Virtual Chisinau
Tuesday January 29, 2008
Visit VirtualChisinau.com for photos and descriptions of sights and events in Chisinau, Moldova. This bilingual website is set up blog style, but you can browse it by season or theme. ... Read More
Shopping in Warsaw - Golden Terraces
Monday January 28, 2008
If you find yourself in Warsaw with the shopping bug, you can always go to Golden Terraces, one of Warsaw's modern shopping malls. It boasts 2 floors of shops, a ... Read More
Peace Corps Volunteers in Bulgaria
Sunday January 27, 2008
The blogs of Peace Corps volunteers in Eastern Europe are real treasures for anyone who's been thinking of traveling, living, working, or volunteering in Eastern Europe. They discuss adjustment, describe ... Read More
Bulgarian Hiking Maps
Saturday January 26, 2008
Nature-loving travelers to Bulgaria should take advantage of the great opportunities for hiking and bird watching in Bulgaria's forest and mountain regions. National parks offer hiking trails, and you can ... Read More
Chew Top 33 - Favorite Hungarian Restaurants
Tuesday January 22, 2008
For travelers to Budapest who don't know where to dine, the Chew Top 33 list of restaurants will give you a place to start. The list features the personal favorites ... Read More
Direction Bulgaria
Monday January 21, 2008
DirectionBulgaria.com is a site about Bulgaria travel, but it's different from many general Bulgarian travel sites. Offering personal travel accounts, plenty of photographs, and tips about out-of-the-way must-see Bulgarian attractions, ... Read More
Key to Budapest - Free Guide for Visitors
Sunday January 20, 2008
As when visiting any capital city in Central Europe, you may find yourself a little overwhelmed when you travel to Budapest. However, there is a free guide for visitors to ... Read More
Murmansk Train Station Photos
Saturday January 19, 2008
These photos of an abandoned train station in the Murmansk region of Russia are beautiful and haunting. If you can read Russian, you can find out more information about Russian ... Read More
5 Countries in Two Weeks from Intrepid Travel
Friday January 18, 2008
Budget Travel has spotted a great deal for travelers interested in Southeastern Europe. See Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Croatia for about $1700 USD. The trip takes almost ... Read More
Discover the Czech Republic and Central Europe with Captain Oddsocks
Thursday January 17, 2008
I know - strange name. But the Journeys of Captain Oddsocks blog isn't odd, and it has nothing to do with socks. Captain Oddsocks writes vividly about Central Europe and ... Read More
Ways to See Eastern Europe
Wednesday January 16, 2008
The way you choose to see Eastern Europe can determine how the trip affects you. If you choose to travel solo, your experience may be one of personal growth. If ... Read More
When to Speak Russian in Eastern Europe
Tuesday January 15, 2008
One of the most popular Eastern European languages to learn is Russian. And, indeed, knowledge of Russian language can be extremely useful. However, it can be insulting to locals to ... Read More
The Many Uses of Vodka
Sunday January 13, 2008
You already knew vodka was a medicinal miracle, and tasty besides. But there are 20 other ways to use vodka - including treating poison ivy rashes and as a household ... Read More
Story of a Peace Corps Volunteer in Romania
Saturday January 12, 2008
If you've been considering volunteer work in Eastern Europe, or you're simply curious about the experiences of others, definitely check in on Mike in Romania, who records his adventures as ... Read More
Photos from Szentes, Hungary
Friday January 11, 2008
The Little Town in Hungary photo blog offers charming photos from Szentes, Hungary. The author of the blog still makes posts, but no longer posts daily as was originally done. ... Read More
Sleeping in Eastern European Airports
Thursday January 10, 2008
SleepingInAirports.com is a site dedicated to the practice of sleeping in airports instead of booking hotels for long layovers or delays. Eastern Europe Travel has its own Tips for Sleeping ... Read More
Driving in Russia During Winter . . . and a Tip for Russian Flights
Wednesday January 9, 2008
Just because Russian winters are extremely bitter doesn't mean traffic stops in Moscow or elsewhere in Russia. This BBC Moscow Diary entry has some great information about driving automobiles in ... Read More
Sheremetyevo Airport Reviews at SleepingInAirports.com
Tuesday January 8, 2008
I have never had the opportunity to stay overnight at Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport, having only arrived at and departed from the murky, crowded, and inhospitable warehouse-like entry point for ... Read More
Russian Literature for Travel
Monday January 7, 2008
Knowing something about Russian literature is - while not a requirement - extremely useful when traveling to Russia. When you understand how important Russian literature is to Russians, you'll be ... Read More
Orthodox Christmas Celebrated Today
Monday January 7, 2008
For a peek into Orthodox Christmas celebrations around the world today, check out the BBC photo gallery, which features images from Moscow, Kosovo, and elsewhere. Orthodox Christmas, observed on the ... Read More
Volunteering in Eastern Europe
Saturday January 5, 2008
Volunteer travel - or "voluntourism" as it is also called - can be a great way to experience a different country while helping out a local community. While you'll still ... Read More
Eastern Europe Travel Health
Friday January 4, 2008
Travelers to Eastern Europe want to take plenty of health precautions before traveling. While you may not think much of it if you live in a country where medical care ... Read More
Possible Change to Moscow's Skyline
Thursday January 3, 2008
Just typical of "those crazy Russians" - a project of egomaniacal proportions intended to give Moscow a feeling of modernity it lacks. What is it? It's the so-called Crystal Island ... Read More