Eastern Europe in October

Prague's International Jazz Festival begins in the latter half of October. Prague's concert calendar is always packed, however, and popular venues around the city regularly host musicians who specialize in all types of music.

Jazz is also on the menu for Bratislava in October. If you don't feel like taking in a concert, choose a pub or a bar in which to while away a couple of evening hours and become familiar with Bratislava's nightlife.

Delight your taste buds with palinka, Hungarian fruit brandy, and sausage -- two Hungarian favorites that are celebrated every October during a festival dedicated especially to these foods.

The Warsaw Film Festival and an international jazz festival take place in Warsaw during October.

Though Krakow's October calendar of events isn't as full as September's, there's still plenty to do in this top Polish destination city, from sightseeing to shopping.