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Stratford-Upon-Avon Episode 02 Finding Shakespeare in his Home Town
May 6, 2026
26m 16s
Introduction to Stratford-Upon-Avon
Apr 1, 2026
29m 49s
Paris Episode 24 Vincennes and St-Germain-en-Laye
Mar 4, 2026
27m 54s
Paris Episode 23 Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte
Feb 3, 2026
27m 06s
Amsterdam Episode 12 An Amsterdam Anthology
Jan 7, 2026
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| 5/6/26 | ![]() Stratford-Upon-Avon Episode 02 Finding Shakespeare in his Home Town | Stratford-Upon-Avon has many charms – its Tudor ambiance, its riverside setting – but really there’s only one reason why it attracts up to 6 million visitors in a year. Shakespeare. And this episode is dedicated to places where you can 'find' him there today. There's a little biographical background, focussing mainly on his Stratford years and a run-through of five of the most significant places in his life which you can still visit today. As usual, there is much more detail on the podcast. Reading SuggestionsShakespeare The Biography by Peter AckroydHidden Shakespeare by Nicholas FoggShakespeare by Bill BrysonFools and Mortals by Bernard CornwellHamnet by Maggie O’Farrell Links for this post Shakespeare’s Birthplace Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guild HallAnne Hathaway’s Cottage New Place Holy Trinity Church City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time!Check our website to find more episodes from our Stratford-Upon-Avon series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.ukAnd if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be a big help! | 26m 16s | ||||||
| 4/1/26 | ![]() Introduction to Stratford-Upon-Avon | Ok, so Stratford-upon-Avon is not actually a city, but as a town which punches well above its weight historically and culturally, we’re giving it an honorary place in the City Breaks collection. This is the introductory episode, with a little geographical and historical context and an idea for a first get-your-bearings walk around Stratford. It will introduce you to Stratford's Tudor gabled houses, riverside setting, swans and boats and, of course, give a flavour of Stratford as Shakespeare's home town, where he was both born and buried and where he bought the town's second biggest house as a retirement pad. So, with no more ado and as the great man himself might have said, shall we wend? Reading SuggestionsStratford-upon-Avon Quick Trips by Cynthia AtkinsA-Z of Stratford-upon-Avon by Will AtkinsSecret Stratford by Nicholas FoggShakespeare The Biography by Peter Ackroyd Links for this EpisodeVisit Stratford-upon-Avon Guided walks around Stratford City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time!Check our website to find more episodes from our Stratford-Upon-Avon series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.ukAnd if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated! | 29m 49s | ||||||
| 3/4/26 | ![]() Paris Episode 24 Vincennes and St-Germain-en-Laye | Both Vincennes and St Germain-en-Laye make excellent days out from Paris, or even half days as both can be reached by public transport in less than half an hour. Each has a magnificent castle to visit, plus a range of other cultural, relaxation and shopping possibilities. So this episode tells you how to get to each place, following up with what there is to see and do there, plus – bien sûr! – a few of the interesting historical snippets which will inform your visit. Links for this post Château de Vincennes Vincennes Tourist Office Château de St Germain-en-Laye St Germain-en-Laye Tourist Office Espace Vera Debussy’s Birthplace City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time!Check our website to find more episodes from our Paris series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.ukAnd if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be a big help! | 27m 54s | ||||||
| 2/3/26 | ![]() Paris Episode 23 Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte | This Paris episode covers two of the most beautiful châteaux in the Paris region. Both are easy to reach on public transport and both have fascinating stories to tell. We cover how to get there, what you can expect to see and make sure we cover the most interesting tales – François I’s show-off gallery, Napoleon’s refurbishment to impress the Pope and the party-to-end-all-parties which went ended in disaster and ruination. Reading SuggestionFrancis I, The Maker of Modern France by Leonie Frieda Useful LinksChâteau de Fontainebleau Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time!Check our website to find more episodes from our Paris series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.ukAnd if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be a big help! | 27m 06s | ||||||
| 1/7/26 | ![]() Amsterdam Episode 12 An Amsterdam Anthology | Our Amsterdam Anthology rounds off the series by offering some different perspectives on the city. Here, you’ll find Amsterdam seen through the eyes of writers, some from the past, many contemporary: travel writers, journalists, novelists and an author of short stories. Between them they provide lots of different ways to get to know – or reminisce about! – the city and, we hope, plenty of inspiration for further reading. Reading Suggestions My Dam Life by Sean Conlan Amsterdam Stories by NescioAmsterdam by Ian McEwenThe Coffee Trader by David LissThe Miniaturist by Jessie BurtonThe House of Fortune by Jessie BurtonTulip Fever by Deborah Moggach City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time!Check our website to find more episodes from our Amsterdam series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.ukAnd if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be a big help! | 31m 03s | ||||||
