Athens and the Cyclades Islands
The Greek islands of the Cyclades – Paros, Naxos and Santorini – are as beautiful as the tourist brochures advertise.
Maria & George's Travels: Vignettes of our adventures
Turkey
Turkey is a beautiful country with amazing history. More than anything, the people are lovely – possibly the friendliest we have met in our travels. Turks are warm, friendly and super-hospitable.
Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia was a great choice to spend a month. A cosmopolitan city with modern infrastructure yet it oozes history.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria is not on most tourists’ radar, but should be. It is a large, diverse country with fascinating history, surprising natural beauty, and terrific food and wine.
Kosovo
Kosovo remains a war-torn country despite having declared independence in 2008. The simmering tensions are palpable and only kept from boiling over by KFOR, a NATO stabilization force
