The history of mining in Ostrava is closely tied to the city’s industrial development and played a significant role in shaping its identity.
By Kristi DoshBeyond the centuries-old storybook walls lies the enchanting city of Granada located in southern Spain’s Andalusian region.
By Julie Suman
In 1910, the Spanish Government created a system of Paradores for preserving heritage monuments and properties for travelers.
By Julie Suman
By Chadd ScottHotel d’Inghilterra has recently undergone a major renovation, as part of Starhotels’ ongoing commitment to enhance the guest experience
By Erin JonesGlasgow is Scotland’s largest city by population, however, it’s often overlooked by visitors in favor of Edinburgh.
By Kristi Dosh
Tirana, Albania was run by a dictatorship for long enough that there are lasting relics of this era all around the country.
By Kristi Dosh
By Kristi DoshThe best way to see the most of Edinburgh within a few days is to traverse the Royal Mile. The Royal Mile is Edinburgh’s most famous street.
By Kristi DoshJust a three-hour flight from mainland Spain there is an island called Gran Canaria, a lost piece of the Caribbean.
By Kristi DoshAlbufeira combines the traditional Portuguese life with an air of modernity.
By Kristi Dosh
By Kristi DoshLocated in the Baltics, Riga, the capital of Latvia, is a vibrant city. One third of the country’s population calls Riga home.
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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