Many people, especially students, wonder if working while traveling is feasible for Eastern Europe. My advice is: work hard before you go, save plenty of money, and then spend it ... Read More

I've harped and harped about the rich flavors and abundant variety characteristic of Russian traditional foods. But grabbing a snack in Russia doesn't mean your only choice is to head ... Read More

Prague has a multitude of hotels that offer a variety of atmospheres and amenities that are located within walking distance of Old Town and New Town. Here are just a ... Read More

The once-definitive Yugoslavia travel book, Black Lamb and Grey Falcon by Rebecca West has seen its relevance come and go - but the significance of its popularity remains. Yugoslavia, which ... Read More

One of the most memorable elements of your trip to any Eastern European country is the friends you'll make - either those that accompanied you on your trip or those ... Read More

One idiom that students of Russian almost always learn is "Ни пух, ни перо" (neither fluff nor feather), which means, in a roundabout way, "Good luck." The proper response to ... Read More

Tourist season is slowing down, but there's still plenty to do in Eastern Europe during the fall. The cooler weather may make walking through cities and towns like Ljubljana, Pecs, ... Read More

Quote from a recent news article about Hermitage Museum thefts: Art experts say Russian museums, galleries and archives have been suffering from lax security, poor record-keeping and lack of funding for ... Read More

The Gallery of Eastern European Maps is complete! Well, almost complete . . . it seems that a map of the newly independendent Montenegro is available, but not its Serbian ... Read More

The past couple of weeks have seen some strange tales of falling objects in Eastern and Central Europe. A man in Poland was hit by an 110lb St. Bernard falling ... Read More

Plovdiv, located not far from the capital Sofia, is an ancient and beautiful city. Tourists flock there to experience its museums, art, and architecture. Hotels, like the Trimontium Princess will ... Read More

Lomonosov porcelain is a rather impractical, but highly desirable, souvenir from Russia that can be admired as well as used. Famous for over 2 centuries, the Lomonosov porcelain factory has ... Read More