The New Year is working its way west across Russia to all of the nations in East and East Central Europe. Celebrants waiting to ring in 2010 brave the cold in historic squares and observe local traditions. The countries of Eastern Europe bring forth different ways of wishing others a happy New Year, but the …

If you have never taken a vacation to New York City, you may not be able to comprehend why it is referred to as “The City That Never Sleeps.” If, on the other hand, you are either a resident of New York City or have visited there enough to know, this becomes quite the understatement. …

For those of us who live here, the expense of New York City is something we’ve long since adjusted to. Designer tank tops for $140, truffled hamburgers for $150, studio apartments renting for upward of $3,000 — even in the midst of recession, these things seem somehow normal, the price of admission to the greatest …

Vienna is a magical incorporated town at any time of year but this is especially true around the Christmas and New Year period. With elf lights sparkling around the fantastic architecture, the incredibly friendly and welcoming atmosphere and the aromas of chestnuts and mulled wine on each corner, it makes for a New Years experience …

Berlin’s newest U-Bahn line. Photo by Blogging Dagger. By Susan Buzzelli in Berlin— It may only have three stops, further Berlin’s newest (and shortest) subway line, the U55, makes it easier than ever to explore the city’s major sights. Designed with tourists and politicos in mind, the U55 conveniently links the Brandenburger Tor (Brandenburg Gate) to …