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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 -
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Headed to Germany in July of 2010. Looking for recommendations for easily accessible travel from Berlin (then headed back to FRA for flight back to US). Very interested in Poland, Czech Republic, etc. Don't want to spend a lot of time flitting about as we have in the past (although that is fun too). Would appreciate tips as to neat things to see/do/places to go. Thanks.
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02-Dec-2009 10:09
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02-Dec-2009 10:37
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location: Ukraine
here is the deal I met some people from the Ukraine this last summer j-1 visa holders who loaded up on computer goods before they went home.On their return one had her laptop stolen.She wants me to buy her a new one in the Christmas sales here in NY.She is afraid it will be stolen in the post when I send it to her. I plan to take it out use it some and then mark customs form used computer parts gift.Does anybody have any experience shipping to Ukraine what are the odds it will be stolen. Any better ideas.Thanks in advance for any comments
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02-Dec-2009 06:31
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location: Croatia
I will be travelling between the 2 cities in June. A one-way plane ticket is very expensive and have stop-overs in either Vienna or Zurich. I was thinking about travelling by land, either by train or by bus. I think there a train between Split and Zagreb but I don't know about Zagreb to Sofia. On the map there seems to be a good road from Split to Zagreb and then to Sofia via Belgrade. Has anyone done this route and how long and how expensive would that be? Many thanks.
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01-Dec-2009 18:41
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huaqiao08 »
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02-Dec-2009 00:20
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how easy it is to get by with spoken English in Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and the Baltic states? broad swathe, I know
how about written English? street signs, restaurant menus, etc
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01-Dec-2009 16:41
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02-Dec-2009 15:22
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location: Turkey
Hi
I'll be cooking for my 18mths old daughter while we're in Turkey. We'll be there from 11 Apr-19 Apr 10.
My question is: Is there any supermarket nearby for me to buy vege/meat? I'm staying in Maywood Hotel & Fors Hotel while in Istanbul and in Antalya, will be staying at Hotel Oscar. Also, can I get diapers easily there? I need to get bottled water too to boil. Any flask to boil in the hotel itself?
Thanks a lot in advance.
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01-Dec-2009 14:54
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katie88 »
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01-Dec-2009 22:20
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Hey!
I am planning a trip from Beijing to St. Petersburg on the Trans Mongolian route leaving in June with one female friend. As two 22 year old females, we were wondering whether it would be safe for the two of us to travel alone on this trip, or whether it would be better to go with a tour company. We have looking into travelling with VodkaTrain, but their tours are quite expensive for what you get. It would cost us just over $4000 AUD for a 21 day trip, inc. visas and accom, but does not include food. Can anyone who has done this route give me an idea of what the costs of doing it without a tour company would be? From looking on the rail site Seat 61, the tour seems pretty outrageously priced, however I am unsure of the other costs which come with travelling through Mongolia and Russia, as I am only familiar with S.E. Asia!
And is it vital that we pre-book all our train tickets...
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01-Dec-2009 14:22
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02-Dec-2009 02:54
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location: Slovenia
Hi! Wikitravel says there should be a bus from Klagenfurt to Ljubljana.
But this link
http://www.ap-ljubljana.si/eng/
says "there are no connections".
Do someone know more? I wanna go by bus from Klagenfurt to Ljubljana on sat jan 30th (evening) or sun jan 31st.
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01-Dec-2009 11:44
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TravelingNana »
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02-Dec-2009 03:10
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location: Hungary
Next June I will have a month to travel in Hungary. I definitely want to see Budapest, of course, but what else should I not miss?
I don't want to climb mountains or do anything strenuous; I like museums and photography; and I certainly plan to take advantage of the many spas and heated pools available.
Also, can anyone recommend a good budget-type hotel in Budapest, my budget being under $40 or so a night? I am a woman alone, so it needs to be in a safe neighborhood, and I can't climb many stairs, so it needs to have a lift.
Thanks for any responses.
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01-Dec-2009 07:23
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mathilda »
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02-Dec-2009 00:41
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location: Turkey
How many people in Turkey still speak Tcherkessian?
