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Review: Tuvalu by Andrew O'Connor
Like many young Australian writers, Andrew O'Connor draws on overseas experiences to write his award-winning first novel Tuvalu; it says much about Australia and Japan.
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Sightseeing South of Mandurah
Take a day trip from Perth, Western Australia to eat at the Bouvard Winery, south of Mandurah, and see the ancient thrombolites at Lake Clifton in the Yalgorup Lakes.
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Cycling Around Rottnest Island
A stay on Rottnest Island makes a Western Australian vacation perfect, especially if you cycle around the beaches and bays and go snorkeling and swimming.
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Travel Facts for Rottnest Island
Find out the various ways to get to Rottnest Island, located just off the city of Perth, Western Australia, and learn about the various accommodation options available.
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Anzac Biscuit Alternative Recipes
The classic Australian cookie is the Anzac Biscuit, a mix of rolled oats and golden syrup arising from World War One. Bake some new alternatives with these variations.
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5 Free Toys For Your Kittens
Cats and kittens can be very creative when they play, and most of the time they don't need expensive toys to have fun. Here are five cat toys you can make for free.
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Kings Park in Western Australia
Not many cities have such a large and beautiful parkland as Western Australia's capital, Perth. Kings Park looks over the Swan River and the central business district.
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Sail the Leeuwin in Australia
The Sail Training Ship Leeuwin is a magnificent replica tall ship that sails along the Western Australian coast. During summer, tourists can join for a day sail.
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Western Australia’s Fremantle Jail
Fremantle Prison is one of Western Australia's most historic buildings. Built by convicts in the 1850s, today it is a sightseeing must when visiting Perth.
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Marine Life at AQWA in Perth, WA
The coastline of Western Australia is rich in marine life and it's all on display in an aquarium named AQWA at Hillarys Boat Harbour north of state capital Perth.
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Fly SkyEurope in Eastern Europe
Low cost airline SkyEurope started out small in Bratislava, Slovakia, but has since expanded across Eastern Europe and offers flights from Prague and Budapest too.
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Hotel Stary in Krakow, Poland
Krakow is attracting a new wave of tourism, and accommodation is beginning to catch up. The Hotel Stary is an example of a luxury hotel with a Polish historical touch.
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See Heilbronn in Southern Germany
Travelers to Germany are familiar with cities like Berlin and Munich, but a a visit to a more typical town like Heilbronn in Baden-Wuerttemberg can show the real Germany.
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The Palace of Science and Culture
Sightseers in Warsaw won't be able to miss the Palace of Science and Culture, the tallest building in Poland and a gift from the Soviet Union.
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Itinerary for a Week in Poland
Poland has become very tourist-friendly since communism fell in 1989. Travel highlights include Warsaw, beauty and tragedy near Krakow and the mountains at Zakopane.
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Two Hotels in Bratislava, Slovakia
Accommodation options in Bratislava are definitely improving, and two good choices are the Hotel Danube on the river or the smaller Hotel Marrol's in the Old Town.
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Read Marina Lewycka’s Two Caravans
Ukrainian culture features again in Marina Lewycka's novel "Two Caravans", with a few Polish characters thrown in, following the life of immigrant workers in Britain.
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Itinerary for a Week in Slovakia
Slovakia is emerging as a gorgeous, friendly destination in Eastern Europe. Starting in Bratislava, explore the beautiful Tatra Mountains, castles and towns like Kosice.
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Sightseeing at Prague Castle
Prague Castle is an entire complex of interesting sights, located across Charles Bridge. Explore the St Vitus Cathedral and watch the changing of the guard.
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Helen’s Homestay in Irkutsk
Getting to know the locals when you travel is best achieved by staying with them. If you're stopping off in Irkutsk on a Trans-Siberian trip, try Helen's Homestay.
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Moscow’s New Ritz-Carlton Hotel
With Moscow fast gaining a reputation as one of the world's most expensive cities, it was time it got a fancy Ritz-Carlton hotel right next to Red Square.
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Fodor’s Croatia and Slovenia
Croatia is hitting the must-see list in Europe, and its smaller neighbour Slovenia can't be far behind - so check if the Fodor's guide to these Balkan nations suits you.
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Survival Russian Language Skills
You probably can't learn fluent Russian before your Trans-Siberian trip, but knowing greetings, common questions and numbers can help you get more from a trip to Russia.
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Sightseeing in Irkutsk, Russia
Irkutsk is a Siberian city in the middle of Russia, and lies on the Trans-Siberian route. Nearby Lake Baikal is more popular, but Irkutsk is worth seeing too.
