2007-01-04 11:53:31 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Other - Europe
By E Europe do you mean Eastern Europe or is it a typo? I'm a huge fan of Eastern Europe. Ukraine is a special place. Kiev is very beautiful. The Baltic States are Ok. Personally, I found Estonia a tiny bit boring but I was there six months!! For a short break, it's nice enough. Lithuania is also Ok for a break. Latvia was really cool. I liked the Latvia most of the three Baltics. The people are really nice too. There's a more lively, edgy feel in Riga than the other two Baltic capitals. Poland is brilliant, especially Krakow and of course, Warsaw, but Lodz and Gdansk are also worth a visit. Belarus is an ununsual, very cool place to visit. Visas can be tricky to obtain but Minsk is really interesting and pretty. And finally Russia. Russia is my second home. Petersburg is just completely fantastic.
If you meant Europe in general, then I would still say the countries I've just mentioned. I'm from London and for me Eastern Europe has far more appeal than western.
Mallory, 'pretty much stay away from Eastern Europe.' What are you talking about? where do you get such crazy ideas from?
Arianna, 'Avoid going to Bulgaria, Romania, and any of the Russians countries, UNLESS you are accompanied by someone who's VERY familiar with that part of Europe'. You also don't appear to know what you are talking about. I have lived in Estonia and both Siberian and European Russia. I have backpacked across the entire width of Russia, through Belarus, Ukraine, the Baltics, Poland and through Western Europe back to London as a young woman alone and I was absolutely fine. Every traveller I have spoken to says the same thing. Your comment is just plain wrong.
2007-01-04 22:16:33 · answer #1 · answered by Katya-Zelen 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some of the answers here are nonsense. Russia is great, but specifically I think Bulgaria is a great place to visit. I have a home there in Varna on the Black Sea Coast. I don't speak Bulgarian (yet) and I have always found everyone very accomodating, friendly, and fun. If you enjoy nightlife, nothing beats the Golden Sands Resort in Varna. Lots of dance clubs, and beautiful women. The best part is Bulgaria is still relatively cheap for travel. You can also visit the mountains (There are three mountain chains there) and in the winter Borovets or any of the other Ski Resorts could compete easily with any I have seen in Austria or Switzerland. I would also suggest a visit to Rila Monestary south of Sofia, the capital. Besides, Bulgaria is NOT a "Russian Country" it is a Bulgarian Country, and anyone I know from there would be quick to point that out. Finally, Before you ask, the food is incredible.
2007-01-05 00:52:01 · answer #2 · answered by Wes O 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Despite some people not knowing where eastern Europe is and telling you to go to England! most of the advice you got is good, but here is a nice itinerary
Berlin 3-4 days 3 hour train to
Dresden 1-2 days 3 hour train to
Prague 3-4 days (lots to see in CZ, as was suggested)
Fom Prague 5 hour train to
Vienna 3-4 days 5 hour train to
Budapest 3-4 days.
That's less than 3 weeks and you've seen at least 5 amazing cities and the best part is that you break up your travel time so you dont spend the entire day in bed from travelling the day you arrive. I would also recommend Krakow for 3-4 days (Warsaw isn't worth going out of your way to see).
IF you think Vienna or Berlin is not in the east, just have a look on a map and find Prague. It's slightly to the east of Berlin, and WEST of Vienna.
2007-01-04 22:40:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I couldnt disagree more with the stay away from Eastern Europe comment. I spent 2 months in the Czech Republic and Prague was my least favorite by far. Prague is like the Disney World of the Czech, crammed with tourists and very little traditional Czech culture. A tiny town 2 hours west of Prague, Loket, is like a picture postcard. Olomouc in Eastern Moravia is what Prague used to be like. I found the locals to be the friendliest of any country I visited (11 countries total). All of the 30 or younger crowd learns English in school and absolutely relish the opportunity to speak with a native English speaker. The landscape can be intimidating at first, its not all polished and pretty like Western Europe, but therein lies its charm, its real not polished up for the tourist trade. 5 months and 11 countries, Czech Republic was by far my favorite. Croatia is one of the most beautifull coastal areas I have ever seen.
2007-01-05 01:10:47 · answer #4 · answered by dan s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, any of the former "communist block" nations have much to offer. If nothing else they still retain their mother currency, not the Euro, so can be reletively cheap.....
I have been to the Czech Republic, it is exquisite! The capitol is truely an beauteous fairy tale princess of a city.. Ok yes I fell in love with her!! The only downside are the marauding hordes of British Lager Louts in summer! Hungary is meant to have an equally amazing city in Budapest. Aside from Prague with its gothic,Baroque art nouvoue architecture and the famed Prague Music festival; there are other locations that are a must. Such as Karlovy Vary a famed spa town from centuries past where the aristocracy once "took the waters" of the dozen curative mineral springs(it is featured in the new Bond movie as the Casino Royale,in reality the Grande Hotel Pupp.). Cesky Krumlov in the south is UNESCO Heritage listed for its untrammeled beauty as an unspoilt Mediavel town. In my view far better than Prague! Hluboka Castle an astounding white stone edifice set jewel like amidst a cornucopia of radiating gardens. And the bizarre, macabre Kutna Hora with its incredible "Bone Church" where chandeliers and the like are made from HUMAN bones!... goodluck and have fun !
You've been given some good advice by many writers...so go for it! And yes Anastasia I realise tha the CR is geographically in central Europe, but most Westerners still regard it as "Eastern" due to an old political mindset!
My thanks to you all as well because I return to Europe this May (for 12months) and want to explore more of its culture and beauty!
2007-01-04 18:17:36 · answer #5 · answered by kanga 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you are interested in Eastern Europe I will suggest Hungary, Croatia (coast side), Czech Republic, and Poland. Avoid going to Bulgaria, Romania, and any of the Russians countries, UNLESS you are accompanied by someone who's VERY familiar with that part of Europe. I am from Romania and use to work as a tourist guide in E Europe. Traveling is very different over there than how it is in US. It's better NOT to trust anyone, and don't get too friendly with people, they will take advantage of it.
If you want to see Western Europe, well Just about EVERY COUNTRY has something UNIC and special to see. However keep your safety guard up in Spain, Germany, and France.
Austria, Netherland (Amsterdam), and Italy are my favor. Monte Carlo is OK not as impressive as I expected.
If you want to see England, expect to spend lots of money (is an expensive country), but you will see many beautiful places.
I lived in UK from 97'-99' and personally I taught Somerset and Bath area (south-east coast) are the best. Great history and incredible architecture.
PS: Budapest (capital of Hungary) is a miniature architectural copy of London, UK
Hope you will enjoy your trip, and think safety first.
2007-01-04 15:53:21 · answer #6 · answered by ari2009 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi I am from Bulgaria and i think it will be very interesting for u to visit my country. I disagree with some of the previous oppinions. U wont have any problems here its not dangerous and people are very cordial. We have interesting and old history, tasty food and great weather !!!
Btw Czeck Republic is in Central Europe!
2007-01-05 05:14:14 · answer #7 · answered by Ana 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-26 19:49:41 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-04 12:01:14 · answer #9 · answered by Yulia 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My relatives just got back from Czech Republic and LOVED it...three different sets of relatives went there (and we are Irish Americans, not Czech!) and they all loved the vitality, beauty, young people, restaurants, nightclubs etc.
2007-01-04 11:59:46 · answer #10 · answered by lotsaanswers 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