I ask because I read about a radio programm from 2004 that was in Kurdish, Arabic, Tcherkessian and Bosniak.
As for Bosniak, would this be because the same programm was also aimed at the Balkans or else
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01-Dec-2009 03:31
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01-Dec-2009 20:34
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location: Turkey
So whenever i travel, if i'm in the country for more than just a couple of days, i buy a SIM card. They're usually cheap and painless. But Turkey is another story.
Firstly they are expensive, with the cheapest pre-paid around 15 Euro. But here's the kicker!! If you have a foriegn bought phone, new legislation in Turkey states that you have to register the phone. But no one tells you this, until your service is cut off about 2 weeks into your stay. You then have to go to a phone shop and have them reconnect it (free of charge thank goodness). It takes at least 2 days and up to a week. But even better, most shops are oblivious to the rule and tell you to buy a new SIM card or a local phone or whatever. Of course the Lonely Planet (and other guide books) make no mention of this.
Moral of the story is, if you plan on being in Turkey for less than 2 weeks, get a SIM card. If more, th...
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I'm far from a party animal and like my history, architecture and cracking restaurants. I hate large crowds, excessive costs and annoying drunken fools from my Homeland (the UK).
Based on current trends, where can I go for a few days over the Christmas period that I'll enjoy and not have to spend a fortune? In addition, where can I see what I want without fear of it being closed over the festive period? Easy accessibility by air from the UK is a must.
I'm after recommendations as I've not been to Europe for a long time. Personally, I'd happily visit every city in Europe if I had the time and money.
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30-Nov-2009 23:10
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Raki_Man »
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02-Dec-2009 13:26
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Firehazard Jack »
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Why is it that when I click on East Europe branch I get a bunch of disgusting ads by Google advertising such things as-
Sexy Baltic Lady looking for serious relationship
100's Genuine Lithuanian Ladies- Wonderful Wives- Join Free
Sexy Russian Girls- Sexy girls and women from Russia, Ukraine, Baltic and Central Asia
Will the BBC and Lonely Planet please stop promoting sex tourism to Eastern Europe???
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30-Nov-2009 22:55
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broomo »
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30-Nov-2009 22:55
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broomo »
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Hello!
I am a 29 year old Englishman on a solo around the world cycling expedition to promote cricket in every country I go through (www.cyclingtotheashes.com). The expedition has been covered extensively by the media in over 30 countries, and so far I have played and met cricketers in every country I have cycled through - the highlights being games in a state school in Budapest and in the old fortress in Belgrade. Take a look at my website, www.cyclingtotheashes.com
I am working closely with a film company, Cafe Film, who are helping me get a documentary off the ground, and we have found a local cameraman in Istanbul. Are there any cricketers out there (or even just cricket enthusiasts), however good or bad, who will be in Istanbul around 14th - 21st December, and who would like to get involved....? So far the project has been fun and inspiring, and I'm hoping Istanbul will be ...
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30-Nov-2009 20:52
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amiriniran »
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02-Dec-2009 00:57
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location: Turkey
this may not be the right place to post such a topic but i cannot find the information im looking for. so here i go.
Hi.
have you applied for US visa recently? if so when and where? I will soon be taking my 81-year-old father to Ankara, Turkey to help him apply for USA visa. I may apply for visa myself as well! we are just going to US for a family visit. that is it.
question 1: do you know how long does it take these days for one's 'FBI background check' to be processed?2 months? 3 months? I am 46 and i was in the US back in 2000 on a short tourist visa. I do not want to go to Dubai because i have heard there is a huge backlog of iranian visa applications at US Consulate in Dubai and it might take 4-6 months for visa to be issued! is this true? what advice could you give me?
question 2: what are good, inexpensive tours to turkey for 6-10 days. I am on tight budget and cannot sta...
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30-Nov-2009 13:17
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BrianTravel »
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01-Dec-2009 13:48
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BrianTravel »
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Hello.
What are some popular turkish music artists?
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