Tag: Europe

A photo of the yacht marina - Msida, Malta

From death to delight – Msida, Malta

Towns evolve for various reasons and we often marvel at how different things were in the past. It doesn't take too long for some stories to fade into obscurity which makes rediscovering them all the more surprising. What I discovered about the central Maltese town of Msida is one of these stories.
A photo of Stromovka park - Prague, Czechia

The surprising tunnel under Prague 7

Sixteenth century Prague was smaller than it is today. Prague Castle was the only part of the city north of the river. The neighbourhood which is now known as Prague 7, or Holesovice, was not inhabited at the time. The Kings used to hunt and fish ? here.
A photo of the view from the castle - Oslo, Norway

The crazy and odd ghost stories of Oslo Castle

The cold air, buffeted by Arctic temperatures, billowed around me as I strolled across the pedestrianised square in front of Oslo's Rathuset, or City Hall. I dodged one of the clunky blue trams as I headed towards the fortifications of the city's Akershus Castle.
A photo of the Charles Bridge (seen from the Old Town Tower) - Prague, Czechia

The superstition behind Charles Bridge

Every visitor to Prague ends up on the Charles Bridge. There is a magnificent view of the castle and the city from there, so it isn't surprising the bridge is packed all day long. Not many people traipsing across know about the superstition behind its construction.
A photo of the Bridge of Fists - Venice, Italy

The Bridge of Fists

It was a hot and humid day, the type where the clammy air sticks to you and weighs at your temples. I strolled through an alley barely wider than my shoulders, blinked as I entered the Venetian sunlight and turned right. I was looking for the Bridge of Fists, so I headed north-west from the charming apartment I had found on the southern end of Dorsoduro.
A photo of Jičin architecture - Jičin, Czechia

Jičin – A scenic Bohemian pit stop

Driving through Bohemia heading to (or from) Poland means driving through some beautiful landscapes. If you're looking for a pit stop but don't want a faceless motorway cafe, I'd recommend a quick diversion to the quaint town of Jičin.