ROMANIA'S Underground Amusement Park Transylvania (Salina Turda) Salt Mine Romania

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Salina Turda is an underground amusement park located in Transylvania just outside the city of Cluj-Napoca. This is an abandoned Salt Mine that has been turned into an amusement park for everyone to enjoy and is definitely one of the most popular tourist attractions in Romania. The Salina Turda Salt mine came about as early as 1075 and was then operational till 1932. We took a day trip from leaving Cluj-Napoca by bus and arriving in the town of Turda. It was a bit of a journey to get there but what an amazing site deep underground. After the long journey there and back did we find public transportation to the mines worth our time? Is the Salina Turda Salt Mine worth the cost? Join us as we take you on our journey to explore Turda Salina.
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@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Visiting Salina-Turda Salt Mines is one of the most popular day trips out of Cluj-Napoca. But getting there without a rental car came with a few challenges. After arriving we could see why this was one of the most suggested places we should visit. Thanks for watching! Be sure to check out our other Romania videos here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iZZ6icVlxNaxkX0.html

@angelobadalamenti6990 Жыл бұрын

Beautifuuuuuuuuuul! I love Romania.

@parisindenver Жыл бұрын

you 2 are so hail & hardy... I love it!!!

@SteveWilliamsD 5 ай бұрын

You were both very good-natured about your travel troubles. You experienced a memorable adventure (even if difficult) and that is never bad in my book. 😊👍

@BrianandCarrie 5 ай бұрын

You are right, Steve! We are lucky to be doing what we love full-time. A bad experience makes for a good story! 😄 Thank you for watching our channel!! Cheers!!🍻

@feliciadascalu6541 Жыл бұрын

My beautiful country ♥️ I was there 👍🏻👏🏻

@viagenseoutrascoisas2235 Жыл бұрын

Hello! What an adventure! Thank you for sharing ❤️ Greetings from a Portuguese ❤️

@mariar3767 Жыл бұрын

România has many salt mines that can be visited and is like a trip to another planet . Turda is the most SF of them . It felt like a journey to Mars

@starzsilva551 Жыл бұрын

Hello you beautiful couple!! Hello from California. Sorry to hear all the chanllenges and troubles to make these trips and videos for us. WE ALL APPRECIATE YOUR CONTENT! ♥ Stay Safe

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! It was quite the day but we survived!! Thank you for the support Starz!! Cheers!!!🍻

@cookmaster3626 Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear you had to go thru a lot of challenges to get to the Salt Mines. Thank you both for all the hard work and troubles you endure to make it easy for us viewers to make these trips easier. The mine looks awesome and surprised to find there were Rec areas for table tennis, pool table etc. Sure from what you covered a must see place. Cheers!

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you CM!

@cherokesky Жыл бұрын

Ok I know I already commented. "That's why we do it". Love it. 🤠 Well done sir.

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

HA!! Thank you for watching, Larry!😀 Cheers!!!🍻

@cherokesky Жыл бұрын

Brian and Carrie. I love that you show how a day planned can go the wrong way and can be frustrating. It shows the reality of travel. The reality of challenges to live the life that you (we) have chosen. We can't wait to start our adventure next year. Larry and Minnie. Spokane WA...

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Larry and Minnie. We are planning on doing a video soon on the ugly side of long-term travel. We are not sure what we are going to call it but will discuss what we don't like about what we do. Obviously, we will have a positive spin on it! 😀

@psypsy751 Жыл бұрын

Any time you need help in Romania, just ask a young person. Most of us speak English pretty well and, like all Romanians, we love having tourists and will be uncomfortable levels of eager to help.

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

We have had such a wonderful time in Romania and look forward to coming back someday. Thank you so much for the hospitality and kind words! Cheers!!!🍻

@borntoroam2468 Жыл бұрын

I would have given up after the first 30 min. and gone for a beer instead! HA! But glad you finally made it ... AND, ended with a beer!

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

You always have to end with a beer!!!!🍻🍻

@carollogan1650 Жыл бұрын

What troopers you are! Budget-minded traveling can be so challenging, but as long as two-thirsty eventually comes along, who cares?

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Correct, just keep your eye on the prize and everything will be fine. 🍻🍻

@ocdomer Жыл бұрын

Really enjoying your videos. Brian's deadpan delivery makes us laugh! "How did that Uber go?" Hilarious. Thanks for sharing your adventure.

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! Some people don't understand my sense of humor!!😆 Thank you again for the comment!!! Cheers!!🍻

@KattieMetChris Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if the mine park is more creepy or cool...but definitely want to visit it! You guys just keep slaying it! Love it!!

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thanks guys!! When you visit, make sure you have a car!!😆

@KattieMetChris Жыл бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie Uggh....🤣🤣 Head over this way...hop a train and then a ferry and then...PARADISE 🤙🤙 And we'll buy you a coffee

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

We will be there in January and staying in that region for 6 months!!

