Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic is a mix of old world charm, intricate architecture and innovation. It’s a city I wish we had more time to explore, as there are so many traditional and fun things to do in Prague. From the first moment, I liked Prague. It is easy to explore …
Eastern Europe includes the following ten countries: Belarus, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Moldova, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, and Ukraine (according to the UN Geoscheme).
We love Eastern Europe for its unique architecture and history. It has European flare, but a history much different from their western counterparts.
Visas are still needed for travel in many of the countries here, and we have found our travels to be worth the extra effort we made to get there.
To date, we have been to three of these countries (Czech Republic, Hungary, and Russia), and have written about two of them.
Here are our latest articles from the Czech Republic and Russia:
Moscow’s Novodevichy Convent: Dramatic Architecture and History
Novodevichy Convent and Cemetery is one of the more interesting places we visited in Moscow. Historically, it has close ties to the Kremlin. Built in the 16th and 17th centuries, it is interwoven in Russia’s political, cultural, and religious history. Novodevichy is Russia’s only convent that served as both an ancient nunnery and a fortress. Today …
People Watching on Arbat Street in Moscow Russia
Arbat Street in Moscow is not quite like anywhere we had been before, yet it seems every town has somewhere similar. In Moscow, “The Arbat,” as it’s more commonly called, refers to the old Arbat Street where visitors find a kilometre long pedestrian-only road lined with souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants, artists, street performers, and a few random museums. …
A Tour of The Old Jewish Quarter in Prague – One Of Europe’s Oldest
Standing in the Prague Jewish Quarter I experienced a flood of different emotions. History is all around as the area contains the oldest Jewish European synagogue, cemetery, and other artefacts. It contains some of the only surviving Jewish buildings of WWII, thanks to a bizarre plan for the structures. Czechoslovakia had become a protectorate of Nazi Germany …
Photos: Russian Tanks, Missiles and ICBM On The Street in Moscow
Seeing the huge Russian tanks, missiles and other weapons of mass destruction driving down the street that is right next to our Moscow hotel was quite an overwhelming site. The emotions ran high, ranging from fascination to realisation and fear. In some ways we are so lucky! Not only did we get to march in …
Marching in the Moscow May Day Parade
This was no ordinary Moscow May Day Parade, and how we ended up marching in it is a bit surreal. May Day or Labour day in Russia is on May 1. It’s a day of celebration for workers and unions. The annual May Day Parade marches from around the corner of our hotel to Red Square. …
Moscow at Night: Photos of St. Basil’s, Red Square, Bolshoi
Moscow at night is even more colourful than it is during the day. It is springtime, and the sunsets late, with light until about 9.30. Therefore we had a late start, but we were determined to see some the best Moscow at night sights. Most of the streets seemed somewhat busy, and we felt quite safe. Although …
Moscow Metro as a Destination – Tips Before You Start
More than just an efficient way to get around the city, the Moscow Metro is a destination in itself. Many of the stations were built in the Soviet era. They are clean, loaded with artwork and history and each one is different. Moscow Metro tours seem quite popular, but we opted to do it ourselves, …
Photos Highlights of our Tour Inside the Kremlin – Moscow, Russia
Home to the President of the Russian Federation, the Kremlin was always a bit of mystery to me. Seen in movies, it always appeared to be a forbidden destination. Now I know it is pretty easy to get a tour of the Kremlin. As our free Moscow city tour earlier in the day came to an end, or guide …
Highlights of Moscow: Red Square, St. Basils, Seven Sisters, More
Moscow is one of those cities that I have always wanted to visit. I had great fantasies about intrigue and drama, Russian dancing and puppets, food and friendship. Honestly, I am not sure what I was really expecting, but Moscow did not disappoint. After two rest days in Dubai, we are ready for Russia. We know Moscow …
