Category Archives: Central & Eastern Europe

Tallinn to Helsinki Ferry: Cruising Across the Baltic Sea with Tallink Megastar

It took me eight years of living in Europe to take a Baltic ferry.  I have visited the Baltics and Nordics so many times (I mean, I lived in Norway for four years!), but I never seemed to hop aboard a ship and sail to my next destination; it was all about the plane journey. […]

11 Insightful Books About the Soviet Union Worth Reading

11 Insightful Books About the Soviet Union Worth Reading

There are many great books about the Soviet Union worth reading if you’re into history and keen to learn more. This is a guide to eleven detailed and informative USSR books that we think will give you a better understanding of the Soviet Union.  Many are accounts and contain a lot of insight while the […]

Craft Beer in Tallinn: Where to Drink Estonian Beer in the Capital

I have been on to the Estonian craft beer scene for years.  In Frankfurt, we actually get some decent craft beer from Estonia.  And, as someone who has traveled to Tallinn quite a few times, I have had ample opportunity to enjoy craft beer in Tallinn (and even over in Tartu)!  When I knew I […]

Gyor, Hungary – The Charm in Visiting a Place You Know Nothing About

Szechenyi Square in Gyor, Hungary

For years, I have compared Vienna, Prague, and Budapest to the Bermuda Triangle.  The three cities suck people in, and the people never see anything outside of Prague’s resplendent castles, Vienna’s spellbinding architecture, and Budapest’s incredible restaurant scene (and shameless nightlife).  A city break to Budapest, Prague, or Vienna is completely understandable as all three are some […]

Estonia Itinerary: Making the Most of One Week in Estonia

Kuressaare Castle in Saaremaa, Estonia

Are you planning on spending one week in Estonia? This Estonia itinerary will help you plan your trip to the northernmost Baltic state. You’ll spend time exploring Tallinn, but you will also get to discover lesser-known regions and towns. Head to Saaremaa, Estonia’s biggest island, and relax on the beach in Pärnu. You’ll also get […]