Category: Other Destinations

Following in the footsteps of Caravaggio (Part 1)

June 4, 2026

Caravaggio’s art is made from darkness and light. His pictures present spotlit moments of extreme and often agonized human experience. – Andrew Graham-Dixon, Caravaggio: A Life Sacred and Profane The most important artist of the 17th century, Caravaggio was a revolutionary who forever changed art. Abandoning the highly idealized figures and heavenly settings dominant at … More Following in the footsteps of Caravaggio (Part 1)

May 2026 recap

June 2, 2026

People were right when they say there is no other place on Earth as beautiful looking as Istanbul. – François-René de Chateaubriand When I told Robie I wanted to start a monthly update post, he groaned. After all, he has to listen to me agonize over a phrase for days or ask whether the hours … More May 2026 recap

Malta: The crossroads of the Mediterranean

April 23, 2026

Malta! how celebrated Beloved isle of the Mediterranean sea! – Lord Byron Malta is having a moment in the clear Mediterranean sunshine. International Living named the country a premier destination for retirees and expats in 2026 highlighting the island’s English-speaking population, warm year-round temperatures, high-quality, affordable healthcare and friendly bank laws that leave foreign accounts … More Malta: The crossroads of the Mediterranean

Finding ancient Greece in Italy and a whole lot more

April 9, 2026

Sicily was Greece, only with richer soil and more sources of seafood and wild game. – Michael Bennett Visiting Syracuse was like being transported to a Greek isle. Arriving in Sicily during the 8th century BC, Greeks brought democracy and Hellenic culture to the island along with their mythology, fishing techniques and a distinct ‘doric … More Finding ancient Greece in Italy and a whole lot more

Exploring London’s Best Museums for Art Lovers

March 26, 2026

In this noisy world there are two places where one may yet go to do some quiet soul searching. Museums and public libraries. – Alice Childress On a bus from Essaouira to Marrakech, Robie and I couldn’t help overhearing a frantic phone call from a fellow passenger to her travel agent. “The flight you booked … More Exploring London’s Best Museums for Art Lovers

Morocco Accommodation Guide – Where to stay in Essaouira, Agadir and Marrakech

March 19, 2026

Morocco is a beautiful place, incredibly beautiful, and also captivating. – Fatema Mernessi It can be hard figuring out where to stay in a new city, especially in a sensory-rich destination that might feel overwhelming. More than a place of diverse landscapes with snow-capped mountains, wind-swept coasts and Saharan dunes, Morocco takes visitors across a … More Morocco Accommodation Guide – Where to stay in Essaouira, Agadir and Marrakech