Introduction to Croatia Croatia is situated in the South-eastern part of Europe along the Adriatic Sea. It shares land borders with Slovenia, Hungary, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro, and a maritime border with Italy.
Erfurt, the capital of Thuringia, is a beautiful town located in the center of Germany. It is one of the best preserved medieval towns in Germany. With more than 1,260 years of history, Erfurt has lots to offer those who love historic and architecturally rich towns. The following “postcards” offer just a small glimpse of […]
Spring is a wonderful time to see Rila Monastery, a UNESCO Heritage site and a place that not only tops any must-see list in the Balkans but is held dearly in the Bulgarian national consciousness. It was built by an order led by Ivan Rilski, a 10th-century hermit, and became a sanctuary for Bulgarian culture […]
Prague is an enchanting city to visit, but you may wonder when is the best time to visit Prague? When are the Holidays in Prague? What if I have an emergency while visiting Prague? I will attempt to answer all these and some other practical questions about this great city.
Germany’s long history can be traced through its rich array of castles and palaces that are scattered throughout the countryside. Germany’s castles span various eras and genres and most are very well preserved. All year long, castles play host to a multitude of festivals and events that capture the medieval and Renaissance cultures from ancient […]
Cantine Aperte is an annual wine-festival that takes place each May throughout all of Italy. From the Veneto region in the north, to Sicily’s Marsala, wineries open their doors to visitors and offer samples of their amazing wines. The one-time cost of entry is usually 5 euro; the price includes a wine glass that you […]
One of the joys of traveling to Tuscany is the change to visit the markets held in multiple cities and little towns. There is a market held every day of the week somewhere, and many of the people travel from town to town displaying their wares or selling their home-grown vegetables and fruits. Tuscany Markets […]
One of the benefits of meeting up with locals while traveling is that they take you to places you’ve never heard of, like Les Baux de Provence. Well, to be fair, I had heard of Les Baux de Provence while I was living in Saint Tropez. At the time, I figured that I had already […]
Many of the finest restaurants in the world can be found in Paris. But if you are looking for French food without the fanfare and high prices, look to a Paris bistro, or as the French spell it, Bistrots. The following Paris bistrots are just some of the favorites of a few of our Europe Up Close writers. There are many, […]
John and I came to Athens, the birthplace of Western democracy, to marvel at ancient ruins and sites of mythology. Sure enough, they were incredible (though I actually found more Greek temples, in better condition, on Sicily than in Greece). But just as amazing was the vibrant modern life that swirled around the old stone […]