The Infant Jesus of Prague
The Infant Jesus of Prague statue is a key point of interest for many tourists visiting Prague's Church of Our Lady Victorious. This article explains the legends behind it, and associated with it.
For people interested in World War II stories
There's a plaque on the wall in the castle in Ghent, Belgium, thanking the city for the symbolic establishment of the SAS. In Belgium. The SAS? Symbolic establishment? I started digging deeper to find out what this was all about.
How did the British take control of Malta?
I often discuss Maltese history with others and have written about unusual parts of it here. Often people claims that ‘the British illegally took control’ of the Maltese islands. This is not true, but few are aware of this part of our history.
The shock of the 1908 tsunami in Malta
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.
How to enjoy Costa Rica in 10 days
I spent my New Year's holiday in beautiful Costa Rica this year. When I booked my trip, I had no expectations for the place. I planned my itinerary based upon what I discovered - and here's how to do it yourself.
Do you know when to drive on the right in London?
Many people become anxious when they have to switch from left-hand driving to right-hand driving. I've had people tell me they won't drive in England because they're so used to driving on the right. In London, you may need to switch from driving on the left to driving on the right depending on which road you're in!
The US Liberty Bell (and the Maltese Connection)
I had hoped I would have slept a little on the red-eye from San Francisco but I had not. This is why I was groggy on the corner of Market and 6th Street in downtown Philadelphia.
Hearst Castle
You expect to find castles everywhere in Europe. You can barely drive for an hour without seeing signs for some stately home, castle or palace here. I wasn't expecting to see signs for a castle in America, and yet I did.
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 and see everything else. I also wanted to explore the Pacific Coast Highway. Here's the way I planned my trip.
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 you when you see a place from some improbably place up in the sky.