Eastern Europe Things to see and do Articles

Balaklava: Between Past and Future – Balaklava, Ukraine

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Day Trips from Prague – Prague and Surrounds, Czech Republic

BnA intern Tom Barry insists that there is much more to the Czech Republic than the tourist-centered life in Prague.

Budapest Emerges From Communism’s Shadow – Budapest, Hungary

Lucas Aykroyd explores the pictureque Eastern European capital’s Iron Curtain legacy, from gigantic statues to pizzas named after Communist icons.

Let St. Petersburg Sink In – St. Petersburg, Russia

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A Mini-Guide to Bulgaria

Vanya Akraboff draws on her own traveling experience to guide you towards what you need to know when planning a trip to Bulgaria.

The Pyramids of Stob – Bulgaria

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Europe for Music Lovers – Europe

BootsnAll intern Christine Chan points out that even if you’ve only heard classical music on toilet paper commercials, everyone can appreciate the intensity of experiencing music in its birthplace.

Painting God in Romania – Suceava, Bucovina, Romania

Laura Fokkena tours old monasteries in Romania and wonders if vandals from 150 years ago realized she would be curious about their history as well.

Spooks, Spectre-stallions, and Other Goings-on at Golub-Dobrzyn – Golub-Dobrzyn Castle, Poland

Golub-Dobrzyn is well worth a visit for the architecture alone, but add in mysterious women, ghosts, wishes and medievalfest, and you have an enjoyable afternoon ahead of you.

Landlubbers and Seadogs – Gdynia, Poland

The Dar Pomorza is a beautiful, old tall ship, with many stories.