High above the city and behind the town of Hvar, Croatia, is perched The Fortress.

The Citadel of Quaitbay, or Quaitbay Fortress, was built to defend one of the most famous and intriguing cities of the world.

Castello de la Guaita offers a beautiful and exciting look into the past coupled with birds-eye views spanning for miles.

While you may have heard tales of the Moorish incursions into Spain, and their resulting impact upon the history of Spain, you may not have heard of The Alhambra Palace.

Carcassonne is a pristine medieval town located about 45 minutes south of Toulouse. It is a very easy day trip if you are traveling from the Toulouse area. You can take the train or you can drive. It is best to avoid going there during the summer months as it is quite packed with tourists and the narrow medieval streets will be sure to give you a sense of claustrophobia.