EA | Episode 6: Empires that Shaped Central and Eastern Europe—Part 2
In our second half discussion on empires that shaped this part of the world, we look at what it means to the traveler: what monuments are left from these empires, their legacy on borders and travel infrastructure to the empires’ fingerprints on autonomous regions that are today nearly off-limits for most travelers. Plus, we’ll share some tips and ideas on how to capture the essence of travel and keeping in touch with the travel community while staying in your own home town.
Andrew Villone is an American ex-pat who’s been living in Slovenia since 2014. As owner of Savor The Experience Tours since 2005, Andrew provides boutique experiences with a focus on local food and drink to off-the-beaten-path places in Slovenia, Croatia, and the Balkans. He’s also the co-host of the Spotify podcast Eastern Approaches. When he’s not working, you might find him traveling through Central Europe and the Caucasus. You can also find him on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
Growing up, Benjamin Curtis always wanted to be James Bond. Turns out that it’s not so easy to get a license to kill, so he settled for being an international man of mystery. He knows 15 languages, has lived in six different countries, worked throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America, and served as an advisor to the British government. Most fun of all, though, were the many years he spent as a professor in Seattle. These days he lives in Prague, teaching, guiding tours, and writing books on global politics and history. He blogs at www.benjamincurtis.me.
