Tasting Eastern Europe

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the travel market beyond recognition. But don't be scared: it did not vanish, the travel market continues to develop! In the podcast, we tasted Eastern Europe by talking to local officials, entrepreneurs and other experts about how the region's tourism adapts to the demands of time and what it offers travel seekers. It took us over a year to complete a marvellous journey to 20 destinations and reveal how the travel market has changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We had an opportunity to explore various countries and cities with their cultures, traditions, and other unique features. And today, it's time to recap all our podcast episodes so you can taste 20 destinations again. Here are the timeframes of our final episode: 1:40 - Croatia's tourism: virtual tours, and success in sustainability 3:37 - Dubrovnik's tourism: achievements in sustainability, and overtourism problems 5:30 - Split: the city of culture, sport, and gastronomy 7:33 - Armenia: the country of food, nature and hospitality 9:24 - Yerevan: first Christian capital, picturesque architecture 10:41 - Vilnius: a thinking out-of-the-box city 12:17 - Riga: a very green modern city and no less magnificent architecture 14:50 - Bratislava: a very secure city for every taste 17:19 - Kosice: a city with youthful and international vibe 19:50 - Tirana: city of youth and historical heritage 21:24 - Belgrade: city crystallizing beauty through the centuries 22:43 - Azerbaijan: all kinds of experiences in one country 24:40 - Tbilisi: a very diverse city with ancient history 26:28 - Moldova: a country where you must visit underground, enjoy the food and invest 28:24 - Skopje: the city of positive energy 30:55 - Ljubljana: the city of dragons and cultural activities 32:42 - Wroclaw: the meeting place 34:42 - Ukrainian tourism: challenges and outlooks 36:35 - Odesa's tourism: changes and adaptations to new challenges 38:25 - Lviv: a hidden gem with creative people in the heart of Ukraine If you want to discover more about some destinations mentioned today, look for our previous episodes on all major podcast platforms. Let's taste Eastern Europe together!

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the travel market beyond recognition. But don't be scared: it did not vanish, the travel market continues to develop! In the podcast, we taste Eastern Europe talking to local entrepreneurs, officials, and other experts about how the region's tourism adapts to the demands of time and what it has to offer travel seekers. Our today's topic is Wroclaw: the meeting place. Katarzyna Stępniak - Head of the Unit of Special Projects in the City Promotion and Tourism Office of Wroclaw - is our guest today. Here are the timeframes of our talk: 1:15 - A brief introduction by acquaintance with Katarzyna and her experience at the City Promotion and Tourism Office of Wroclaw 2:42 - About tourism in Wroclaw during the time of the pandemic 7:44 - How does Wroclaw's tourism adapt to the pandemic, and what can it offer in 2022 9:40 - Why tourists should visit Wroclaw 12:15 - Wroclaw's changes in mobility, tourism infrastructure, and green tourism 15:08 - Is there a place for tourism in the pandemic world 17:32 - About gnomes as symbols of Wroclaw, and the discussion about the famous quest of finding them 21:24 - About the diverse Polish culture and why Wroclaw is called the meeting place 24:17 - Katarzyna’s favorite location in Wroclaw 26:17 - Her top-3 things list city visitors must do in Wroclaw 28:00 - About her favorite meal 28:40 - Why does Katarzyna love Wroclaw the most Let's taste Eastern Europe together!

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the travel market beyond recognition. But don't be scared: it did not vanish, the travel market continues to develop! In the podcast, we taste Eastern Europe talking to local entrepreneurs, officials, and other experts about how the region's tourism adapts to the demands of time and what it has to offer travel seekers. Our today's topic is Ljubljana: the city of dragons and cultural activities. Janja Romih Kulenovic - manager of Visit Ljubljana - is our guest today. Here are the timeframes of our talk: 1:11 - A brief introduction by acquaintance with Janja and her experience at Visit Ljubljana 1:42 - About tourism in Ljubljana during the time of the pandemic 2:34 - How does Ljubljana's tourism adapt to the pandemic, and what can it offer in 2022 3:22 - Why tourists should visit Ljubljana 6:13 - Ljubljana's changes in mobility, tourism infrastructure, and green tourism 7:48 - Is there a place for tourism in the pandemic world 8:23 - About dragon as a symbol of Ljubljana 10:13 - About the main features of the Dragon Carnival 10:55 -  What Janja would  recommend for a tourist who has only one day in a city 13:43 - Her favorite location in Ljubljana 14:43 - Janja's top-3 things list city visitors must do in Ljubljana 15:02 - About her favorite meal Let's taste Eastern Europe together!

