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A round up of useful info about Eastern Europe for student travelers and backpackers, like Prague clubs, Russian trains, Romanian hostels and Prague hostels, Hungary travel info, getting the real story on Dracula and more about Eastern Europe.
Before You Go: Poland Travel Basics
Poland travel is a good choice for Eastern European travel beginners -- get started with Poland travel planning with these tips on what to know before you go.
Profile of Hungary
Hungary has experienced it all - Turkish invasion, German occupation, and Soviet acquisition, as About's Guide to Eastern Europe says. Read a Hungary profile to start getting a feel for Hungary travel.
Prague Clubs
A list of some Prague clubs of which you may approve of from About's Eastern Europe Guide.
Russian Train Travel - Russian Trains and Russian Train Travel
Flexibility is the word of the day when riding Russian trains in economy and, like any travel experience, it will be what you make of it. Be prepared with a little more information on Russian trains and Russian train travel.
CIEE Study Abroad in Prague
CIEE offerings for study abroad in Prague, Czech Republic.
Summer Language Programs in Krakow, Poland
Summer language and Polish literature studies for credit in Krakow, Poland, from CEA.
Time Out Istanbul
Up to date nightlife, restaurant and club listings for Istanbul, plus some travel trivia you can use.
Profile of Romania
Factoids, like the real Dracula story, plus an overview of Romania -- interesting reading before you plan Romanian travel.
Russia Travel Basics
All about the basics of Russia travel, like getting a visa, registering when you get to Russia (yeah, you have to), and a host of practical advice about Russia travel.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Travel Basics
Bosnia and Herzegovina travel basics like visas and registration (learn about it), landmines, and transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Before You Go: Belarus Travel Basics
Belarus, still somewhat stuck in Soviet times, is still not a frequent tourist destination. However, travel basics for this country are not much different from Russia travel basics.
Profile of Slovakia
About's Guide to Eastern Europe says, "No longer joined with what is now the Czech Republic, Slovakia is eager to welcome visitors and develop its tourist industry." Learn about Slovakia and Slovakian cities like Piestany and Bratislava.
Profile of Estonia
Since breaking away from the Soviet Union in 1991, Estonia has taken advantage of opportunities to improve its economy, encourage tourists, and establish itself with a unique Baltic identity.
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