Ferdinand Adolf Heinrich August Graf von Zeppelin, pioneer of rigid airship development and funder of the Zeppelin Airship company, was born on an islet just off Konstanz in 1838. A statue to honour […]
Yes, I’m late with the W and X challenge, and ok, maybe I’ve been a little extreme in my methods of finding suitable words, but this bar really does have […]
This striking statue stands on a rotating pedestal at the entrance to Konstanz harbour. It stands 9 metres tall, weighs 18 tonnes and flaunts its attributes. This assertive figure represents Imperia, […]
Pastéis de nata are one of the delights of Portugal. These egg custard tarts appear in cake shops and cafes all over Portugal, but the place you have to visit […]
This week, I’m taking you for a wander in Lisbon, meandering from one Moorish viewpoint to another. We will start at the Largo das Portas do Sol, the original location of […]
There is a towering obelisk hovering over Lisbon, visible from almost every point in the city. Simply cast your glance across the river, slightly to your right and there he is: […]