If considering an Eastern Europe vacation, Bucharest, Sofia, and Belgrade are 3 cities which will provide you with rewarding and enjoyable visits. In the days of the Iron Curtain, Eastern Europe was, to a degree, an undeveloped region for tourism. I did visit Romania, Bulgaria, and the old Yugoslavia just before Soviet control was lifted. […]
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A Romania Vacation Can Be Packed With Surprises
Romania is fast becoming a “should visit” destination. There is much to experience in Romania on a European vacation. What comes to mind when you think of Romania? For me, it’s the homeland of the fictitious Count Dracula. Well, don’t think of Romania as a sinister place; far from it. It is a friendly country […]
Scary Travel Destinations and Movies to Get You in the Halloween Spirit
Every October, people love to scare themselves by watching horror movies and transforming their homes into haunted houses. So we thought it appropriate to get in on the spirit of Halloween and showcase some of the scariest places to visit on Goway travel. We’ve also paired a good horror movie viewing with each entry to […]
Digging Up Myths, Magic, and Monsters on Your Europe Vacation
Roaming the centuries-old sites and cities of Europe, we’re constantly reminded of just how much history there is to discover, from Iceland to Istanbul. Where there’s history, there’s mythology, and where there’s mythology, there’s magic and monsters. It would be impossible to list all the great spots for a Halloween-inspired Europe vacation in one article, […]
So Many Good Reasons to Consider An Eastern Europe Vacation
Southeast Asia might have supplanted it as the backpacker’s destination of choice, but Europe is no second fiddle for first-time travellers. Poking around the British Isles or seeing the romantic centres of Paris and Barcelona are great ways to get introduced to the world of international travel. However, in the midst of visiting these amazing […]
Enjoy the Pastoral Charm of Transylvania on Your Romania Vacation
Few regions of Europe are as widely-recognized as Transylvania. Mythical home of Count Dracula, vampires, and mountainous castles, this region of Romania haunts the imagination of much of the world. And yet, beyond all the folklore and pop-culture stories lies a Transylvania that is largely unknown. The region is much more than Dracula and vampires, […]
RECIPE: Russian Borscht
Borscht is one of those dishes that has many variations. Originating in the Ukraine, this sour soup is also served in neighbouring Eastern European countries like Russia, Lithuania, Romania, Poland, and Latvia, to name a few. The most common variation includes beetroot as its main ingredient. Borsch can be served hot or cold, thin or […]