Poland is the place to go for castle connoiseurs. Medieval castles, castles from the Renaissance, and more "modern" castles occupy towns and cities and dot the countryside. Poland, too, has ... Read More

The 68-mile tunnel connecting Russia and Alaska through the Bering Strait is not a new idea. It was proposed at the turn of the century, but could never be implemented. ... Read More

Boris Yeltsin, born February 1, 1931, has died. Not surprisingly, cause of death has been reported as heart failure. The Russian Federation's first president was plagued with heart problems (made ... Read More

Bulgaria is a Southeastern European nation famous for Black Sea beaches, Thracian history, handmade pottery, and connection with Eastern Orthodoxy. Bulgaria travel is for those who want to experience the ... Read More

Poland is a Northern European nation that is still inexpensive but modern and tourist-friendly at the same time. If you are considering Poland travel, these articles are a good introduction ... Read More

Latvia and Lithuania, two Baltic nations, have steadily growing tourist industries. While they share Baltic language origins, Latvian and Lithuanian are not mutually understandable, and the two countries differ in ... Read More

Two new photo culture guides have been published for Ukraine: Ukrainian Culture 101 in Photos Ukrainian Culture 102 in Photos Ukraine Culture 101 in Photos features Ukraine historical figures, the Ukrainian flag, and ... Read More

Latvian culture has centuries' old traditions - including one of the oldest flags in the world, heirloom clothing traditions, and folk wedding customs. Latvian Culture 101 in Photos

Traveling to Slovenia? Or just interested in learning about Slovenia's culture? Visit the new photo gallery Slovenian Culture 101 in Photos. Highlights include photos of traditional Slovenian dress, traditional Slovenian ... Read More

Romanian culture has developed intricate wood carving techniques, gorgeous embroidery motifs, and decorated eggs in traditional colors of red, yellow, and black. Romanian Culture 101 in Photos Antique Romanian Wooden Cup Photo ... Read More

Latvia has gifted an Estonian island with 88 lbs. of chocolate, in the form of a bear. A live bear made the same Latvia-to-Estonia trip last year, when it floated ... Read More

The Lithuanian Culture Photo Gallery is now up. See more photos of charming Lithuanian cottages, learn about Lithuanian weaving, and view Lithuanian Easter eggs. Lithuanian Cottage Photo Credit: Eliana Dulins © ... Read More