News outlets are widely reporting on the decline in value of the Russian unit of currency, the ruble. BBC compares the ruble to the euro and the dollar and discusses ... Read More

When you view Christmas photos from Eastern Europe, you'll probably notice that the decorations are low-key compared to Christmas decorations in the U.S. The commercialization of Christmas has been slow ... Read More

It's time to start thinking seriously about New Year's resolutions. Many resolutions focus upon self-betterment, like cutting down on binge shopping or losing weight. Other resolutions focus on the betterment ... Read More

Romania - Simply Surprising is a website dedicated to Romania. Run by two Romanian women, the site contains information and photographs about Romanian traditions, important Romanian individuals, holidays, foods, and ... Read More

When you visit Prague, you will no doubt want to sample authentic Czech food. Restaurants serving Czech food abound in Prague's historic districts. You can have your Czech food ... Read More

Eastern Europe's major and capital cities are all home to must-see sights that should be worked into every first-time visitor's list. Here is a selection of those highlighted at Eastern ... Read More

Because Turkey neighbors Southeastern Europe, if you're traveling to a country in the region and have the time and budget to do so, consider working Turkey into your plans. After ... Read More

If you have anyone on your Christmas list who is aspiring to learn Russian, or who is gearing up to travel, study, or work in Russia, Oxford University Press's "Take ... Read More

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal discussed how two of Moscow's airports, Domodedovo and Sheremetyevo, are vying for customers' loyalty by improving their services, transport to and from ... Read More

Lois Friedland, About.com's Guide to Adventure Travel, has compiled a list of international travel destinations and activities for those who seek thrills and excitement. Whether you're an athlete who wants ... Read More

Susan Breslow Sardone, About.com's Guide to Honeymoons, has blogged about National Geographic Traveler's list of "World's Sexiest Cities," asking readers to share their opinions. Prague, the capital city of the ... Read More

Not everyone can travel to Russia to purchase souvenirs. Even then, getting these hand-crafted objects back home can be inconvenient, and you can't always expect them to arrive undamaged. If ... Read More