Lithuania too.

Riga and Vilnius are overlooked old world treasures.

On another front, Prague is the perfectionist's choice over Rome and Paris.

Cruising on Die Moldau (Vltava) past Vyšehrad while listening to Smetana's 'Má vlast' is the ultimate Bohemian quest.

Then, there's St Petersburg. Stock up on your favorite Fabergé eggs.

Or parts of old Yugoslavia on the Adriatic coast with the Dinaric Alps in the background.

The roads less traveled.

The bourgeoisie opt for Dubain kultur.