Visoki Decani Monastery in Kosovo is a great place to break the journey between Prizren and Pristina. It is possible to reach by public transport.
Eastern Europe Blog Posts
Ukrainian Bangers and Beauties
Hello, I’m Mark and I’m an Ladaholic. I am officially obsessed with photographing Ladas and other retro-style cars that date back to the Soviet-era.
Visiting Perushtitsa and the Three Generations Monument in Bulgaria
Three Generations Monument in Perushtitsa is a worthwhile half-day excursion from the Bulgarian city of Plovdiv. Read our guide for independent travellers.
Where to break the journey between Istanbul and Sofia
Edirne in Turkey and Plovdiv in Bulgaria are two excellent places for independent travellers to stop en route between Istanbul and Sofia.
Discover Kamyanets-Podilsky – Ukraine’s Hidden Gem
Off the beaten path Kamyanets-Podilsky is a picturesque medieval town in Central Ukraine that’s missing just one thing – tourists. A guide on what to see.
Where to break the journey between Kyiv and Odesa in Ukraine
If you are travelling between Kyiv and Odesa, Uman, Vinnytsia and Zhytomyr are all worth visiting if you have time and want to see more of central Ukraine.
Visiting Orheiul Vechi near Trebujeni, Moldova
How to plan a day trip on public transport to Orheiul Vechi, one of Moldova’s most picturesque sights, including what to see at the historic cave monastery.
Visiting Brest Fortress in Belarus
A guide to visiting Brest Fortress, a 19th-century Russian citadel, with imposing Soviet-era architecture, monuments and statues and an ancient fort.
Communist-era Architecture in Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia architecture – A guide Communist-era architecture in Sofia, Bulgaria. Socialist architecture includes brutalist concrete and impressive monuments.
Things to do in Lodz – Off-the-Beaten-Path in Poland
Things to do in Lodz, Poland’s third largest city. Lesser-visited Lodz offers history, street art, culture and very cool eating and shopping options.
Top Reasons to Visit Ukraine on your Next Holiday
There are many reasons to visit Ukraine. Ukraine is safe for tourists and it’s a diverse country with amazing architecture, friendly people and much more.
A Walk through Poznan’s Modernist Architecture | Poland
Poznan in Poland is a great place to see examples of postmodern and modernist architecture. See photographs from the following the Modernism walking route.