There’s more than enough to entertain culture lovers spending a long weekend in Valletta, especially when you throw in surrounding areas like Floriana and the Three Cities. A Perfect Base for a Long Weekend In my last post, I covered many of the things you can see and do during a week in Malta. There […]
With historic sites spanning millennia and a vibrant visitor experience, Malta is a perfect getaway for culture lovers looking to blend activities and relaxation. A Week in Malta For some reason, Malta had not previously been on my travel radar. Which is perhaps surprising: I normally love a small European country (like Andorra, for instance). […]
A first trip to Central Asia provides an opportunity to think about history, continuity, nature and culture, all while traversing the incredible landscapes of the Tien Shan Mountains. Back for Another Hiking Trip It’s been a while since we’ve done posts about hiking here on the Salterton Arts Review. We do the odd walking tour, […]
A couple of days in Bishkek is just about long enough to start to get a feel for Kyrgyzstan’s capital. Why not extend it just a little and add in a daytrip? 48 Hours in Bishkek A recent trip to Kyrgyzstan was my first time visiting Central Asia. I was there primarily for a hiking […]
With an afternoon to spare, how much of Montpellier can we see, and is it enough to get a feel for the city? Join us as we answer these questions, perhaps picking up inspiration for your own trip in the process. A Quick Stop in Montpellier Readers of the Salterton Arts Review have recently followed […]
On a return trip to Chantilly I get more time to explore the château and take in the rest of the town. A pleasant spot within easy reach of Paris, perfect for a weekend break. Back in Chantilly, Mais Pourquoi? Avid blog readers with good memories will remember the Salterton Arts Review has been to […]
The tri-island nation of Grenada is a great spot for holiday-makers who enjoy a good helping of history and culture with their beaches and rum punch. Grenada for Culture Lovers A couple of years after our very successful trip to Antigua, the Urban Geographer and I were looking for another destination for a week or […]
New Zealand’s capital city Wellington is great for a long weekend: trendy eateries, historic sites and stunning views. Just pack for all weathers, no matter the season! 48 Hours in Wellington This isn’t the first trip to New Zealand I’ve documented on the blog, but it is my first to Wellington in quite some time. […]
The Ping Shan Heritage Trail in Hong Kong’s New Territories is a great way to spend half a day. Get out of the city and step back in time amongst ancestral and study halls, temples and shrines. Hong Kong: Getting Under the Skin of a City You may remember a while back I posted some […]
Frankfurt am Main is an interesting case study in restoring history and embracing modernity. A day in Germany’s financial hub is merely a taster: read on for inspiration to guide your own daytrip itinerary. A Daytrip to Frankfurt am Main The previous post on the Salterton Arts Review was a daytrip guide to Bad Homburg […]
