The first shots of Bulgaria’s 1876 April Uprising against the Ottomans were fired in Koprivshtitsa, which remains a town packed with history and culture. Nestled...
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With its castle, shrine, and mountain scenery, Krujë is the perfect day trip from Tirana for those who want to see Albanian countryside but don’t have the time to visit...
Narva offers visitors more than a glimpse into Russia—its stunning castle and rich culture deserve being enjoyed in their own rights. After just over two hours on...
The Lithuanian capital is marking its 700th birthday this year. Emerging Europe’s Devin Haas has been joining in the celebrations. I was wary of the gira...
An earthquake in Turkey has left residents of Romania’s capital – its mayor included – with much to ponder. Some years ago a good friend of your...
Craig Turp takes the fast train to Samarkand, home of Uzbekistan’s most memorable sights and the country’s tastiest plov. It’s lunchtime at a busy conference centre in...
Łódź is nowhere near the top of the list of most popular tourist destinations in Poland, yet the country’s third largest city has a lot to offer. My Polish friends...
Before Covid-19, Emerging Europe’s editor Craig Turp rarely walked anywhere. Now, he writes, its his favourite form of transportation, even in a city as ill...
It takes five and half hours to cross Hungary’s border with Serbia. Why? I never intended to go to Switzerland again by bus. Once, twelve years ago, when I was but...
A walk around the superb medieval city of Kotor in Montenegro suggests it’s business-as-usual for the country’s lucrative tourism sector. But for how long? ...
War between Russia and Ukraine no longer looks imminent. We speak to locals in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv – who despite some reports to the contrary –...
Across Romania, people will vote on September 27 in local elections that – in the absence of any reliable opinion polls – will provide the most accurate gauge of...
