Hvar, Croatia Thinking about a European getaway? As a specialist in European travel, it remains my absolute favorite destination. But as we discussed in Part 1 of our 2026 safety series, different countries offer different levels of long-term stability. In this second installment, we are looking at the "Lower Tier" of our report—the countries ranked 26th through 30th in Europe. Before we look at the names, let's clear up the biggest misconception: every single one of these co

by Lynne Macolini As we start a new year with, what I expect, will be plenty of unknown adventures, I am reflecting on all of the amazing...

Croatia: The beautiful Baroque Croatian city of Vukovar is situated at the banks of the Vuka and Danube Rivers in the region of...