Siberian Wooden Houses and Wooden Architecture of Eastern Europe
Thursday September 25, 2008
Siberia is known for its untouched natural landscape and "frontier" heritage, but it is also home to wooden architectural treasures. Vlad Gerasimov is a photographer from Irkutsk (near Lake Baikal) ... Read More
Auschwitz-Birkenau at Risk in the Event of Flooding
Monday September 22, 2008
Increasingly aberrant weather patterns may put Poland's Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum in danger. If the nearby Vistula River floods, experts say, the former Nazi death camp could see major damage. ... Read More
Russian Food in Columbus, Ohio
Saturday September 20, 2008
If you're in the neighborhood, Ohio's capital city is now home to a Russian restaurant called "Hawa Russia" (Nasha Rossiya). The restaurant is extremely new, so some of its kinks ... Read More
Russia, Separatists, and NATO - Echoes of Georgia Conflict
Wednesday September 17, 2008
Unfortunately, political tensions in Eastern Europe, many aggravated by the Russia-Georgia conflict, are increasing. Ukraine's pro-Western coalition government has announced its collapse, even though Ukraine's prime minister has not admitted ... Read More
Samovars for the Non-Eastern European Home
Monday September 15, 2008
A samovar is a notoriously unwieldy souvenir to bring back from Eastern Europe. Antique samovars can require special documentation; samovars in general are large, heavy, and awkward. That's why ... Read More
Hungarian Desserts to Die For
Saturday September 13, 2008
Not kidding. Barbara Rolek has done it again. The Eastern European Food Guide's compilation of 8 Hungarian desserts is a mouthwatering list of all that is sweetly decadent in Hungarian ... Read More
Czech Castle Photos
Friday September 12, 2008
Prague and the Czech Republic are home to stunning examples of regal architecture. These palaces and castles are ever-popular visitor attractions. Many castles are open to the public and ... Read More
Hotels We Love
Monday September 8, 2008
If you're in the mood for the best of the best when traveling internationally, check out some of About.com's favorites hotels around the world:
Hotels We Love
Hidden retreats, world-famous luxury, ... Read More
Ways to See Eastern Europe
Saturday September 6, 2008
If you're planning a trip to Eastern Europe sometime in the future, don't rule out the various ways to see Eastern Europe. While the most obvious travel options include going ... Read More
Fruits of the Forest
Thursday September 4, 2008
Translations on menus in Eastern European restaurants can be misleading. A menu in a Polish restaurant advertised a soup made of "forest fruits." Now, Eastern Europe cuisine offers many cold ... Read More
Apply for Visas and Passports Well in Advance
Thursday September 4, 2008
If you're traveling to an Eastern European country that requires a visa for entry, plan ahead and apply early. Finalize the dates you will be traveling about 6 months in ... Read More