As you find your way around Prague, you'll pass through its squares, sometimes because these squares are important sights in themselves and sometimes without even knowing it. Old Town Square ... Read More

The Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow is one of the most important museums in Russia and is responsible for the most significant collection of Russian art in the world. Iconic images ... Read More

When you buy your tickets to see Prague Castle, don't let large crowds sway you from visiting St. Vitus Cathedral. This huge Gothic structure, with its rose window, bejeweled chapels, ... Read More

Matthias Church, having withstood the ravages of the centuries and war, can be enjoyed both for its visual appeal and as a venue for musical concerts. Additionally, those who would ... Read More

The Fishermen's Bastion is an unmistakeable structure made up of turrets and stairways and represents both the legendary defense of Castle Hill by fisherman and seven Magyar tribes that settled ... Read More

When you travel to Russia, you'll be pleasantly surprised by the availability of ice cream. Sold in kiosks around cities and offered as a dessert in restaurants with various toppings, ... Read More

Gdansk is a city that looks forward without forgetting its past. This northern city in Poland has historically been a seaport, and an important political uprising began at the Gdansk ... Read More

Traveling in a country whose ways you are unfamiliar with can be difficult enough, but living there can be even more stressful. Cultural differences, the language barrier, and even the ... Read More

Stalinist architecture marks the skylines of cities like Moscow with buildings that are boldly unbeautiful, which belies the nickname, "wedding cake," given to their tiered design. Stalinist architecture is not ... Read More

BBC's photo gallery of the Old Believers, an Orthodox sect that broke from the central Orthodox Church in the 17th century, illustrates some of the practices and customs of this ... Read More

June, July, and August are the warmest months in East and East Central Europe, which makes them ideal for travel. Though crowds are denser, a greater range of activities is ... Read More

Prague - or as it is called locally, Praha - and the Czech Republic are known for their picturesque cityscapes and charming countryside castles. Enchanting architecture, from the Gothic Church ... Read More

In Russia, giving flowers as gifts to acknowledge special days or as a gift to hosts is a common practice. Russian culture dictates how flowers should be given according to ... Read More

If you're planning a vacation to Eastern Europe, you're probably doing so for a lot of reasons. You want to experience the cultures of Eastern Europe, you want to see ... Read More

Believe it or not, despite Moscow's status as one of the world's most expensive cities, free Moscow attractions can still be found. Red Square is an obvious free Moscow attraction, ... Read More

St. Basil's Cathedral, with its colorful onion domes and detailed brick work, is one of the most widely known symbols of Russia. The 16th century cathedral has a fascinating and ... Read More