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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 [...]
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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The Basics
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 [...]
