What makes Turkey the vibrant country that it is today is its melting pot history. Dating back to the days of the Hittites up through the formation of the Turkish republic, the land that Turkey now...

You don't have to be well versed in the classics to understand why ancient Greece is referred to as the cradle of western civilization. Greek sculpture and architecture set the standard for the dev...

Since emerging from the shadow of Yugoslavia in the 1990s, the Balkans -- the title given to southeastern Europe, and named for the Balkan Mountain chain that stretches across Bulgaria and Serbia -...

Rated the most livable city in Central and Eastern Europe on the EIU's quality of life index, Budapest combines the charm of a quintessential European city with quaint Hungarian heritage. Neighbori...

Every other summer, the city of Venice, Italy hosts the Venice Biennale -- a large, contemporary art exhibition with pavilions featuring the work of artists from all over the world. This year a rec...

An enchanting coastal Croatian city, Dubrovnik is finally starting to get the attention it deserves for its natural beauty and architecture. It has in the past been overshadowed by more popular tou...

You may need to look at a map -- closely -- to be able to locate it, but despite its small size, Montenegro packs a big punch. It achieved independence from Serbia in 2006, but for such a young nat...

Looking for things to do in Turkey? After spending some quality time browsing the bazaars and admiring the architecture of Istanbul, consider leaving the city to discover some of these hidden gems,...

An ever-popular vacation destination, Italy's reputation as a cultural and culinary Mecca is well founded. It boasts more UNESCO World Heritage sites than any other country, and its vast history is...