Eastern Europe’s best-kept secret is out. Dubrovnik, Croatia is a medieval marvel on the Adriatic Sea. The incredible seaside, ancient medieval structures and palaces, eclectic mix of cultures and overwhelming fortress walls that line the maritime city-state of Dubrovnik create an atmosphere of fantasy and fairy tales. It’s no wonder the city has earned the nickname “The Pearl of the Adriatic.” As the city grows more popular among tourists and traveling adventurers, nows the time...
While idly wandering the cobbles of Alicante’s Explanada de Espana, it struck me how perfect the city is for weekend breaks. Although it’s a firm favourite with European holidaymakers looking for relaxing sun holidays, Alicante seems to offer something special besides. You know – the type of qualities you encounter in much larger cities. Not only is the old town friendly and charismatic, it has its very own international airport (I would be flying...
With the summer cruise season in full throttle mode, I thought it would be a good idea to talk about one of my favorite cruise destinations – the Mediterranean. The Mediterranean Sea divides Africa and Europe and is the largest sea in the world (based on coverage area). It also boasts great summer weather with lots of sunshine and cool breezes. But most importantly, it is host to many famous sea ports and cities...
