Ragusa is a two for one special in Sicily. Composed of not one town, but really two, Ragusa offers the ying and yang type of places for both seekers of antiquity and modernity. The upper town of Ragusa Superiore basks in all things modern and mobile, while Ragusa Ibla provides the preserved old town [...]

The most famous of Greek cities has long been Athens, but a certain someone in Sicily once rivaled the big cheese. Siracusa set up in southeastern Sicily was once the most important Greek city of antiquity, competing directly with Athens. Founded by colonists from Corinth in 735 B.C., Siracusa’s history is its selling and staying [...]

Savona has long been one of Italy’s most important port cities. Set up on the northern Liguria region of Italy, Savona tends to be forgotten with Genova just 25 miles to the west. However those who give Savona a chance will find colorful seaside homes, medieval fortresses, art galleries and churches a plenty. Strengthen up [...]

  The seat of the autonomous government of the Balearic Islands is a thing of beauty. Palma de Mallorca sits on the southern tip of Mallorca island, basking in its Moorish appearance. The Moors wanted Palma de Mallorca to resemble a Casbah, or a walled city. The plan was a success, despite the high-rise hotels [...]

In summer in Spain, there appears to be no other place to be. San Sebastian makes for a beautiful Basque resort. Hordes flock here to bask in the sun along La Concha, the crescent shaped beach along the Bay of Biscay. Others are here for the top tier restaurants and pintxos bar. No matter the [...]

The island of Lefkada might only be disconnected from mainland Greece by a canal-bridge, but arriving to Lefkada town lends the feeling of being miles away. Throughout its beautiful narrow streets, small squares and traditional houses, it is easy to get lost in Lefkada, forgetting a whole land and continent is just over the bridge. [...]

The entire valley of Jackson Hole appropriately seems like a place where the buffalo roam and where the skies are not cloudy all day. It is as jet setting and celebrity as Wyoming can get, where cowboy meet couture. Set against the Teton backdrop and just 60 miles south of Yellowstone, Jackson Hole makes for [...]

At one point in time, Windsor was a charming Thames town, one where the masses didn’t flock with their fannypacks and cameras. However, Windsor Castle and its popularity would change the town just 21 miles west of London. The best-known asset to the Royal Family was originally built by William the Conqueror in the Middle [...]

Fishing boats and yacht lap up the waters surrounding Antibes. The old Mediterranean town might not have the fame of most spots on the French Riviera, but it is a contender. The fashionable make Antibes their playground in the summertime. However the glitterati are not unique or different. The Greeks from Marseille settled Antibes way [...]

From a commercial and industrial standpoint, Groningen has long held an importance in the Netherlands. However when you are 89 miles northeast of Amsterdam, you tend to be outshined. Perched right on top of one of the world’s largest natural gas fields, Groningen was partially destroyed during World War II. However much of the Old [...]