Cittadella of Victoria
The citadel in Victoria can be spotted from afar on Gozo, as it sits on top of a hill in…
Tag: fortress
Seabed Walk to Elizabeth Castle: The Coolest Thing About St. Helier
Shockingly this was not on my must-do list for St. Helier, Jersey. Don’t make the same mistake as me, in…
Fort Regent: Skip It!
Yes, I said it, and I mean it. When you walk around St Helier, you can’t help but see this…
Giving Saint George’s Castle a Second Chance
The first time I stepped inside the walls of Saint George’s Castle in Lisbon, Portugal, was back in the 90’s.…
Akershus Fortress
So, the Oslo fortress is one of those things I think is more impressive from afar than up close… It sits quite beautifully…
An Inca Fortress
I guess the most famous landmark in Ollantaytambo are the fortress ruins on Temple Hill. Reading about it beforehand it…
Cardiff Castle: What, Not, to Do…
OK, let me clarify. I have seen plenty of castles. So much that now I try to avoid them the…
A Star Fortress
On my way to Copenhagen‘s little mermaid I came across this wonderful place. An old fortress shaped like a pentagram.…
Welcome to Zanzibar!
At least if you’re arriving in Stone Town by ferry from Dar (es Salaam), this stunning waterfront is your welcoming…
The Two Prague Castle Treasures
Yep, I would say two only… Aside from the sheer size and all they’ve been able to pack within the…