Brasileiro Slovanský dům (Na Příkopě 22, Prague 1) – for those who’ve been to a Brazilian barbecue “churrasco”-style restaurant, this is the Prague branch of such eateries. Like other churrascarias, there are waiters showing up with skewers of various cuts of beef that go from table to table. The paper (or plastic) disk on each […]
Calle O’Daly (Santa Cruz de la Palma) – this is one of the main commercial strips in not only the town of Santa Cruz, but the entire island. Unlike the more developed Canarian islands of Tenerife and Gran Canaria, there is a lack of major shopping malls in Palma island (most likely due to the […]
Acropark (Hoya del Rehielo, Breña Baja) – this is an adventure park that is set within nature. Between the trees within the park, wooden platforms at different heights are all interconnected through steel cables, flying foxes, postmans bridges, swingbridges, rope ladders and nets. The trees form trails that provide varying levels of difficulty to suit […]
37 Grados Los Llanos (Edificio Tagomago, Los Llanos de Aridane) – located on the west end of the island, this is a popular rock club (complete with frequent live musical events). The patrons are age-diverse (at times attracting the 30-and-above crowd) – since bands are occasionally booked that play music from the 60s, 70s & […]
Bar Arepera El Encuentro (Calle Anselmo Pérez de Brito, 87, 38700 Santa Cruz de la Palma) – this eatery specializes in the popular Venezuelan snack food arepas (as well as other meals from that country, such as the ‘Enchapa’ — corn-maize pancake with fillings). This restaurant shows the island’s connection to Venezuela. There are two […]
Ayuntamiento (Plaza España, Santa Cruz de la Palma) – located near one of the main streets of Santa Cruz (Calle O’Daly), this local government building is marveled by visitors, since it’s a fine representation of Renaissance era architecture on the island (rebuilt in 1559 during the reign of King Felipe II, after it was destroyed […]
The volcanic island of La Palma is part of the Canary Islands (off the northwest coast of Africa). It’s the fifth largest of these islands, the furthest into the Atlantic Ocean, and a modestly-sizes population of just 86,000 residents. Like the rest of the Canary Islands, La Palma was settled by the Spaniards by the […]
Bay Street Shopping Complex (Bay Street, St. Julian’s) — Bay Street Shopping Complex provides a great mix of major international brands, quality independent shops, restaurants, services, family entertainment and even a four star hotel. Located in the heart of Malta’s premier tourist destination, St. George’s Bay, its blend of indoor & outdoor shopping, dining and […]
Aria (limits of Tal-Balal, San Gwann) — located on the outskirts of Malta’s dubbing nightlife scene, in the quiet surroundings of San Ġwann, Club Aria represents everything cosmopolitan and debonair – spending the day by the pool, an evening dine out or an unforgettable club night. From trend setters carousing for the weekend, to the […]
Alliance Cruising (61 Marina Court, 13/15, Abate Rigord Street, Ta’ Xbiex) — Cruise around the Maltese Islands, sail the sparkling, blue Mediterranean in comfort, style and safety with Alliance Cruises – and enjoy a day to remember! Take a historic Harbour Cruise, and re-live the heroic defense of Malta by the Knights of St John […]