By Kristi Dosh
Florence was established and founded as a military colony by Julius Caesar in 59 BC. He selected the city for the pleasantness of the area and its ease to defend.
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Head down south where the Atlantic Ocean crashes against jagged rocks and the winding roads always lead you to spectacular views.
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From the top of the highest mountain to visiting the Sunday mass atop Croagh Patrick, these are the best hiking trails around Ireland.
By Kristi Dosh
Beautiful Warsaw is the capital of Poland and in recent years has fast become a popular tourist destination.
By Chadd Scott
Anyone planning a European beach getaway should consider València, Spain with its mix of urban and natural beaches.
By Chadd Scott
Seville, Spain’s vibrant capital of Andalusia, captivates visitors with its rich history, enchanting culture, and breathtaking beauty.
Nestled in the South Moravian region, Brno seamlessly blends rich history, modern innovation, and a vibrant cultural scene.
My last view of Split was from an old Russian transport plane operated by the United Nations Protection Forces (UNPROFOR) in 1995.
About the size of Connecticut, the picturesque Republic of Montenegro (Black Mountain) is situated on the Balkan Peninsula.
By Kristi Dosh
Known as the Land of Fire and Ice, Iceland is a land of contrasts. Rugged beauty, volcanoes, glaciers, and waterfalls are around every bend.
By Kristi Dosh
Book Cottages was founded by veteran travel writers Noreen Kompanik and Kristi Dosh. Along with our other travel writer friends, we're highlighting terrific cottages, houses, condos and other types of unique vacation rentals around Europe.
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