Qdays Medical Holidays has long offered quality focused medical tourism services to the traveling tourist. In 2012, together with local authorities, Qdays Medical Holidays has pro-actively started to promote the Brasov as a medical tourism destination. Read on to find out how this is done, and why we believe there is no better medical tourism destination in Romania than Brasov.

Brasov is currently Romania’s top tourist destination – the main reason for this being the large number of attractions and spare time activities that tourists can engage in. Also another important factor to this standing is the fact that Brasov is simply the best city in Romania – or as the umbrellas in the old quarter say “probably the best city in Romania” – see if you can guess the beer maker which is behind the slogan. Considering that Bran Castle alone has had in excess of 500,000 tourists last year – you can see how the city itself is a magnet for tourists. Having been voted as Romania’s “best city to live in” for several years now, Brasov is as we’ve always said, the right mixture of nature, culture, history and fun.

In the medical tourism industry, the term medical comes before the term tourism – and we take this very serious. It is the quality of the medical act that is more important in any treatment. This combined with technology and quality materials makes the difference between a successful treatment with a quick recovery and a failed treatment. Brasov has seen the medical providers’ market boom with two brand new multi-specialty hospitals recently opened. Qdays Medical Holidays has already put in place agreements with these providers ensuring the necessary attention and the care that foreign patients are accustomed to. Together with our traditional partners in dentistry, laser eye surgery and orthopaedic surgery we now offer the most complete array of medical services (through our partners) out of Romanian medical tourism facilitators. We also pay attention to individual needs and ensure that the patients feel secure and comfortable and that their requests are catered for.

Qdays Medical Holidays together with Brasov County Council and the Association for Tourism Promotion and Development Brasov (APDT Brasov) have launched Brasov as a destination for “Quality Medical Holidays” earlier this year at the Berlin Tourism Fair (ITB). The mission of this project is that of raising awareness and we can clearly call it a success being that the Minister of Tourism, Mr. Cristian Petrescu has planned with Mr. Taleb Rifai, secretary general of the World Tourism Organisation the organising of a Global Medical and Spa Conference in Romania this coming autumn.
“We return from ITB Berlin with great news. We have had plenty of important meetings as well as partnership proposals, which shows that Romania is taking an ever increasing stake in the global tourism market. I have had a meeting with the secretary general of WTO, Mr. Taleb Rifai the result of which has been the decision for Romania to organise during this autumn, together with the WTO, an international conference on spa and medical tourism. This is an extremely important event where we expect to see world renowned experts of the fields. This will mark the re-launching of spa and medical tourism and will see Romania returning to the list of preferred destinations for this side of tourism” said Mr. Cristian Petrescu, Minister of Tourism.

Qdays Medical Holidays has long stated that Brasov has all the right ingredients to become a preferred medical tourism destination, and we hope that these initiatives taken at an authority level as well as a national level will only come to help Romania and Brasov together with it.

We welcome the Ministry’s initiative and openly offer our expertise and support in the medical tourism field in order for this conference to be a true success.

Do you think that Romania has what it takes to become a top medical tourism destination?

Together with the entry on Why Send Pictures Before Travelling Abroad for Plastic Surgery? and Preparing for Plastic Surgery Abroad, we recommend reading valuable info on what to expect after the plastic surgery in aspect to down time, healing times and what to avoid in the weeks following the surgical intervention.

Right After the Surgery
It is very likely to experience bruising and swelling after the intervention for a period of time which varies from surgery to surgery: for the rhinoplasty surgery it usually lasts between 7 to 14 days and for breast surgery there will be some discomfort for a few days, and your breasts may feel tender for a number of weeks after the procedure. For liposuction, it is normal to experience soreness in the operated area after surgery for 2-3 weeks.

Healing and Caring
We recommend that patients undergoing plastic surgery take an amount of time off work equal to the bruising and swelling period. It will be several weeks, however, before you’re back to a normal routine.

