Before traveling to Russia, brush up on your knowledge of Russian culture. As you know, it's full of rich traditions that go back centuries. Russians are very proud of their ... Read More

While the previous photo tours (of the Jewish Quarter, Old Town, and Castle Hill) have focused on some of the most travel-essential Prague neighborhoods, the Photo Tour Around Prague explains ... Read More

The Moscow Kremlin is a historical, governmental, and symbolic center of Russia and one of Moscow's "must-see" tourist destinations. Cathedral Square contains some of Russia's most important churches, including the ... Read More

Josefov, the Jewish Quarter of Prague, is located in Old Town. Formerly the Jewish ghetto, the Jewish Quarter is now, essentially, a museum. The synagogues that are no longer used ... Read More

BBC, which is showing a special on the Kremlin on Sept 16, has a photo gallery about the Kremlin. Included is the Tsar Bell - a huge bell that ... Read More

It's amazing how history changes or doesn't change landscapes, architecture, or panoramic views. It's especially interesting when places have been visually recorded in painting or photographs so that the modern ... Read More

As a preview to your trip to St. Petersburg, check ou the movie Russian Ark. Three centuries of Russian history are captured in a cinematic stroll through the Winter Palace ... Read More

Prague is broken up into districts, which are furthere divided into neighborhoods. These neighborhoods may seem confusing to the first-time visitor to Prague, but they're really very helpful when it ... Read More

Prague is often called Europe's most beautiful city. Countless artists, writers, and poets have found themselves drawn there, architects have left evidence of inspiration there, tourists flock there, and foreigners ... Read More

The fire that damaged Trinity Cathedral in St. Petersburg on August 25 has been linked to negligence on the part of restoration workers who were using welding equipment near the ... Read More

Linda Garrison of About Cruises has a beautiful photo gallery featuring Dubrovnik, Croatia. Dubrovnik is becoming an increasingly popular port of call for cruise lines, and it's not difficult ... Read More