The Prague Merman
Mermaids are a feature of most culture’s mythology (Have you read my article about Warsaw yet?) but Prague is slightly unique in that it has a story of a merman,
The Obelisk that Moved
In Malta, driving towards Valletta, you see a large obelisk amidst the many lanes of traffic fighting their way to work. This monument is Spencer Obelisk and has a connection
The Two Suns of Prague
An enigmatic cartouche of two suns watches you as you walk up to Prague’s famous Castle complex. On either end of the suns, two faces in profile look in opposite directions;
California Road trip
I recently decided to take a road trip in California. I’d been to the Sunshine State before but had only seen San Francisco – I’d been meaning to go back
Renaissance Pavillions … and Communism?
The Royal Garden beside the castle in Prague is a joy to behold. There is a Renaissance pavilion there which seems to have a connection to Czechia’s recent communism-tainted past.
Prague’s Golden Apples
Prague castle boasts one of the most spectacular views of the city. On your way up, you can see the Golden Apples of Greek mythology hanging above a doorway.
The Communist Clock of Olomouc
In Prague, tourists push one another to catch a glimpse of the Astronomical Clock in the Old Town Square. In Olomouc, there are not that many tourists in front of the
The Stone Column House
I’ve written about many alchemists legends and stories in Prague. The city has many other symbols and images on its beautiful facades which you just cannot ignore while walking around the
The Revolting Priests of Malta
Priests, especially in the Christian tradition, are rarely militant or warmongering. Even in the days of the Crusades, priests were not the ones at the front doing the fighting. So why
The Golden Ship of Prague
Wandering the back streets of Prague, it’s easy to forget you’re in a bustling city. Prague is like that – busy in one street but quiet and residential in another.