The doctor will give you guidance for resuming your normal activities gradually. They will probably include these recommendations:

• Avoid hitting or rubbing the area that underwent surgery, or getting it sunburned, for eight weeks.
• Avoid effortful activity (jogging, swimming, bending, sexual intercourse – any activity that increases your blood pressure) for two to three weeks
• Be gentle when washing your face and body.

While surgeries can result in swelling and bruising, after surgery the doctor will design a care plan to minimize these problems. You can help before surgery by avoiding Aspirin, Ibuprofen, and other medication or herbal substances that can increase bruising.

During Healing Time
For rhinoplasty, the doctor will also apply a gel-cooling mask to your face. Because it is chilled before application, this mask cools the eyelids and tissues around the nose, by evaporation. The doctor will give you 2 of these masks: one to wear, while the other is being refrigerated. Post-operation bruising and swelling of the eye and upper cheek areas may be experienced in the immediate week/s after surgery, as well as swelling and stiffness inside and/or outside the nose for several months.

In the case of breast enlargement surgery, the area will be sensitive post surgery, so surgeons recommend avoiding under-wired bras for at least six weeks. Your breasts will feel a little swollen and hard straight after surgery. They will take six weeks to feel soft again and three months to settle entirely.

After having liposuction surgery, you will often be prescribed support bandages for a few days to aid recovery and promote shrinkage of the tissue.

Follow-up visits need to be scheduled in the months after surgery so the doctor can check on the progress of your healing. If you cannot return for these visits, check with a doctor in your local area. If you have any unusual symptoms between visits, or any questions about what you can and can’t do, contact your doctor.

Other Concerns
It is normal to feel a little depressed in the days after the surgical procedure. Keep in mind that it is difficult to determine the effects of the surgery or if it was worth it after such a short period of time, but this is only temporary. Each day after the surgery, you will begin to look better and your attitude will improve. After only two to three weeks, there will be no visible sign as to the fact that you’ve just had surgery.

Nevertheless, healing is a slow and gradual process. The final results of plastic surgery will be uncovered over the next year. In the meantime, you may receive unexpected reactions from family and friends. This can be either because they may not see a major difference in your appearance or they may not approve of the change, especially if the surgery altered what they perceive as an ethnic or family trait (especially in the case of nose surgery). Always keep in mind why you decided to have the surgery in the first place. The surgery should only be judged by how successful it was in meeting your objectives.

As always, if you have any other questions, feel free to drop us a line using the “Get a Free Quote” engine and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

It has often been the case that patients who travel for the purpose of dental treatment have asked us why they need to be in Romania for a longer period of time. In this week’s health related blog entry we try to answer this very question by looking at the times needed for dental treatment.

Most of the patients who turn to medical tourism for dental treatment are in need of dental reconstructions or dental implants. Procedures such as these are done in two or more phases. First of all we need to discuss what a dental implant is. A dental implant is used when one or more teeth need to be replaced entirely. An implant usually made out of titanium takes the role of strengthening the tooth, by using a screw drilled into the jaw-bone. This is done under local anaesthesia, in a surgery room by a specialist implantologist. The placing of this screw is very important, thus the greatest care is taken at this stage of the treatment.

In some cases, dental implants aren’t needed, and dental bridges can be used, especially when teeth at either side of the missing or damaged tooth are in good condition. We’ll look at dental crowns in a little while. There might also be the case that a patient has insufficient bone density for dental implants – this can be normally seen on a panoramic X-ray done prior to the treatment. In this case, the dentist opts for bone grafts or a mobile prosthesis.

Implants require a certain healing time so that the screw can fuse to the jaw bone. This is one of the times that contribute to treatment plan duration. First of all, it is recommended that the patient spends about 7 days post-surgery (after all the implants have been placed) for prophylactic treatment, bandage changes and of course the manufacturing and placing of temporary crowns. In total, for the first stage of the treatment the patient should spend about 10 days in the country. Ensuring the lack of infection will guarantee a proper fusing of the implant to the bone – very important as you might imagine in the overall success of the implants. Careful treatment and thorough observation of these initial days have given our partner clinic a success rate of close to 99% over thousand of implants to date.

