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E Europe Travel Feature Writer: Luke Waterson

From skiing in Bulgaria’s mountains to basking on Croatia islands, from Slovak castles to Hungary’s Communist architecture, from Krakow Old Town to caves under Kiev, this Eastern European travel guide will help you discover the region.

Articles, written by people who live in or have visited the area, will take you from the Baltic States to the Balkan coast. We’ll show you magical cities like Ljubljana and Tallinn, where to sip coffee in Hungary or party in Prague, and where to relax in Budapest spas or on the Black Sea coast. We'll feature practical travel topics to help you en route too, such as sourcing cheap airfares.

Eastern Europe is still a secret for some travellers, so join us to uncover the best sights. Read the articles, follow our blog and email with your reactions or questions.


Feature Writer Articles in E Europe Travel

Budapest Cafe and Coffee House Guide
Having been occupied by the Turks, Hungary had cafe culture before anywhere else in Europe. The suave Budapest coffee houses are integral to life in the Hungary capital.
Vitosha Ski Resort — Bulgaria Skiing at its Peak
Unlike the country's more touristy ski resorts, Vitosha National Park is where Bulgarians ski - with sublime scenery and top slopes right outside the Bulgaria capital.
Explore Eastern Europe by Rail
Train has been the most glam means of exploring Europe since the Orient Express made its first run. The more unfamiliar the territory traversed, the greater the appeal.
Budapest Spa Etiquette
Almost all visitors to Budapest will sample a spa during their stay. Yet Hungarian baths are a law unto themselves, and there are ground rules it is advisable to follow.
Ljubljana Bars — The Coolest City Drinking Spots
Ljubljana hosts an abundance of classy drinking venues, centred around its trendy upper right riverbank district. A booze-up here means Al Fresco dining and chic décor.


Contributing Articles in E Europe Travel

Ghosts of Prague
They say that Prague is the most haunted city in Europe. Because of the city's violent past, they say ghosts haunt the quarters of the famous Old Town.
Easter Food and Drink in the Czech Republic
Families in the former Czechoslovakia observe Easter rituals with slivovitz, bread (mazanec, houska, Jidase), lamb cake (baranek), gingerbread, red eggs and other treats
Old World Czech Village Easter Week Traditions
The annual spring celebrations in rural communities in Bohemia and Moravia include the age-old ritual of men whipping women with pomlázka and being rewarded with treats
Visit St Petersburg, for a Great Russian Holiday
Tour Russia & visit beautiful St Petersburg. With its White Nights, Hermitage Museum, the Peterhof, Kazan & Royal Palaces of the Tsars it makes a great Russian holiday.
Lake Bled on a Budget
Spending lots of cash does not always guarantee a better vacation. At Lake Bled, visitors on a budget can still experience numerous outdoor activities and find adventure.
Exploring and Wine Tasting in Tokaj, Hungary
The Tokaj-Hegyalja wine region, now a UNESCO World Heritage site, produces some of the world's top wines, holds bi-annual festivals, and offers tours and tastings.
Five Great Places to Visit in Romania
A holiday in Romania is an experience you'll never forget - this is a beautiful country just waiting to be explored. Here are five great things to do in Romania.
Centrum Babylon Hotel in Liberec, Czech Republic
Complex includes three hotels, six restaurants, aquapark, casino, daycare, shopping mall, disco and spa against a backdrop of the Jizera and Lusatian Mountains ski areas
Valentines Day, Romantic Week-End in Lovers City
Chelmno holds great festivities on Valentines Day but in the lush countryside of northern Poland, the town claims the country's most romantic destination year round.
Visit Prague, Without Barriers
Prague is beautiful, but for anyone less than able-bodied, getting around the city can be more than a little tricky. No longer. A free atlas-cum-booklet is now available.
Soviet Bunker, Vilnius
Travel back in time to 1984 to discover what it was like for a citizen under suspicion in the Soviet Union
Ješted Ski Resort in Northern Czech Republic
Ski or Snowboard Europe near Liberec on Slopes Boasting Artificial Snow, a Cablecar, New Chair-lifts and Ski-Lifts, a Four-Star Hotel and Summer Cycling and Hiking Trails
Where to Drink Beer and Absinthe in Prague
Two big Prague attractions happen to be bars. U Fleku is an old beer hall, popular with tourists and the younger micro-brewery, Pivovarsky Dum is a great local hangout.
Liberec, Mountain Town in the Czech Republic
Between the Jizera and Lusatian Mountains See the Theater, Zoo, Botanical Garden, Galleries, Museums, Swimming, Hiking and Mountain Sports followed by a Local Czech Beer
The Old Jewish Cemetery in Prague
Prague is one of the most remarkable cities in Europe; it is also home to one of the most disturbing cemeteries in existence.

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