Dreaming of Prague
Friday August 29, 2008
Dreaming of Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic? Seed those dreams with photos of Prague, including photos of Castle Hill, Old Town, and the Jewish Quarter. Enchanting architecture ... Read More
Eastern European Sweets
Friday August 29, 2008
While traveling through Eastern Europe, never pass up the opportunity to sample the local bakery's fresh products. You'll find flaky filled rolls, moist cakes, an an abundance of fruit, nut, ... Read More
Monopoly World Edition
Tuesday August 26, 2008
Four Eastern European cities are represented on the new Monopoly World Edition board: Belgrade, Riga, Kiev, and Gdynia. Information about the other chosen cities has been compiled by Damian Corrigan, ... Read More
Heart of Moscow
Saturday August 23, 2008
The heart of Moscow, Russia's capital city, centers around the Kremlin. While you must have tickets to enter the Kremlin and its museums and cathedral, Red Square is free to ... Read More
Customer Service in Poland
Friday August 22, 2008
If you aren't one of those people who expects service with a smile, customer service in Poland is acceptable, but not over the top. For example, in Poland's restaurants, it's ... Read More
Russia-Georgia Conflict Update
Friday August 22, 2008
Russia says it has completed its withdrawal from Georgia, though it intends to keep over two thousand soldiers there in a "peace keeping" facility. While a ceasefire agreement has been ... Read More
Blog Carnival - Eye-Popping Travel Photos
Wednesday August 13, 2008
Nancy Parode, About.com's Guide to Senior Travel is hosting a blog carnival dedicated to eye-popping travel photos. Take a trip around the world without leaving your seat - the carnival ... Read More
Current Status of Russia Travel
Tuesday August 12, 2008
The Georgia-Russia conflict reminds us that international relations with Russia remain volatile. What this means for travelers can change at any minute.
For now, it seems that travel to the ... Read More
Understanding the Russia-Georgia Conflict
Tuesday August 12, 2008
As is typical of most conflicts, the escalating tensions between Russia and Georgia arose from a complicated set of issues. When Russia made its move, the situation was made even ... Read More
Russian-Georgia Conflict - End to Attacks by Russia?
Tuesday August 12, 2008
It was announced this morning that Russian President Medvedev has decided to halt operations in Georgia. While journalists on the ground say there appears to be an end of attacks, ... Read More
For Travelers: Take Off in Russian Language Learning Kit
Monday August 11, 2008
If you're looking for a way to prepare your language skills for travel to Russia, look no further than Take Off in Russian, a language-learning kit from Oxford University ... Read More
Eat On a Budget in Poland
Saturday August 9, 2008
Eating on a budget in Poland isn't difficult - you just have to watch where you eat and be unafraid to venture away from tourist-infested eating establishments. You can easily ... Read More
Soviet Military Medals and Memorabilia
Friday August 8, 2008
Some of the most unique Russian souvenirs include military awards from the USSR. These awards were given to individuals in acknowledgement for their upholding Soviet ideals and values - including ... Read More
International Train Crash in Czech Republic
Friday August 8, 2008
Traveling from Krakow to Prague, a train crashed after encountering a collapsed bridge. At least 10 people are dead and over 100 injured, but rescuers are still working to free ... Read More