The healing time for implants is generally thought of being at two to three months. This gives plenty of time for the screw to properly bond to the bone, preparing the basis for the next step of treatment.

The second stage of a dental treatment involving implants is the placing of crowns and bridges. If no implants have been required then this is the only stage that a patient will undergo.

Having ensured that the implants are properly bonded to the bone, using x-rays, the dentist starts taking measurements together with the dental technician to begin the manufacturing process of the crowns – the visible part of the teeth.

For those patients who do not require implants, the teeth which lie on either side of the gap/s are prepared by being scaled and polished. These will also take a crown, and form a bridge of crowns over the gap, anchored to one or two teeth. A dental bridge is formed of a number of crowns fused together.

The manufacturing process is very important. The crowns, usually made of porcelain or zirconium are handmade to properly fit the physiognomy of the patient, and to resemble the natural size and colour of teeth. It is important for the dental clinic to have close contact with the technician’s lab. This is ensured by our partner dental clinic, by having an in-house technician’s lab to monitor the manufacturing process and insure no delays.

Once the crowns are manufactured they are fitted to the implant screws or the scaled teeth. The patient is also provided with a plastic mould for over-night wear. A few days later, the dentist can review this mould to see if the teeth are properly fitted and adjust if needed. Also, a few days can help the patient accommodate to their new teeth, and give them time to feel if something needs adjusting. The dentist and technician can then do so prior to the teeth being cemented in place. During this time, a temporary adhesive is used.

In total, this second stage of the treatment will take between 7 and 10 days depending on the number of teeth which need replacing.

All in all two trips of 10 days are needed with a gap of two to three months between visits for dental implants to be placed properly.

While we do realise that 10 days are probably a long period to take off work, we must comply with our partner clinic’s recommendations to ensure the success of your dental treatment. Even so, it is normally far cheaper to take days off work and travel for dental treatment then to have it done at home, and with a 99% success rate, you’re very likely you won’t need to return for further work, while being certain that your teeth not only look natural but function properly as well.

To receive your dental treatment quote and plan free of charge send us a recent panoramic x-ray and we’ll reply within 48 working hours. You can do so by contacting us online or using our website’s online support function.

PREOPERATIVE ADVICE:
1. In case you are taking medicine for: hypertension, diabetes, heart disease or other conditions you might have, this must not be interrupted prior to surgery. In contrast, treatment with anticoagulants (Trombostop, etc.) will be discontinued 2 days prior to surgery.
2. You will be asked to have blood tests and an Electro-Cardiogram (EKG). These may be done in Romania with 24 hour results at an average cost of EUR 50.
3. Make sure to tell your anaesthetist of any allergies or other illnesses, together with the daily medication you are taking (if any).
4. The cataract operation takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
5. During the morning of the surgery-day, you may have breakfast and you may even smoke if you are a smoker.
6. Hospitalization is only required for patients with movement difficulties or other diseases who need monitoring in the medical center.
 
DURING THE SURGERY ADVICE:
1. To ensure smooth surgery, you must lay down, relaxed, holding your head still in a comfortable position.
2. You may communicate verbally with your doctor and nurses if any discomfort occurs, but do not make sudden movements.
3. During the operation you will feel a jet of water (saline) that will trickle in the eyearea.
 
POSTOPERATIVE ADVICE:
1. After surgery, you will have a sterile dressing on the operated eye, which you must not remove for 24 hours (the first check-up will take place after 24 hours).
2. Try not to sleep on the side of the operated eye for a few days.
3. Upon leaving the clinic, you must use warm water and mild movements without eye rubbing to ensure you clean the surgery area. You must swipe the eye with a clean towel using short swipes.
4. You will have to follow the prescribed treatment at home for a period of 4 weeks, using the received prescription together with the eye-drops (supplied at clinic).
5. You will be required to report to the doctor if any new symptoms occur during this period.
6. You will be asked to avoid strenuous effort, prolonged exposure to cold or draft wind, as well as touching the eye with dirty hands or objects.
7. Thanks to the advanced technology applied during your surgery, you will be able to watch TV, read and carry out daily house chores as soon as you arrive home.
8. The success of this surgery depends very much on your personal care.
 

