Travel Through the Former USSR in the Footsteps of This Literary Power Couple

The former USSR attracted a steady stream of artists and writers from the West who were keen to find out what life there was really like. French luminaries Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir were no exception, and traveled extensively throughout the region. Follow in their footsteps with this country-by-country itinerary.

Fakie Hillbomb | July 30, 2019

Lithuania’s Capital City Is Home to the Wacky Seceding ‘Nation’ of Užupis

In the center of Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital, there’s a hidden bohemian paradise.

Laura Studarus | June 25, 2019

10 Ultimate Things to Do in the Baltics

The former Soviet Republics offer everything from beautifully preserved historic sites to contemporary neighborhoods.ons, and inspired cuisine.

Fodor's Editors | June 15, 2018

Top 10 Places To Go This Summer

Summer is here, and with it, the perfect weather for exploring beaches and cities all over the world.

Fodor's Editors | April 29, 2016