Cinqueterra refers to five villages on the Italian Riviera (the Levante coast) in the province of Liguria.  The villages all have in common the fact that they are precipitously situated on cliffs that … Continue reading →

Zagreb is the capital of Croatia, and, although a large city, preserves an interesting and rather pleasant Old Town. The current city began as two towns which merged and subsequently expanded.  Of interest to the tourist are the Upper Town, … Continue reading →

           Lucca is another of Tuscany’s gems. It began as a Roman colony in 180 B.C. and elements of the Roman presence are still evident. However, the charm of the town is in its walls, which … Continue reading →

Ljubljana, Slovenia, which has been described as a “little Prague” has much of the beauty and charm of the latter but without the hordes of tourists.  Even though it is a fairly large city, Ljubljana has a small town feel, … Continue reading →

Croatia’s youthful capital city, Zagreb, features excellent botanical gardens in the museum-filled Lower Town. These gardens are extremely popular, especially with locals, as a refuge from the hubbub and chaos of city life. There are tranquil paths and lovely ponds … Continue reading →

Russia, with its northern climate and brutal winters, is not a place that would typically be thought of when one considers gardens around the world. The inhospitable temperatures prohibit the planting of tropical or sub-tropical botanical specimens. However, summer gardens … Continue reading →

The most famous gardens in Spain can be found at the Alhambra, the Moorish fortress/palace in the southern city of Granada. Because of the extreme heat in Spain during the summer, gardens here featured running water and quiet pools to … Continue reading →

The most beautiful gardens in Denmark can be found in an amusement park. Tivoli Gardens is actually one of the world’s oldest and most beloved theme parks, but much of its popularity is due to its flower gardens which adorn … Continue reading →