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Eastern Europe

Mărțișor: the Romanian Allegory of Life and Death Is a Lucky Charm

Mărţişor is a lucky charm with a long history and universal tradition. It is found in Romania, but also in…

Forget Valentine’s Day! With Dragobete in Bucharest, Love Is in the Air!

Like Cupid or Eros, Dragobete can be considered a god of love. Traditionally celebrated on February 24, it is the…

Fat Thursday in Krakow: 5 Places for Delicious Donuts

Poland celebrates Fat Thursday with delicious donuts. Here are five shops and bakeries in Krakow for you to find traditional…

“The Art of the Brick” LEGO Exhibition Moscow

American artist Nathan Sawaya’s LEGO sculptures are on display in Moscow in an exhibition “The Art of the Brick,” from…

Fat Thursday in Budapest: Five Spots for Great Donuts

If you are in Budapest this Fat Thursday you will have a blast. The whole city celebrates eating donuts and…

Children Have a Blast at the DinoPark Ostrava in Doubrava

Doubrava's main attraction for children is the charming DinoPark Ostrava, where touching is not just allowed, but highly encouraged. The…

In Poland, Puck County Draws with Coastal Charm

Puck in Poland is a charming destination, with idyllic coastline views and unforgettable sunsets. Children will love vacations here too.

This Weekend in Budapest: Farsangi Fánkfesztivál Donut Festival

The donut festival in Budapest this week, Farsangi Fánkfesztivál, lasts for three days and gathers several vendors, locals, and tourists…

56th Parallel: Trekking Volcanoes in Kamchatka

A couple of times a month our my friend Michael Schneider, Founder of  56th Parallel emails me news and special deals for…

Faces of Russia: Artist Valeriy Selin’s Colorful Black & White World

Anna Novikova profiles Yaroslavl artist Valeriy Selin, a color blind painter living in a black and white world. The Argophilia…