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Eastern Europe

A New Cold War Nightmare: The Big Tourism Slump to Come

Already the conflict between west and east over Ukraine is having its negative effect on travel. 2014 was shaping up…

Red Eggs and An Orthodox Easter Prayer

For Orthodox Christians, an old, old tradition is the dying of eggs to symbolize and attest to the resurrection of…

Wedding Bliss at Mamaison Pokrovka Moscow

Mamaison Pokrovka Moscow has recently been stage to the Wedding School, an occasion for guests, and participant parties, to witness…

Grotto Homes: Romance the Cretan Way

On Crete the idea of out-of-the-way places takes on new dimensions. The countryside is as pristine and wild as you…

Russia Tourism Report Q1 2014

In news from marketbuyer.com, BMI's Russia tourism report examines indicators, including expected growth in inbound and outbound travel.

French Officials Caught Profiling Eastern Europeans

French Police in the south of the country have been tagged with the term "racist" after local hoteliers spilled the…

Serbia’s Golubac Fortress to Get Makeover

This week the Serbian government announced an agreement to renovate the magnificent Golubac Fortress as part of the Danube Strategy…

Mapmart Fails Leaving Some Turkey Travelers Adrift

London based Mapmart, aka Alternative Travel and Turkish Riveria Golfing Holidays, failed as of April 9 according to the Civil…

TripAdvisor Readers Pick Istanbul Best Travel Destination

Istanbul was named the top destination in the world, and in Europe, ahead of Rome, London, Paris and New York…

Bulgaria’s Hotels See Big Revenue Already for 2014

According to news from novinite.com, February 2014 saw 1,893 hotels and other stays gain 11.1% year on year. The hotels…