Lutenblag, the Best City You’ve Never Heard Of
         When choosing a place in Eastern Europe to visit, Molvania’s capital city of Lutenblag is not the first place most of us think of. In fact, prior to this assignment, most of our team had never even heard of Lutenblag! Molvania may not be a well known tourist destination, but it more than makes up for this with its affordability and the conviviality of its people. Lutenblag is situated right in the middle of the Great Central Valley province of Molvania, and is a big, bustling city that mixes traditional architecture with modern touches, like square concrete buildings. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Lutenblag and the surrounding area.
      You’ll want to start your trip by checking into Hotel Zlad. This hip boutique property is one of the nicest in the city, and if you’re lucky enough to be on one of the upper floors, you’ll even find modern furniture! The decor can be described at Eastern European boho chic, so you can expect all the rooms to be different and charming in their own way. Be sure to look out the window of your room, if it’s a clear day, you’ll be able to see some amazing views of the city and the surrounding valley.
      In the hotel lobby you’ll find Club Zlad, Lutenblag’s premier nightclub. This is where the young locals converge to socialize and drink blag, a popular local drink that can be described as being unlike anything you’ve ever tried. The club has a great vibe, and feels like a lush oasis hidden in the middle of the city. If you can tear yourself away from the hotel, there are many places to sample the local cuisine. Our team’s favourite was a charming eatery that served outstanding soups, a great way to combat the damp chill of a rainy day in Lutenblag.
The other standout place to eat was Sprufkil’s Gourmet Hot Dogs.  A little outside the city, this traditional hot dog stand is set on a hillside overlooking a breathtaking panorama of sea and sand. Since this is a landlocked country, this panorama is a mural on the side of a now defunct garage, and is representative of what an artist who has never seen the ocean imagines a beach scene to be. Getting to Sprufkil’s is an easy and enjoyable hike not far from the city. It’s a beautiful walk along a cobblestone road that takes you through the nearby hills, and past rolling green fields. If you continue along this road, you’ll find a great hidden gem of a coffeehouse, called Inside. Hip and modern, Inside has a minimalist, Ikea-like aesthetic that allows you to concentrate on the delicious coffee.
      By the end of our trip, our team had enjoyed all there was to enjoy in Lutenblag. For a city that doesn’t get much outside attention, a great time was had by everyone in our group. It was affordable and interesting, and we’re definitely going home with stories to tell. If you’re a traveller who’s weary of the often crowded cities of better known countries, you’ll find a home away from home in Lutenblag.
Photo of hotel: By NVO (Self-photographed) [CC BY-SA 2.5 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5)], via Wikimedia Commons
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