Category: Europe

Dubrovnik – The City of Game of Thrones

Dubrovnik – The City of Game of Thrones

It wasn’t that long ago, 1991, that Yugoslavia broke up and this beautiful city was besieged by the Yugoslav army,..

Croatia-Slovenia-Italy – the Famed Dalmatian Coast

Hello my friends. We are off on another adventure with friends on a Gate 1 travels tour of Croatia, Slovenia,..

Sorrento, Italy

Sorrento, Italy

We arrive in Naples, the 3rd largest city in Italy after Rome and Milan.  Like many seaside ports, Naples built..

Catania, Sicily, Italy

Catania, Sicily, Italy

Catania is the second largest city in Sicily, and is known for it’s seismic history!  Yikes!!  Our tour guide said..

Ancient Valetta, Malta

Ancient Valetta, Malta

As we sailed into Valetta, Malta, it was like seeing an ancient Biblical city that time had forgotten.  Most of..

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Called the “Pearl of the Adriatic”, Dubrovnik is a city rich in history and natural beauty.  It’s a city surrounded..

Kotor, Montenegro

Kotor, Montenegro

I became aware of Montenegro while watching Daniel Craig’s turn as James Bond in his movie Casino Royale,  so I..

Split, Croatia

Split, Croatia

What a beautiful entrance into Split, the second largest city in Croatia.  It lies along the seashore and is centered around..

Ravenna, Italy

Ravenna, Italy

Ravenna is a city situated right on the Adriatic coast (Italy’s east coast), and has ties back to at least..