The actual owner of Dracula’s Castle intends to sell it, and Romanian deputies are totally against. The castle build in the 14th century was a state property. However last year the castle was handled to Dominic Gabsburg, which is an architect from New York and the descendant of countries ex-ruler.

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From the Eiffel Tower in Paris, to Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, to Blarney Castle in Ireland, Europe is rife with awe-inspiring examples of spectacular architecture. A historic hotbed, it’s hard to go to any city in Europe without stumbling upon a brilliant and breathtaking edifice. Recently, RealTravelers Paulo & Claudia traveled to Berlin and explored some of the impressive architecture Germany’s lively capital city has to offer.

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The story began with our first night on Malta. It was a comedy of errors, though it didn't seem all that funny at the time. I foolishly rented a car and we drove around lost until nearly four o'clock in the morning when we happened to run into a friendly police officer who led us to our hotel.

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Andorra, The Principality of Andorra is a very small, landlocked principality in south-western Europe. It is located in the Pyrenees mountains, bordered by France and Spain, and is a very interesting country to travel to. Once an isolated country, Andorra, has currently become a very prosperous country because of tourism and for it's benefits that it offers to international corporations for taxes.

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If your looking for an exotic place to take your next winter or summer vacation Albania might just be the place to kick back and relax. Albania is a Mediterranean country in south east Europe.

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Peljesac is the only Dalmatian peninsula, and though not large, it has a rich heritage that makes it an ideal holiday destination. All of Peljesac is full of signs of past cultures. It's as if this elongated peninsula, consisting of alternating stony hills and fertile valleys, created the eternal flow of time that vibrates between sea and sky.

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So, you’ve decided that you want to travel to Europe within the next year. Fantastic! Your trip is sure to be an exciting learning experience. This article will discuss the key plans you’ll need to make before traveling to Europe, starting from six months outwards.

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Planning a trip to Croatia? Now is a great time to pack your bags and head to this marvelous country of “red-roofed towns,” historical palaces, gorgeous beaches, lively clubs, and taste-bud tingling restaurants.

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The beautiful city of Sofia is The Republic of Bulgaria’s cultural, economic, and educational center, with countless museums, astounding works of architecture, religious sites, outdoor markets, and art galleries. Sofia is also one of Europe’s oldest capital cities.

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Situated on the floor of a giant geological rift in the Southwest corner of Iceland is Thingvellir National Park. Taking the form of a natural amphitheatre, Thingvellir is a stunningly beautiful place that sees the North Atlantic Ridge carve its way northwards across the island.

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After a spectacularly sunny flight over the Alps and down the Italian coast we neared Malta. As we did the sun disappeared, the sky turned gray and raindrops splashed on the windows. When we deplaned, it was as cold as it was when we left Minneapolis. Even so, we were happy to be back to our adopted land.

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Croatia is the closest Mediterranean destination to central Europe. It takes 2 hours by plane from London, 45 minutes from Munchen... Croatian natural beauties are significant and amongst the best preserved in the world ( over 5,800 km of coast, over 1,000 islands, numerous national parks ... ).

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Almost every European country now has at least one no frills budget airline. Easy Jet and Ryan Air are becoming well known and popular in Great Britain and in Ireland. Germany has four or five low cost airlines and cheap airfare specialists. Meanwhile, in Sweden, SAS have just launched their own budget offshoot called Snowflake.

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Croatia is an European country at the crossroads of Central Europe, the Balkans and Mediterranean. It is divided into twenty-one counties and has a population of about 4,500,00 in 2007. Its capital is Zagreb with about 933,914 inhabitants and the size of Croatia is about the size of West Virginia in the USA.

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Bulgaria is cementing its lead as an investment property hotspot for skiers and snowboarders looking to own a slice of the slopes. The country's recent accession in the EU, together with the low prices and plentiful property facilitated by the building boom, are leading many British skiers and snowboarders to leapfrog their traditional favourite ski spots in France, Switzerland and Austria, in favour of Bulgaria's more modestly priced mountains.

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Wawel, St Mary's Basilica and the Cloth Hall are places which should not be missed on a trip to Krakow. However, the city's rich offering is more than a checklist of standard tourist sights replicated on every visitor's itinerary.

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After the statistic data of 2007, Slovenia breaks all the records on the tourist quantity. Ecologically clear, reach in nature, culture and monuments of history, the country with middle-European charm, Slovenia surprises and fascinates right in the first meeting. From year to year it becomes even more attractive for the tourists.

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Located in the Southeast of Lithuania at the confluence of the Neris and Vilnia Rivers, Vilnius is the capital of, and largest city in, the country. As of 2005, the city had a population of 553,904.

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