eastern europe Articles
Impressions of Bucharest, RomaniaSome people hate Bucharest and others instantly fall in love with it. Nicolas De Corte belongs to the second category and tried to get a decent idea of the city.
Getting Around Eastern Europe – Tips to Save Money and Reduce the HassleEastern Europe is filled with newly-popular destinations, and you might not think getting from place to place would be complicated, but it usually is. Cristina Dima is a native travel writer who offers expert advice on how to do it cheapest and best.
Passing Time in Skopje – Macedonia, EuropeAnne-Sophie Redisch wonders whether Europe's least known capital has the potential to become the next undiscovered gem. Possibly, once stricter rules on littering are enforced.
The Ancient City of Nesebar and Bulgaria’s Southern Black Sea Coast – Nesebar, Bulgaria, EuropeIf you plan to visit the Black Sea, Anne-Sophie Redisch suggests opting for the fascinating, ancient city of Nesebar. Unless you’re doing sociological research on drunk, loud, young Europeans holidayi
The Scoop on SlovakiaJohn Adams passes on his insight on what he’s learned in Slovakia.
A Quickie in Europe: Best European Cities for a Short Visit!BnA intern Christine Chan asks: Why bother wasting time on intra-city transportation and waiting in long lines when you can step into a small town, find your way around within a day and have more enough time.
A City of Gold and Diamonds – Yakutsk, RussiaYakutsk, in the desolate landscape of Siberia is the capital of a region unimaginably wealthy in diamonds, gold, oil and gas.
Armenia Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: Armenia
Where is it: Armenia is located in southwestern Asia, east of Turkey.
Why do people go here: Those that can get past the ugly reminants of 70 years of Soviet domination, and the current international tensions, enjoy a country that is known for its ruins, supurb brandy (Winston Churchill’s favorite!) and [...]
Azerbaijan Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: Azerbaijan
Where is it: Azerbaijan is located in southwestern Asia, bordering the Caspian Sea, between Iran and Russia, with a small European portion north of the Caucasus range.
Why do people go here: Azerbaijan is known for its embroidered textiles. Once part of the Great Silk Route, there are numerous [...]
Belarus Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: Belarus
Where is it: Belarus is located in Eastern Europe, east of Poland.
Why do people go here: Although Belarus tends to be a stopover for those leaving or entering Lithuania/Poland/Russia/Ukraine, the country does provide a visitor with beautiful nature in the Belavezhskaja Pushcha Nature Reserve and modern architecture in [...]
