National Geographic, one of the most well-known publications globally, published an article on the 25 best places in the world to travel to in 2025, a list which includes the Romanian city of Brasov.<\/p>\n
The author of the list, Karen Carmichael, says that travelers should set their sights on Brasov due to the Via Transilvanica, which was also featured on TIME\u2019s 2024 list<\/a> of the world\u2019s greatest places. The 1,400 km trail connects as many as 12 UNESCO World Heritage sites.<\/p>\n \u201cThe medieval city of Brasov is the gateway to the Transylvania region, a land of ancient forests, rustic villages, and Carpathian peaks.\u200b\u200b And with its new airport – Romania\u2019s first in 50 years – Dracula\u2019s homeland is more approachable,\u201d the National Geographic article<\/a> says.<\/p>\n The feature also details the Via Transilvanica itself, a trail that \u201cruns 870 miles from the Ukrainian border to the Danube. The Terra Saxonum section of the route passes through Saxon hamlets and the 12th-century town of Sighi\u015foara, a UNESCO World Heritage site, while the Terra Dacica section winds among vineyards and Dacian fortresses.\u201d<\/p>\n Also on the National Geographic list are places like Antigua (Guatemala), Ocala National Forest (Florida), Bangkok (Thailand), Raja Ampat (Indonesia) and others.<\/p>\n