Easter around the world: the Balkans and Eastern Europe

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Easter is celebrated by Christians of all kinds, but depending on culture and rite, different Easter traditions and customs. The Balkans have always danced to their own tune, even when it comes to religion.

Much of the Balkans is Eastern Orthodox, and if you come from a place with a majority of Catholics or Protenstants etc, you might discover that Eastern is a whole different kettle of fish in the Balkans. Although the gist of the holidays is the same as anywhere else, what makes Easter in the Balkans really unique is the way in which it is celebrated.

In addition to the fact that Orthodox Easter is usually on a different date than the one used by Western Christianity, there are a lot of interesting traditions that make Easter a perfect time to visit the Balkans. So if you’re interested in cultural experiences, how about checking out how people celebrate Easter around the world –  the Balkans and Eastern Europe are a good place to start. …

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Mysterious Ukraine: top 5 travel destinations

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Eastern Europe is becoming a more and more popular tourist destination, and although the Balkans are now attracting a steady stream of tourists, there are parts of Europe that haven’t had yet a share in the limelight. Ukraine, the ‘borderland’ as its name says, is slowly shifting into something completely different, with improving economy and a more carefree attitude.

Ukraine is a cultural and historical patchwork , whose Slavic heritage is peppered with Scythian gold stuffed into museums, cave monasteries, Byzantine murals and Tatar stories. There are countless reasons for visiting this country, and here’s a taste of what awaits you in mysterious Ukraine: top 5 travel destinations. …

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Backpacking in Crimea

Mentions of Crimea appear far more often in discussions about the Crimean War, but the name hardly appears when it comes to tourism. Crimea is known to be the place where live war reporting became a widespread practice, but it its still not exactly what you’d call a popular tourist destination.

The Crimean Peninsula, however, has all the makings of an interesting travel destination: unique geography (Crimea looks like an island linked to the mainland through a narrow natural bridge), diverse beaches and mountain scenery. For a backpacker, Crimea is one of Europe’s best kept secrets, so here’s a short guide to backpacking in Crimea. …

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A short guide to Hungarian cuisine

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Every country in Eastern and Central Europe has some special about its cuisine, and although sometimes it can be difficult to pinpoint where a particular dish came from, there are a few foods that are emblematic of their countries. Hungary might be a small country, but its cultural heritage, as well as its cuisine, are not to be neglected.

Nowadays, you can find traditional Hungarian restaurants and bakeries in most big cities, so here’s a short guide to Hungarian cuisine so that you’ll know what to order if you decide to try it out. …

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Five Eastern European cities to visit this spring

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There’s no question about the popularity of Europe as a travel destination, but although Paris, London, Barcelona or Vienna are on well-trodden tourist paths, parts of the continent are not quite as famous for their touristic potential. Eastern Europe used to be the neglected and under-appreciated corner of the old world, but nowadays more and more people are willing to appreciate its culture and attractions.

Tourism is booming nowadays in many major (and even smaller) Eastern European cities, and their cultural and historical attractions are making their way into travel magazines. So here are five Eastern European cities to visit this Spring. …

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Top backpacking destinations for 2011

Are you ready for another year of globe-trotting with nothing more than a backpack and a camera? Backpacking is not something that everyone enjoys, but a genuine backpacker knows that a tight budget and little luggage won’t stop anyone from having a great holiday, on the contrary!

Backpacking will allow you to mingle with locals and other tourists alike, to see place that are off the beaten track, and to experience the culture of the country you’re visiting in its purest, rawest form. So start packing for another great year for backpacking, especially with destinations like these! Here’s our list of the top backpacking destinations for 2011. …

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5 Unforgettable River Cruises

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Cruising is among those absolute musts that every traveler has to experience at least once in a lifetime. In most cases, cruising is all about getting some relaxation and quality entertainment while floating among tropical islands and deep-blue waters. But a river cruise represents a whole new concept.

Unlike a sea cruise, that usually takes you along a continent’s coastline, the river cruise lets you step into the very heart of the most amazing cultures. Each river carries around the myths, the personal stories and the alluvial relics of thousand of years of civilization. For today’s post, we’ve selected five epic river cruises that will each take you into the hearts of 5 different continents: …

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