Flavours of Romania

Charlie heads to the fortified city of Brașov to visit a hilltop citadel and underground tunnels before searching for European bison in its forests.

In Maramureș, Charlie kayaks through a scenic gorge and explores the region's woodworking heritage, from its historic churches to its traditional crafts.

Near the Hungarian border, Charlie visits Crișana's castles, including a decayed fortress and a former stronghold against the Ottomans.

Charlie volunteers to deliver supplies to remote communities in the underdeveloped areas of the Banat region.

Charlie checks out Oltenia's abandoned towns, historic manors and museums, then visits an institute researching ways to farm in arid conditions.

Charlie learns about a unique nature conservation program in the small town of Nucșoara, explores Roman ruins and visits a Romanian automobile museum.

Arriving in Dobrogea, Charlie visits a Roman monument in Adamclisi, goes fishing in the port of Constanța and learns about the region's complex history.

As he travels to Moldova, Charlie indulges in the country's traditional wine and barbecue before descending into its historic salt mines.

Charlie explores the rural region of Bucovina, attending a mock traditional wedding and meeting a university student who spends his summers farming.

In Moldova, Charlie roams through dramatic landscapes that were previously underwater, then visits a limestone quarry and the country's largest park.