The best souvenirs are those that are specific to the place you visited and, ideally, made by local people. You’ll not only be buying something special but you’ll also be supporting the local economy. If you’re traveling to Hungary and are hoping to bring back a memorable gift, here is a list of ideas for [...]
Transylvania is so strongly associated with popular culture and modern horror folklore that for some people it can be hard to believe that it’s actually a real place. Yet Transylvania lives up to its famed legend, even though nineteenth-century novelist Bram Stoker never even set foot here. Nestled at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, [...]
People often pass this city in favor of Croatia’s sunny coastlines but Zagreb is well worth a visit too. Since becoming the official capital of Croatia in 1991, this city is now evolving into its own with an appealing medley of old and new elements. Here are some of the city’s best highlights. Cathedral of [...]
You’ve probably never heard of “Kiiking” before but this unique sport was invented in Estonia by sportsman Ado Kosk in the mid 1990′s. Kiik means “swing” in Estonian. The sport is based on simple swinging where a person must stand on a swing and attempt to complete 360 degree loop around the spindle. To swing the person needs to pump by [...]
Have you ever thought about traveling to Slovenia? This picturesque country is located in Central Europe touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean. It is often referred to as “the green peace of Europe”, boasting a wealth of natural wonders including sunny beaches, snow-capped mountains, forested slopes, plains covered in sunflowers, abundance of wildlife, and [...]
The Balkans may be one of the least traveled areas of Europe but don’t let that make you think its not a worthwhile place to visit. The region has a fascinating and complex history expanding thousands of years, a rich culture, spectacular sights and countless natural wonders. Albena Shkodrova shares her insight with us about [...]
Here are six great reasons why you should travel by rail. 1) Accessibility Most major cities have railway stations right within the city center and are easily reachable by public transit or sometimes even within walking distance. This includes popular destinations such as Budapest, Vienna, Prague, Munich, and Warsaw. So there’s less time spent traveling [...]
There are numerous websites that feature information about air travel. So, even if your planning a trip anywhere in Central and Eastern Europe, these websites are a great resource. Here are just a few of the best. Air Line Quality Find out what people are really saying about airline travel. Air Line Quality is the [...]
Here is a list of iphone apps best suited for travel to Central and Eastern Europe. Getting There Airline Seat Guide will help you find the best seats and more importantly avoid the worst. It features over 1200+ aircrafts from around the world including Air Berlin, Austrian Airlines, Czech Airlines, German Wings, LOT Polish Airlines and Lufthansa. ($1.99) There’s [...]
