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The Winter Sports Insurance Conundrum

The Winter Sports Insurance Conundrum

Getting decent winter sports insurance has become a bit like searching for a needle in a haystack. Whilst Eastern Europe has become the winter sports destination of choice in the past three years, the prices of insurance have varied in conjunction with the value of the euro. It is tempting for many travellers to go for the all inclusive deals that companies are touting, but it is worth remembering not …

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Polish cuisine- mix of traditional, Communist and Western cuisines

Polish cuisine- mix of traditional, Communist and Western cuisines

There are many persons who were of the opinion that the Polish cuisine will make a comeback after the end of the Communist rule. The Communists believed in uniformity throughout the regime and this meant that Polish cuisine saw input of dishes and ingredients from other countries just because it was a part of the Communist regime.This forced assimilation combined with the shortage of ingredients meant that traditional dishes …

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An Intriguing Eastern Europe Experience...

An Intriguing Eastern Europe Experience...

You wouldn't think that a man from oak windows surrey would know very much about Eastern European cuisine, but this article is here to prove you very wrong about that. Because in this case, when a man wearing huge cowboy boots came stomping down my drive, it was to prove a very enlightening experience.. We once had some windows fitted round the back of our property, and that was …

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Hostel Mostel Sofia: The Hostest with the Mostest

Hostel Mostel Sofia: The Hostest with the Mostest

Recently I travelled to the wonderful city of Sofia in Bulgaria, and as I chugged along on the Inter Rail train watching elderly couples playing cards or with their backgammon …

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Another way to stay over in Eastern Europe

Another way to stay over in Eastern Europe

When backpacking in Eastern Europe on a budget, in my experience there are two kinds of hostels. Firstly, there are the central, cheap and cheerful stopovers – often snazzily decorated …

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Eastern Europe – Choices Galore

Eastern Europe – Choices Galore

Many people love the opinion that Eastern Europe has not developed a lot because of the consequences of Communist rule. However, it is incorrect to judge development by the number …

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Amsterdam Hotels - The Perfect Place for a Vacation

Amsterdam Hotels - The Perfect Place for a Vacation

Amsterdam is a city of many fairly tales. It is a city known for its famous red light district, canals, cycling, customer friendly Amsterdam hotels, national parks and enjoyable snow …

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