[photosinensis]

I find it distressing that getting to Eastern Europe would be difficult for me. There are many shrines, monasteries, and associated holy sites that I'd love to visit--not out of mere fascination, but out of genuine devotion (I've already checked Mount Athos off the to-do list, but I want to do it again).

But being an American makes that harder than it probably should be.

[Symbiote]

There's a handy map on Wikipedia. You can visit most of Eastern Europe with a visa when you arrive.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_requirements_for_United_S...

[morgante]

Where do you want to go in Eastern Europe?

As an American, it's honestly quite easy to get into almost any country.

[maaku]

Try Iran.

[jahnu]

Iran is easy. The only complication for Americans or British is you need a minder. It's an added expense but pretty straight forward. I totally recommend it. Most people are so friendly it actually starts to become a problem to walk down the street without having to stop every 500 metres to talk to someone who wants to welcome you and ask if you have been to their home town yet, etc, etc. Bring books though. Not much to do at night in Iran ;)

[morgante]

That's why I said "almost" any. Though many of my friends have actually been to Iran and had great things to say.