http://goeasteurope.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2013-04-30T13:56:28Z Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:56:28 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://goeasteurope.about.com/b/2013/05/21/buy-quality-souvenirs-in-latvia.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/goeasteurope/1/3/A/Z/-/-/Latvian-Pottery.JPG" alt="Latvian Pottery" /></p> <p>When you travel to Latvia, you will find&#160;<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goeasteurope.about.com/od/latviatravel/a/Best-Souvenirs-From-Latvia.htm">Latvian souvenirs</a> that reflect centuries-old cultural and artistic traditions. Pottery bears patterns of pagan symbols, traditional designs are woven into linen and wool garments and accessories, and locally produced food items preserve Latvia's culinary heritage. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goeasteurope.about.com/od/Rigatravel/a/Great-Places-To-Find-Traditional-Latvian-Souvenirs.htm">Great places to find Latvian souvenirs</a> are located in Riga, the capital city, so be sure to schedule shopping into your travel itinerary.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goeasteurope.about.com/b/2013/05/21/buy-quality-souvenirs-in-latvia.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://goeasteurope.about.com/b/2013/05/21/buy-quality-souvenirs-in-latvia.htm Tue, 21 May 2013 02:09:23 +0000 2013-05-21T02:09:23Z http://goeasteurope.about.com/b/2013/04/30/kaunas-sights.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/goeasteurope/1/3/6/Z/-/-/St-Michael-Archangel-Kaunas.JPG" alt="St. Michael the Archangel Church in Kaunas" /></p> <p>Most of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goeasteurope.about.com/od/lithuaniatravel/a/Kaunas-Must-see-Sights.htm">Kaunas' must-see sights</a> are located within the center and include historic churches, a rebuilt castle structure, and dozens of metal or stone sculptures that add visual interest to the urban environment. A map and a few hours in Kaunas are all you need to enjoy these free and interesting attractions.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goeasteurope.about.com/b/2013/04/30/kaunas-sights.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://goeasteurope.about.com/b/2013/04/30/kaunas-sights.htm Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:56:28 +0000 2013-04-30T13:56:28Z http://goeasteurope.about.com/b/2013/04/29/kaunas-many-museum.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/goeasteurope/1/3/7/Z/-/-/Kaunas-Devil-Museum.JPG" alt="Kaunas Devil Museum" /></p> <p>Kaunas is home to an impressive number of museums. Many of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goeasteurope.about.com/od/lithuaniatravel/a/Kaunas-Museums.htm">Kaunas' museums</a> are located in the center, which means it's easy to visit one or more during a tour of Lithuania's second-largest city. The M. K. &#268;iurlionis Museum is dedicated to one of the nation's most important artists and composers, while the Devil Museum takes a look at representation of evil from world cultures.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goeasteurope.about.com/b/2013/04/29/kaunas-many-museum.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://goeasteurope.about.com/b/2013/04/29/kaunas-many-museum.htm Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:51:01 +0000 2013-04-29T13:51:01Z http://goeasteurope.about.com/b/2013/04/28/kauna.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/goeasteurope/1/3/5/Z/-/-/Kaunas-Town-Hall.JPG" alt="Kaunas Town Hall" /></p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goeasteurope.about.com/od/lithuaniatravel/a/Kaunas.htm">Kaunas</a> is Lithuania's second-largest city and an important center for culture and history. Its old town, situated on the confluence of the Neris and Nemunis rivers, is packed with sights and is easy to get around. Kaunas makes an excellent day trip from Vilnius and can be reached in under two hours via public transportation.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goeasteurope.about.com/b/2013/04/28/kauna.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://goeasteurope.about.com/b/2013/04/28/kauna.htm Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:48:14 +0000 2013-04-28T13:48:14Z http://goeasteurope.about.com/b/2013/04/28/cities-for-shopaholics-in-eastern-europe.htm <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goeasteurope.about.com/od/easterneuropeanhistory/a/Top-Cities-For-Shopping-In-Eastern-Europe.htm">Eastern Europe's top shopping cities</a> include capitals, which attract the attention of European and global brands that set up shop there, but which also serve as ambassadors to the wider ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goeasteurope.about.com/b/2013/04/28/cities-for-shopaholics-in-eastern-europe.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://goeasteurope.about.com/b/2013/04/28/cities-for-shopaholics-in-eastern-europe.htm Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:41:40 +0000 2013-04-28T13:41:40Z http://goeasteurope.about.com/b/2013/04/26/find-art-nouveau-surprises-in-prague.