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Plugged-in Prague

An American family with the ultimate Czech mates—local relatives who are tour guides—takes on the city of spires and marionettes

St. Petersburg in Summer

Returning to St. Petersburg for a friend’s wedding, Gary Shteyngart finds the city glowing in summer’s light and tipsy with matrimonial bliss.

Moscow's Moment

Valerie Stivers-Isakovia looks beyond the armored cars and gilded excess–and finds Russia's capital in the midst of a burgeoning cultural revolution.

Discovering the Baltic Islands

Along the coasts of Latvia and Estonia, T+L goes in search of Europe’s lost Riviera.

Prague's Traditional Reinvention

A group of pioneers is reclaiming the city’s traditions and channeling them—in surprisingly modern ways—into innovative hotels, restaurants, shops, and galleries.

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How to Get There - St. Petersburg - There are no direct flights from the United States, but FinnAir and Lufthansa have frequent service, with connections in Helsinki and Frankfurt, respectively. Americans traveling to Russia need a visa, which usually takes two weeks to process. Contact Russian National Group (877/221-7120; www.russia-travel.com), or book a tour with Exeter International (800/633-1008; www.exeterinternational.com) and they’ll take care of the paperwork for you.