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 Monday, 12 May 2008 |
Europe/Scandinavia  Stories from Europe, UK and Scandinavia
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Written by Roderick Eime
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Wednesday, 28 November 2007 |
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When the huge Costa Serena jostled for a berth in the busy summertime season in Sicily, it was clear Palermo was not just another big ship whistle stop. Roderick Eime revisits.
I hadn’t been to Palermo for thirty years, and I’m pleased to report that very little has changed. Last time was as a student backpacker, this time it was almost red-carpet as we filed aboard our luxury coaches for a series of shore excursions into this 2800-year-old port.
The ancient Phoenicians and Carthaginians were the first to recognize the value of the ideal harbour, with sheltered anchorages and high cliff tops for perfect defences and look-outs. These early traders and merchants operated blissfully there for some six hundred years until the Romans turned up – and they didn’t share very well. The Romans were extremely tough on the Punici and effectively drove them out of existence as well as Sicily. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 07 January 2008 )
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Written by David Ellis
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Tuesday, 13 November 2007 |
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ROMAN HOLIDAY – STAYING AT ONE'S USUAL PALACE
david ellis
THERE's something rather nice about telling mates you're heading off to Rome, and rather than telling them you'll be staying at your usual pub, saying you'll be staying at your usual palace.
And for good measure, mentioning that your palace once starred in one of the big silver screen's biggest hits.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 24 December 2007 )
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Written by David Ovens
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Monday, 29 October 2007 |
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BANDOLEROS: THE ROBIN HOODS OF SPAIN
david ovens
It's little wonder Spain’s once infamous bandoleros decided to call the southern town of Ronda home: perched on an unusual outcrop of rock in a basin surrounded by plains in turn ringed by rugged mountain ranges, it was ideal territory for bandits intent on ambushing unwary wealthy travellers, and relieving them of a little of their good fortune.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 29 October 2007 )
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Written by David Ellis
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Monday, 10 September 2007 |
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SHOPPING A DRAG IN HISTORIC UK VILLAGE
david ellis
ONE day in 1736 Kate Lyall donned her wedding dress, stepped out of her seafront cottage in the little English village of Clovelly in Devon, and so-dressed walked along the breakwater separating village and Celtic Sea.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 24 December 2007 )
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Written by David Ellis
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Monday, 25 June 2007 |
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DUKE’S AMBUSH REAPS PALATIAL REWARD
david ellis
THE Brits can be a thankful lot, and love slapping gongs and sashes on each other and tapping peoples’ shoulders with swords and calling them Sir and Lady, and passing the hat around for a job well done.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 25 June 2007 )
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