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/goeasteurope/1/3/4/Z/-/-/Hotel-Europa-Prague.JPG" alt="Hotel Europa, Prague" /></p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goeasteurope.about.com/od/praguesights/a/Art-Nouveau-In-Prague.htm">Art Nouveau in Prague</a> is special. This turn-of-the-century style of art and architecture was heavily influenced by Alphonse Mucha, an artist of Czech birth. Many examples of Art Nouveau can be seen in Prague, and <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goeasteurope.about.com/od/praguetravel/p/muchamuseumprague.htm">Mucha's Museum</a> can be visited by guests who want to know more about this artist and his style.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goeasteurope.about.com/b/2013/04/26/find-art-nouveau-surprises-in-prague.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://goeasteurope.about.com/b/2013/04/26/find-art-nouveau-surprises-in-prague.htm Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:14:06 +0000 2013-04-26T08:14:06Z http://goeasteurope.about.com/b/2013/04/25/discover-the-best-of-ljubljanas-art-nouveau.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/goeasteurope/1/3/3/Z/-/-/Art-Nouveau-Architecture-Ljubljana.JPG" alt="Art Nouveau Architecture in Ljubljana" /></p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goeasteurope.about.com/od/LjubljanaTravel/a/Art-Nouveau-In-Ljubljana.htm">Art Nouveau in Ljubljana</a> exhibits fewer curving lines and scrolls than does the same style in other cities. Slovenia's architects working in this style favored pattern and rhythm, using tilework and repetitive motifs across the face of their buildings to create harmony and flow in design. Some of Ljubljana's most famous examples of Art Nouveau can be found right on the main square or within a short walking distance.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goeasteurope.about.com/b/2013/04/25/discover-the-best-of-ljubljanas-art-nouveau.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://goeasteurope.about.com/b/2013/04/25/discover-the-best-of-ljubljanas-art-nouveau.htm Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:54:18 +0000 2013-04-25T07:54:18Z http://goeasteurope.about.com/b/2013/04/24/best-cities-for-art-nouveau-architecture-in-eastern-europe.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/goeasteurope/1/3/2/Z/-/-/Art-Nouveau-Detail-Budapest.JPG" alt="Art Nouveau Detail in Budapest" /></p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goeasteurope.about.com/od/citiesineasterneurope/a/Art-Nouveau-Cities-in-Eastern-Europe.htm">Art Nouveau Cities in Eastern Europe</a> include Budapest, Prague, Ljubljana, and Riga. These four cities are home to exquisite examples of Art Nouveau (also known as Jugendstil or Secessionist) architecture. However, each city's take on this turn-of-the-century style is unique because local artists attempted to incorporate national themes and folk motifs through the use of Art Nouveau. For example, <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goeasteurope.about.com/od/budapesttravel/a/Art-Nouveau-In-Budapest.htm">Budapest's Art Nouveau</a> architect, O. Lechner, incorporated Eastern motifs into his designs as a way to recognize the Magyar's location of origin.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goeasteurope.about.com/b/2013/04/24/best-cities-for-art-nouveau-architecture-in-eastern-europe.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://goeasteurope.about.com/b/2013/04/24/best-cities-for-art-nouveau-architecture-in-eastern-europe.htm Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:49:35 +0000 2013-04-24T07:49:35Z http://goeasteurope.about.com/b/2013/03/31/eastern-europe-celebrates-easter.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/goeasteurope/1/3/g/A/-/-/Czechegg200px.JPG" alt="Easter Egg from Czech Republic" /></p> <p>Eastern Europe--well, much of it--celebrates Easter today. Those who are not celebrating today will observe Easter at a later date, determined by the Orthodox calendar. Easter celebrations in countries such as Poland, the Baltic nations, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, and others mark today with traditions both ancient and modern and may attend church service and spend time with family. Egg decorating is a major feature of this colorful holiday.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goeasteurope.about.com/b/2013/03/31/eastern-europe-celebrates-easter.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://goeasteurope.about.com/b/2013/03/31/eastern-europe-celebrates-easter.htm Sun, 31 Mar 2013 05:08:28 +0000 2013-03-31T05:08:28Z http://goeasteurope.about.com/b/2013/03/30/find-another-side-of-riga-in-the-moscow-district.htm <img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/goeasteurope/1/3/0/Z/-/-/Riga-Church-of-Jesus.JPG" alt="Riga's Church of Jesus" /> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goeasteurope.about.com/od/latviatravel/ss/Rigas-Moscow-District.htm">Riga's Moscow District</a> contains several points of interest, including the Church of Jesus, the Academy of Sciences Building and the Central Market (a can't-miss sensory experience). The Moscow District also ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goeasteurope.about.com/b/2013/03/30/find-another-side-of-riga-in-the-moscow-district.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://goeasteurope.about.com/b/2013/03/30/find-another-side-of-riga-in-the-moscow-district.htm Sat, 30 Mar 2013 10:15:48 +0000 2013-03-30T10:15:48Z