The highlights of Malta

A weekend is definitely too short for Malta. This island is a treasure trove of historical sites. So if you…

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The saintly plaques of Malta

How extra-ordinary to find next to a door a saintly plaque. And not just a few but actually quite a…

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What I learned in Opatija

I would not have thought that a three-day weekend in Opatija would warrant a “What I learned in …” post.…

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Things to do in Opatija

So once you are in Opatija, what is there to do besides the beach? Opatija has a lot to offer,…

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The flowers of Opatija

When I was in Opatija it was early summer and nature was in full bloom. This of course then made…

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Why you should visit Opatija

Opatija is a small town on the coast of the Croatian Adriatic sea. I had the pleasure of going there…

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What I learned on Paros and Mykonos

I am not really sure if there is a lot to say about Greece again since I have been going…

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Last days on Mykonos 

Our last full day started as usual, with Pat and me being awake and in search of sustenance. I wonder…

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Lolling about on Mykonos

The lazy summer days in Mykonos seem so far away probably because it just snowed here in Vienna. Our last…

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Getting around on Mykonos 

Looking at these pictures and writing about our vacation in Greece makes the loss of summer even greater. The arrival…

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