The first thing you need to know if you want to travel to Russia as a British citizen is that you need a visa. And that you need to get the ball rolling on this visa asap! Because while getting a visa to Russia from the UK isn’t difficult, there is a process to […]
Category Archives: Eastern Europe
AUSTRIA, Eastern Europe, Europe, HUNGARY, Western Europe
Vienna to Budapest Train: All You Need to Know
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Jun
Jun
2 of Europe’s great capitals, Vienna in Austria and Budapest in Hungary are must-see destinations when you’re travelling in this part of world. Which is easy to do, because these 2 wonderful cities are actually situated incredibly close together, meaning it’s easy to visit both in a single trip. Under 220km apart by train, […]
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Feb
Feb
It might be small, but it packs a mean punch! Yes the beautiful historic city of Krakow in Poland is one of my top recommendations for a European city break. Manageable, walkable, pretty, safe and easy to reach, Krakow has a lot going for it, not to mention the great day trips you take out […]
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Jan
Jan
One of the most buzzing cities in Europe, the Hungarian capital of Budapest is a young, vibrant and fun city, perfect for summer and winter visits alike. Split into 2 halves by the grand river Danube, the cities of Buda and Pest combine in bringing both a royal grandness and an edgy urban element to […]
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Sep
Sep
I have to be honest, until about a year ago I had never even heard of Bohemian Switzerland… and that’s despite having travelled previously to the 2 major cities nearest to it – namely Dresden in Germany and Prague in the Czech Republic. And this may give you some idea of a) how off […]
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Apr
Apr
So many countries, such a small a part of the world, so much to do there, so little time! Yup, if you’re anything like me, this is exactly how you’ll feel about your travels in Eastern Europe. For some reason, it seems we all try to cram more into our adventures here than anywhere else. […]
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Mar
Mar
High on the history stakes, the landscape points and cultural kudos, Eastern Europe is a feast for hungry travellers. Whether you want cobbled streets, ancient castles, scenic rivers, picturesque mountains, great street art, beautiful beaches or bold bridges, Eastern Europe delivers over and above every time. And that’s without taking into account the wonderful people […]
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Jan
Jan
The sort of place you don’t necessarily get excited about going to, but the sort of place you feel you need to go to, visiting Auschwitz can be something of a moral gauntlet when it comes to travel plans. Situated in the eastern European country of Poland, this is a place with a dark history, […]
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Jan
Jan
Anyone here not a fan of Bulgaria? Go on, hands in the air… Nope, thought not! Ok, so maybe you haven’t actually been to Bulgaria yet, but trust me, after you have, you won’t have your hands in the air either. Because this country is a delight to travel, especially for those of us adventuring […]
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Jan
Jan
11 countries in 2 months is exactly the sort of moves you can pull in Eastern Europe with so many small countries packed in alongside each other. And those are just the sort of moves I did pull, when I spent the best part of the summer enjoying this glorious part of the world. Hopping […]