One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and the largest city in Southern Italy -Naples is a fascinating, chaotic place to visit, but is it possible to see Naples in a day? Yes, we covered a lot of ground in one day but we appreciated the raw...
Our Group On The Valletta Food Tour When our friends at Offbeat Malta Food Trails invited us on their Valletta Food Tour, we jumped at the opportunity. Jonathan and I love food tours; it’s such a great way to experience local food and also to learn a little about the...
A Stunningly Colourful Carnival Float Malta’s carnival, Il-Karnival Ta’ Malta, takes place in February in the lead-up to Lent and is one of Europe’s oldest and most celebrated festivals. Jonathan has experienced many Mardi Gras festivals in the past, mainly in New...
We visited Bethlehem in late November for the lighting of the Christmas tree. I was hoping to sing O Little Town Of Bethlehem under the tree and feel all Christmassy. But unfortunately, the pre entertainment went on so long and the last bus left at 19:30, so...
Admittedly, we were a little bit hesitant at first about visiting Jerusalem. Despite knowing there were so many fascinating things to see and do in Jerusalem, we believe that spending travel money is, in a way, like voting, and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict...
Dome of the Rock Mosque No trip to Jerusalem is complete without a visit to Temple Mount and the Western Wall, two of the world’s most important religious sites. Facts About Temple Mount And The Western Wall of Jerusalem Temple Mount is located on top of one of the...
What Is The Via Dolorosa? The Via Dolorosa and Souvenir Shop The Via Dolorosa meaning ‘Sorrowful Way’ or ‘Way of Suffering,’ is a processional route for Christian pilgrims in the Old City of Jerusalem. It is said to be the path that Jesus...
How We Came To Visit Jerusalem and The Mount of Olives Looking Across The Kidron Valley At The Tour Buses On The Mount of Olives As it’s the epicentre for the world’s main religions, and despite neither Jonathan nor me actually being religious, we have both always...
