What to see and do in the captivating Mediterranean city of Valletta, Malta.
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Exploring Malta’s Roman Roots at the Domus Romana Museum
From magnificent mosaics to marble statues, the Domus Romana Museum offers a wonderful peek at the island’s ancient Roman heritage.
Putting Malta in the Limelight: Valletta’s Manoel Theatre
Opened in Valletta in 1732, the Manoel Theatre has hosted knights, generals, and heads of state.
Sinking My Teeth into Subotica, Serbia: A Tale of Art Nouveau & Dental Tourism
Remarkable architecture — and dental tourism — intersect in the northern Serbian city of Subotica.
Seeing Red: Capturing Malta in Cardinal & Crimson
When we moved to the Mediterranean island of Malta last autumn, we imagined that our leisure time would be devoted to exploring the country’s heritage sites, soaking up the sunshine, and strolling by the inviting blue water that encircles the tiny nation. Back then, we couldn’t imagine all the red tape that we’d have to ‘cut through’ inContinue reading “Seeing Red: Capturing Malta in Cardinal & Crimson”
The Doors of Valletta, Malta
Valletta has ties to the Knights of Malta and the British. The city is also home to some vibrant and diverse doors.
The Windows of Asti, Piemonte, Italy
Perhaps best known for its annual Palio, a 700-year-old bare-back horse race replete with pageantry and tradition, Asti also has a lot to offer architecturally and gastronomically. The Northern Italian city once had more than 70 towers, which symbolized wealth and power. While there are less of them punctuating Asti’s skyline today, the city also features impressive churchesContinue reading “The Windows of Asti, Piemonte, Italy”
Piedmont, Italy: The Wine Landscapes of the Langhe
In the vineyard-dressed landscape of the Langhe, in Italy’s Piedmont region, hillsides rise steeply on one side, then drop off more gradually on the other. The name ‘Langhe’ is believed to have Celtic roots, meaning ‘tongues of land,’ alluding to these steep hillsides, and the area’s raised valleys. Our host, Marco Scaglione, from Meet Piemonte, described it thisContinue reading “Piedmont, Italy: The Wine Landscapes of the Langhe”
