Forum: Eastern Europe

We will be there Nov.3rd. off the Mariner. Do you know a private tour operator ? We rarely use the ship's excursions and usually take pot luck on the dock when arriving. Pre-arrangements are always more reliable. Neviboy

Hi, My husband and I will be traveling to Budapest during the end of May. We would appreciate any recommendations for low-budget lodging (1 to 2 stars). Places of local character and charm are preferred, though we are open to suggestions (including...

Hi! I spent a year traveling through Russia many years ago, and St. Petersburg was one of my favorite cities. I've been back recently and it's amazing how it has changed! If anyone would like to discuss this, or is planning a trip to Russia...

My daughter and I will be traveling to Prague late May and early June, to meet up with my eldest daughter who is studying in Brno Czech Republic. We plan on spending a few days in Prague and then traveling to Vienna, and then south through Italy...

Hello! I'll be in Prague from June 10-June 15. I'm interested in meeting up with people while I'm there. If you'll be in Prague then as well, drop me a note. I'm a 27 yr. old female from NY.

I'm looking for information...detailed street maps, pictures, ect... on Stobrec, Croatia. It's a small suburb right on the sea just outside of Split. I've looked all over the web and really can't find much info. I've looked on the websites for...

The Art-Hostel in Sofia, Bulgaria combines an ordinary hostel with an art gallery presenting young Bulgarian visual artists every month+ongoing monthly cultural events-video screenings, dance and theatre performances etc. Best way to get to know a...

I actually visited Prague over the summer so this won't be as detailed as it would have been had I written it when I first got back. First of all, I am a 21 year old female who traveled alone. So I had some qualms about visiting Prague because I...

Hi everybody My name is Karina, I am a young sociable girl, I live in St.Petersburg, Russia. So if you are going to travel here – write me - karinaka@lycos.com, and I’ll show you around and keep company. For me it’s also a good opportunity to...

Hiya I'm off wandering round Central Europe for a few weeks. I'm going to meet friends in Nuernberg, then hopping over to Czechoslovakia (as was). My plan is to spend a few days looking round Prague, then to go walking in Tatry and Eastern...

I have read about a hostel in Bucharest called Elvis’s Villa that is supposedly brand new (nothing like a new building) and has air conditioning (rare in this country). Anyway for $12 /night you get a few free beers, free access to the Internet,...

hi all, I'm planning a trip to europe overland on the transsiberian from vietnam thru china and russia to st petersburg. I was wondering if anyone has done this before and could help me out with a few questions. it would be fab. if anyone can...

Hello! My name is Paul and I am starting to learn about Russia. I have never traveled to another country before. My question is money value currency from each country in comparison. I understand that $1.00 north ameican money is worth about 1000...

Riga will celebrate its 800th Anniversary in July and August, 2001! This year will be the greatest tourism party ever! June 22-23 is the great national holiday of "Ligo." Then July and August will be 800 years! http://www.nexteurope.com/tourism/...

I'm planning to drive from southern Hungary into western Romania this upcoming Sept. Having difficulty finding road conditions, inexpensive hotels etc. Has anyone been to this region. Planning to go to Timesoara on this trip. I'm an experienced...

Is anyone booked on this cruise? We would like to share a private tour guide in St. Petersburg with a few fellow passengers.

Does anyone have any suggestions on things to do in Sarajevo? I arrived last week and I am getting kinda bored. It seems with over 20,000 troops here and lots of international donors that there must be some activities. Any posts of suggestions...

Magazine Where Russia is published in the Internet: whererussia.com. After an output of the next printed version In a database of a site whererussia.com. is more than 1500 clauses articles and also more than 1200 author's illustrations, a map of...

FYI . . . on Monday there was a demonstration in Banja Luka that turned into a riot. There was a ceremoy scheduled to lay the cornerstone of a Mosque that was to be rebuilt. Things got ugly and several Muslims were beat up, buses were burned, and...

I live 2 hours from Zagreb in Banja Luka. Does anyone have any sources of good information on things to do in Zagreb? How about any international community sponsored events that I may check out? Help!!!!

Folks if you get the chance to see these two cities, I don't think you'll be disappointed, and remember, the polish people love the Americans.(I'm Irish American)