The island of Malta is located in the Mediterranean between Sicily and Tunisia. Its advantageous geographical position has given it strategic importance in many historical periods. At various times, it has been ruled by the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans, Aragonese, Habsburg Spain, Knights of St John, French […]
The city of Innsbruck is located in the Tyrol region in the Austrian Alps, close to Italy and Germany. This historic city is a centre for winter sports, and has hosted the winter Olympics twice. The Inn river runs through the city, and the city’s name literally means […]
The French Riviera, otherwise known as the Côte d’Azur (Azure Coast), is the Mediterranean coastline of the southeast corner of France, also including the sovereign state of Monaco. There is lots to see and do here, including the gorgeous beaches all along the coast, marinas with massive yachts, cruise boats, and scuba diving, the Picasso museum, the famous Monaco casino, […]
Copenhagen is Denmark’s capital city. Known for its environmental friendliness, the city has extensive bicycle infrastructure, and cycling is one of the most common ways for residents to get around. A cleanup of the Copenhagen harbor has resulted in water clean enough for swimming. Some of Copenhagen’s attractions include the Copenhagen Opera House, the commune […]
