Day Trip from Budapest: Wine and History in Eger, Hungary
When people think of Hungary, they usually picture its capital, Budapest. But there are many charming places in this old country. One of them is Eger. Read More
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MIR knows how to do winter. You don’t have to sit on the couch waiting until spring to have a fabulous travel experience.The cities take on a warm patina in the slanted winter sunlight, and theaters, restaurants and teahouses welcome passersby in from the snowy streets. The countryside looks like a scene out of Dr Zhivago, as grownups and kids alike skate, slide and play in the freshly fallen snow. Experience ice fishing on frozen Lake Baikal, celebrate New Year’s Eve at Catherine’s Palace in St Petersburg, search for Northern Lights above the Arctic Circle, and ride horse-drawn sleighs.Browse the brilliant stalls of Krakow’s Christmas Market, looking for hand crafted ornaments, regional costumes, seasonal treats and Nativity scenes. After a brisk sleigh ride, warm yourself at a bonfire, roasting kielbasa and enjoying a festive tasting of Polish vodka. Gather with a Polish family in their home for a traditional Wigilia, the Christmas Eve vigil and dinner.Celebrate New Year’saaa
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