A comprehensive guide to Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Yugoslavia, this book is designed for travellers on all budgets. Practical advice on safe, independent travel in Eastern Europe is provided, including words and phrases in 10 languages and details on border crossings, visas and local currencies. Updated historical and political notes about this changing region are featured as well as 150 maps of countries, regions, cities and villages. Information on accommodation needs and other activities, such as hiking, skiing, horse-riding and white water rafting is also provided.