@christopherralphbianco4623 Жыл бұрын

Definitely need a car to get to some of the cool places in the country. Driving in Romania is a real art. You have to have eyes all around your head.

@chrismac3696 Жыл бұрын

OMG!!! It is literally 20 miles away from CLUJ...in other words, it is a short 25-30 min car ride. I used to drive there weekly and I was surprised that it took you guys 4 HOURS altogether!!!!!!!! It is sooo sad that the system is still poorly managed and the info doesn't reach the tourists! I can just imagine how many people couldn't make it to the SALINA just because of the lack of information!!! However, KUDOS to you both for not giving up so easily!! Love your videos! KEEP IT UP!!! Chris/NY

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

We actually do know a couple that didn't go for that very reason!! Romania, we believe is an absolute gem that needs to be explored by tourists. The tourism industry will come once more people discover this region of Europe. We did survive and were ultimately happy we decided to go. The beer tasted really good when we made it back so that helped!!😀 Thank you for watching!! Cheers!!!🍻

@3dfxvoodoocards6 Жыл бұрын

Impressive

@UlmoLOTR Жыл бұрын

I am so sorry you had troubles with the transportation. And the bus station was just around the corner from the statue in front of the cinema. Of course, that bus would have still live you in the city center of Turda, but there are city buses an taxis to the salt mine. There is a tourist information center in the main square of Cluj, just by the bell monument in case you need further help.

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

We figured there was an easier way!! 🙂 It was an adventure and we really enjoyed Cluj and the rest of Romania. Thank you for watching!! Cheers!!!🍻

@Croisette81 Жыл бұрын

Very nice 👍🍺

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Juan!! Cheers!!!🍻

@clarakam3858 Жыл бұрын

In that Salina is the purest air in the world! If you have problems with your breathing or astma..that' s a place to stay ang get better! So for your health is really good! And for kids especially 🥰🥰🥰 Send you much love from Bucharest🥰 We all go there with our kids for they re health 🥰🥰 they will be better and with a hight imunity sistem 🥰

@MaximDL1410 Жыл бұрын

☝️👏❤️🙌

@jameslarue4190 Жыл бұрын

You deserve 2 beers each for all those steps you took that day. 7 miles...WOW...I have walked 200 steps today...total. lol

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

I believe we did have 2 beers there at the end James, it was a long day but we survived!! Cheers!!!🍻

@kaycosti3631 Жыл бұрын

I don’t know why, but I somehow feel some part of guilt about the whole trouble you had to go through to visit the Turda salt mine. There was a consolation though, to see that it was a best part to all this … and that was the beer at the end. I am curious to know if Brian felt something good happening about the asthma related problem while you were down there in the mine. It is said that this is the best treatment for asthma problems and many types of allergies, also some heart affections and blood pressure. I won’t ask what your favorite place was during your visit in Romania, because I have the feeling I somehow know already … and it makes me proud. That was a great video, just as all your videos are - thank you very much. I am also glad that if it will ever be the case, you can testify yourselves that you indeed forgot where you put the masks while you were on Romanian territory - I am sure you remember that was among the first things I told (wrote) you when you were on your way to Brasov. Explain that to people when you get back to the U.S. - it is a strong point to make. I’ll watch your video from Cluj now … I saw you already had it posted. Thanks again. Cheers …

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

We really appreciate all your support Kay! Thank you so much!

@SoloPetru Жыл бұрын

You can vizit Cheile Turzii.

@AprilandRafa Жыл бұрын

You guys have great, informative videos. We're planning to retire soon. In your planning did you find an advantage of Shengen Country hopping over getting a Portuguese(for example) resident visa? I wanted to know your thoughts on both. Our budget will be about 3-4 thousand per month. Thanks.

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

We really didn't consider getting a residency visa. We are wanting to see as many places as we can on a budget. We will when we want to take a little break for more than 3 months, then at that time will go through the process. Your budget is going to be just perfect for what you want to do! Thank you for watching and safe travels! Cheers 🍻

@florinbeblea1050 Жыл бұрын

Romanian buses network is way better than in USA...So..no complain..🙂

@powerup9035 Жыл бұрын

so what happened was you took a different bus, from a different location. The Fany bus is indeed 7 lei(at least it was last time i checked), and actually you were close to its station in the video but missed it. Also the salt mine has two entrances, if you take the first entrance it's just 700 meters walk from bus station in Turda. Sorry you had to go through such hustle, but sometimes information makes the whole difference.