As always, if you have any other questions or suggestions, feel free to contact us using the “Get a Free Quote” Form.

Cataract is the disease which manifests itself by the clouding of the crystalline and leads to decreased vision; leaving this untreated, may cause complications that can lead to blindness. The only effective treatment against cataract is SURGERY, which involves replacing the damaged lens with a new, artificial lens.

The surgical technique used by our partners – Opticristal Clinic – is a next-generation technique based on ultrasound, called phacoemulsification. Phacoemulsification is done to replace the crystalline with a foldable artificial crystalline whit spheric, aspheric and multi-focal lens. The spheric one offers clear vision at one distance only (far, intermediate or near). The aspheric gives around 30% better contrast – it corrects irregularities in the curvature of the eye, for enhanced image quality. The multi-focal lens allows patients to see clearly at any distance, without reading or bifocal glasses; the quality of the image is significantly improved due to the aspheric design of the multi-focal IOL.
A specialist nurse will take care of the patient’s preoperative preparation, administering special eye-drops several times in order to dilate the pupil and disinfect the eye which will undergo surgery.

The surgery will start with the administration of a local anaesthetic (for the lower eyelid), performed by a specialist anesthetist. Then, the ophthalmologist will proceed to execute a 2.0 mm incision in the cornea (upper eye) and will start the cataract’s phacoemulsification by using ultrasound, which is a totally painless procedure. Once the damaged lens has been removed, the surgeon will insert the replacement IOL (Intra Ocular Lens) inside the eye. The IOL’s diopter is set in advance, for each patient, using a measuring technique called biometrics. Typically, the IOL is rolled up into the tip of an injector tool, so that it can be inserted through the same tiny incision. Once inserted, the IOL unfolds perfectly onto its place.

After the surgery, the patient will have improved distance vision (reserved opinion in the case of existing previous disease of the retina or the optic nerve), but will however be more likely to wear glasses for close-viewing such as reading glasses.

Like any other surgery, the cataract operation has certain risks attached, risks that may be extremely rare, but vital. During MD. Pacurar Catalina’s (Opticristal Clinic owner and the acting ophtalmologist) practice to date, this unfortunate event has not happened. In practice, few incidents occurred during cataract surgeries, and are mainly due to other diseases (heart disease, etc). MD Pacurar Catalina has completed over 10,000 successful cataract surgeries in her career so far. Thanks to the use of modern techniques, these risks are minimised. Generally speaking, specialists relate very few cases of intraocular haemorrhage, corneal damages or ruptures of the crystalline’s posterior capsule as complications of this surgery.

Come back for next week’s entry on pre-op and post-op care to understand more about cataract surgery.

Once you receive a quote from one of the operating surgeons at our partner clinic and decide to book the surgery in Romania, the doctor will give you specific instructions on how to prepare for surgery, including guidelines on eating and drinking, and taking or avoiding certain vitamins and medications. Some surgeons suggest that their patients go on a diet before the operation. It is highly recommended that you stop smoking one month prior to the surgery.
You will have an appointment with the operating surgeon at least 24 hours before the surgery.

Expectations

There are several aspects that you need to bear in mind when preparing for any surgery, and one of the more important one is related to your expectations. For example, for any sort of breast surgery it is important to discuss your expectations with the doctor during the initial consultation. Listen to his or her opinion and keep in mind that patients and physicians have different views of what is a desirable size and shape for breasts. Above all, the breasts need to be properly proportioned to reduce any physical problems they may be causing.

