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A first orientation in the Wild East.
Hello and welcome to Wild East, the Eastern Europe travel blog! We specialise in East Central Europe, Eastern Europe and South East Europe. Our authors either live in these regions or travel there frequently. We publish travel reports, travel tips and of course many photos from our trips through Eastern Europe.
Find your way in three steps
Choose a country
24 countries, each with a regional map, key facts and the best articles to start with.
Plan your trip
Destinations, the best time to travel and how to get around by train, bus or plane.
Which regions is Wild East about?
It was difficult for us to choose particular countries, but in the end it was obvious which countries Wild East should be about. We have always been interested in the countries behind the former Iron Curtain – those that were controlled by socialist and communist governments and were under Soviet influence. But we also include the countries of former Yugoslavia and Albania, which were non-aligned. The countries of Central Asia, on the other hand, with the exception of Kazakhstan, will not play a major role for the time being. However, this may change in the future.
Our country overview lists all countries for which there are already articles or for which there will be articles in the future.
What topics is Wild East about?
Wild East is not a normal travel blog. We already have a topic that is rarely covered in the mass media and other travel blogs – namely Eastern Europe. And even there, we choose some niche topics that we think might be interesting for many of you. And even though we are primarily a travel blog, we also cover cultural topics. Here is a selection:
- Soviet history
- Architecture in socialism
- Holocaust and World War II
- Jewish sights
- Culinary Eastern Europe
- Lost places and urban exploration
- Hiking and nature
- Industrial culture
- Eastern culture and languages
As you can see, our topics are wide-ranging. Take a look at the overview page with all topics. It is also worth following us on social media, as we keep adding new posts, countries and topics.
Special focus on eastern Germany
We are also particularly keen to include East Germany, because we write a lot about architecture and the history of communism. The federal states of the former GDR still have a lot to offer today. Co-author Peter Althaus comes from Saxony-Anhalt and finds that many “West Germans” in particular still know very little about the “new federal states” – more than 30 years after reunification! Unfortunately, the East has been in the headlines recently. That is a shame, because everyone should visit the beautiful regions between Rügen and the Vogtland. That is why you will find a whole series of articles on East Germany here – also in English. So get some inspiration for your next trip!
Who writes here?
Peter Althaus and Markus Bingel – together with many guest authors.