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Europe’s Western Balkans: Croatia

Published/Revised June 11, 2014 By Guest Contributor This post may contain promotional and affiliate links. EuropeUpClose may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Please read our disclosure for more info.

The cruise ship industry helped introduce the world to Croatia’s spectacular coastal mountain landscape that’s strewn with World Heritage Sites and everything else demanded by well-rounded vacations. Although members of the European Union, Croatians have yet to adopt the Euro, which is sometimes deemed a necessity to create economic prosperity. However, they have made inspiring ... Read Full Article

Musings on Morella, Spain

Published/Revised March 4, 2015 By Terri Fogarty This post may contain promotional and affiliate links. EuropeUpClose may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Please read our disclosure for more info.

On a recent trip to Spain, sponsored by the Land of Valencia, we visited Morella, in the region of Castellon. We loved this little town that, thankfully, was not over-run with tourists, but offered everything a tourist could hope for. Located about a hundred miles inland and northwest of Valencia, Morella is a fortified town built on an outcrop at about 1000 meters above sea level. As ... Read Full Article

Prague Practical Information for Tourists

Published/Revised September 11, 2018 By Terri Fogarty This post may contain promotional and affiliate links. EuropeUpClose may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Please read our disclosure for more info.

Prague is an enchanting city to visit, but you may wonder when is the best time to visit Prague? When are the Holidays in Prague? What if I have an emergency while visiting Prague? I will attempt to answer all these and some other practical questions about this great city. 30 Best Day Trips from Prague Where to Stay in Prague Best time to Visit Prague With the following ... Read Full Article