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BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Bosnia and Herzegovina is often simply referred to as Bosnia. It lies on the Adriatic Coast of the Balkans with Serbia, Montenegro, and Croatia neighboring this formerly war-torn country.
The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina is Sarajevo and this lovely country is full of medieval villages, and the influences of the very many tribes, armies, and empires that have conquered parts of the country over the centuries.
The twentieth century was a tumultuous period for the people of the Balkans. Bosnia and Herzegovina was a part of Yugoslavia under the control of the USSR until the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. This was followed by the breaking up of Yugoslavia and the Balkans War of 1992-1995.
Today peace and tourists have returned to this beautiful country.
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA ARTICLES
Tuzla Bosnia: Salt, Sinkholes, and Stunning Scenery
Tuzla Bosnia is a city founded on salt and has the only salty lakes in Europe. Colorful houses and cafes line the old stone…
CROATIA
The sheer number and diversity of museums in Dubrovnik are explained by the turbulent past of this interesting country.
It was the Romans who conquered and transformed Croatia’s mighty citadels into cities. Its modern history has been consumed by its absorption into Yugoslavia before its Independence in 1991.
Dubrovnik’s dramatic fortress architecture has become synonymous with Game of Thrones.
CROATIA ARTICLES
Guide to Krka National Park, Croatia
Why bother with overcrowded Plitvice National Park when you can stay, play, swim in the waterfalls, and hike in the beautiful Krka National Park?…
Travel to Croatia: 7 tips for your first trip
In this complete planning guide, Travel to Croatia: 7 tips for your first trip, you’ll get all the practical info you need about the…
Best Dubrovnik Museums
Dubrovnik has some truly unique museums – dedicated to its authoritarian past, its civil war, to Love, its maritime history, and much more! Here…
Stari Grad Croatia
A must-visit when in Croatia, Stari Grad is one of those picturesque towns you see in photographs of old Europe. Its narrow lanes and…
Red History Museum Dubrovnik: Self-Guided Tour
The Red History Museum is a unique interactive experience and is fast becoming a global sensation- here’s a self-guided tour that explains everything you…
Dubrovnik Old Town
Known as the “Pearl of the Adriatic” Dubrovnik is one of the world’s finest and best-preserved medieval cities. With its pristine location in Croatia…
CZECH REPUBLIC
With 14 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the world’s most beautiful library (Strahov), and glass and crystal craftsmanship of exquisite quality, the Czech Republic is a cultural powerhouse.
Culturally and environmentally conscious, the modern Czech people celebrate their rich medieval culture and myriad religious, pagan, and political traditions.
From easter eggs to love, martyrs, the burning of witches, and name day celebrations, Czechia is bursting with the rich culture and history of Central Europe.
CZECH REPUBLIC ARTICLES
Prague libraries: most beautiful in the world?
The Strahov Library, with its Theological and Philosophical Halls, and the Clementinum (Klementinum) Baroque library are arguably the most beautiful libraries in the world…
10 Best Prague Museums
Prague has many world-class museums, but it can be hard to know which are the best Prague museums to see if your time is…
FRANCE
Bordered by seas and mountains and containing the precious world capital of Paris, France has diverse geography but some soil that grows excellent champagne and wine.
Increasingly important in the Middle Ages, by the Renaissance period France began creating what became the world’s second-largest global empire.
The later history of the French Kings and the French Revolution paved the way for the Republic and the wars of the 19th and 20th centuries which have each left indelible marks upon this proud nation.
FRANCE ARTICLES
Chateau Amboise: Death and Intrigue in the Loire Valley
There are so many beautiful castles to visit in the Loire Valley but some have more presence, more history, and more well, intrigue than…
Strasbourg Cathedral: A Gothic Masterpiece
Cathedral Notre-Dame de Strasbourg is located in the Alsace region of France. Its full name is the Cathedral of our Lady of Strasbourg de Notre…
The Ultimate Parisian Landmark list: best 45 to visit in 2024
How do you choose what to see in less than a week in the City of Light? Here is everything you need to know…
61 Incredible France Landmarks to Visit in 2024
France is an astonishingly diverse country. The largest country in Western Europe, it has long seafronts, alps, canyons and rivers, and vineyards and lavender…
Castle Chenonceau: Loire Chateau of Powerful Women
The Château de Chenonceau is the most important and most visited of the French castles, second only to the Palace of Versailles. The château…
HUNGARY
Resistance and bravery are common themes that run through the history of this staggeringly beautiful country.
Almost a million Hungarian Jews lost their lives in the Holocaust.
Hungary has a strong tradition of promotion of science and Hungary has 13 Nobel Laureates. It has created region-based cultures where particular handicrafts, pottery, folk or classical music, and distinctive local cuisines have developed.
HUNGARY ARTICLES
Top 28 Historic Castles in Hungary [2024]
Wondering about which historic castles in Hungary are the “must-see” castles? Hungary is an old country in the heart of central Europe, with 103…
Hungary Sopron Travel Guide 2024: Everything you need to know
The city of Sopron is located in the most western part of Hungary on an isthmus of land that pokes into Austria, near Lake…
