Hungary, a country smack dab in the middle of Europe. Surrounded by countries like Ukraine, Serbia, Romania and Austria. The influence of these neighboring countries on the Hungarian culture is abundantly clear when you visit Budapest. Logically you might think this influence would extend to … Read more
German is one of the most daunting languages for beginners and advanced learners alike. With complex orthography, grammar and vocabulary, as well as tough to master pronunciation, it is easy to become overwhelmed and decide that it is impossible to learn German. I don’t mean … Read more
Devin Castle Bratislava is a stunning landmark just outside of Slovakia’s capital. I recently spent some time in Bratislava, and dedicated an afternoon to the Devin Castle Bratislava. It’s about a thirty minute or so journey outside of Bratislava, and well worth the time investment. It’s perched … Read more
Serbia is one of those very off the grid places with a somewhat untrue reputation. Many people think of Serbia as having mean guys, and every single one of them has a drinking problem. The fact of the matter is…only some of them do (read on to … Read more
What is Eastern Europe? While you can argue the technical part of this argument forever, most people would probably just say it’s anything east of Germany. Russian is spoken in many of these questions, and travelers always want to know: is Russian hard to learn? The short answer: yes. … Read more
There is only one reason to believe anything I say below regarding Eastern European women. I am not a pickup artist, a dating guru or the ultimate ladies man. I am not even a man. But as a girl born and raised in Eastern Europe … Read more
What’s great about Prague is how many different types of cuisines are available. If you go further east to a place like Ukraine, it becomes harder and harder to find some of the best cuisines in the world–Mexican, Korean, Vietnamese, Cuban, etc. Prague, on the … Read more
The Charles Bridge Prague is one of those can’t-miss things to see when you visit the capital of the Czech Republic. When you look at the majestic statues, tiles, and overall backdrop of the Charles Bridge–you’ll know why. The Charles Bridge Prague is directly west … Read more
Krakow, Poland is a vibrant, youthful city filled with some amazing places to eat. Here is a guide to 7 of the best Krakow restaurants in the city center. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive guide to all Krakow restaurants. It is … Read more