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START HERE for information about Central Europe including Albania, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and Slovenia.
Inside you'll find the answers to most of the common questions of the region
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START HERE for information about Russia, the TransSiberian train routes, Belarus and Ukraine -
New RU Sticky and New RU Train sticky
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23-Nov-2009 00:19
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location: Hungary
A couple of videos about the Hungarian capital, with a funny one at the end:
http://budapesting.com/budapest_videos
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22-Nov-2009 12:57
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22-Nov-2009 22:48
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location: Ukraine
Next summer I plan to backpack from Bucharest to Kiev, over seven weeks or so. I will be backpacking, but I'll have a pretty good budget (I'll have at least EUR 100 per day available, though I don't feel any burning need to spend all my money if I can do the things I want for less). Anyways, I think I would like to check into a sanatorium in Crimea for a few days. I think. Has anyone done this before? I don't have any pressing medical problems, I just think it would be kind of fun and funny. I was (attempting to) look at the website for one called Sanatorium Russia, in Yalta- the building looked super-cool but the website was loaded with viruses. Anyways, I would love to hear your stories, knowledge and recommendations!
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22-Nov-2009 08:38
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location: Bosnia-Hercegovina
So I'm planning a trip from cold Canada. I know it wont be that cold there, -3 lows to plus 3 or so, but how about snow and general weather conditions?
Anybody been there in February?
Thanks
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22-Nov-2009 08:35
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22-Nov-2009 08:35
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location: Turkey
Hello,
No doubt there will be (deserved) complaints that this may be too vague, but any personal experiences would be fantastic.
My fiance and I are getting married at the end of June 2010 and would like to honeymoon in Turkey.
We would like a totally chilled honeymoon with diving and perhaps a day or two of sightseeing - the latter being pretty optional, TBH.
My fiance already has the PADI open water qualification (or similar) - I have only done one 'trial/beginner/experience' dive but would like to do an open water course out there. We also both enjoy sailing which would be a back up if the diving wasn't feasible.
Turkey has been chosen partly because we enjoyed our last trip and partly because I have a complete phobia of crabs (and I mean burst into tears and escape rapidly even at the word - the bends wouldn't even cross my mind as I pani even writing it here). On...
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22-Nov-2009 04:26
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22-Nov-2009 04:26
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location: Slovenia
Hi
I'm looking for a cheap single room in Ljubljana for a few days in December. Private accommodation preferred as hotels seem pretty expensive!
Thanks
Alex
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22-Nov-2009 03:14
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22-Nov-2009 19:32
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location: Latvia
Just mulling over the idea of traveling to this area. Anyone have a rough idea of costs for food lodging, and transportation for youth hostel or low-star hotel? We are experienced travelers and need only clean , safe places to stay...not fancy. Looking for an idea of daily cost for this type of travel.
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21-Nov-2009 08:27
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22-Nov-2009 02:45
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location: Bulgaria
Hi,
We want to fin d a nice old bar or cafe where older people hang out in Sofia. Not a tame, well-behaved restaurant - a watering hole with a little life. The post-communist communist crowd, or old academics nursing beers. Anything like that around?
R.
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21-Nov-2009 04:22
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21-Nov-2009 08:02
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location: Romania
I am really excited to be visiting Transylvania in the Spring, but I'm having a hard time finding information on getting there from anywhere but Bucharest. My itinerary (which is flexible) involves L'viv, then Transylvania, then onto Budapest. I haven't done much homework on where I want to be in Transylvania (I'm also keeping that very flexible), so whatever is easiest would be best, I'm sure. I was advised to visit eurolines.ro, but I can't find an option for English!
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21-Nov-2009 00:53
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22-Nov-2009 02:08
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location: Ukraine
After getting back from Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan with my own car, I am planning a Trip (maybe next summer) through the Ukraine, Belarus and Russia (also with my car).
How is the traffic police in Ukraine? Are they too corrupt? Do they extort you too often?
In Azerbaijan it was awful (they stop you too often and demand too much money).
I have read several posts of people being stopped several times while driving in the Ukraine in the past and they had to pay about 10USD each time. That would not be a problem, if it is only 10USD (I was asked 150USD in Azerbaijan).
What should I expect? How often will I get stopped?
My car and passport are Spanish. Now I know the differences between the traffic rules/driving style between the Former Soviet Union and Spain.
My car is a 16 years old Opel Astra
I can speak Russian fluently.
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21-Nov-2009 00:03
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21-Nov-2009 18:02
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location: Serbia
Hi, I know that in Banat area is border point with Romania Bela Crkva and Derdapska klisura, but is there also possible croosing Danube by boat/ferry from Golubac to Moldova Veche? I can see ferry line in some maps. Does any knows? Thank you
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20-Nov-2009 23:23
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alamut »
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22-Nov-2009 12:32
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location: Czech Republic
My partner and I are spending a few days before/after new year in Prague. How busy is the city centre on new years eve and is it necessary to prebook a restaurant for that night? Thanks.
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20-Nov-2009 23:23
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20-Nov-2009 23:23
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Hi friends,
I kerim. I live in istanbul. sometimes unfair, sometimes just a lot about istanbul article was written. However, it is required to accept the beautiful and historic city of Turkey. Here come back to her country as tourists are highly satisfied.
If you think you have to come istanbul and still can not find the answer in mind if you have questions write me a message, do not reply to you as soon as possible. And a good holiday can help you do it from my hand.
Mail address: kerimtirpan@gmail.com
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20-Nov-2009 22:56
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kerimtrpan »
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20-Nov-2009 23:22
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kerimtrpan »
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Hi friends,
I kerim. I live in istanbul. sometimes unfair, sometimes just a lot about istanbul article was written. However, it is required to accept the beautiful and historic city of Hyderabad. Here come back to her country as tourists are highly satisfied.
If you think you have to come istanbul and still can not find the answer in mind if you have questions write me a message, do not reply to you as soon as possible. And a good holiday can help you do it from my hand.
Mail address: kerimtirpan@gmail.com
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20-Nov-2009 22:35
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arizona »
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Events:
24/02-28/02-2010: Holland Flower Festival in Volendam. Bulb flower architecture and Volendam folklore. Just north of Amsterdam.
[In 2012 in Venlo between Eindhoven and Mönchen-Gladbach) is the World Horticulture Expo
Regular :
Seven great -regular - gardens: One of them worked for Ground Zero.
http://www.toptuinenvannederland.com/index.php?content_id=78
And a hidden gem:Mien Ruys Dedemsvaart East of Zwolle.
NP De Hoge Veluwe is considered (arbitrarian, I think) to be the largest garden in Europe
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20-Nov-2009 18:20
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21-Nov-2009 02:18
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Hi there,
I'm looking at travelling from Dubrovnik to Brestova so that I can get the ferry to Cres Island, but I'm not sure where to stop in between. Is there a bus service stopping at Brestova? Is it easy to get from Brestova to Bosnia, or will I need to leave from Zagreb? If so, is there a bus between Brestova and Zagreb? If I do go to Zagreb, perhaps it would be better to catch the ferry from Rijeka? I will probably spend a maximum of 2 weeks in Croatia.
Thank you!
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