Greece has no shortage of beautiful islands, but the island of Crete is one of the nation’s most culturally rich. Crete is also Greece’s most populous and largest island. More than two million people each year visit the island; this makes it one of the country’s most popular destinations. With prosperous cities and beautiful scenery, [...]
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Dubrovnik, Croatia – Pearl of the Mediterranean
June 20th, 2012 
admin Dubrovnik is definitely worth visiting for reasons that are difficult to describe in words as much as with a photo, however talented you may be. Why? Simply because words and photos cannot communicate what matters about this town, the first encounter with it and the elation you feel when you see it for the first [...]
The Most Charming Towns of France – Montpellier
May 21st, 2012 admin Montpellier is located in the south of France about six miles from the Mediterranean coast. With a population of just under 266,000 it is the regional capital of the Languedoc-Roussillon region. Because of its architecture, location and climate, it is one of the most popular urban areas in the country. Over the past twenty years, [...]
Barcelona – La Boqueria and Casa Mila
May 15th, 2012 admin Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is known for its cosmopolitan charm and rustic artistry. The city is on many seasoned travelers’ lists of favorite cities. Located only 100 miles from France, Barcelona borders the Pyrenees, the 300-plus miles of mountain range which divides Spain and France. Barcelona boasts landscapes which are varied: rugged crests, mountains [...]
Rome the Eternal City
May 14th, 2012 admin If someone told you they were at “the City of Seven Hills”, “the Threshold of the Apostles”, “the Capital of the World”, or “the Eternal City”, would you know which cities they were talking about? All of these nicknames refer to a single city – Rome, Italy. The legend says the city was founded on [...]
