Southern Europe Archives - Rachel's Ruminations https://rachelsruminations.com/category/travel/europe-travel/southern-europe/ Taking the road less traveled Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:47:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Herculaneum or Pompeii: Which should you visit? https://rachelsruminations.com/herculaneum-pompeii-comparison/ https://rachelsruminations.com/herculaneum-pompeii-comparison/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:30:04 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=87687 Pompeii gives a vivid impression of life in Ancient Rome. So does Herculaneum. Read this article for help deciding which to visit: Herculaneum or Pompeii.

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/herculaneum-pompeii-comparison/feed/ 0 Lindos and Kamiros: Ancient Greece in Rhodes https://rachelsruminations.com/lindos-and-kamiros-ancient-greece-rhodes/ https://rachelsruminations.com/lindos-and-kamiros-ancient-greece-rhodes/#respond Sat, 26 Jul 2025 10:56:07 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=86520 Lindos and Kamiros: Ancient Greek historical sites on the island of Rhodes. Read this article to help you decide which to see.

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/jewish-quarter-rhodes-greece/feed/ 0 In the path of the Knights Hospitaller in Rhodes https://rachelsruminations.com/knights-hospitallers-in-rhodes/ https://rachelsruminations.com/knights-hospitallers-in-rhodes/#respond Wed, 14 May 2025 10:48:48 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=86265 The Knights Hospitallers left their mark on the island of Rhodes to fulfil their double mission: to care for the sick and defend pilgrims and crusaders. Here's a list of the Hospitaller-related sights on Rhodes.

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/knights-hospitallers-in-rhodes/feed/ 0 The beauty of the Rhaetian Railway in Switzerland https://rachelsruminations.com/rhaetian-railway-switzerland/ https://rachelsruminations.com/rhaetian-railway-switzerland/#respond Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:53:59 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=85729 The Rhaetian Railway, a UNESCO site in southern Switzerland, is a marvel of engineering, taking passengers past absolutely stunning scenery through the Alps to Italy.

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/barcelona-bike-routes/feed/ 0 Sailing In Croatia: A comprehensive beginner’s guide https://rachelsruminations.com/sailing-in-croatia-a-comprehensive-beginners-guide/ https://rachelsruminations.com/sailing-in-croatia-a-comprehensive-beginners-guide/#respond Fri, 14 Jun 2024 21:55:34 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=84484 Everything you need to know if you are considering sailing in Croatia for your vacation. Info on where and when, the best route, what to pack, licenses, and more.

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/sailing-in-croatia-a-comprehensive-beginners-guide/feed/ 0 A sightseer’s guide to the history of Ortigia, Sicily https://rachelsruminations.com/history-of-ortigia-sicily-guide/ https://rachelsruminations.com/history-of-ortigia-sicily-guide/#comments Mon, 08 Jan 2024 13:46:03 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=83630 The history of Ortigia, Sicily is long and varied. Read here what to see on this little islet, the oldest part of Siracusa.

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/krka-national-park-croatia/feed/ 0 Things to do in Figueres: A one-day itinerary https://rachelsruminations.com/things-to-do-in-figueres-one-day-itinerary/ https://rachelsruminations.com/things-to-do-in-figueres-one-day-itinerary/#respond Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:47:06 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=82883 In this complete one-day itinerary, you can read about all the things to do in Figueres, Spain: not just the Dali Theater-Museum!

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