The doctor will examine your breasts in detail, and may ask to photograph them for reference after the surgery. The doctor will discuss any variables that may affect the procedure-such as your age, the size and shape of your breasts, and the condition of your skin. Be sure to discuss how the nipple and areola will be positioned. They will be moved higher during the procedure, and should be approximately even with the crease beneath your breasts. Your doctor will also describe the procedure, explaining risks and limitations and making sure you have realistic expectations of the outcome.

The doctor may require you to have a mammogram (breast x-ray) before surgery.

 
Arrangements

The first step towards arranging to have plastic surgery is to book a consultation with a member of our partner clinic. During the consultation, you can expect to see a surgeon, with whom you will have plenty of opportunities to ask any questions you may have about the surgery. The consultation will take around 30 minutes depending upon how many questions you have. No pressure will be put on you to go through with the procedure, and you will not be forced to make a decision at the consultation. We understand that this is a big decision for you and we want you to be totally satisfied that it’s the right thing to do before committing to the procedure booking.

As always, if you have any other questions, feel free to drop us a line using the “Get a Free Quote” engine and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Postoperative Care

After the surgery, you will spend one day in the intensive care unit, and then you will be moved back to your room. The team of doctors, ranging from the physician to the anaesthetist and nurses will take care of you and monitor you to make ensure you recover quickly and safely in order to get back to your professional and personal activities. During this period you will be fully attended to your personal needs (hygiene, food, etc.) as well as your medical needs by the clinic staff without the need of companions. However, rest assured, visitors are more than welcome.

Possible Complications

Arthroplasty is a major surgery, and despite all precautions, complications are possible, such as:

- blood loss;
- vascular or nerve injuries;
- issues related to the healing of the surgical wound;
- infections;
- femoral fracture.

Hospitalization

Hospitalization period varies from patient to patient and from one type of prosthesis to another; generally it is between 7 and 10 days. During hospitalization medications to control pain, prevent infections and vascular complications will be administered. Also, under medical supervision, you will have different exercises for the recovery of the joint prosthesis, to resume walking as well as other activities.

Thromboembolic Complications and Air Transport

For patients who underwent hip arthroplasty (prosthetic implant), medication that protects the patient from thromboembolic accidents (such as deep vein thrombosis) is given for 3 weeks after the surgery (21 days). For patients who travel for medical treatment abroad, it is recommended to contact the operating surgeon a few days before flying to adjust or administer anticoagulant medication that will protect you during the flight.

During the flight you should use compression stockings and a pillow to raise the seat height. We make sure that travelling patients receive a pillow and compression stockings.

What to Pay Attention to After Hospital Release

During hospitalization you will be closely monitored by the medical staff for the occurrence of postoperative complications. After leaving the hospital there is a small probability of developing complications. The most serious complications are infections and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

Symptoms you need to pay attention are:

In case of infection:
• persistent fever (over 38 degrees) or chills;
• redness, sensitivity or swelling in the operated area;
• leakage of fluids from the operated hip;
• increased pain at the hip area, during rest or in motion.
In case of deep vein thrombosis (DVT):
• pain in the thigh or calf muscles, unrelated to the operation;
• colouring or swelling thigh, calf or foot.
In case of pulmonary embolism (moving a piece of thrombus to the lungs):
• shortness of breath (dyspnoea);
• chest pain, especially related to breathing.

If you notice such signs, just a few weeks after surgery, please contact your doctor at the clinic or call the front desk immediately.

Precautions for Patients with Hip Prosthesis
• in the first weeks after surgery pay extra attention to avoid falling or slipping. They can affect the hip prosthesis. Use the crutch or call for help until you to recover your muscle strength, mobility and balance;
• do not cross legs;
• do not bend your hip at an angle of more than 90 degrees;
• do not twist your legs and body excessively inwards or outwards;
• do not flex down while putting your shoes on;
• sleep with a pillow between your legs for a period of 3 months after the surgery.
 

