All you need to know about visiting the Long Range Aviation Museum in Poltava, Ukraine. Known as the Poltava Airbase Museum, it’s a must for airplane geeks.
Eastern Europe Blog Posts
Inside the Palace of Pioneers in Dnipro, Ukraine
Inside the Palace of Pioneers in Dnipro, Ukraine and a little history about what was a very Soviet institution in the former USSR: Pioneers’ Palaces.
Street art in Mitrovica, Kosovo
The street art in Mitrovica was an unexpected surprise during our visit to Kosovo, but there was a big contrast between the Serbian and Kosovan sides.
Street Art in Kyiv: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
A self-guided walking tour of murals and street art in Kyiv (Kiev). Street art in Kyiv is big and bold and in your face. And fabulous!
Alternative Kyiv: the State Aviation Museum
Looking for alternative things to do in Kyiv? Plane spotters, transport geeks, and lovers of all things retro will enjoy the State Aviation Museum.
Where to break the journey on the Belgrade to Bar train
Read our suggestions for interesting places to break the journey on the Belgrade to Bar train, the most scenic railway trip in the Balkans.
Where to break the journey between Skopje and Lake Ohrid
Places to visit between Skopje and Ohrid in North Macedonia if you are interested in seeing some smaller, less-visited cities and towns.
New Kids on the (Urbex) Block …
Although we like the idea of urbexing, the sound of glass breaking underfoot, the stench and the risk of finding someone make us nervous urban explorers.
Visiting Mitrovica, a Divided City in Kosovo
History and politics in Kosovo are complicated and it doesn’t get much more complicated than Mitrovica, a small city in the north of the country.
An A to Z of Ukraine
For a bit fun, and hopefully some travel inspiration, here is an A to Z of Ukraine. From Andrew’s Ascent to Zhytomyr and everything in between.
Suggested Balkans Itinerary: Podgorica to Corfu Town the Long Way
A suggested Balkans itinerary for independent travellers and backpackers, travelling from Podgorica to Corfu Town via Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia.
The Retro Museum in Varna, Bulgaria
Visiting the groovy Retro Museum in Varna, Bulgaria’s most cosmopolitan Black Sea city. The museum features classic cars and Soviet-era memorabilia.