In part 2 of empires that shaped this part of the world, Ben Curtis and Andrew Villone look at what it means to the traveler: what monuments of these empires, their legacy on borders and travel infrastructure, and the empires’ fingerprints on autonomous regions. Plus, get tips on capturing the essence of travel and keeping in touch with the travel community while staying in your own home town.

Ben and Andrew take a deep dive into the many empires that have shaped Central and Eastern Europe. Who were the major empires and what have been their influences historically? Plus, they discuss the pros and cons of getting a later start in life to traveling.