That which is lacking in sober Toledo is evident everywhere in glowingGranada. The fiery Andalusian sun gilds and colours the city, and thewhitened houses cast a deep blue shade in the narrow streets. Noforbidding portals bar the way to the flowing patios, those courtyardsthat are to-day one of the chief charms of the Andalusian towns. […]
Since visiting Toledo in Spain I have read that masterly novel by Blasco deIbañez, “The Cathedral,” a work of genius, which has brought the cityvividly to my recollection. I see the old dun-coloured houses on theslopes, the gorge of the yellow Tagus, and the commanding steeple of thecathedral, and I recall the Oriental landscape, viewed […]
Cordova, like Seville and Granada, is a memorial of the Moors in Spain. It is acity that sleeps, living in the memory of its past. Its history since the last of the sultans in Spain is comparativelyuneventful, its glorious days were before the expulsion of the Moriscoinhabitants, when the city was a seat of learning, […]
“Firenze la bella”, the pride of its natives, the dream of poet and painter and the delight of a multitude of travellers, lies amid graceful hills, clothed with olive gardens and dotted with white villas. In the clear distance are the splendid Apennines. Climb to the terrace of San Miniato, and you will gain a wide general view of […]
The story of Rome is a mighty chronicle of such deep importance towardsan understanding of the growth of Europe, that a feeling almost ofhelplessness assails me as I essay to set down in this limited space anaccount of the city’s ancient grandeur and of its monuments. It is witha sense of awe that one enters […]
Travelling by cruise ship in Europe can be a wonderful way to explore the continent, offering a unique and luxurious experience. There are a variety of cruises available that take passengers through different parts of Europe, from the Mediterranean to the Baltic Sea. One of the benefits of travelling by cruise ship is that it […]
Hydra is a long, thin island south of the Saronic Gulf and characterised by its rocky interior which is virtually uninhabited. Hydra is a barren, rocky island that has become a very popular spot for artists the world over. The town is built in an amphitheatrical style around the port. To the right and left […]
Chios is located in the Aegean Sea, and is the fifth largest of all the Greek islands, sitting just five miles from the Turkish coast. On Chios you will find beautiful multi-colored houses, fishing boats, and many nets spread in the water at the old harbour. Wonderful beaches abound at Kardamila, and in Volissos, the […]
Corfu is located in the Ionian Island group in Greece. Corfu is the northern most island in Greece, found on the west coast. It was also one of the first Greek islands to be hit with the mass of tourism that found its way to Greece in the 1960’s. Corfu’s capital is Kerkira. It is […]
Tinos is located with the Cyclades Island complex in Greece. The island is most famous for the Church of Panagia Evangelistria, which holds a miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary. On August 15th each year, the island holds Our Ladys Feast Day, which is a yearly pilgrimage in the eastern Mediterranean. During this day, the […]