Cyprus: Beaches, Mosaics, and Mythology on a Divided Isle
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Tricia A. Mitchell
Wine, Culture, and Hiking in the Heart of the Caucasus
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Olive Groves, Pebbled Beaches, and Deep History in Brač, Croatia
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Croatia: Four Coastal Cities Perfect for Part-Time European Living
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Mountains and Mosaics in Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor
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How to Bag Off-Season Rentals on the Dalmatian Coast
Whether you’re house-hunting or simply looking for a getaway, central Dalmatia, in Croatia, can be a great place to hang your hat for the winter. Even during the coldest month—January—the lowest temperatures stay in the high 40s F. In October and November, daytime temperatures between 60 F and 70 F are the norm. Over the past five years, my husband and I have rented everything from a studio apartment in the heart of Trogir’s Old Town to a two-bedroom apartment in Split’s historic Varoš neighborhood. If we’d booked these centrally located properties during the peak season, they likely would have cost $50 to $125 a night. But in winter our monthly rent—including utilities—only cost €400 to €450 ($492 to $554).
Savor History and Scenery in Mediterranean Malta
It’s a gloriously sunny day in Malta’s capital city, Valletta. Perfect weather for a festa—a Maltese celebration of a local saint. Crimson and gold banners adorn the streets. A marching band plays high-tempo music. The young and the young at heart sing along. Confetti dances in the air, landing in snowy mounds. On this Mediterranean island nation, it’s probably the closest thing to snow many locals have experienced...
Sea Views From $115,000 on the Dalmatian Coast
With tranquil villages hugging the Adriatic Sea, rugged islands, lush olive groves, and spectacular mountain vistas, Croatia’s central Dalmatia region is undeniably alluring. This land has been attracting people for millennia, including the ancient Greeks, Romans, and Venetians...
Heidelberg: A Romantic University City on Germany’s Neckar River
Night has fallen in Heidelberg. The hills cradling the city are a silhouette. The twinkling lights of the Old Town reflect on the Neckar River. Partygoers clink wine glasses on the balconies of elegant villas...
Istria: Tuscan-Style Living on Croatia’s Adriatic
Evening has arrived, and a tangerine-colored sun sets behind the limestone arches of a 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheater. Above, seagulls dance on a warm sea breeze—a peaceful contrast to the line of Roman gladiators marching into the arena.