Tasting Eastern Europe

Tasting Eastern Europe

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Tasting Eastern Europe episodes

  • The final episode: all Eastern European destination recap

    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!

    42 min
  • Episode #20. Wroclaw: the meeting place.

    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!

    31 min
  • Episode #19. Ljubljana: the city of dragons and cultural activities

    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!

    18 min
  • Episode #18. Skopje: the city of positive energy

    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!

    16 min
  • Episode #17. Tirana: city of youth and historical heritage

    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!

    23 min
  • Episode #16. Belgrade: city crystallizing beauty through the centuries

    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!

    31 min
  • Episode #15. Tbilisi: a very diverse city with ancient history

    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!

    17 min
  • Episode #14. Azerbaijan: all kinds of experiences in one country with Vafa Safarli

    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!

    25 min
  • Episode #13. Moldova: a country where you must visit underground, enjoy the food and invest with Stelian Manic

    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!

    23 min
  • Episode #12. Kosice: a city with youthful and international vibe with Veronika Holečková

    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!

    28 min

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