The Greek capital has a lot to offer its visitors. It’s a buzzing city with an exciting nightlife, all sorts of delicious foods to try, and some of the most important vestiges in the world. It’s a city with a long rich history dating back more than 3500 years. Remnants of another time are scattered […]
Quebec City was founded in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain and is one of the oldest European settlements in North America. It’s also the only walled city in both Canada and the United States. The Old Town is the heart and soul of the city and has a European feel to it. It’s also a […]
Some say that Dubrovnik is the most visited city in Croatia and we believe it! There’s a reason why it’s called the Pearl of the Adriatic—and it might just be the most beautiful city we have ever seen! Massive 16th century fortifications encircling the ancient medieval city; well-preserved structures despite the extensive damage caused by […]
Even though it’s Croatia’s second largest city, Split is easy to navigate and even with only one day, it’s possible to see most of the main attractions! Having a couple of days to see it all would certainly be a more relaxing pace, but with so much else to see in Croatia, we opted to […]
Zagreb’s city center is divided into two main sections Gornji grad (Upper Town or Old Town) and Donji grad (Lower Town). The upper town includes the historical walled city and the adjacent area to the east of the wall. Overall it’s easy to get around and everything is close by. We had plenty of time […]
Located on the eastern side of the Adriatic Sea, Croatia’s coastline is 1,880 km long and its islands and islets add another 4,398 km. Countless pebble beaches line the shore, and the inviting crystal-clear water attracts many beachgoers and water sports enthusiasts. The Dinara Mountain Range separates the Mediterranean coastline from the rest of the country. […]
Kyoto is a city with a long, rich history dating back to the 8th century. It was Japan’s imperial capital for over a thousand years, from 794 until 1868 when the emperor moved to Edo, now Tokyo. There is so much to see and experience that it would be impossible to see it all in only […]
Osaka is the third largest city in Japan with a population of almost 2.6 million. It’s a vibrant modern city with a buzzing nightlife and plenty of attractions: historical landmarks, parks, museums, theatres—there is something for everyone…
Tokyo is a great destination any time of the year but it really comes alive at the end of March and the beginning of April when the cherry blossom trees are blooming. It is a popular time as it’s also spring break for the students in Japan so be sure to book early as even […]
When we first started planning our Japan visit, it seemed overwhelming. So many places to see, the crowds, all the names being foreign: how would we manage? As things came along, we found that it all fell into place and Japan was actually very tourist friendly and logically laid out. In retrospect, the few organized […]