Many stag parties are travelling to Eastern Europe for a truly exceptional experience: the Trabant trek is the ultimate road-trip while combining the chance to travel in a classic of Eastern European engineering.

With a name taken from the German word for ‘satellite’, the Trabant is an East German-built car originally made as a motorbike. The once-popular car is made of a steel frame; the body is made of Duroplast, a plasticised cotton waste. It has a 600cc engine and 26 hp. One of the beauties of the car is that it is so easy to fix: a good mechanic can replace the engine in fifteen minutes! With a top speed of just over 50mph these cherished relics are becoming an ever-popular car to drive, with stag parties coming from all over Europe to drive the classic motors.

The car was so popular around 3 million cars were made up before production ceased in 1991. Many of the cars were exported and were favourites of many communist countries, being spacious for all of the family it was small, compact and very lightweight. Nicknamed Trabbi or Trabi, where were many versions, namely the Trabant 500, Trabant P 50 and the Tranbant 601. Now, the Tranbant has become a collector’s item with people all over the world and it has been used in many popular films.

Many people love the car for its nostalgic qualities, with collectors all over the world. Its bodywork made of recycled materials was the result of extensive research into alternative materials. Made of a resin, which is reinforced with cotton fibres, Duroplast is very similar to fibreglass (the latter was more widely accepted in the UK, as communist production was not very popular in other countries.)

The Trabant trek is a fantastic opportunity to take one of these enigmatic cars around the Eastern European countryside. With a couple of cars and the blokes in the back, you can have your own version of The Italian Job, or just take in the sights, while driving around at a leisurely pace. The Trabant trek is becoming a widely popular craze with people travelling all over the world in these little plastic cars. Take a picnic, or taste the local delights in the heart of the Hungarian hills.

The hottties go crazy over this little car and driving one will make you the envy of other motorists – at least in theory. You can get cosy in the back or pose with cute local girls on the bonnet. You can take part in the Trabant trek both in summer and winter; both are memorable for different reasons!

Take a soft top in the summer so you can get a closer look at the landscape or challenge your mates to a drive in the snow. The car’s two-stroke engine and dashboard gear-stick will only be the first part of the challenge. Whenever you decide to take on the Trabant trek be sure to allow the day, as you never know where this classic little car will take you.

Prague has become one of the most popular destinations for British stag parties in recent years, earning titles such as “Stag Capital of Europe” and “Amsterdam of the East”. But with all the excitement the city has to offer, it’s certainly no surprise.

As one of Europe’s most beautiful and charming cities, Prague has some incredible architecture for history fans, including Gothic spires, ancient coffee houses and medieval streets. However, it’s the city’s beautiful female inhabitants, wide range of strip bars and night clubs, top class restaurants and beer costing as little as 50p a pint that makes Prague the real winner among British stag groups.

By day, Prague caters to stag groups by offering a huge range of activities which the lads can enjoy together. Whatever your level of love for the outdoors, you’ll be able to find an activity of interest – ranging from bobsleighing to bowling, paintballing to parachuting, clay pigeon shooting to a Czech football match. Or, how about a mini grand-prix race on the go-kart track followed by a tour of a local brewery? Those seeking a real jet fuelled experience can even get strapped into the Czech-made L-29 military plane, where they’ll climb at 4000ft per minute and fly through Czech airspace at over 700km per hour!

By night, Prague’s numerous bars and night clubs pulsate with activity. One of the most famous night spots is the multi-venue Acropolis which hosts a number of live gigs, theatre performances, cafés, club nights, bars and beer halls, making it one of the most well frequented night spots in the city. Eating out in Prague is great value and the perfect way to sample some hearty Czech cuisine, such as pork or beef stew with dumplings and delicious apple strudel for dessert, all washed down with a pivo (beer), for which the Czech Republic is world famous. There are also many western style and fast food restaurants, so there’s something to suit all palettes.