Of course, if you need any more information on orthopedic surgery abroad or other medical tourism procedures offered by Qdays Medical Holidays as a facilitator, drop us a line or leave us a comment.

 
Hip Prosthesis Implant

Middle-aged and senior patients often suffer joint problems, chafing, swelling, and bone and joint injuries that can lead to premature failure of articular cartilage. When this happens, the joint swells, becomes painful and complicates the daily mobility. In these situations, it is necessary to replace the hip joint with artificial components of a same form (prosthesis), a surgery called arthroplasty of the hip. This operation is the standard method of treatment for arthrosis in advanced stages, rheumatoid arthritis and avascular necrosis. After the implant of a prosthesis, the patient notes a major change for the better in the quality of life through improvement or disappearance of the pain and regaining joint mobility, being able to resume active behaviour: the ability to walk and ability to perform ordinary daily activities, etc.

 
Preparing for the Intervention

Before surgery, you need a full examination of your health status. You will undergo a variety of tests, such as cardiology consultations, X-Rays, blood tests, etc. The full list of documents and necessary medical tests will be provided.

It is important to tell the orthopaedic doctor what medicine you regularly take. Also, before surgery, a dental evaluation and a urological evaluation are useful in order to detect possible infections in the body.

 
Anaesthesia

The type of anaesthetic is decided in every case by the anaesthesiologist after the patient’s clinical and paraclinical evaluation. If there are no major counter indications (especially cardiovascular diseases), epidural analgesia combined with general anaesthesia are routinely used. Epidural analgesia is continued 2-3 days after the surgery to relieve pain and allow early mobilization of the patient. The advantages of this method are:

• lack of pain (as controlled 24 of 24 hours)
• maintain a constant blood pressure
• minimize bleeding
• rapid wound healing without lesion haematomas
• minimize the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism
• minimize the administration of analgesics
• allows early mobilization without prosthetic limb pain (2 hours after surgery)
• minimize anesthetic side effects (sleepiness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal distension,intestinal paresis, bladder globe)
 
Hospitalization

Hospitalization period varies from one patient to another and from one type of prosthesis to another; generally it is between 7 and 10 days. During hospitalization medications to control pain, prevent infections and vascular complications will be administered. Also, under medical supervision, you will have different exercises for the recovery of the joint prosthesis, to resume walking as well as other activities.

 
The Surgery

The surgery usually lasts an average of 40 minutes; during the surgery portions of bone with cartilage damage are removed, being replaced with prosthetic components, made of metal, plastic or ceramic material. The orthopaedic doctor chooses the type of prosthesis suitable for you and gives you all the details necessary to understand the procedure you will be subject to.

In order for the operating surgeon to form an opinion about a case, it is necessary for each patient to fill in a medical history form. Also, it is advisable to send a recent X-Ray of the hip or to mention if this surgery has been recommended by an orthopedic surgeon.

If you need any more information, feel free to drop us a line using the “Get a Free Quote” Form on our website and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Qdays – Quality Medical Holidays.

In my previous post I suggested some interesting activities for July. This time, I’ve got a really appealing proposal for the rest of the summer months.

If you’ve missed the medieval fortresses’ tournament in July and the beginning of August, you still have a chance to enjoy similar events in August and September, as events are scheduled in Bran, Fagaras, Rasnov and Brasov.

 
Bran 14 – 15 August
Fagaras 19 – 22 August
Brasov 4 – 5 September
Rasnov – 18 – 19 September

If you’re wondering how come these events take place so often it’s either that they are extremely popular amongst tourists and locals alike, or this area lacks a proper tourism policy and planning. I’d go for the former explanation.

Here’s a glimpse of the events that will take place:

• Fortresses’ Jousting event (horse-back jousting for the Lady’s Hand)

• Mystic night show

Camp sites will be organised with medieval food cooked on site. There will be sword wielding classes, an armoury as well as bow target practice. Traditional tripe soup will be served, and guests will be invited to gather their strengths. A story-teller will take us through all of the activities, from 10 AM until late in the evening. The knights and the ladies of the court will put on theatrical sketches throughout the day.

