The heat of the summer makes the Maltese island of Gozo oppressive during the day. Luckily there’s a beautiful escape along the coastline.
Hamburg’s maritime story
Hamburg would not be the city it is today without its port. Over the centuries, it allowed Hamburg to grow. And now the water is one of its biggest assets.
Why an Istanbul site reminded me of Harry Potter
Under the streets of Istanbul, an enormous vault – held up by hundreds of columns, with minimal lighting and shallow water – reminds you of a serpent!
The canal ring of Amsterdam
The canal ring of Amsterdam was an engineering and cultural masterpiece when it was built. It’s fitting that it’s now included on The World Heritage List
Life in the Mekong
Around the outskirts of the city of Can Tho, away from tourists, you can walk the waterways and see life in the Mekong Delta.
Bathing in Budapest
If there’s one thing you shouldn’t miss in Budapest, it’s a trip to one of the local baths. There’s an elegance to the experience unlike anywhere else.
On the bridge with the captain
On a clear crisp Irish morning we set off from Dublin Port, bound for Wales. Up on the bridge, I get an insight on what it’s like to captain the ferry.
How to get rid of an entire lake
The Beemster Polder in the Netherlands is a feat of human engineering impressive enough – but especially when you find out when it was done!
From an island to a sea to a field
It looks like a field but the Dutch site of Schokland has a long history. Once it was an island, then it was a sea. Now it is land again. What’s it like to visit?