Flavours of Romania

Flavours of Romania Season 2

TV Show

Season 2 Plot

Host Charlie Ottley fires up his motorcycle to do a deep exploration of Romania's culture, history, cuisine, art and wildlife off the tourist trails.

Flavours of Romania Season 2 aired on September 20th, 2023.

Season 2 Episodes

1. East Transylvania

September 20th, 20231 hr 7 min

In Transylvania, Charlie's awed by a restored medieval clock tower, samples artisan cheese and donkey milk, and visits a theme park in a salt mine.

2. Moldavia

September 20th, 20231 hr 12 min

Charlie briefly abandons his Harley in the wilds of Moldova, visiting rock climbers and a "hobbit hotel." Then, he samples the stew at a monastery.

3. Dobrogea

September 20th, 20231 hr 16 min

In Dobrogea's fragile Danube Delta ecosystem, Charlie tours by boat and bicycle to visit the region's picturesque beach and fishing villages.

4. Muntenia

September 20th, 20231 hr 17 min

Charlie visits Romania's capital of Bucharest and its massive Palace of Parliament, then learns how to make a clay oven and dines at a unique resort.

5. Oltenia

November 25th, 20241 hr 18 min

Riding across Oltenia, Charlie checks out a "glamping" resort and eco-hotels, enjoys the view from a sky hammock and takes in Craiova's arts scene.

6. Banat

November 25th, 20241 hr 5 min

Charlie meets an architect trying to save the decaying spa at the Baile Herculane resort in Banat, then visits Timișoara, Romania's "Little Vienna."

7. Crisana

November 25th, 20241 hr 7 min

In Crișana, Charlie appreciates the historical monuments of the region and recounts the story of St. Ladislaus and the origins of the Oradea Fortress.

8. Maramures

November 25th, 20241 hr 28 min

As autumn begins, Charlie visits an authority on Maramureș history and culture, feasts on a traditionally-prepared lamb and forages for mushrooms.

9. Bucovina

November 25th, 20241 hr 17 min

After a winter break, Charlie gets back on the road. In Bucovina, he enjoys smoked trout, kayaking and a sojourn at a restored traditional community.

10. West Transylvania

November 25th, 20242 hr 5 min

Charlie wraps up his explorations in western Transylvania, where he descends into an ancient Roman gold mine and drinks a locally made palincă.

All Seasons

Season 2

Season 2

Sep 20, 2023
Season 1

Season 1

Dec 1, 2017