Big apologies to my readers and International Pen Friends. Previously, I had given credit to the European IPF site as being the "official" site of IPF. This was ... Read More

Russia has a long legacy of compelling artists, but beyond the social commentaries of other artists of his era, Mikhail Vrubel stands apart. His paintings can be described as larger-than-life, ... Read More

I received an email this morning from Andrea D'Ambra of International Pen Friends. Apparently, the IPF link in the article Eastern European Pen Pals was a link to ... Read More

Ever dream of packing your bags and going to live in Europe? Yes, me too. Well, you can have the next best thing by reading about someone else ... Read More

If you're going to Romania and want to explore its mystical and bloody past, it's time to start researching the real Dracula, or Vlad the Impaler. "Dracula" ... Read More

If you travel to the countries that have been struck harder by economic depression, war, or a combination of both, you may be wondering how you can help out. ... Read More

The Berlitz Eastern European Phrase Book is a little gem of a book containing 300 phrases in several Eastern European languages. It's not very complete, and may seem a ... Read More

Prague has a great gay and lesbian nightlife. With plenty of clubs, bars, and lounges to choose from, there's one to fit any mood--and any time of day or ... Read More

The AP announced the death of Slobodan Milosevic. Is this a relief for the Balkan nations that were so shaken up by his ruthless reign? Personally, I think ... Read More

The Universal Travel Converter is a really convenient device, especially if you're traveling between continents. It will adapt and convert, and there aren't any plugs that you have to ... Read More

When you go to St. Peterburg, you'll want to stay connected with your friends, upload pictures from your digital camera, and update your blog or online journal. While Internet ... Read More

Eastern Europe is full of romance. For a honeymoon or vacation for two, romantic strolls down historic streets, charming boutique hotels, and restaurants serving national cuisine are just the ... Read More

Maslenitsa in Russia is still going on in Moscow as Mardi Gras winds down around the rest of the world. In belatedly Russian fashion, the "official" Maslenitsa website has ... Read More

Some of the newest additions to the site have been Pictures of Tallinn, Estonia. For some more gorgeous pictures of this city, check out another Tallinn Gallery from the ... Read More

The Hill of Crosses is a provocative destination for travelers to Lithuania. Thousands of crosses from people all over the world have been placed on this hill near the ... Read More