"There’s a dumpling on my plate the size of a miniature football. In fact, it’s the shape of a football - which is why it’s called a cepelinas (zeppelin), after the famous airships. The pale, doughy exterior is made of potato, and it’s wrapped around a meat filling. On top is a sauce involving sour cream and pork crackling. It may not be the lightest meal I’ve ever ordered, but it would clearly be an unforgivable international snub not to try it."

Exploring the beautiful streets within the capital of Lithuania.
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"It's the beauty of Budapest - both natural and constructed - that makes it stand apart. Straddling a gentle curve in the Danube, the city is flanked by the Buda Hills on the west bank and the beginnings of the Great Plain to the east. Architecturally it is a gem, with enough baroque, neoclassical, eclectic and art nouveau elements to satisfy anyone."

A full-colour guide to this Central European nation, with details of including attractions, accommodation, dining, nightlife, history and culture.

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"Then a miracle happens. The dense cloud starts to dissipate under the sunlight's morning warmth, splitting apart to reveal a stark rocky peak way above us. Set within it is the cable car station, an improbable construction wedged into the rock, like the lair of a James Bond villain. As we reach it, I suddenly remember that there's nothing beneath our feet for a very long way, and then we gently ease into place, 2634m above sea level."

Ascending the mighty High Tatra mountains in Slovakia.
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"A mention of the Cold War will more likely prompt thoughts of Californian indie band Cold War Kids than the dark days of the Berlin Wall. However, all is not lost. The Wall fell 20 years ago, but Central and Eastern Europe are littered with remnants from the strange, increasingly distant era of the Iron Curtain. That’s the beauty of this part of Europe..."

Detailing ten memorable communist-era relics in Central and Eastern Europe.
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"Not that urban pleasures are neglected. Cosmopolitan Budapest is packed with world-class operas, monumental historical buildings, and the mighty Danube River flowing through its centre. Having established itself as a state in the year 1000, Hungary has a long history, a rich culture and strong folk traditions that are well worth exploring."

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"Where else but Hungary can you laze about in an open-air thermal spa in midwinter, while snow patches glisten around you? Following that, it's de rigueur to head to a local bar where a Romani band yelps while a crazed crowd whacks its boot heels, as commanded by Hungarian tradition. Or to go clubbing in an ancient bathhouse, where all dance waist-deep in the healing waters."

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"It's the beauty of Budapest - both natural and manmade - that makes it stand apart. Straddling a gentle curve in the Danube, the city is flanked by the Buda Hills on the west bank and the beginnings of the Great Plain to the east. Architecturally it is a gem, with enough baroque, neoclassical, Eclectic and Art Nouveau elements to satisfy anyone."

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"Given this tumultuous history, it comes as a surprise to discover how well the city's historic centre has survived the passing of empires. Its narrow, winding cobblestone streets, tiled roofs and baroque churches are a stereotype of visitors' expectations of a small European city.Vilnius is a shining example of what Michael Palin has called 'New Europe'."

How to get the most out of a day in the capital of Lithuania.
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"There's an odd mood of exhilaration in the air; I think, like me, everyone is thinking how improbable this all is, that human beings shouldn't be this high up from the earth, and certainly not sipping alcoholic beverages while doing so. We’re all braced by the strange mix of material comforts and an underlying sense of danger. I want at the same time to shout out 'Aren't we clever?' and 'Aren't we crazy?'"

Scaling the peaks and spas of the Tatra Mountains in Slovakia.
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"The Republic of Uzupis has an honorary president, no standing armed forces, and a commitment only to art. When you learn its national day is April 1, you can appreciate why the Lithuanian government casts an indulgently amused eye over Uzupis, seeing its 'independence' as a great tourist attraction."

Exploring the eccentric Užupis district of Vilnius, Lithuania.
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"You couldn’t say the same for the Criminal Museum of Vienna. This museum incorporates the former Imperial Viennese Police Museum, and exhibits the history of crime and justice in the grand city. There are weapons and uniforms, with a grisly emphasis on notorious criminal figures of the past."

Ranges through the world's oddest museums, exhibiting everything from sulphur to Spam.
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