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Christmas in Prague

You don't have to be in Prague on December 25th to celebrate Christmas in the Czech capital city. Enjoy holiday-related exhibitions and events if you travel before or after Christmas Day. Old Town Square, besides being the site for the Prague Christmas Market, also enjoys a visit from St. Nicho...

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Christmas Markets Around the World

Going to be in the UK, Scandinavia, Germany, France, New York, Italy, or Eastern Europe in the weeks leading up to Christmas? If so, you'll want to take advantage of a seasonal treat for travelers: Christmas markets! Whether you're looking for a special decoration for your Christmas tree back hom...

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Russian Culture Monday: Valenki

Russian traditional felt boots are called valenki (singular: valenok). Though they may seem like a knockoff of the popular sheepskin boots from Australia, valenki are, in fact, as much a part of Russian culture as samovars, vodka, and nesting dolls. They have been used for centuries to protect ...

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Dracula and Romania

October 31st is the perfect day to pay homage to Romania's famous "vampire," Vlad Tepes. Vlad, a medieval Wallachian prince famous for his practice of impaling those who opposed him, is associated with sites in Romania significant to his reign. Vlad Tepes, or Vlad the Impaler, was a ver...

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Torun, Poland

On your next trip to Poland, if you're in the vicinity of Gdansk, you may want to consider taking a side trip to Torun. Torun is one of Poland's World Heritage Sites and has a picturesque medieval Old Town with an impressive town hall. It is also the birthplace of Nicholas Copernicus, and visit...

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Russian Culture Monday: Samovars

Samovars are essentially kettles for heating water, but their significance does not stop there. Samovars are lasting symbols of Russian culture. They represent hospitality and warmth and act as functional art objects for the home. Samovars once had a special place in the Russian home, and they ...

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About.co...Visitors — October 26