From soaring mountains to golden sands, Eastern Europe reveals a tapestry of quaint and contemporary cultures – always with enough rough edges to keep you intrigued. Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Eastern Europe, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

You can have your cherry strudel and eat it with our latest guide to Hungary. Architecture, history, world-class wine - they're all there for the enjoying. Throw in some Art Nouveau thermal baths or a drift down the Danube and you've got yourself a whole lotta happy.