Discovering Nazareth in Portugal
Along the Atlantic coast, in Portugal’s central region, lies the town of Nazaré – literally, Nazareth. It sprawls over a clifftop and a beach below the cliffs and is a
The Myth of Sylvanus
Throughout the ages, man had a certain respect for nature. Many cultures imagined that there must be some spirit or god responsible for nature and the wilderness. The Romans called
Crossing Continents, the Quick and Easy Way
I looked up from my newspaper in down-town Şişli. I shrugged into my jacket to keep the worst of the cold wind at bay as I prepared myself. It’s not everyday
The Land of the Rising Sun in 10 days
While planning a trip to Japan, I faced a conundrum of sorts – should I spend all my time in Tokyo or should I travel the country? Experience different aspects
The Spooky Statue of a Rotting Corpse
Prague’s castle complex is one of the beauties of this Bohemian city. It also contains a spooky statue of a skeletal rotting corpse, a woman with frogs and snakes entwined in
Choosing a comfortable seat for your flight
Preferred seat on an aircraft – what’s your choice? Window? Aisle? Try to figure out how to leave a middle seat free so you can have a comfortable seat? Get
The Significance of the Alchemist’s White Peacock
I've written about the Royal Way in Prague - the path that the procession to a coronation would take through the city of Prague. I've also noted the connections to alchemy, like the White Peacock, and how some of these symbols were hidden along the Royal Way as well.
Magically Entering a Parallel Universe
My only excursions to Asia were to China in 2008 and Japan earlier this year. (Let’s ignore a few airports whilst in transit to and from Australia). As a European, being
The Best Places to View a City from
If there is one thing that fascinates me about cities, it is the view from the top of a skyscraper. Nothing quite beats the moment of “Good Grief!” that hits
The Legend of St John’s 5 Stars
Uniquely amongst Catholic saints, the statue of the Bohemian St John of Nepomuk has 5 stars on its halo. Catholic tradition usually portrays the Virgin Mary with stars (and all