Few places on earth have so much history packed into a small space. Malta sits strategically in the Mediterranean, between Sicily and Africa. Its location has made it an important trading and military outpost. Traveling around Malta, one encounters numerous megalithic structures which predate Stonehenge and the Pyramids of Giza. The Knights of St. John …
Visiting the stunning Blue Lagoon is one of the top activities when in Malta. Once you see its breathtaking crystal-clear waters and impressive limestone backdrops you’ll understand why. We recently took the Comino Island: Blue and Crystal Lagoon Tour by Sea Adventure Excursions and highly recommend it. They have been family run for over 25 …
Statue rubbing has become popular among tourists worldwide. Rubbing anything from noses to feet and some naughty bits in between. Rubbing these statues gives them a golden glow but the hope is that it will bring you some good luck. That good luck ranges from the general, to love, to fertility, and to prayers being …
Ernest Hemingway’s name carries a lot of weight in Paris. During the “Roaring Twenties”, he called the City of Lights home from 1921 to 1928. A century later, his legacy looms large in this town. There are a few places tourists may visit and embrace their inner Hemingway. To join in drink or food and …
The roots that underpin the relationship between France and the United States run deep. By providing economic support, men to fight, and alignment in ideology, the French gave the colonists the resources which helped oust their British landlords and become a new nation. The reminders of that early and continued friendship are found throughout Paris. …