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, there wasn't much information to be had. 😆 We knew at the time that there must be an easier way!! We found it and survived so all is good! Thank you for watching our channel. Cheers!!!🍻

@razvan-iz1wq Жыл бұрын

Where the bus let you in Turda it was a 5 min walk to the old entrance for the salt mine 😁

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

If only we knew!! We figured that there has got to be an easier way! Just unfamiliar territory 😀Thank you for watching!! Cheers!!🍻

@ciprianmoldovanu6264 Жыл бұрын

Haha!Brian and Carrie! That "adventure " was the "salt & pepper " of your trip! Congratulations.. You've made it and it was well worth it! Cheers 🍻

@fabystefan6849 Жыл бұрын

heeey ....pitty u had to go through all that ....it is usually very easy and straight forward even by bus. maybe u asked the wrong person for directions???if i knew u were around cluj area i would've made it a lot easier for you :) did u make a video of cluj as well?? :D

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

We are pretty sure that the complications were us just being unformiliar with the process! 😄 Our Cluj video will be out today! Thank you for watching! Cheers 🍻

@thebigfootromania8391 Жыл бұрын

Go to in danube delt,go bukovina,is amanzig.

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We won't have time to get over there this time. We will definitely be coming back to Romania soon. Thank you for watching. Cheers 🍻

@tinglestingles Жыл бұрын

Any video of Cluj-Napoca coming?

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

YES!! Tomorrow same time same place!! Thank you for watching!! Cheers!!!🍻

@tinglestingles Жыл бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie Great... I would've stayed at a nice outside bar and my wife would have enjoyed the salt mines without my comments on the local transportation infrastructure every 5 minutes throughout the hot day!!

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

It was very much under consideration!! 🍻🍻

@tinglestingles Жыл бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie Hahahaha!!

@loredanachiriac1 Жыл бұрын

Romania is not really made for seeing it with public transport really. We were forced to do it once and it went ok but wayyyy to slow. By car is the best 😁

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree! We will probably start renting a car and doing weekend trips in the future. Cheers!!🍻

@loredanachiriac1 Жыл бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie thanks a lot by the way for the answer to my email 😊 It is really helpful

@NewCastleIndiana Жыл бұрын

I thought this was a family channel!!! 1:34. Lol. Cluster? Rewind… yep , that’s what he said.

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

You need to watch it again!! I said muster!!😀

@NewCastleIndiana Жыл бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie the CC text showed cluster! Tell it to the judge.

@carollogan1650 Жыл бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie nice try, Brian...

@lyndonowen8525 Жыл бұрын

France open to all Greece open to all Enjoy the free sunshine.... Turkey seems cheap

@juanruizenriquez7167 Жыл бұрын

Beware of vampires... I while I will have a drink looking at the Ria de Formosa very worried ... hahaha

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

HAHA!! We have been in vampire country now for over a month and haven't seen one yet!! 😆 Cheers!!!🍻

@mdm40mdm Жыл бұрын

Do you two ever try to be careful to not let the locals know you’re Americans? Just curious, because I have read that a lot of Americans are careful like that when traveling abroad.

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Great question. We have found people are much more friendly than their politics. Here in the Balkans, it is really a mixed bag on who supports the West, Nato, the war, and so on. We are not out waving American flags and chanting "USA" so that probably helps. We treat others with respect and we get respect in return. Again, great question!! Cheers!!🍻

@narcispopescu8058 Жыл бұрын

In fact, geografically speaking, Romania is not part of Balkan, only 5% of Romania"s territory are part of Balcans peninsula: Dobrogea mountains and two islands of Brăila. Love your videos!

@BogdanPatrut Жыл бұрын

If you want to visit Romania use a car. Rent a car, do not use trains or buses.

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

We would agree with this. It can be done but renting a car would be the way to go. There's just too much to see in Romania! Cheers 🍻

@BogdanPatrut Жыл бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie I am sure you know about Transylvania and its touristic places. However, I will recommend you to find the beautiful secret places of my region, called Moldova (not the Republic of Moldova!!). Try to include in your Iași (Iasi) - the second largest city of our country, and on your road to Iasi stop in Sighișoara, then go to Lacu Roșu (see the Bicaz Gorges there) and make a stop in Miclăușeni at Sturdza Castle.

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

We did a video on Sighisoara a couple weeks ago and absolutely loved the town. Our number one suggested places to visit is Iasi and the Moldova region. Unfortunately without a car we didn't have the time. However, We will be back! Loved our time here in Romania! Thank you for watching our channel and the suggestions! Cheers 🍻

@lyndonowen8525 Жыл бұрын

Jabbed or not that Is the question

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Are we or do you need to be to get in?

@lyndonowen8525 Жыл бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie travelling for business means access is without question it appears....even in blocked down business people travel unrestricted

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Okay 👌

@lyndonowen8525 Жыл бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mdaBhLKjq63cYWg.html Interesting chap

@tinglestingles Жыл бұрын

I think I would have moaned more than Brian did off camera!!!