Taormina, the Charming Cliff Top Town of Sicily.

Did you know that Taormina in Sicily is called the Pearl of the Mediterranean? Well I didn’t, and after visiting this charming 5th century medieval town the word Pearl doesn’t do it justice. Sitting on top of a 200m cliff on the Ionian Coastline it offers a view and idyllic holiday location that has few rivals.

Bright Orange Rooftops of Dubrovnik, Croatia

Dubrovnik, Croatia, on the Dalmatian coastline of the Adriatic Sea (Mediterranean) is truly a Pearl of a Place.  Some people haven’t even heard of the port – many think it’s in Turkey, e.g. me!  Dubrovnik is a city where you can enjoy the best of both modern and medieval times. Despite the ravages of recent troubles Read More …