If you enjoy Medieval architecture, all it takes is a view through the City Gate into Old Town Tallinn, Estonia to realize what a treat lies ahead. Continue reading
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Kotor, Montenegro: Meander Through Medieval Magic
I’ll begin with the takeaway. If you’re traveling in the Adriatic, east or west side, seriously consider making a stop in Kotor, Montenegro. Forget the cruise ship tourists, forget the comparisons to Dubrovnik. Continue reading
Podgorica: A Whistle-Stop Tour of the Capital You’ve Never Heard Of
When traveling in a new area, we prefer traveling by train or bus. It gives us a chance to see the countryside, observe how people live, and gain insights into their culture – well, and nap. Continue reading
Dubrovnik: The Catalyst for a Return to the Balkans
Set on the coast of the azure Adriatic Sea, Dubrovnik is the jewel in the Croatian crown, with its caramel tones of polished stone, muted greens of Mediterranean cypress, and shifting blues of sky and sea. Continue reading
Bacharach: The Perfect Time-Out Town
As long-term travelers, we learned long ago that to enjoy ourselves, we have to pace ourselves. It’s always about quality over quantity. We see what we see, and as for the things we miss, well, there’s always next time. Continue reading
Rothenburg’s Medieval High Street: Shop Signs As Street Art
If the facade of the building is the face of the business, on Rothenburg’s high street, colorful and creative shop signs are the flashy earrings that get your attention. Continue reading
Rothenburg: A Fairy-tale Village at the End of the Line
One of the basic requirements for successful travel is knowing that where you want to go, is in fact, where you’re going. As obvious as this sounds, travel blogs (including ours) are littered with stories of taking the wrong bus, train, road, or street, and ending up in the wrong place. This is exactly the … Continue reading
