This is a video from a horse ride through the old town of Mdina, Malta. It functioned as the island's capital from antiquity to the Middle Ages....
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A day trip to Sicilia
This is the story of a single day side trip from Malta to Sicilia (Sicily) and the beautiful village of Taormina, a world heritage coastal region,...
World Heritage #1427 – Mount Etna
There have been eruptions from the Sicilian volcano at Mount Etna for 500,000 years, and there was one on my visit as well. The UNESCO World...
VIDEO – Italy – Sicilia – Taormina & Etna
This video is from a visit to the picturesque Sicilian town of Taormina and a short stop on the erupting volcano of Etna. Read the full story here....
World Heritage #0131 – City of Valletta
Come to the City of Valletta and discover the world of knights, full armour, and also an impressive fortress and pretty architecture. The UNESCO...
VIDEO – Malta – Valletta
This video is from the city of Valletta, number 131 on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Find a few video glimpses of the popular old capital of Malta. ...
Pictures from San Marino
This is a collection of pictures from San Marino, a city state totally inside Italy. My pictures are the result of a visit in 2007. If you look up...
A vacation in Roma and Toscana
A stopover in Roma (Rome) and two weeks in romantic Toscana (Tuscany) was irresistible for the family. For us grown-ups it would be a coming back...
World Heritage #0550 – San Gimignano
San Gimignano is one of several Renaissance towns in northern Italy with medieval remains. Its towers are unique. The UNESCO World Heritage List...
VIDEO – Italy – Toscana – San Gimignano
This is a video from "The Historic Centre of San Gimignano" in Tuscany, number 550 on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Audio: "Recondita Armonia"...
VIDEO – Italy – Toscana – Siena
This video is from Siena and concentrates on the horse race of the "il Palio" tournament on the Piazza del Campo and the Cathedral of Santa Maria....
VIDEO – San Marino
This video is from San Marino. "San Marino Historic Centre and Mount Titano" is no. 1245 on UNESCO's World Heritage List. The little republic of San...
World Heritage #1245 – San Marino
A few centuries ago Italy was full of city-states. San Marino is the only one remaining and it is a World Heritage Site. The UNESCO World Heritage...
VIDEO – Italy – Toscana – Montepulciano
This video is from Montepulciano, a typical Tuscan town in a famous wine district. Most of the town sits on a hilltop and it consists of a long main...
Pictures from the Vatican
This is a collection of pictures from the Vatican. It is an independent city-state and enclave located within Rome, Italy. If you look up all...
VIDEO – Italy – Rome
This video from Rome combines views from two World Heritage Sites. "The Historic Centre of Rome" is no. 91 and "Vatican City" is no. 286 on UNESCO's...
Barcelona is football and a lot more
Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia is one of the most popular weekend destinations in Europe. My itinerary is not perfect for all, but may serve as...
World Heritage #0320 – Works of Antoni Gaudí
All cultural heritage sites are the result of living persons, but few have lent their names to the very heritage site. Antoni Gaudí, the famous...
VIDEO – Spain – Barcelona
This video shows some of what there is to see in Barcelona. It is situated in Catalonia, Spain and is the perfect destination for a short vacation....
VIDEO – Spain – Gaudi’s Barcelona
This video combines video and photographs from Gaudi's Barcelona. Four of the sites from the World Heritage Site "The Works of Antoni Gaudí" are...
Pictures from Croatia
This is a collection of pictures from Croatia, the result of a trip in 2006 to various places on the Adriatic coast. If you look up all articles...
A summer in Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina
Croatia and to a lesser extent Bosnia-Herzegovina have been rapidly growing as premier tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. We wanted to go...
VIDEO – Croatia – Hvar
The island of Hvar on the Croatian Adriatic coast is beautiful. This video concentrates on the northern part, in and near the city of Hvar. The...
World Heritage #1240 – Stari Grad Plain
The Stari Grad Plain is plain in the sense of being remarkably anonymous. Still it has a long history of being cultivated. The UNESCO World Heritage...
World Heritage #0095 – Old City of Dubrovnik
The Old City of Dubrovnik is a perfect Medieval fortress with fascinating buildings inside. It draws thousands of visitors every year. The UNESCO...
VIDEO – Croatia – Dubrovnik
This video is from Dubrovnik. The Croatian fortified coastal "Old City of Dubrovnik" is no. 95 on UNESCO's World Heritage List. The Old Town is a...
Pictures from Bosnia and Herzegovina
This is a collection of pictures from Bosnia and Herzegovina, the result of a trip in 2006 to the Adriatic coast. If you look up my articles from...
VIDEO – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Mostar
This video from Bosnia and Herzegovina is mostly from Mostar. "Old Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar" is famous and picturesque, and it is no....
World Heritage #0946 – Mostar
The bridge in the Muslim part of Mostar became a World Heritage after its destruction in the civil war. It is now a major attraction. The...
VIDEO – Spain – Madrid
This video from Madrid consists of videos and animated photographs from a weekend in Madrid. Locals and others will find it illustrating of what...