Eastern Europe is still a relatively inexpensive destination, especially compared to most places in Western Europe. However, you may need to cut corners even more if you are to spend ... Read More

Before you travel to Russia, you will want to make sure you know what you're getting into. While Russia travel is generally safe, it will be all the safer if ... Read More

Kizhi Island is one of Russia's most popular open-air museums of architecture and folk life. The wooden architecture, some of which is original to Kizhi Island, is built entirely without ... Read More

It's possible to find hotels in Prague to fit any budget, any amenities requirements, in any location. Many Prague hotels are located in historic buildings that have been preserved or ... Read More

You've seen the old maps of Eastern Europe on Eastern Europe for Visitors. They're informative and clear, but they don't do anything. Maps are fun, but can, thanks to the ... Read More

From immense palaces to remarkable cathedrals to monstrous monuments, St. Petersburg is a feast for the eyes. Built on the banks of the Neva River, St. Petersburg had prime waterfront ... Read More

Bosnia and Herzegovina, or Bosnia and Hercegovina, or simply BiH . . . this country is often overlooked as a Southeseastern Europe travel destination. War made the region inhospitable for ... Read More

Croatia is a more popular destination for Europeans than those who travel from the United States, but Croatia's affordability, natural beauty, and reputation as the perfect destination for sun, sand, ... Read More

Anyone who has been to Eastern Europe has stories worth retelling. Whether you met your long-lost relatives in Slovenia, got thrown in the back of a police van in Red ... Read More

St. Petersburg was Peter the Great's attempt to build a Western city - or at least one that put him closer to the West geographically, philisophically, and artistically. Those Russian ... Read More

Moscow is one of Russia's most popular city destinations, especially during the summer, when the weather is warm and seeing the sights by foot doesn't send one into hypothermic shock. ... Read More

You've got to love souvenirs from Russia. Beautifully crafted, highly traditional, and sometimes exhibiting the sense of humor of the artist, Russian souvenirs bring back memories of travel to Russia ... Read More