We will be celebrating just one New Year while we were away, and we were determined to make it a memorable one. And what better way than to treat ourselves to a bit of Royalty?

The King of England, Charles III, owns a property in Transylvania, and when he isn't staying there himself, it can be booked by commoners for a fabulous experience in a remote rural village in the central Romanian countryside.

Charles' interest in the area stems from being able to trace his lineage back to the Nobility of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. While his lodge isn't a palace, it was a remarkable place for us to ring in 2023. Another fantastic memory to our growing list of highlights from our adventures.

We hope you enjoy a small taste of what we experienced.