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Ukraine, Armenia among Top 10 Countries to Visit in 2013

2012-11-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Ukraine and Armenia are the two Eastern European countries included in Globe Spots Top 10 Countries to visit in 2013. This is the fifth edition of the top which illustrated the countries that will or at least should become top tourist destinations in the next year. As Globe Spots indicated, the list is determined based […]

Tags: adventurous destinations, Eastern Europe, Globe Spots, top countries 2013, top destiantions 2013

United Airlines Offers New Daily Service to Istanbul

2012-07-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

United Airlines

United Airlines will now offer service to Turkey with its new daily nonstop service between Newark Liberty International Airport and Istanbul’s Ataturk International Airport.

Tags: airlines, Eastern Europe, Istanbul, Istanbul flights, Istanbul transcontinental, Istanbul travel, Newark Liberty, travel

This Week’s Famous Eastern Europeans Quiz

2012-06-15 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Argo people

For those of you out there who love a challenge, Argo Travel News offers up this Eastern Europe celeb quiz from the cool folks at ProProfs. You’ll be surprised at how proud some countries are of their celebrity countrymen too. More on that later, but test yourself now on your celeb know how.

Tags: albania, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, celebrity, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe stars, famous Europeans, Knowledge, Montenegro, poland, ProProfs, Quiz Maker, Quiz taking, romania, tests

Oceania Cruises’ Riviera Christened in Barcelona

2012-05-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Cat Cora at Riviera's christening in Barcelona

Oceania Cruises, one of the world’s top luxury cruiselines, cristened their latest vessel, m/s Riviera in Barcelona yesterday. The 66,172-ton vessel, built by famed Italian yard Fincantieri’s Sestri Ponente, will set sail on a 10-day maiden voyage from Venice to Athens beginning May 16.

Tags: Balkans cruises, Cat Cora, Chefs, cruise ships, cruises, Eastern Europe, Europe cruises, Europe travel, gourmet cruises, Kunal S. Kamlani, Med cruises, Mediterranean

Reasons to Visit Eastern Europe Now

2012-04-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Albanian Beach

Europe is fascinating, complex and diverse but also a place of contrasts and sometimes mysteries. Less popular and unjustly undervalued, the East of Europe actually provides an authentic travel experience from the different ranges of cultures and historical landmarks here, to surprising landscapes, warm hospitality and undiscovered places. Like so many undiscovered treasures, Eastern Europe is all set to enthrall new-found friends.

Tags: Bine ati venit in Romania!, Budapest, cultural travel, Eastern Europe, Eastern Europe architecture, Eastern Europe culture, Eastern Europe destinations, Eastern Europe history, Eastern Europe travel, Eastern European people, historical travel, Kiev, Prague, romania

U.S. Traveler’s Guide to Eastern Europe

2012-04-12 by Guest Author

St. Petersburg, Russian Federation.

It may be named as simply another section of the European continent but Eastern Europe holds a unique history and an appeal all its own for travelers from the United States. Plagued by conflict and with its people heavily oppressed for much of its history and until as few as 20 years ago in some regions, Eastern Europe in 2012 is a beautiful place of humble and hearty people amidst some of the most breathtaking backdrops, from cityscapes to country roads, in the world.

Tags: Budapest, Eastern Europe, Hungary Travel, Latvia, Latvia travel, rail travel, Riga, Russia travel, St. Petersburg, U.S.S.R.

Sun Plaza Mall: Sunniest Mall in Bucharest, Romania

2012-03-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Claiming itself to be the largest shopping center in Eastern Europe, Sun Plaza Mall was inaugurated on February 25, 2010 and since then, has received two CIJ Awards in the categories of “Best Shopping Centre Development” and “Best Overall Development” and it has also achieved an official record, accepted by the Guinness Book – In 2010, it created the world’s largest indoor Christmas display, using 449,658 lights.

Tags: Bucharest shopping, Eastern Europe, romania, Romania shopping, Romania travel, shopping malls, Sun Plaza Mall

East Europe – Far East Drive World Travel

2012-03-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

As Western Europe struggles under the weight of its debt and the Arab Spring continues to rumble on to an uncertain future, travel groups are turning to Eastern Europe and the Far East as they look to bring some cheer into 2012.

Tags: Arab Spring, business travel, Chinese tourists, East Europe, Eastern Europe, Russian tourists, Taleb Rifai, UNWTO, world travel

East Europe Travel Trends

2012-03-05 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Gate 1 river cruise St. Petersburg to Moscow

For most travelers Western Europe has been at the top of their destinations list since when, this is especially true for Americans. The Summer Olympics in London promise to bolster the decades long trend too, but according to Gate 1 Travel, river cruises in Eastern Europe show vacationers heading Eastward too.

Tags: Eastern Europe, EU tourism, EU Travel, Europe travel, Russia travel

Eastern European Vacations on the Rise

2012-02-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Eastern European vacations

While Western European cities such as London and Paris continue to be among the favorite destinations for American travelers, Eastern Europe is fast catching up thanks in no small part to the rising popularity of its river cruises.

Tags: American travelers, Cruises on the Volga, Eastern Europe, Eastern European vacations, Eastern Europe’s Appeal, former Soviet Bloc, Gate 1 Travel, Iron Curtain, River Cruises

Top 10 Spring Break Destinations in Eastern Europe

2012-02-22 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Frantiskovy Lazne at night.

Spring break with a twist: Eastern Europe, an unlikely destination for many, has a lot to offer to the most discerning traveler.

Tags: Eastern Europe, Spring break, top eastern europe destinations

Could Eastern Europe Become a Favoured Road Trip Destination?

2012-02-15 by Guest Author

Route 1

A great way of exploring Eastern Europe is by taking a road trip! Road trips are so fun and they allow you to see multiple locations in one holiday.

Tags: Eastern Europe, road trip

5 Cities to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Eastern Europe

2011-12-28 by Mihaela Lica Butler

New Year in Vilnius

Argophilia Travel News has come to a decision on its favorite Eastern European cities to welcome 2012.

Tags: 2012, Czech Republic, Debrecen, Eastern Europe, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, New Year, New Year Eve, Prague, Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius

Budget Travel Through Eastern Europe

2011-10-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

trains

Trains and buses are among the most affordable options to travel in Eastern Europe on a budget. Popular with backpackers, trains take you relatively fast from one destination to another.

Tags: budget travel, Eastern Europe, Eastern Europe by train, travel advice

September Travel Deals to Eastern Europe

2011-09-01 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Eastern Europe saves its true charms for September. It’s the time of the harvest, and the end of the hot Summer season.

Tags: Eastern Europe, September Travel Deals

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