Africa – Page 2 – The Unexpected Traveller

A photo of the church of St Rocco (Photo in the public domain)

The shock of the 1908 tsunami in Malta

Posted by Antoine P Borg
Posted on 2018-08-202026-01-15
Posted in History

One side effect of an earthquake in a coastal region is a tsunami that rips through the sea around it. Malta is close to a major earthquake fault line. In 1908, a major earthquake hit Sicily causing a tsunami in Malta.

A photo of Buskett forest - Siggiewi, Malta

The Buskett Forest and the Maltese Falcon

Posted by Antoine P Borg
Posted on 2017-06-052026-01-12
Posted in History

When the Knights were given the Maltese islands they were asked to pay tribute of a Maltese Falcon every year to the monarch of Sicily. It’s a strange request, and

A photo of the facade of the Mosta Church - Mosta, Malta

Egypt and Malta – Unusual Historical Connections

Posted by Antoine P Borg
Posted on 2017-03-202025-08-20
Posted in Connections, History

Ask anyone in Malta to direct you to the Mosta Dome and you’ll get immediate directions. Not all churches on the island are as well-known as this one is. Not

A photo of the view from St Michael's Bastions - Valletta, Malta

The Obelisk that Moved

Posted by Antoine P Borg
Posted on 2016-12-262026-01-12
Posted in History

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

A photo of the Galata Tower - Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul’s Galata Tower

Posted by Antoine P Borg
Posted on 2016-03-212026-02-23
Posted in History

Like any self-respecting city, Istanbul is not short of towering city blocks providing incredible views. One of the oldest towers is the Galata Tower which overlooks the Bosphorus straits.

A photo of the facade of the Loreto Monastery - Prague, Czechia

Evidence of The Prussian Invasion of Prague

Posted by Antoine P Borg
Posted on 2015-08-172023-07-26
Posted in History

The Seven Years’ War took place between 1756 & 1763 when Prussian troops invaded Bohemia under King Frederick II. The story behind most wars is usually found in history books

A photo of the statue of the Black Madonna - Prague, Czechia

Revealing the House of the Black Madonna

Posted by Antoine P Borg
Posted on 2015-06-152022-11-20
Posted in Legends

Behind the hustle and bustle of Prague’s shopping district, just off the Fruit Market (Ovocny Trh), the House of the Black Madonna stands watch at the junction of the market

A photo of the Knights' Gardjola - Senglea, Malta

Revealing my 5 Ambitious Travel Resolutions

Posted by Antoine P Borg
Posted on 2015-06-082022-01-13
Posted in Life

Over the New Year, while I was peacefully driving through the hills and valleys of Andalusia, it occurred to me that I had not really made any fixed plans for

How to Drink Coffee Like a Local

Posted by Antoine P Borg
Posted on 2015-06-012025-06-09
Posted in Tips

You can study the tourist guide as much as you like, you can make sure to avoid looking at a map when you’re on holiday and you can even perfect your

A photo of the sun rising over the Mediterranean

The Simple and Exciting Crossing to Africa

Posted by Antoine P Borg
Posted on 2015-02-092023-03-07
Posted in Experiences

Over the New Year, I travelled through 5 countries and 2 continents by crossing over from the European mainland to Africa. The crossing itself should have been a routine boat

Tag: Africa