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Itineraries for Eastern Europe
With increasing numbers of travelers are booking tours around Eastern Europe, take a look at the key destinations: places like the Czech Republic, Poland or Hungary.
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Ljubljana’s Funky Hostel Celica
Need accommodation in Slovenia's capital? Try sleeping in a cell in Ljubljana's Hostel Celica, where every room's been designed and furnished by a different artist.
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Facilities on the Trans-Siberian
Many people dream of traveling from Vladivostok to Moscow on the Trans-Siberian railway, but what is it really like to spend a whole week on a train?
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Fodor’s Moscow and St Petersburg
If you're visiting two of the world's most interesting cities, different despite both lying in Russia,then the Fodor's guide to Moscow and St Petersburg could be useful.
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Wolf’s Lair in Poland
Visiting Wolf's Lair involves seeing the concrete and steel remnants of Hitler's bunker and the whole Wolfschanze camp in the Masurian Lake district of Poland.
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Trogir, Unesco Heritage in Croatia
An ideal day trip from the major Dalmatian Coast city of Split, Croatia's Trogir is a village of Romanesque and Renaissance architecture settled onto a tiny island.
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Learn Russian Culture and Habits
Traveling to Russia? Understanding the local customs, history and language by reading World Cultures: Russia in the Teach Yourself series will be invaluable.
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Exploring Hungary’s Lake Balaton
Summer or winter, there's great stuff to see and do around Hungary's Lake Balaton, one of Europe's largest lakes, including swimming, hiking and sampling wine.
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Visiting the Kaliningrad Region
Many people don't know that Kaliningrad exists - a Russian outpost sandwiched between Lithuania and Poland on the Baltic Sea coast, now undergoing renovation.
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Perth’s Caversham Wildlife Park
When visiting Perth, Western Australia, a day out at the Caversham Wildlife Park will introduce to Australia's great animals like kangaroos, koalas, wombats and more.
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Famous Australian Anzac Biscuits
Australians love to snack on Anzac biscuits, traditionally baked from a recipe featuring rolled oats and golden syrup, and an interesting historical link to World War One
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Douz, Tunisia: Head to the Sahara
Douz in central Tunisia attracts tourism by saying it's the gateway to the Sahara Desert. From camel trekking to sand duning watching, many can enjoy Douz.
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Star Wars at Matmata, Tunisia
Underground caves can be a must in Tunisia's desert heat near Matmata: and they make a great movie set for Luke Skywalker's family home from Star Wars.
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Poland’s Warsaw Historical Museum
Understanding the impact of the second world war on Warsaw and Poland is made easier by visiting the Warsaw Historical Museum in Old Town Square.
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Sigulda and Gauja National Park
Sigulda Castle, Turaida Reserve, Gauja National Park and plenty of green forest and flowing rivers await you on this day trip from Latvian capital Riga.
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Who Was Slogging the Slavs?
Few travel narratives covering Eastern Europe exist, but Angus Bell's written one with an interesting twist: he played cricket with the Slavs.
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Day Trip to Komarno, Slovakia
An interesting day trip from the Slovak capital of Bratislava takes you to the bilingual town of Komarno, a town lying on the Danube border with Hungary.
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Visit the Bardo Museum in Tunis
The Bardo Museum in Tunis has one of the world's most impressive collections of ancient Roman mosaics, and is housed in a palace on the outskirts of Tunisia's capital.
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Photogenic Highlights of Riga
The Latvian capital of Riga is elegant and ready for photos: try two great views from the top of St Peter's Church and from a cruise on the Daugava River.
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Read About Ukrainian Tractors
Part fiction, part biography, Marina Lewycka's novel A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian has plenty to say about Ukraine and Eastern Europe.
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Train Trips Around Russia
If you love train travel and want to visit Russia and its former republics like Belarus, Ukraine and Moldova, check out some of these itineraries.
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Visiting Lake Baikal, Russia
To experience Russian nature and landscape at its best, make a stop at Lake Baikal in Siberia or take the Circumbaikal or BAM Railways.
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Krakow’s Old Town Square
Europe's largest Old Town Square in southern Poland's Krakow is full of sights to see: climb the Old Town Hall, marvel at St Mary's church or go shopping for souvenirs.
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Hope’s Book Moscow! Moscow!
We can't go back to the Russia of the 1980s, but reading Christopher Hope's great book Moscow! Moscow! gives insights into perestroika and the old way of visiting Moscow.
