Tag: Eastern Europe
Travel articles, guides, travel tips, unusual things to do, travel challenges and secret places in Eastern Europe
6 places to visit in Romania
Romania is considered by many to be one of the world’s most underrated places to visit. The history of this place dates back to the Ancient Roman tim
10 fun facts about Prague to know before you visit it
We challenge you: Discover some of Prague's secret stories
Even if you think you know it well, Prague is ready to knock your socks off with its crazy
Prizren – attractions and fairy tales from Kosovo
Prizren is not like any other city in Kosovo. Down its narrow streets, amidst the houses perched on the hill and at the paved squares, you will feel t
Demir Baba Teke – a holy place in Bulgaria for 3,000 years
The challenge: Discover one of the most sacred spots in Bulgaria where people of all religions are welcome, although the site itself is an Alevi shrin
Hiking in Bulgaria: see the view from Koncheto Ridge in Pirin Mountains
All who have seen the world from this magical place, who have felt how fragile and helpless they are before nature, they went back changed. Koncheto R
Secret beaches in Bulgaria: Tyulenovo, the village of seals
The challenge: Discover one of the most beautiful secret beaches in Bulgaria
You won’t meet lovers of sand beaches in the Bulgarian seaside village o
Istanbul Tulip Festival: the best parks to see flowers (+ map)
The challenge: explore Istanbul, tulip by tulip
Every year in April, Istanbul turns into the capital of tulips. This is when millions of bulbs show u
Niš, Serbia: 6 fun and unusual things to do (for very cheap or free)
The challenge: discover the Serbian city of Niš (Nish) through its stories, peculiar facts and unusual attractions
Niš (pronounced Neesh) is the thir
Suspended in the air: the story of Meteora, Greece
"It's got this otherworldly vibe about it, it had this really great energy, and I wanted to have a record that lived up to that energy." – Chester Be
7 unique and unusual things to do in Sibiu, Romania (+map)
Sibiu is one of the most idyllic places to live according to a 2008 Forbes publication, and while I haven't lived there myself, I can at least swear i