Mallorca is the largest of the four Balearic Islands off the coast of Spain, in the Western Mediterranean and the capital, Palma de Mallorca, is a vibrant, stylish, sophisticated city that bursts with life and a lovely place to spend most of your time. From beautiful beaches and old city with fascinating history to great restaurants and nightlife. Check…
Palermo is the capital of the Italian autonomous region of Sicily and one of the most important cities in the Mediterranean. It is a vibrant, modern city with its very distinct, almost tangible atmosphere. Its large harbor and international airport makes it a popular tourist destination. Though Palermo was severely damaged in World War II,…
Naples, Italy’s 3rd largest city after Rome and Milan, has a history that stretches back to the Bronze Age, making it one of the oldest continuously inhabited places on earth. Waves of invaders once ruled this city and it still bears witness to Greek, Roman, and Spanish influence in its historical city center, one of…
Mostar, also known as the “City of Sunshine,” enjoys a nice climate. It’s a blend of the old and the new. Tucked into a valley on the banks of the Neretva River, the beautiful city put behind its war-torn past. Unsurprisingly, it welcomes tourists with historical landmarks. Certainly, you’ll find plenty of things to do…
Milan or Milano as the Italians calls it is not only the second-largest city in Italy but the most important one financially speaking. We visited Milan last year, not our first time of course, and we also admire how Milan is Italy’s most modern city but it manages to keep most of its historical past…
Malta is a small, island country in the Mediterranean Sea that lies just 50 miles south of Sicily, Italy. It has 7000 years of history with prehistoric temples, beautiful architecture with an ancient heritage, fossil-studded cliffs, glittering hidden coves and thrilling diving opportunities with its crystal-clear blue waters, some of the cleanest in the Mediterranean. With…
Located just 129 km (80 miles) north of Africa, Malaga is a port city on southern Spain’s Costa del Sol and the largest southernmost city in Europe. Its rare combination of tropical heaven right next to an urban oasis, hot beaches, mountains, historic monuments, a charming old town and a lively nightlife make of this city a…
Madrid is not only the home of the world’s most successful soccer club of the 20th century, The Real Madrid, but it also means incredible architecture, great museums, unbelievable restaurants and more. Madrid was declared the capital of Spain in the 17th century and its name comes from the Arabic word “magerit” which means ‘place of many…
Few people know where it is, even less can pronounce it, but Ljubljana, the capital and largest city of Slovenia, is one of the most charming towns we have visited in our lifetime and it has all the right ingredients for the perfect city break. Ljubljana is a small city, and you can see everything pretty easily,…
Granada, one of the pearls of Spain, is home to 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites (Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin), all of which are exceptional reminders of Moorish Spain. Many visitors come here just to see the extraordinary Alhambra Palace, one of the most spectaculars of all European monuments, but once they arrive they realize there…
Florence is the capital city of Tuscany and one of Italy’s most stunning cities. The city lies on the River Arno surrounded by gentle hills. It is internationally famous for its beautiful historic city center (a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1982) featuring an impressive collection of art galleries, monuments, churches and palaces. In Florence you can…
With a population of over 3 million people, Athens is Greece’s biggest city, as well as a center for politics and tourism. Well known as the Cradle of Civilization, Athens prides itself for being the origin of democracy, Western philosophy, Olympic Games, political science, Western literature, major mathematical principles, and theatre. The history of Athens spans around…
One of the many wonderful things about southern Spain is that there are so many little villages to discover. Andalucía, a rocky, sun-baked region on Spain’s southern coast, has its own character and its own specialties, which makes every trip an authentic experience. Instead of visiting only Málaga, Granada, Córdoba or Seville, try exploring the…
From sun-kissed stretches of white sand to majestic mountains, Albania has it all. Its beaches on the Adriatic and Ionian coastlines are some of the most amazing places in Albania. They’re arguably just as gorgeous as those in neighboring Montenegro and Greece, but nowhere near as crowded. And it is in this lack of unfettered…
Greece is best known for its 3,000 islands, of which approximately 170 are populated. Each one has an attractive and varied landscape, from lush greenery to protruding cliffs. Those islands are famous for their laconic beaches, crystal-clear water, party towns and traditional villages with winding cobbled streets, populated by idyllic whitewashed buildings. Having hundreds of…
We’re deeply intrigued by Spain’s mountainous Basque Country, so visiting San Sebastian-Donostia was a no-brainer. After all, what better place to enjoy our romantic second honeymoon than a resort town with lush hillsides and pristine golden beaches? With San Sebastián always having held undeniable allure, we were looking for an equally unforgettable place to stay.…
With an enchanting landscape and tons of places to explore, the village of Imerovigli is one of Santorini’s top travel destinations. Of course, as globetrotters, we had to visit this upscale village. While its epic sunsets and all-white buildings are nothing short of impressive, what made our stay perfect was our accommodations, which we think…
For us, San Sebastian is special because this is where we honeymooned after our wedding. So, it was only fitting for us to go back to this gorgeous Basque Country stunner of a coastal town for a second honeymoon. And what topped our stay was the Hotel Villa Favorita San Sebastian, which is the crowning…
Montenegro, a hidden gem in the Balkans, had always piqued my interest because it seemed like a place where nature and history danced together. So, I set out to explore. And my adventure led me to Kotor and Perast, two charming towns snuggled by the Bay of Kotor. I picked Montenegro because I wanted to…
Not too long ago, I had the chance to visit Firostefani, a charming village nestled on the caldera cliffs of Santorini. To me, it was more than just a picturesque Greek getaway. There were plenty of exciting things that I did, but today, I want to highlight my experience staying at some of the top…
Read this expert review on Dana Villa and Infinity Suites, the perfect romantic love nest to stay at with your partner on the island of Santorini, Greece.
Santorini conjures perfect, decadent images of blue and white in our minds. So, when we were headed to Santorini for a romantic getaway, all I could think of was luxury by the sea. And that’s exactly what we got at Amber Light Villa, Santorini. Tucked on the eastern end of the quaint village of Imerovigli,…
Rome: The Eternal City. It’s full of history, life, beauty, and a ton of sites to see. But beyond the usual touristic hotspots, this huge city has so much to offer. If you’ve read our article “Top 10 Things To Do In Rome” you’ve got a great list of must-see Roman attractions, but the less…
Want to enjoy Santorini without venturing out too much? Then you should look for the best villa in Santorini to rent! Here are our favorites!