eastern europe Articles
Bulgaria Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: Bulgaria
Where is it: Bulgaria is located in southeastern Europe, bordering the Black Sea, between Romania and Turkey.
Why do people go here: Bulgaria is a cheap destination for those who wish to hit up the Black Sea coastline for a beach stay, or the slopes for a wintertime adventure.
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Country: Czech Republic
Where is it: Czech Republic is located in central Europe, southeast of Germany
Why do people go here: The Eastern European “it” country that, despite the increase in prices, still has cheap beer, cheap lodging and cheap fun.
What are the main entry points: Trains into Prague from [...]
Estonia Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: Estonia
Where is it: Estonia is located in Eastern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea and Gulf of Finland, between Latvia and Russia.
Why do people go here: History, culture and natural beauty are some of Estonia’s big draws. With more than a dozen national parks, hiking trails are abundant, and [...]
Georgia Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: Georgia
Where is it: Georgia is located in south-western Asia, bordering the Black Sea, between Turkey and Russia.
Why do people go here: This country has only had its independence since 1991, with the breakup of the USSR. People who travel to Georgia enjoy the Mediterranian climate and greater interaction [...]
Hungary Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: Hungary
Where is it: Hungary is located in central Europe, northwest of Romania.
Why do people go here: Check of the Paris of the East, soak in world-famous spas (some are clothing optional), and drink Bull’s Blood in another East meets West country.
What are the main entry points: Budapest [...]
Moldova Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: Moldova
Where is it: Moldova is located in Eastern Europe, northeast of Romania.
Why do people go here: Moldova is stuggling to shrug off the heavy hand of Communism and those who make it now have the privilege of seeing the country in its infancy, void of heavy western influences.
What [...]
Poland Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: Poland
Where is it: Poland is located in central Europe, east of Germany
Why do people go here: Warsaw, like Berlin, is a totally modern city developed after WWII. Those interested in history, and even those who failed the subject, are drawn to the documention of the destruction the Second [...]
Romania Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: Romania
Where is it: Romania is located in southeastern Europe, bordering the Black Sea, between Bulgaria and Ukraine
Why do people go here: Romania is one of the more advanced Eastern European countries, but traditional folklore festivals, midevil castles and beautiful countryside still remain.
What are the main entry points: There [...]
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Country: Russia
Where is it: Russia is located in northern Asia, bordering the Arctic Ocean, between Europe and the North Pacific Ocean
Why do people go here: Oh sweet Russia! Still an empire in its own right, but struggling with development. A massive country packed with history, rural communities and the [...]
Slovakia Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: Slovakia
Where is it: Slovakia is located in central Europe, south of Poland.
Why do people go here: Lots of museums, lots of castles and lots of hiking.
What are the main entry points: Trains from Hungary, Austria and the Czech Republic to Bratislava are common
Currency used: Slovak [...]
