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The Language and Culture of Chechnya
After surviving two grueling civil wars that decimated its population and infrastructure, Chechnya has been reborn into a popular destination amongst Russian and some hardcore
The Bucharest to Chisinau Night Train
This is not strictly a hotel, but for me as a guide and the hardcore travelers on our tours, the Bucharest to Chisinau (or vice
A Guide to Communist Bulgaria
With the Soviet Wastelands office fittingly being based on the Black Sea coast of Varna, Bulgaria, we know a thing or two about the Communist
A Guide to Communist Romania
The modern history of Romania is far from cheerful. Despite fighting alongside the Fascist forces during WW2, in the early post-war years, Romania was occupied
Who are Roma Gypsies?
Whilst travelling across Eastern Europe, especially the Balkans, you’re more than likely to come across Romani Gypsies.
Can You Fly Into a Breakaway State?
There are currently four breakaway states in the world: Transnistria, Abkhazia, Nagorno-Karabakh and South Ossetia.
Road of Bones: Kolyma Highway
For fans of mega journeys and long adventures, the epic expanse of Russia never disappoints. Once in Moscow, a quick look at a train schedule reveals your adventure options in the biggest country on earth.
