Even if you can't travel to the country of your dreams, you can still find fabulous photos of Eastern Europe on the internet. Piotr Zgodzinski's photos capture Polish cities like ... Read More

If you're Polish by heritage, or simply enjoy Polish culture, there are many ways you can enjoy the best of Poland in the United States. Not only do Polish neighborhoods, ... Read More

Eastern Europe has long been a budget traveler's paradise. Low prices in post-Soviet countries with struggling economies meant that travelers could treat themselves like royalty without putting strain on their ... Read More

In addition to closing the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade, Serbia's capital city, staff is being evacuated for several days. Protesters set fire to the embassy, and widespread demonstrations against Kosovo's ... Read More

When traveling in Central and Eastern Europe, do make a point of dining at restaurants serving traditional Eastern European cuisine. Hearty meat dishes, rich stews and soups, stuffed and pickled ... Read More

If you've been following the news, you know that Serbians are in an uproar over Kosovo's newly independent status declared on February 17. This has led to an attack on ... Read More

While searching for a nice cookie recipe, I stumbled across Medena's blog, Cafe Chocolada. If you're looking to make something both beautiful and tasty from Eastern Europe, try her Breskvice ... Read More

It's true that Vlad the Impaler left his mark on medieval Romania, building castles, visiting them, or even being imprisoned within their walls. While a good portion of Romania's castles ... Read More

Hungary has some pretty amazing castles and palaces, from 14th century medieval ruins to Baroque-style estates. Many of them are lively tourist destinations, house museums, host events, and generally play ... Read More

Poland has dozens of castles scattered across its countryside, through its towns, and in its cities. Some are museums, some are hotels, and some are simply ruined vestiges of former ... Read More

Traveling across Russia during wintertime in one of the famed Volga cars of the last century is not for everyone. That's why it's better to let someone else do it ... Read More

Planning a trip through Eastern Europe, especially if you'll be crossing borders, can be a hassle. Public long-distance transportation exists, but its infrastructure isn't as universal or well-maintained as it ... Read More