The Casa Rocca Piccola is just a short walk from the Grand Master’s Palace on Republic Street in the heart of Valletta and just around the corner from the Mysterium Fidei Museum. What is Casa Rocca Piccola? Entrance to the Casa Rocca Piccola The 16th-century...
I love Sicily; luckily, it’s just a short hop by plane or a 90-minute fast ferry ride away from my home in Malta. In this blog post, I’ll show you some of the most beautiful cities and towns in Sicily, from stunning views of Mount Etna to charming hilltop towns,...
I recently spent four nights in Zagreb, Croatia’s lovely capital and what a lovely city it was. Yes, you could easily see all the main sights in a day, but Zagreb is worth more than just a flying visit. Allow yourself time to sample the local cuisine, explore the city...
Visiting Plitvice Lakes National Park in winter -famous for its turquoise lakes, cascading waterfalls, caves, and lush forests, plus a stop at the lovely village of Rastoke, makes for a great day trip from Zagreb. It’s Croatia’s oldest and largest national park and a...
One of the many highlights of my trip to Namibia was my visit to the ghost town of Kolmanskop. Kolmanskop (aka Kolmanskuppe or Kolmanskoppe) was, at one point, one of the wealthiest towns in the world due to all the diamonds found in the area. Today, it is a...
Located in the heart of Mosta stands the impressive Mosta Dome, also known as the Rotunda of Mosta. However, its official title is the Sanctuary Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady. Built in the 1800s, the Roman Catholic parish church and Minor Basilica is an...
Have you ever considered taking an Italian course in Florence and exploring this gorgeous city? Well, I spent a week doing just that. What To Expect On A One-Week Intensive Italian Course In Florence In the mornings, I studied Italian on a one-week intensive...
The Mysterium Fidei Museum lies beneath St Catherine’s Monastery in the heart of Valletta. It is a fascinating underground complex and hidden garden that has been off-limits to the public for over 400 years. And is still home today to a few cloistered nuns of...
