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Eastern Europe

Azerbaijan: New Tourist Mecca?

The number of tourists visiting Azerbaijan last year increased by some 2.4 percent when compared with the previous year. This…

The 5 Best Cities in Eastern Europe to Visit this Summer

Eastern Europe is full of amazing countries - each with their own unique identity and culture. It is a great…

Euromonitor International Analysis on Income Inequality

A recent analysis by Euromonitor International shows that, generally, the larger the city, the higher the income inequality all over…

Sochi 2014: The Negative PR Smear Needs to Stop

Everything is dark. It almost feels like someone is out to paint Russia in the darkest colors possible - and…

Why Eastern Europe is the Cheapest Place to Backpack

Eastern Europe is by far one of the cheapest and most convenient places to backpack in the world. Cheap accommodation,…

Istanbul Sees a Rise in Number of Tourists in 2013

In the first two months of this year, Istanbul got more visitors than in the same period of time in…

Germany, Finland to Veto Romania and Bulgaria’s Schengen Entry

Corruption hurts Bulgaria and Romania's chances to enter the Schengen Area. Germany and Finland are both against the countries' entry,…

Sochi 2014: Marie Dorin Habert Feels that Sochi Is a Ghost Town

Still, the negativity seems to be the common denominator for athletes currently in Sochi. And because there is still so…

Marriott Plays It Smart With Ikea & Moxy Hotels

In hotel development news, Marriott International and Ikea's real estate branch are teaming up to develop and run a chic…

Sochi 2014: Private Residence Collapses on Kurortny Avenue

The unfortunate hero of this story is now nicknamed the Leaning Tower of Sochi.