Nov
7
By Will Joce
For forty years during the Cold War the continent of Europe was divided. The Communist east and Capitalist west faced each other across the Iron Curtain, a divide that seemed as permanent as it did solid.

This can all seem like a long time…
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Nov
6
By Lucas Gray
Warsaw is more emblematic of a post-war reconstruction metropolis than a city boasting a plethora of sustainable design, yet hidden in the urban fabric are a few inspiring examples of environmentally responsible architecture.

The Warsaw University Library, The Agora Building, and…
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Oct
7
By Phil McDonald
If you are planning a trip to
Vilnius, check out these four curious facts about the Lithuanian capital:

Learn a language on the bus
Vilnius was the first in the world to offer language classes while you travelled on public transport. While you…
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Sep
5
By Lara Bensenia
Though it may not receive as much attention as its more glamorous Western European neighbors,
Kiev has long been a gem of a city well hidden between the flashier tourist draws of Russia and Europe.

Thanks to a combination of…
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Jun
14
By Phil McDonald
1. Get the right words for drinks before you go

It’s easy to slip up when ordered a drink in
Belgrade because they don’t seem to resemble the English version at all. Before you arrive in the capital, note that a Pivo is…
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Jun
11
By Will Joce
Bratislava, Slovakia, has recently become a tourist haven as visitors from Western Europe stream in on
budget airlines to take advantage of the city’s quirky charm, appealing nature and cheap booze.

Most visitors remain within the confines of the…
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Jun
10
By Phil McDonald
2. The Dragon

The famous symbol of Ljubljana is the dragon. The history of the iconic monster dates back to tales of Jason and the Argonauts. It’s said that Jason sailed up the Danube, then the Sava and then the Ljubljanica before finally having make the…
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Jun
5
By Phil McDonald

1. Not bad for wine
It might surprise some of you to hear that
Romania is at number 10 in the Top 12 Wine Producers in the World. The Romanians pump out nearly half a million tonnes of the stuff every year. It’s…
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Jun
4
By Phil McDonald

1. It has gone by many a name
The Slovak Republic capital has seen many names over the years, often dependent on who is calling speaking about it. Pressburg is one that pops up a lot and in many English and German texts this is…
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Jun
3
By Anita Choudhary
Brno is referred to as “the hidden heart of Europe” and is located in the
Czech Republic.

Most people are very familiar with
Prague - its castle and the old town square, the winding city streets, and its Bohemian flavor, but…
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May
30
By Grace A.
The Black Sea forms a natural eastern border for
Bulgaria and makes it the home of some of the finest seaside resorts in Europe.

The largest of all of them is
Varna, the sea capital of Bulgaria also sometimes referred to as…
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May
26
By Anita Choudhary
Just like you would find in its cousin city of Prague,
Bratislava offers many of the same amenities and tourist attractions with one major difference – the crowds.

Far fewer tourists crowd the Bratislava streets than what you find in
Prague
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May
26
By Will Joce
The two cities of
Bratislava and
Vienna are both beautiful, intriguing and worth visitors time, but despite being the capitals of their respective countries (
Austria and
Slovakia duh!) they are only about 35 miles (56km) apart.

They are so close…
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May
25
By Marion
Looking for great hotel deals that will make your
stay in Romania cheaper without giving up comfort and convenience?

Book your room in one of these two
Bucharest hotels available on venere.com and enjoy a special discount.
1. Hotel Golden Tulip Bucharest
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May
24
By Phil McDonald
An ancient Chinese proverb says, “a daily cup of tea starves the apothecary”.

It’s no huge surprise then that tea has been one of the widely drunk and important beverages throughout the ages all over the world. It’s more than just a drink. It’s a medicine, it’s…
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