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Hitting Bucharest’s Highlights
Explore Bucharest's center including attractions like the Palace of the Parliament, the Patriarchal Cathedral and museums reflecting Romanian history.
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The Art of Moscow’s Metros
In Moscow, traveling by underground train can be like visiting a succession of art galleries. Learn where to find Soviet era art on the metro.
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The Towers of Tallinn, Estonia
Pick an afternoon of sunshiny weather in Estonia's capital, Tallinn, and enjoy a walk from Pikk Hermann to Kiek in de Kök.
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Budapest’s Castle Hill
Spend a day on Castle Hill in Budapest and explore the Royal Palace, Fishermen's Bastion and the Matthias Church as well as having great views.
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Tartu University Sights, Estonia
Estonia's second city, Tartu, has an impressive university - full of tourist attractions! From the architecture to a gallery, and my favorite, the student lock-up.
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Black Sea Cruising
You can cruise the Danube along the border of Romania and Bulgaria, reaching the Danube Delta just south of Ukraine; and then the entire Black Sea is at your fingertips.
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Time Out Shortlist Prague Review
If you want to take a city-trip to Prague, the Time Out Shortlist Prague guidebook might be handy for exploring the Czech Republic's capital city.
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Bratislava Christmas Markets
Want to find the real Eastern European Christmas spirit? One tip is the Bratislava Christmas markets in Slovakia, where mulled wine and good food outdo commercialism.
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Cruising Moscow to St Petersburg
Exploring western Russia between Moscow and St Petersburg by cruise boat you'll visit Golden Ring towns like Yaroslavl on the Volga River or Kizhi Island near St Petes.
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Old Town Warsaw Sights
Warsaw's central Old Town might have been destroyed in World War II, but the museums and castles around Castle Square and Old Town Square give a good insight into Poland.
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Ghost Stories From Prague
If you like to be scared, you can find plenty of eerie tales and ghost stories about Prague, especially around Charles Bridge: Guest writer Bridget Lux reports.
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Bradt’s Baltic Capitals Guide
If you're planning a city tour of the Baltic States, and a quick stop in neighboring Kaliningrad, Bradt's Baltic Capitals guide could be an ideal companion.
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Day Trip to Trnava, Slovakia
Learning about a destination from the inside is great: and Trnava resident Peter Martinovic is a great source for tips on what to see in Trnava, near Slovakia's capital.
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Western Trans-Sib Stopovers
Yekaterinburg or Omsk, Perm or Kazan: what wonderful choices you can make when planning the western half of your Trans-Siberian rail journey across Russia.
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Tourist Board Resource List
Official tourist board websites can be valuable resources when researching and planning a trip in Eastern Europe.
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Eastern European Tourist Boards
Official tourist information for Eastern European countries is available - the quality varies, but some countries supply good information to English-speaking tourists.
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Eastern Trans-Siberian Stops
Making stopovers on your Trans-Siberian rail journey across Russia is the best way to break up the week-long trip. But do you choose Irkutsk, Khabarovsk or Novosibirsk?
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Cross Charles Bridge in Prague
Everyone who visits Eastern Europe's jewel city Prague will stroll over Charles Bridge - probably with hundreds of other Czech-obsessed tourists.
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Eastern European Newspapers
Planning a trip to Eastern Europe or want to keep up with your favorite culture? Local English-language and ex-pat newspapers are perfect for up-to-date information.
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KGB Remnants in Vilnius, Lithuania
The Museum of Genocide Victims gives visitors a Lithuanian perspective on the Soviet Union and the impact of the Soviet occupation on the Lithuanian people.
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Rick Steves’ Eastern Europe 2006
Our next Eastern European guidebook review: does Rick Steves' Best of Eastern Europe 2006 have useful info and travel tips for us about Prague, Poland and Budapest?
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Buying the Right Matrioshka Dolls
Want to bring some nested dolls home from Russia? Matrioshka doll sets have an interesting history, and we have tips for choosing the best.
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Dostoyevsky Museum, St Petersburg
Ever read Dostoyevsky's "Crime and Punishment"? If not, grab this literary classic now, then visit the Dostoyevsky Memorial Flat and Museum in St Petersburg, Russia.
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Ukrainian Capital Highlights
Kyiv's an especially historic city, with sights like the St Sophia Cathedral Complex and the Caves Monastery dating back to the eleventh century.
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Guide to Travel in the Baltics
The three Baltic nations – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania –are just emerging from the shadow of their USSR past to become tourist destinations in their own right.
