So many people visit the Czech Republic with one goal: to see Praha, or Prague, and they may take its cultural identity for granted. Before you travel to Prague, ... Read More

Some of the Czech capital city's most famous structures cluster around Old Town Square, the heart of Old Town Prague. Many of Old Town Square's buildings have become symbols of ... Read More

Vodka and Russian culture are inseparable. The preferred drink for making toasts, warming vocal cords, driving away winter's chill, and for washing down a hearty meal, vodka is ubiquitous: it ... Read More

If you're planning a trip to Eastern Europe, you should be aware that Poland has confirmed its third case of swine flu, and Russia has confirmed its second case of ... Read More

Bulgarian language, food, culture, and travel . . . are you well-versed in everything Bulgarian? While Bulgaria is one of the less-visited countries of Eastern Europe, this may be more ... Read More

If you've ever considered visiting Romania or Bulgaria, the rich culture of both of these countries was probably among your list of reasons for wanting to visit them. Unfortunately, these ... Read More

A zakuska (plural: zakuski) is a Russian appetizer or hors d'oeuvre served before the main meal. Russian cuisine features an endless number of zakuska recipes, and they run the gamut ... Read More

Karlstejn Castle is one of the most convenient day trips from Prague. The village of Karlstejn, about 45 minutes from the Czech capital, doesn't look like much at first. Its ... Read More

If you are following the New 7 Wonders of Nature competition to narrow down the world's most significant natural wonders to just seven, you may seek more information about ... Read More

St. Petersburg is one of Russia's great cities, so it's no wonder it features heavily in Russian culture. St. Petersburg has been the setting for stories and novels (Crime and ... Read More

The countries in Eastern Europe and East Central Europe become more popular as travel destinations every year. But do you know where these countries are on a map, about their ... Read More

If you're traveling in Eastern and East Central Europe, you may hear locals refer to cities by shortened names. The city English speakers call Prague is referred to as Praha ... Read More

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, often referred to as P. I. Tchaikovsky, was a 19th century Russian composer. He is famous for works such as the 1812 Overture, Swan Lake, and The ... Read More

Eastern Europe is a region with vast forests, mysterious caves, and charming waterways. Many of its natural treasures are up for vote in the New 7 Wonders of Nature contest ... Read More