Maslenitsa has been successfully celebrated in Moscow since 2002. This pre-Lenten feast is also called Pancake Week and takes place at Red Square's Vasilyevsky Spusk. You can attend Maslenitsa to ... Read More

If you're looking to get a good introduction to Lithuania, consider booking a tour on your next trip to Vilnius. Many tours depart from Vilnius and offer an in-depth look ... Read More

Most people think that David Cerny's EU art piece entitled Entropa is "funny" and/or "clever, but a few called it "offensive" and "not clever." (Take the poll, or view results). ... Read More

People and governments around the world are waiting to see what decisions President Obama will make on some of today's most pressing issues. Russia is no different; Russian-U.S relations have ... Read More

Serbia's tourism industry is growing, but the available information about Serbia is not as comprehensive as for other, better-known destinations in Eastern/Southeastern Europe. Belgraded, a website about Belgrade, Serbia, and ... Read More

If you're interested in castles and you've engaged in any research about their history at all, you have probably found yourself wishing you had better photo sources for these structures. ... Read More

Did you know that Estonia has its fair share of castles? These castles have colorful histories, and many have changed hands regularly over the course of centuries. Some offer well-reserved ... Read More

Cheap travel to Eastern Europe means different things to different people. Some travelers just want to save as much as they can on flights and hotels. Others need to budget ... Read More

When 'Entropa' was unveiled at the European Council building in Brussels, it was met with disapproval. The artist, David Cerny, besides fooling decision makers into thinking they had comissioned work ... Read More

Vilnius has been designated a European Capital of Culture for the year 2009. If you are planning a trip to Vilnius this year, or if you are still considering where ... Read More

Croatia's castles are architecturally charming. Some are UNESCO protected, some serve a theaters, and others house museums. Visit Croatia's castles for great photo opportunities and for their historic value. Croatia's Castles ... Read More

While countries all over Europe suffer with below-freezing temperatures, unable to heat homes, schools, places of work, and other public buildings, Russia still hasn't turned on the gas, even though ... Read More

Eastern Europeans are no strangers to harsh winter weather. Belgrade is currently struggling to keep its roads clean, since heavy snowfall has caused traffic james and accidents. Meanwhile, those affected ... Read More

You can, potentially, travel to Prague any time of the year, but what season suits you best will depend upon several factors. Do you hate crowds? Can you tolerate cold ... Read More

Followers of Orthodoxy celebrate Christmas today, January 7. BBC photos of Orthodox Christmas Around the World Russian Orthodox Cross Kiev's Historic Conversion to Orthodoxy Russian Holidays Christmas Photos of Eastern Europe

If you love jewelry, geology, or raw gemstones, you'll find unusual and beautiful souvenirs for your collection when you travel to Eastern Europe. Amber can be found in the Baltic ... Read More

In last week's poll, you were able to choose your most desirable Eastern European destination for 2009. As of Sunday, January 4, most readers said they wanted to travel to ... Read More

Slovakia has officially made the switch to the euro. Slovakia's crown will cease to be legal currency on January 17, 2009. Slovak koruna can be exchanged for euros at banks ... Read More

January 1st is recognized in Russia as New Year's Day. But did you know that a second New Year is sometimes celebrated on January 14th? This day corresponds with the ... Read More