With so many established companies offering fully organised stag weekends to Prague, arranging your trip is simple. Most companies have stag weekend package deals to suit all budgets, which include transfers, accommodation and offer plenty of additional options to cater to the tastes of any group. And the fact that there are so many flights to Prague from London and throughout the UK, which take only two hours to reach the Czech Republic, means the city is easily accessible from the UK at a low price.

So, if you’re looking for a place to hold a stag weekend you’ll find no better city than Prague – the European stag capital!

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In recent years Budapest has become one of Europe’s most popular travel destinations, providing a unique blend of stunning architecture, nightlife and surprisingly reasonable prices.

Thanks to low cost booze, accessibility from the UK and a tolerant attitude towards larger parties, it has also become extremely popular for stag weekends. If you want a stag party that is a little different from your local pub crawl then here are some tips on drinking in Budapest, the best places to go, price and general etiquette.

Budapest has a great variety of bars from the elegant up-market establishments to more rough and ready beer halls that provide an atmosphere and charm all their own – not to mention excellent beer. With such bars aplenty you will have no problem finding one to your liking and that will fit into your Budapest stag weekend theme.

For a traditional Hungarian experience, and with some extremely cheap drinking to boot, you will want to visit a borozo, wine pub, or a sorozo, a beer bar. The former sells cheap but drinkable Hungarian wine at ridiculously low prices, while in the latter you can buy beers for as little as 60p (although decent beers will cost you around £1.50) with spirits being a little more expensive at about £1.50 a shot. Prices to get into clubs can vary in general you can expect to pay between £1.00 and about £3.20. A lot of the clubs open at 10pm but you can always find pubs and clubs that open earlier to cater for the Brit who wants to start early. On top of this the majority of clubs stay open to six in the morning – and many stay open even later. This means that a European stag weekend is a good choice whether you want to start early and party hard or not.

One of the most popular areas to go is Hajogyari Sziget (Shipyard Island), where you’ll find various clubs to suit all tastes from huge outdoor venues to more intimate spots. Another popular place, and one that is said to attract the most beautiful women, is the Café Negro club in Pest. Café Negro not only has some of the best local DJs, and drinks, but also houses a restaurant that is well worth visiting. If you’re home sick and can’t stand being away from your local boozer then there is the always the Morrison English Pub. The great thing about this place is that many travellers go there as well so it easy to find a hen night on a similar tour.

When it comes to drinking etiquette, clinking beer glasses used to be frowned upon. It is said that the Austrian’s clinked their glasses to celebrate the putting to death of a group of Hungarian Generals in 1848 and as such was viewed censoriously by the locals. However, the tradition of not clinking was set to last 150 years – thus in 1998 the widely adopted disdain for clinking expired and Hungarians now clink away with fervour.

Another thing is that although the Hungarians are fairly tolerant they will frown upon large groups of highly inebriated stag partiers – in fact their frowns may be so hard that they could give you a black eye. However, take it easy and enjoy the Hungarians hospitality and your stag weekend will remain memorable and safe – a memorable send off into married life.

Eastern Europe has become a very popular destination for stag weekends because of its cheap beer, accommodation and lively nightlife. One place that is extremely popular is Krakow, where a bottle of Pilsner costs just 5 zloty (just over £1). If you are planning on having your stag weekend in this city here are a few things that you may want to try your hand at.

As you are in Poland you will probably want to go on a Vodka tasting tour where you can learn about the history of Polish vodka, make new friends, and of course taste the vodkas. There are several companies out there who can source and organize these kind of activities for you – and no trip to Poland would be complete without an in-depth encounter with this traditional specialty. It’s also a good way to kick off a stag party as you mean to go on (just be careful – these vodkas can creep up on you!)

On your Krakow stag weekend, if you are thinking about hitting the clubs, or even just want to be picked up from the airport in style, then you could always hire a limo. There are numerous companies offering limo hire in and around Krakow and drivers are usually bilingual so he can help with any translations that may be needed if your Polish isn’t quite up to scratch. Again, there are specialist stag weekend organizers who can arrange limo transport with reliable firms on your behalf – it’s the easiest way to get the best out of your stag weekend in Krakow.