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Bathing in Budapest, Hungary
Ever wanted to swim in a cathedral? A relaxing dip in the thermal waters of the Géllert Bath in Hungarian capital Budapest is probably the closest you'll get.
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Musuem of Occupation of Latvia
As Latvia celebrates fifteen years of independence, we take a look at Riga's fascinating Museum of the Occupation of Latvia 1940-1991.
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Currencies in Eastern Europe
When traveling around Eastern Europe, chances are you're changing currencies regularly. How can you get zloty, tolar and koruna straight in your mind, and your wallet?
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Russia Travel Guide
Russia's offerings are vast, complex and varied. Whether you're interested in a historical tour of her imperial past or something more modern or even kitchy, read on!
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hidden europe Magazine
Travel magazines are sources of ideas, tips, inspiration and relaxation. hidden europe magazine often looks at out-of-the-way parts of Eastern Europe.
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Exploring Ventspils, Latvia
Ventspils is another Baltic Sea destination worth visiting. A small town in north-west Latvia, Ventspils offers tourists peace and attractive fountains and street art.
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Vranov Chateau, Czech Republic
The Czech Republic, like much of Eastern Europe, is renowned for picturesque chateaux and castles. The Vranov Chateau in southern Moravia is a cliff-top masterpiece.
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Lonely Planet’s Eastern Europe
Traveling through Eastern Europe is easier with a guidebook. It takes up valuable space, so be sure to choose well. Is Lonely Planet's Eastern Europe guide right for you?
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The Hermitage, St Petersburg
The Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg is like a city in itself. With 1057 rooms to stroll through admiring art and architecture alike, it's a gallery of adventure.
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Moscow Travel Guide
Find all the information you need on traveling in and around Moscow here, from St Basil's Cathedral to the Kremlin, the amazing metro stations and shopping for souvenirs.
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St Petersburg Travel Guide
Find all the information you need on traveling in and around St Petersburg, Russia, here, from the Hermitage to the Dostoyevsky Museum and along the Neva River.
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Ukraine Travel Guide
Find all the information you need on traveling in and around Ukraine here, from sightseeing in Kiev to cruising the Black Sea.
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Romania Travel Guide
Find all the information you need on traveling in and around Romania here: from the capital of Bucharest, to Transylvania and cruising the Danube or Black Sea.
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Slovenia Travel Guide
Find all the information you need on traveling in and around Slovenia here, from pretty capital Ljubljana to the ski slopes and more.
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Estonia Travel Guide
Find all the information you need on traveling in and around Estonia here, whether it's a city break in Tallinn or relaxing on the island of Saaremaa.
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Hungary Travel Guide
Find all the information you need on traveling in and around Hungary here, from the key sights of Budapest to thermal baths in Heviz.
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Latvia Travel Guide
Find all the information you need on traveling in and around Latvia here, from the Baltic Coast to the magnificent capital city of Riga.
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Lithuania Travel Guide
Find all the information you need on traveling in and around Lithuania here, from the churches of Vilnius to the World Heritage Curonian Spit beaches.
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Croatia Travel Guide
Find all the information you need on traveling in and around Croatia here - from the Dalmatian Coast stretching from Dubrovnik to Split or the gorgeous Plitvice Lakes.
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Czech Republic Travel Guide
Find all the information you need on traveling in and around the Czech Republic here - from the historic capital of Prague to castles in the country.
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Prague Travel Guide
Find all the information you need on traveling in and around Prague here: whether its castles, clocks, ghost stories or a stroll over Charles Bridge that you're after.
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Bulgaria Travel Guide
Find all the information you need on traveling in and around Bulgaria here.
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Slovakia Travel Guide
Find all the information you need on traveling in and around Slovakia here, including Bratislava's sights and information on country towns like Trnava, Kosice and Poprad.
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Poland Travel Guide
Find all the information you need on traveling in and around Poland here: whether you want to explore the Old Town of Warsaw, see beautiful Krakow or the Baltic coast.
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Countries Covered at eeuroperussia
Definitions in Europe are tricky: check our list of 15 countries to see what you can expect to learn about at Eastern Europe and Russia Travel.
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Russian Souvenir Shopping
What will you bring back from Russia? From traditional matrioshka dolls through to kitschy Lenin watches, the shopping choices from Moscow to Vladivostok are fascinating.
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Trans-Siberian Travel Tips
Taking the Trans-Siberian train across Russia is a travel dream of many. Read on to learn how to make the most of your experience.
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