Our final stop in Malta, the Wignacourt Museum includes art, objects, extensive tunnels, a church, and a site of Christian pilgrimage. A Final Stop in Malta The time has come for us to bid farewell to Malta. My trip there was a memorable one, and absolutely packed with cultural highlights. We learned about the history […]
The site of St Paul’s Cathedral has been the heart of Mdina since before it was Mdina! What better place to start getting to grips with Malta’s historic capital? A Daytrip to Mdina: Where to Start? In my last post, I described a daytrip to Mdina and Rabat, covering a bit of history as well […]
Malta’s historic capital Mdina is a great daytrip location for culture lovers, particularly combined with a few highlights from outside the city walls in Rabat. A Daytrip to Mdina and Rabat Mdina and Rabat are our last city stop on this tour of Malta. Today’s post gives an overview of things you might like to […]
Get to know Gozo’s capital, Victoria, and the many museums of its imposing and historic citadel. Getting to Know Victoria (Ir-Rabat) In my last post, we looked at ways to spend 48 hours in Gozo, Malta’s second-biggest island. The pace of life is slower here, but there’s still plenty to see and do, from archaeological […]
With some of the most interesting archaeological sites in Europe in Malta, Valletta’s National Museum of Archaeology is a must-see. The National Museum of Archaeology It’s no secret here on the Salterton Arts Review that I love archaeology. I actually wanted to be an archaeologist when I was younger, until I realised that the reality […]
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). […]
Monte Gibralfaro dominates Málaga’s skyline, and forms part of its coat of arms. What better place to get your historic bearings in this important Andalusian city? Making the Most of a Weekend in Málaga A recent trip to Málaga was my second. My first, a few years ago now, was part of a road trip […]
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 […]
A classic spa town with springs to sample and an old town to wander, Bad Homburg vor der Höhe makes an excellent daytrip from Frankfurt or further afield. A Daytrip to Bad Homburg On a recent(ish) trip to Germany – my second for the year after Berlin – I stayed in the suburbs of Bad […]
Lindos is a sleepy settlement dominated for millennia by its natural citadel. Or it would be sleepy, were it not for the hordes of tourists descending on it daily (myself included). An Introduction to Lindos Today’s post is very much in the same genre as this one on Cape Verde. It answers the question “what […]
