Avoiding the Crowds in Oia, Santorini by Staying in Finikia

The village of Finikia is directly east of Oia on the island of Santorini, also on the caldera side of the island. This pedestrian village still maintains its well-preserved, authentic...

A Little Guide to Prague

The fairytale metropolis of Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. It is perhaps best known for its incredible architecture that has survived centuries of war and change. Here...

Hotel Twenty One: My Comfortable Stay in Rome

Italy is a very popular travel destination and wonderful historic country. It is one of the world's centers of magnificent art, architecture, literature, music, and fashion. Italian people have an...

A Quick Visit to Plovdiv, Bulgaria

We took an AMAwaterways river cruise from Budapest to Bucharest with an extension to Istanbul at the end of the cruise. We went by bus (coach) from the Danube to Istanbul with an overnight stay...

Hotel Havnekontoret, Bergen, Norway

The Hotel Havnekontoret is one of the nicest hotels we ever stayed in. Well located near the major sights of Bergen, most of it was once the mansion home of a very rich Bergen merchant. We booked a...

Five Tips for Visiting Dubrovnik, Croatia

Dubrovnik is an incredible Croatian city, but there's so much to explore outside of its medieval walls. If you're staying in Croatia for anything longer than a few days, the nearby village of...