Russian Culture Monday: Russian Lacquer Boxes
Monday March 30, 2009
Your Russian souvenir collection is hardly complete without the addition of a Russian lacquer box. Lacquer boxes are more than containers for trinkets. They are vessels for iconic images from ... Read More
Czech Easter Eggs
Saturday March 28, 2009
If you travel to Prague or the Czech Republic around Easter, you can pick up some special (and fragile) souvenirs. Czech Easter eggs, called kraslice, are sold in stalls and ... Read More
Traveling to Prague in March
Friday March 27, 2009
March isn't a typical month to travel to Eastern or East Central Europe. The weather is still chilly and some attractions don't open until April. March can be a good ... Read More
Russian Culture Monday: Russian Easter
Monday March 23, 2009
Easter in Russia is one of the most important Russian holidays. The Russian Orthodox Church celebrates Easter according to the Orthodox calendar, normally week later than in the West. Like ... Read More
Estonia's Manors
Tuesday March 17, 2009
Did you know that Estonia is home to hundreds of historic manors? Estonia's manors, for the most part, were built during the period between the latter half of the 18th ... Read More
Russian Culture Monday: Russian Culture Collection at State Hermitage Museum
Monday March 16, 2009
The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg is home to works of art from all over the world, but it is also a superb place to view art pieces that ... Read More
St. Petersburg Hermitage Museum
Sunday March 15, 2009
St. Petersburg's State Hermitage Museum is one of this Russian city's largest attractions. Its collection is enormous - and so is its website. The website, which contains lots of great ... Read More
Ancient Sites Around the World Blog Carnival
Wednesday March 11, 2009
About.com's Guide to Mexico, Suzanne Barbezat, has compiled a list of ancient sites from around the world. Ancient sites featured in this blog carnival include ruins, landmarks, sacred cities, and ... Read More
Vilnius Capital of Culture Coins and Getting to Vilnius without FlyLAL
Tuesday March 10, 2009
With Vilnius having been named a Capital of Culture for 2009, the Lithuanian capital is an excellent destination for travelers. FlyLAL, Lithuania's airline, is no longer in service, which means ... Read More
Russian Culture Monday: Contemporary Russian Art
Monday March 9, 2009
Russia's art history is long and interesting with myriad influences, from Byzantine icons to society's current ills to political figures of the past and present. Contemporary Russian art is just ... Read More
Today Is International Women's Day
Sunday March 8, 2009
March 8 is International Women's Day, a holiday celebrated in Eastern Europe to recognize women. International Women's Day is officially recognized in Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Hungary, Macedonia, ... Read More
Buy Russia Maps
Wednesday March 4, 2009
Russia is vast and its major cities are large. Don't get lost in your travels or in your research about this country. Wall maps, travel maps, street maps, and digital ... Read More
Russian Culture Monday: Russian Hospitality
Monday March 2, 2009
If you're a new visitor to Russia who has yet to make contacts, you might find Russians to be standoffish, especially in large cities like Moscow. The impression will be ... Read More
Gdansk Guide
Sunday March 1, 2009
Gdansk is not always a traveler's first destination in Poland, but it is a city with plenty to offer, especially after you have already visited Krakow or Warsaw. Gdansk is ... Read More