If spectacular coastal and mountain scenery appeals to you, along with fascinating cultural and architectural heritage, then check out the Balkans and in particular Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro. This is not family holiday territory, although there are a few resorts on the Adriatic catering for the package holiday market. No, this part […]
Croatia may not be the top Mediterranean destination for family holidays; it has few sandy beaches and little in the way of child-friendly entertainment. However it has a great deal to offer the discerning senior traveller. In addition to magnificent coastal and mountain scenery, there are spectacular national parks, many interesting historical sites and inexpensive restaurants […]
STE’s Holiday Editor, Tony Taylor, reports on his experiences on a Saga Holidays tour along the Dalmation Coast. We had taken two touring holidays previously with Saga Holidays and were pleased with both of them (see posts on Moghuls and Palaces in India and Siam Island Adventure in Thailand). We had visited Croatia before, but that was just a day […]
Dubrovnik in Croatia attracts vast numbers of tourists each year to marvel at its distinctive Old Town surrounded by massive walls. Now completely rebuilt after its bombardment in 1991-2, it is certainly one of the great historic sights of the region. If you time it to avoid the crowds, then it is a fascinating place to wander around […]
Hidden away at the top of the Adriatic is Istria, an almost triangular peninsula with a long and fascinating history. The Romans built one of their greatest amphitheatres there, still largely intact externally. Italy dominated the area for centuries until after the Second World War when Istria became part of Yugoslavia (it is now part of […]
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Following the Danube from Germany to Serbia via Budapest
I have long been fascinated by the mighty Danube river. Maybe my interest comes from its passing through more countries than any other river in the world, ten in total. Or maybe I’m intrigued by its history, including the long period when it formed the north-eastern frontier of the Roman Empire. Or maybe I’m attracted […]