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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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!