Poland's winter events calendar is packed with national and religious holidays. The celebrations surrounding Independence Day, New Year's Eve, and Shrovetide are worthwhile experiences for travelers to Poland who want ... Read More

Horse-drawn carriages are frequent sights at Christmas markets and Christmas festivals throughout Eastern Europe. The Russian troika is an entertaining nod to the transportation of the past. However, in poor ... Read More

Even Slovakia has its share of winter festivals for visitors to enjoy. Bratislava will have the largest, showiest celebrations, including a month-long Christmas Market and Christmas mass in the city's ... Read More

Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have plenty to offer by way of winter holidays and festivals from November to February. Whether you want to experience the modern Baltics at Estonia's Black ... Read More

Budapest, Hungary's capital city, devotes the greatest amount of pomp to counting down the days until Christmas and the New Year. Visit the Christmas market or attend concerts at Matthias ... Read More

Even though Bulgaria is situated in Southeastern Europe, its winters are still cold and snow still falls in regularly, especially in mountain villages. Public transportation in larger cities can be ... Read More

It's got a funny name, but WWOOF (or World Wide Opportunities On Organic Farms) is a serious volunteer opportunity for individuals who find value in the principles behind organic farming. ... Read More

Winter weather in Eastern Europe is most severe November through February. Currently, Moscow is experiencing freezing temperatures, but the brunt of snow, ice, and bitter winds are still to come. ... Read More

Even though Eastern Europe has embraced Western-style consumerism, travelers to Eastern Europe may still encounter some holdovers from the Soviet era. Customer service is existent only in the largest cities ... Read More

Travel sickness is not uncommon. The changes and adjustments your body must make when flying to Eastern Europe can make you more susceptible to digestive problems, colds, or headaches. After ... Read More

Catching bus rides in Russia and other Eastern European countries can be intimidating for inexperienced travelers. First of all, the crowded nature of some buses require a fleet foot for ... Read More