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the travel market beyond recognition. But don't be scared: it did not vanish, the travel market continues to develop! In the podcast, we taste Eastern Europe talking to local entrepreneurs, officials, and other experts about how the region's tourism adapts to the demands of time and what it has to offer travel seekers. Our today's topic is Skopje: the city of positive energy. Sinisa Pekevski - manager of Visit Skopje - is our guest today. Here are the timeframes of our talk: 1:11 - A brief introduction by acquaintance with Sinisa and his experience at Visit Skopje 3:04 - About tourism in Skopje during the time of the pandemic 3:52 - How does Skopje's tourism adapt to the pandemic, and what can it offer in 2022 4:49 - Why tourists should visit Skopje 5:43 - Skopje's changes in mobility, tourism infrastructure, and green tourism 7:31 - Is there a place for tourism in the pandemic world 8:28 - Why do monuments play a significant role in the architecture of Skopje 9:52 - What attracts tourists from the whole world to visit Skopje 11:32 - Favorite location of Sinisa in Skopje 12:25 - Sinisa's top-3 things city visitors can not miss in Skopje 13:14 - What meal Sinisa would recommend for a city visitor 14:17 - Why does he love Skopje the most Let's taste Eastern Europe together!

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the travel market beyond recognition. But don't be scared: it did not vanish, the travel market continues to develop! In the podcast, we taste Eastern Europe talking to local entrepreneurs, officials, and other experts about how the region's tourism adapts to the demands of time and what it has to offer travel seekers. Our today's topic is Tirana: city of youth and historical heritage. Eva Kushova - manager of Visit Tirana - is our guest today. Here are the timeframes of our talk: 1:17 - A brief introduction by acquaintance with Eva and her experience at Visit Tirana 5:58 - About tourism in Tirana during the time of the pandemic 8:36 - How does Tirana's tourism adapt to the pandemic, and what can it offer in 2022 10:20 - Why tourists should visit Tirana 11:49 - Tirana's changes in mobility, tourism infrastructure, and green tourism 13:57 - Is there a place for tourism in the pandemic world 14:36 - What is the main feature of Tirana's culture 16:25 - About Dajti mountains, one of the most popular places in the region 17:46 - Favorite location of Eva in Tirana 18:32 - Eva's top-3 things list city visitors must do in Tirana 19:14 - What meal does Eva recommend to a tourist who has only one day in Tirana 20:08 - Why does she love Tirana the most Let's taste Eastern Europe together!

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the travel market beyond recognition. But don't be scared: it did not vanish, the travel market continues to develop! In the podcast, we taste Eastern Europe talking to local entrepreneurs, officials, and other experts about how the region's tourism adapts to the demands of time and what it has to offer travel seekers. Our today's topic is  Belgrade: city crystallizing beauty through the centuries. Miodrag Popovic - Director of the Tourist Organization of Belgrade - is our guest today. Here are the timeframes of our talk: 1:19 - An introduction by acquaintance with Miodrag and his experience at Tourist Organisation of Belgrade 3:59 - Why did he decide to connect his life with tourism 6:07 - About tourism in Belgrade during the time of the pandemic 8:58 - What can Belgrade's tourism offer tourists in 2022 12:58 - Belgrade's changes in mobility, tourism infrastructure, and green tourism 16:08 - Is there a place for tourism during possible new waves of the pandemic 17:56 - Belgrade's festivals: how visitors can feel the culture of the country during these events 20:40 - Where visitors can feel spiritual unity in Belgrade and what shapes the hospitality and mentality of the city's people. 24:57 - Favorite locations of Miodrag in Belgrade 27:09 - His favorite meal Let's taste Eastern Europe together!

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the travel market beyond recognition. But don't be scared: it did not vanish, the travel market continues to develop! In the podcast, we taste Eastern Europe talking to local entrepreneurs, officials, and other experts about how the region's tourism adapts to the demands of time and what it has to offer travel seekers. Our today's topic is  Tbilisi: a very diverse city with ancient history. Nana Maraneli - Senior Specialist of Tourism Development Department at Tbilisi City Hall - is our guest today. Here are the timeframes of our talk: 1:21 - A brief introduction by acquaintance with Nana and her experience at Tbilisi City Hall's Tourism Development Department 2:51 - About tourism in Tbilisi during the time of the pandemic 4:26 - Adaptation of the city's tourism to the pandemic 5:10 - Why should tourists visit Tbilisi 6:13 - Tbilisi's changes in mobility, tourism infrastructure, and green tourism 7:12 - Is there a place for tourism in the pandemic world 7:47 - The history of Georgian wine has come more than 8,000 years: is it really tasty, and can the travelers to the country have an excellent time tasting it 9:58 - Nana's favorite place in Tbilisi with the greatest wine 10:23 - Could the city be attractive for the visitors seeking rich nightlife 11:21 - Favorite locations of Nana in Tbilisi 12:20 - Nana's top-3 things list country visitors must do in Tbilisi 12:46 - Her favorite national meal 14:33 - Why does she love Tbilisi the most Let's taste Eastern Europe together!

