A significant event in modern history, the Velvet Revolution of 1989 was marked with 20th anniversary celebrations today in Prague. Responsible for the overthrow of the Communist government in the country that was at that time known as Czechoslovakia, it opened a new chapter for the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Today, visitors to Prague don’t …
Almost everyone I know wants to visit the city of Venice in Italy for a number of good reasons. Some want to experience Italy’s well-preserved culture, others to tie the knot (yes, couples work go to the so-called “City of Romance” to get connubial), and some to simply have a marvellous time exploring the city’s …
If you’re holidaying on the Eastern coast of Sardinia, take the opportunity to venture inland to the village of Orgosolo for an interesting alternative view of this rocky island. In Orgosolo, the murals that you frequently see upon the body the sides of houses and shops in Sardinia have started to take over and the …
Sicilian mafia turncoat Gaspare Mutulo, recently in the headlines for revealing a kidnapping plan aimed at Silvio Berlusconi, used his time in jail to paint. His lawyer Silvio Nistico’ has put 20 of his artworks, which all portray a slightly naif if always sunny and calm Sicily, on display in an online gallery. The views …
Cheap secondhand books at Gilbert Jeune. Photo by ShimShamB. By Liz Webber— There are plenty of things to bring back from Paris, whether lasting or fleeting, that won’t eat up all your euros. Here are five of our suggestions for souvenirs that will remind you of la vie Parisien—for €5 or less. 1. Livre d’bring …