice place, you should definitely go. Bears are incredible creatures. We are really happy we were able to see so many. And these were definitely not the timid "used to humans" bears you see along the highway. It seems like they are in a much better position than they used to be while being in captivity of the circus. Thanks Matt!

[@debrawilliams1781]

What a great time in Romania thanks fir sharing

[@WITYTRAVELS]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@roryandsage]

What a fascinating place!!! Those castles look incredible!!! And love the history you added as well!!! And yeppp! Market time!!! The train looks like it’s seen a lot of history!!! Lolol. Yesss!! Non-touristy spots are always the best!!! Aww the mushrooms are cool!! And that gingerbread house?!! So cool! The bears are so neat!! I could watch them all day!! What could possibly be next?!!!

[@WITYTRAVELS]

We have been to the city in Poland where every dessert is made of gingerbread, but this was our first time in a life-size gingerbread house. We loved all the castles as well. Most people go to the popular highway to see the bears, but this seems to be a much better environment for the bears. Great question! Thanks!!

[@clarakam3858]

Grate video guys, thank you❤❤❤❤❤.

[@WITYTRAVELS]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much!! ❤️🇷🇴❤️🇷🇴

[@RaduRadonys]

Nice images, you have a very good filming style, keep it up! And regarding that train talk, India is on a completely different level, one must have nerves of steel to survive there... I lived in India for 2 months and I kinda reached the end of my sanity lol :))

[@WITYTRAVELS]

Thank you very much! We were in India 2 times, each for a month at a time. It is quite the experience.

[@Leonus19]

Absolutely Beautiful 😻

[@WITYTRAVELS]

Thank you! 😊

[@IfWeGoTo]

Wowwww! It looks so beautiful! I couldnt catch the name of the breaded fried cheese, but I WANT it hahaha.

[@WITYTRAVELS]

Romania is very beautiful country! Thanks for stopping by friends!

[@JustinBrehm]

2 of my fav youtuber's. Great video

[@WITYTRAVELS]

Thank you Justin!

[@GupshupCookingvlog]

Beautiful sharing have a good day take care ❤❤

[@WITYTRAVELS]

Thank you! You too!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

The bears are SO CUTE! I hope they are happy 😉

[@WITYTRAVELS]

As long as they get fed, they're happy! 🐻

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Perfect video for Halloween 🎃! Glad you did the Dracula castle 🏰... even though it had nightmare crowds! I'm anxious to hear if you saw any bears 🐻...

[@WITYTRAVELS]

We don't love really busy tourist traps, but we are glad we went to the Dracula castle. And thankfully we got there before it opened for the day.

[@uplo2...springendedelfin366]

👍👍👍👍👍💙😀

[@WITYTRAVELS]

Thanks! We just released a new video. ❤️🇷🇴❤️🇷🇴

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

That cheesy stew looked good! And the dessert!! 😋

[@WITYTRAVELS]

It was soooo good! And we have to find a way to eat that dessert again. It was very unique.

[@clarakam3858]

See the good side , all that money goes for the bear so i think this is good for bears in the end❤

[@WITYTRAVELS]

I'm sure you're right! ❤️🇷🇴❤️🇷🇴

[@Tuvituongsophucuong]

Cảm ơn bạn đã chia sẻ video tuyệt vời, vị trí tuyệt đẹp cho halloween ma quái , chúc bạn nhiều sức khỏe thành công, rất vui được đồng hành cùng bạn ❤❤❤

[@WITYTRAVELS]

Cảm ơn bạn rất nhiều vì bình luận của bạn! Lời chúc tốt nhất dành cho bạn. ❤️❤️

[@ZappyChipmunk]

Great location for spooky Halloween stories! We have friends that are from Romania and tell us about their home country and travel there often, but to see those locations and the landscapes is wonderful. Too bad that citadel was closed, but I love that you both make the best of any situation. Also now i want to try that Dracula crepe. Where to next?

[@WITYTRAVELS]

Thanks friend! I worked with someone from Romania, so I heard of it previously, but it was great to see it in person. Dracula crepe is fantastic. Have to make it at the apartment one day. ❤️🇷🇴❤️🇷🇴

[@TravelingEddie]

Hi 👋🏻 guys. Nice aerial shots. In India 🇮🇳 trying to get a picture where lots of people are at is Mission Impossible. People will get in the way no matter what. Katy seems very happy ringing them bells. Dracula and all the creepy ghoul stories are pretty ghool 😎 if ya' catch my drift on a broomstick 🧹. Happy Halloween 🎃 y'all. The patch hunters never give up. Nice fruity dessert.

[@WITYTRAVELS]

The bells were fun! Good entertainment while waiting to take a photo. Happy Halloween!! We like the sound of "The patch hunters".

[@TravelingEddie]

The World Tour Patch Hunters!@@WITYTRAVELS

[@Trippingthroughadventures]

That’s kind of amazing so many people would be at draculas castle. Did it seem like foreigners or mainly Romanians?

