The episcopal city of Albi is a fascinating city with a rich medieval and Renaissance history, art and culture. Nicknamed “Albi the red” because of the colour of the bricks on all the city’s facades, Albi is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Located on the banks of the River Tarn, the lovely…
The island of Madeira is like no other European destination. Nicknamed the “Floating garden in the Atlantic” and the European Hawaii, Madeira is filled with rugged mountains, spectacular waterfalls, luxuriant vegetation, beautiful coastline, sun, Portuguese villages and some of the hilliest roads seen on earth (thanks to the island’s steep relief). The island is a…
During a recent trip to Malta, I had the opportunity to spend a day on the island of Gozo. Small in size and with just over 30,000 inhabitants, the island is often neglected in favour of its “big sister”, the island of Malta. However, Gozo concentrates on rural charm. With a landscape mostly unspoiled, Gozo…
Mdina, located in the South West of Malta Island, is a popular destination and one of the most beautiful cities on the island. The former capital of Malta is rich in history. The 4,000 years old medieval town managed to retain and preserve its giant fortifications! Known as the Silent City, wandering through the streets…
Once a colourful fishing village, St Julian’s has been transformed into a resort, popular with tourists and young locals. The town boasts one of the island’s few sandy beaches, but it is also known as Malta’s party capital. The neighbourhood of Paceville is where the Maltese nightlife occurs. St Julian’s still combines historical monuments and…
