u/Local-Barracuda1318

How difficult was it for ordinary East German citizens to travel to other Eastern Bloc countries (like Poland or Hungary) for vacation?
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How difficult was it for ordinary East German citizens to travel to other Eastern Bloc countries (like Poland or Hungary) for vacation?

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Hi everyone, I am very interested in the history of the GDR. I know traveling to the West was restricted, but I am curious about travel within the Eastern Bloc. How hard was it to get permission or currency to vacation in places like Lake Balaton or the Polish coast? Thanks!

u/Local-Barracuda1318 — 1 day ago