[@WITYTRAVELS]

We're not totally sure. The only other people we talked to there were a family of four from Romania.

[@RaduRadonys]

Most of the tourists they got on camera were not Romanians, as I heard lots of languages but not Romanian.

[@stefanstoican9383]

The nervous moment of those bears you noticed is much less of a reaction from all the people and more of a tic developed from the time they were held captive and used in circuses, so they keep repeating the same steps around and around as a habit. Those poor guys will usually move like that until they lay down to sleep

[@WITYTRAVELS]

Thanks for this information. It's very sad what has happened to the bears.

[@minime7375]

@@WITYTRAVELS I was there about 7 years ago and at that time there were less bears and way less people. The group we entered with was very small (tickets and merch were very expensive) and the tour guide kept us in the lobby and did a presentation, they told us the bears’ stories and kept people quiet the whole time and away from the fence. They took in a lot of rescues during the last few years and they’re struggling financially, they spend a lot just to feed the bears daily (I follow them on social media) so they most likely had to compromise on the size of the groups and the lenghth of the presentation and tour. It’s a good thing they at least limit the time still to 2 hours a day. As OP said too most bears are rescued from terrible.situations (circus acts mostly from Ukraine and Russia, we don’t allow that anymore), zoos, “pets” and “mascotte” situations so they don’t act the same as a wild brown bear. I remember two of them from a circus (Misha and Grisha I believe) recently rescued who were sitting just in trees and they were about half the size of what an adult brown bear should’ve been😢 They’re doing much better now I hear.

[@shockandawe7274]

You're a very wholesome couple. No wonder you're friends with Jacob and Jenny.

[@WITYTRAVELS]

Thanks! They are the stars of the video we just released as well! ❤️🇷🇴❤️🇷🇴

[@clarakam3858]

Please see Peleș Castlles & Pelișor in my opinion Peleș Castlles is the most beautiful in our country & a movie was filmed there:" A princess for Christmas" ❤❤❤

[@danascully6698]

This is your opinion. Many believe that Corvin castle is by far the most beautiful castle not only in Romania, but in whole Europe! In fact, Peles can hardly be called a castle, it is rather a palace!

[@clarakam3858]

@@danascully6698 every one with his opinion. You like that , i like what i like it' s just like when you pick your boyfriend or girlfriend , if i like him that doesn' t meen you must like him too :)))). Have a grate day , week end , live etc

[@WITYTRAVELS]

Hey! We just released a video where we visited Peleș Castlles & Pelișor. Thanks for the information. ❤️🇷🇴❤️🇷🇴

[@clarakam3858]

Oh that is Amza Pellea a genius actor. He is dead, but one of our jule. Wach a movie , you will laught so much. The movie is on you tube is called :" Nea Mărin Miliardar " or a drama movie with him , history movie about Michael The Brave ( Mihai Viteazul) he was both a comedy actor & a drama actor , genius ❤❤ also you must know this Romania is a country where was discovered manny prehistoric bones, so that' s why you have a Dino Park there❤.

[@WITYTRAVELS]

Thanks for the information on the actor. A dinosaur park like this in the US would be 4 times the price and 1/4 the size. We really enjoyed our time there. ❤️🇷🇴❤️🇷🇴

[@clarakam3858]

@@WITYTRAVELS so happy.

[@clarakam3858]

I love you guys❤. So if you want " sarmale " vegan . Try cabage rolls with rice & mushrooms. We fast for 40 days before Christmas so we eat cabage rolls with mushrooms & rice❤ some one joked with you about jail if you eat cabage rolls vegan 😂 , no we also eat with rice & mushrooms , and you will find them in marcket only when is fasting time, but you will find the recipe on you tube :" Sarmale umplute cu orez și ciuperci" Send you love again. Thank you for your videos from our country ❤ and i am happy you like it❤. We loooove lovee our meat & it' s really a sin to come here & not try our dishes with meat but i understand if your vegan❤

[@WITYTRAVELS]

Thank you so much!! ☺️☺️ Thanks for the information about the fast. We still ate really well in Romania. ❤️🇷🇴❤️🇷🇴

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

That looks like a FUNicular! 😅

[@WITYTRAVELS]

😂 😂

[@minime7375]

That “papanasi” dessert is more like a cheesecake, it has a lot cottage cheese (or similar varieties) it the dough😊 Sad that Rasnov citadel wasn’t open, it’s interesting inside, lots of centuries old tools, carts, weaponry, etc

[@WITYTRAVELS]

Thank you for the information! ❤🇷🇴❤🇷🇴

[@Trippingthroughadventures]

Your Dino park looked cooler then ours 😒….😂😂😂

[@WITYTRAVELS]

It was pretty incredible. And only $9 a person!

[@cris9370]

You should've considered renting a car...

[@WITYTRAVELS]

Next time for sure