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the travel market beyond recognition. But don't be scared: it did not vanish, the travel market continues to develop! In the podcast, we taste Eastern Europe talking to local entrepreneurs, officials, and other experts about how the region's tourism adapts to the demands of time and what it has to offer travel seekers. Our today's topic is  Azerbaijan: all kinds of experiences in one country. Vafa Safarli - Communications Manager of the Azerbaijan Tourism Board - is our guest today. Here are the timeframes of our talk: 1:15 - A brief introduction by acquaintance with Vafa and her experience at Azerbaijan Tourism Board 2:58 - About tourism in Azerbaijan during the time of the pandemic 5:22 - Adaptation of the country's tourism to the pandemic 9:01 - What are further reasons why tourists should visit Azerbaijan 10:53 - Azerbaijan's changes in mobility, tourism infrastructure, and green tourism 12:42 - Is there a place for tourism in the pandemic world 14:12 - Carpet weaving: how the country visitors can immerse themselves into this tradition and take part in this exciting process 16:48 - In the light of rapid spreading of the Omicron: why tourists could feel safe in Azerbaijan 18:45 - Favorite locations of Vafa in Azerbaijan 19:54 - Vafa's top-3 things list country visitors must do in Azerbaijan 21:22 - Her favorite national meal 22:15 - Why does she love Azerbaijan the most Let's taste Eastern Europe together!

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the travel market beyond recognition. But don't be scared: it did not vanish, the travel market continues to develop! In the podcast, we taste Eastern Europe talking to local entrepreneurs, officials, and other experts about how the region's tourism adapts to the demands of time and what it has to offer travel seekers. Our today's topic is Moldova: a country where you must visit underground, enjoy the food and invest. Stelian Manic - General Director of the Invest Moldova Agency - is our guest today. Here are the timeframes of our talk: 1:21 - A brief introduction by acquaintance with Stelian and his experience at Invest Moldova Agency 3:07 - Briefly about tourism in Moldova during the time of the pandemic 5:04 - The most popular destinations in Moldova for locals 7:32 - About adaptation of the country's tourism to the pandemic 8:46 - Why tourists should visit Moldova 11:10 - Moldova's changes in mobility, tourism infrastructure, and green tourism 12:31 - Reflections about is there a place for tourism in the pandemic world 13:14 - Moldova's wine is very delicious, but it's often underestimated abroad: can the travelers spend a nice time tasting it, and are there any specific places they should visit to try the wine? 16:22 - Favorite locations of Stelian in Moldova 17:08 - Moldova is maybe one of the least visited countries in Europe: why so, and how to deal with that 18:47 - Stelian's top-3 things list country visitors must do in Moldova 19:03 - His favorite national meal 20:12 - Why does he love Moldova the most Let's taste Eastern Europe together!

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the travel market beyond recognition. But don't be scared: it did not vanish, the travel market continues to develop! In the podcast, we taste Eastern Europe talking to local entrepreneurs, officials, and other experts about how the region's tourism adapts to the demands of time and what it has to offer travel seekers. Our today's topic is Kosice: a city with youthful and international vibe. Veronika Holečková - International Relations Manager of "Visit Kosice" - is our guest today. Here are the timeframes of our talk: 1:17 - A brief introduction by acquaintance with Veronika and her experience at "Visit Kosice" 3:26 - Briefly about tourism in Kosice during the time of the pandemic 6:15 - About adaptation of the city's tourism to the pandemic 9:05 - Why people should visit Kosice 10:34 - Kosice's changes in mobility, tourism infrastructure, and green tourism 12:11 - Reflections about is there a place for tourism in the pandemic world 13:25 - Thoughts about could Kosice be interesting for young tourists: whether the city can offer visitors a bright nightlife with many bars and nightclubs for every taste. 10:19 - Is the city prepared enough for the possible new outbreak of the pandemic due to the spread of the Omicron strain of coronavirus 16:50 - Favorite locations of Veronika in Kosice 19:45 - Veronika's top-3 things list city visitors must do in Kosice 22:28 - Her favorite national meal 24:36 - Why does she love Kosice the most Let's taste Eastern Europe together!