Eastern Europe Archive
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Cycle Through South Eastern Serbia
As the avid readers of Charlotte’s VVeb will know, I visited Serbia for the first time last year and was blown away by its beauty, culture, food and drink – everything this website is about! If you aren’t so sure then perhaps consider taking an organised tour and I don’t mean a bus tour… There [...] -
Top 10 East European Christmas Markets
Christmas Markets are a true highlight of the advent period and are sure to get everyone into the festive spirit. Head to one of the many markets in Eastern Europe to enjoy some real festive fare including local wine, beers, sausages and artisan crafts. Here’s our top ten… Vienna, Austria During Advent Vienna is a city of [...] -
Explore Eastern Europe with Wicked Campers
If you are planning on getting away for a significant amount of time on a budget then Eastern Europe is a great place to head. However, transport and accommodation can still prove pricey. That is until now! People can now tour Eastern Europe with Wicked Campers. Perfect for those who prefer to venture off-the-beaten-track, [...] -
Travel with Unknown Tours to Serbia
In a few weeks I am off to make my first visit to Serbia, so I was excited to hear that this is now easier than ever before because this year Travel the Unknown launched tours to Serbia. Once in the news for the wrong reasons, Serbia is looking forward to a new era, but the [...] -
Worldwide Food Centre in Aldershot
If you live in a big city you can easily take the availability of foreign produce for granted. However, small specialist shops are popping up throughout the country, including in military town, Aldershot. The Worldwide Food Centre is a relatively large shop located on Station Road. It stocks all manner of ingredients and goodies you could [...] -
Charlotte’s VVeb Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary
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Relais & Châteaux Expands
The prestigious Relais & Châteaux family has announced its continued growth with a staggering 31 new members and three new destinations in the 2010 issue of its Guide. This new influx includes two properties in Central and Eastern Europe: one in Hungary and one in Slovenia. Hotel Hertelendy Kastely In the heart of a 300 hectare park, [...] -
Baltic Restaurant, London
Although I had eaten in and thoroughly enjoyed a meal at Baltic once before, I had never reviewed this particular restaurant until a few weeks ago. Baltic restaurant, Jan Woroniecki’s second restaurant, has become London’s destination restaurant south of the river. Situated a stones throw from the Old Vic and the Tate Modern, it specialises [...] -
What will you be taking away this summer?
Last summer I was stood in a queue in Zagreb train station on a Sunday morning getting ready to board a train to Sarajevo. Balkan trains not being comparable to others in Eastern Europe, my travelling companion and I decided it best to stock up on snacks for the day’s journey. We found ourselves standing [...] -
About Charlotte
I was born in Surrey, raised in Hampshire, but now reside in Bayswater, in London. My interest in history and passion for Eastern Europe developed when, at the age of nine, I read Judith Kerr’s novel ‘When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit’. After spending many summer holidays in Slovenia, I studied much Russian history [...]
