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Where to Stay in Bucharest, Romania - A Complete Guide
I recently travelled to Bucharest as part of my 30th birthday celebrations and had an absolutely fantastic time.
The capital of Romania, Bucharest is a vibrant and bustling city of more than 1.75 million, with a further 2.3 million living within the surrounding metropolitan areas.
While I was initially drawn to the area by Bucharest’s viral spa and water park, I was lured into its old town by the beautiful architecture, modern vibe and abundance of restaurants and bars.
Is the Therme Spa in Bucharest Worth a Visit?
Here’s everything you need to know about the largest spa in Europe, the Therme Spa in Bucharest.
I visited the viral Therme Spa in Bucharest as part of my 30th birthday celebrations, and while I technically knew that it was the largest spa in Europe, I still wasn’t prepared for just how enormous it really is.
The spa itself has three zones which you’ll find after changing in the locker room: The Palm, Galaxy, and Elysium. Each of these has different facilities and tickets are sold accordingly.
Welcome to the Viking Skaga - one of Viking Cruises’ noble river ships. She takes her name from an ancient Norse myth, where the Valkyrie Skaga rode into battle and escorted the dead to Valhalla, before preparing them to fight in the epic battle of Ragnarok.
A relatively new ship, the Viking Skaga only entered the fleet in 2020. At just 410 feet and carrying 168 guests and 48 crew, she was built specifically to sail down the Seine in France, although the specific itinerary will vary depending on the time of year. I was fortunate enough to join the ship for her week long Christmas on the Seine cruise, which starts and ends in Paris, calling at Vernon, Caudebec-en-Caux, Rouen, Honflour (via an excursion) and Les Andelys along the way.