Sounds interesting? Then pack your bags, come to Brasov and get ready for an entire month of medieval mood: knights, armour and craftsmanship.

There are plenty activities scheduled for this summer in Brasov and the surrounding area, so make your pick: be it an art gallery, outdoor event or a visit to an important landmark.

 
The Bran Castle is featured as one of the 50 most important landmarks in the world (http://www.pxleyes.com/blog/2011/05/the-50-most-important-landmarks-of-the-world/). So, if you haven’t been there already, you should go. It’s definitely not the best castle in Romania, not even close (I prefer The Peles Castle by far), but it’s a must see. And if you haven’t, you can be sure that most of your friends heard of it and they’ll ask for pics .

 
09 – 10 July in Rasnov, make sure to take part at The Days of the Rasnov Fortress 2011, where the Comedian Garden offers an workshop of art creation, discovery, culture, a place without time where one can find the cultural European roots. This event brings back to life the life and show of the travelling actors in the middle ages, renaissance and baroque style, and also the traditions of those times.

 
Until July 10, The Art Museum in Brasov is hosting the art exhibition “Art Under Communism. The Official Art Of The Communist Regime In The Collection Of The Art Museum Brasov (1945-1989)” – from the socialist realism to the personality cult of Nicolae Ceausescu. The exhibition’s main them is the artistic phenomenon which is no longer known today: the official artistic production of the communist regime.

 
If you’d rather listen to some good music outdoors, you can choose between:
- OST Mountain Fest 2011: 22 – 24 July at the Rasnov Fortress with the following line-up: Ka Gaia An, Malpraxis, Spectral, The Way Of Purity, Put Solnca, Action Bass Tom Band, Damned Spirits’ Dance, The Foreshadowing, Taine, True Mind, Deliver the God, L.O.S.T., Spiritual Ravishment, Mediocracy, Winterhorde, Bolthard, E-Force, Keep of Kallesin, Arzenal, Eufobia, Deathdrive, Akral Necrosis, Insult, Sincarnate, Methedras, Fen, Onslaught, and much more. The entry is 80 RON (around 20 EURO) for one day and the 3 day pass is 180 RON (around 45 EURO)

- Ursus Evolution 2011: Live the evolution of the Romanian music in Brasov 23 – 24 July in Piata Sfatului (the main square in the old city centre), were you’ll be able to listen to some of the best Romanian singers/bands: Les Elephants Bizarres, E.M.I.L., Roa Junkyard, Cargo, Parazitii, Zdob & Zdub, The Mono Jacks, Guess Who, Suie Paparude, Grassu XXL, Puya, IRIS. Free Entry!

 
Enjoy some good music and dance at the “Transylvania Tango Fest 2011”, the 4th edition, held between 28 – 31 July. Special guests: Ronen Khayat & Maya Schwartz (Israel/USA). Location to be confirmed.

 
Until March 2012, the Ethnographic Museum in Brasov is hosting an exhibition entitled “Brasov’s Juni and Their Family Portrait“. The Juni (meaning “young men” in latin) are a group of Romanian horsemen from the old Schei of Brasov, who have their origins in traditional customs. The Juni Festival is celebrated every spring in Brasov, and people from all over the city gather in the old quarter to see them come down from Schei on horse-back in a parade of customs and traditions followed by a huge outdoor barbeque on the outskirts of Schei.

 
If you’re the more active type, why not go for a walk up to Mount Tampa, or even take the old road to Poiana Brasov for a relaxing stroll through the forest. This is a two and a half hour hike up a path which takes you to the skiing resort of Poiana Brasov. The path is clearly marked, and a very sought after by many people who enjoy the clean air, so there is no way you can get lost if you keep to the path.

 
Whatever you decide to do, make sure to get out and enjoy the best that Brasov has to offer.