One of the most popular stag activities in Krakow is visiting a shooting range. Here you can chose between two ranges, one for handguns, and the other for rifles. What’s more you can shoot at moving targets and fire a Kalashnikov or a handgun – weapons that are totally off limits in the UK. Prices generally include a personal instructor, equipment and range hire, and ammunition – it’s a great chance to live out those boy soldier fantasies before you tie the knot. If you want to get your hands dirty with some virtual combat why not look at paint balling where you can go behind enemy lines on a former military site and dodge pellets among disused army buildings.

If you’re nursing a hangover and need to get some fresh air, or your Krakow stag weekend is in need of a little calming down, you might consider a sedate river cruise. It’s the perfect way to unwind from all the high adrenaline of your weekend, sip on a cold beer and soak up the summer sun as you cruise through Krakow along the Wistula. If that sounds too leisurely you can always add some optional extras such as a live band, strippers or (another vodka tasting).

The bottom line is that a stag weekend in Krakow opens up a whole new world of options that you just wouldn’t get in the UK – if you’re looking for something to remember for the rest of your life, then head East!

January is the most depressing time of the year. In fact the third Monday of the month is even labelled Blue Monday by psychologists. The combination of miserable winter weather, the arrival of the dreaded Christmas bills, failed New Year resolutions, crunching credit and wall-to-wall doom and gloom conspire to make the New Year a time to forget. On the positive side, the only way is up!

Christmas costs a bomb and whilst you are staggering through the wreckage of the festive period you might want to keep your spirits up by looking to the future. Let the thought of next madcap adventure, the next all night party, the next blonde, sooth your troubled brow and nurse you through to the good times again. Even better if the party’s somewhere exotic, cheap and friendly – say Krakow or Riga, Budapest. Head east my friend – the cities are beautiful, the nightlife superb, the booze is cheap, the people friendly and the girls absolutely stunning – let the good times roll.

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If you’re putting together a stag weekend or even thinking of organising a stag weekend somewhere exciting, entertaining and cheap you can even use the credit crunch to your advantage.

Competition is fierce. There has never been a better time to pick up a deal on New Year stag weekends. Stag weekends in Krakow, Riga and Budapest are three of the newest and most popular options. A heady mix of new cheap flights, superb accommodation and innovative, enjoyable and diverse activities now offers unrivalled quality and value. Absolutely top stag weekends at staggeringly bottom prices.

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It’s easy to book. With specialist companies offering ‘on the ground’ knowledge, New Year stag weekends with English speaking, on-location customer service expertise are an affordable, straightforward and fun option.

Specialist stag weekend operators can take care of all the necessary – flight deals, transfers, finding the right accommodation, the best venues, restaurants, and organising activities. It’s vital to have the latest inside information and without doubt is best left to the experts. You’ll have far more important things to do (like clubbing, carting, drinking or idly strolling through the quaint and picturesque old town enjoying the baroque architecture) to want to worry about logistics.

Remember too, in a strange and distant land a stag party may be vulnerable to being ripped off or taken advantage of. Wise up – go through an established stag weekend company and use their local knowledge to make the most of your stag weekend.

Each city has its own style and its own appeal. Depending on your tastes, the nature of the stag weekend and the preferences of the group you may prefer one to another – the choice is yours.

Here’s a brief comparison between stag weekends in Budapest, Riga and Krakow.

Budapest Stag Weekend: The “Paris of the East”. Cosmopolitan, beautiful and intriguing. Loads of pubs, loads of clubs, loads of beautiful fun-loving Hungarians. Least expensive activities and best strip club in Eatsern Europe.

Riga Stag Weekend: Rapidly emerging new kid on the Eastern Bloc. A beguiling blend of Old Town history and modernity. Sensational nightlife and the day life’s pretty hot too. Ridiculously good-looking women.

Krakow Stag Weekend: The cultural heart of Poland. Compact and sophisticated student town. Bar-tastic, party heaven. Loads of activities including Uzi shooting followed by a strip club. Beat that to blow away the January blues!