| 12/10/25 | ![]() Amsterdam Episode 11 Food and Shopping | This episode in two halves starts with food in Amsterdam; the street snacks you’ll want to try, the Dutch specialities to look out for in restaurants and a brief introduction to the city’s favourite ethnic cuisine, namely Indonesian. If you don’t know your drop from your rijsttafel, help is at hand. After a brief word on bier and jenever (Dutch gin) and a look at the Heineken Experience and the city’s Brown Cafes, it’s time for shopping: a tour of the best markets and a visit to the two best areas for wandering, browsing and maybe making a purchase or two. LINKS FOR THIS POST Kaaskamer Amsterdam Foodie guide to Indonesian restaurantsI love Amsterdam post on pancakes Van Wonderen Stroopwafel Het Oud-Hollandsch Snoepwinkeltje Café Chris Café Hoppe The Heineken Experience I am Amsterdam post on the best breweries to visit in Amsterdam Bloemenmarkt Waterlooplein Flea Market Previous Episode Tulips and diamonds Next Episode coming very soon. City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time!Check our website to find more episodes from our Amsterdam series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.ukAnd if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be a big help! | 30m 05s | ||||||
| 11/5/25 | ![]() Amsterdam Episode 10 Tulips and Diamonds | Tulips and diamonds: both figure centrally in the story of Amsterdam. The Netherlands is known as the ‘flower shop of the world’ and a visit to Amsterdam’s flower market a must for any visit. Equally, you will surely want to explore Amsterdam’s heritage as the ‘City of Diamonds’. This episode brings a little background history on both topics, plus ideas for three places to visit to find out more. Reading Suggestions The Tulip by Anna Pavord Tulip Fever by Deborah Moggach Links for this postThe Tulip Museum The Diamond Museum Royal Coster Diamonds City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time!Check our website to find more episodes from our Amsterdam series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.ukAnd if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be a big help! | 22m 24s | ||||||
| 8/1/25 | ![]() Amsterdam Episode 09 Van Gogh, the Man and the Museum | This episode covers everything it's good to know before you visit the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam: a brief biography of Vincent himself, followed by tips on what to look out for in the museum dedicated to his work. To finish, there are ideas for 3 more arty venues to visit in Amsterdam if you want to investigate the city's modern art and street art offerings. Reading Suggestions Van Gogh The Life by Steven Naifeh and Gregory White SmithThe Letters of Vincent Van GoghVan Gogh The Complete Paintings by Ingo F. Walther and Rainer Metzger Links for this postVan Gogh Museum Stedelijk Museum NDSM Loods Straat Museum City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time!Check our website to find more episodes from our Amsterdam series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.ukAnd if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be a big help! | 28m 21s | ||||||
| 6/25/25 | ![]() Amsterdam Episode 08 Rembrandt, Vermeer and the Rijksmuseum | This episode revolves around Amsterdam's top art gallery, the Rijksmuseum. It starts with a little history, explaining how art came to be of such importance in Amsterdam's Golden Age in the 17th century, then continues with some biographical details on the two top artists from the era, Rembrandt and Vermeer. It finishes with pointers to some of their best-known works, plus ideas for other highlights to look out for when visiting the gallery. Reading SuggestionsTulip Fever by Deborah Moggach Vermeer by Christopher Wright Rijksmuseum guidebook Links for this postThe Rijksmuseum Rembrandt House Museum Old World Voyages blog Essential Vermeer Simon Schama, Great Gallery Tours, the Rijksmuseum City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time!Check our website to find more episodes from our Amsterdam series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.ukAnd if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be a big help! | 24m 38s | ||||||
| 5/28/25 | ![]() Amsterdam Episode 07 Anne Frank and World War II in Amsterdam | This episode on World War II in Amsterdam looks at how 5 years of German occupation affected everyone living there and suggests places to visit to find out more. We start with the population in general and the Dutch Resistance Museum, then look at the plight of the city’s Jewish population before finishing with a section on Anne Frank: her story and the museum now operating in the building where she and her family lived in hiding for 25 months. Reading Suggestions The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank The Dutch Resistance 1940-1945 by Klaas Kastlein and Michael Wenting Links for this postThe Dutch Resistance MuseumThe Hollandsche Schouwburg Memorial SiteThe National Holocaust MuseumAnne Frank House City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time!Check our website to find more episodes from our Amsterdam series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.ukAnd if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be a big help! | 30m 32s | ||||||
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| 5/7/25 | ![]() Amsterdam Episode 06 Jewish Amsterdam | This episode introduces Amsterdam's Jewish culture. There's a little historical context, beginning with the arrival of Jews fleeing from other parts of Europe in the 16th century and ending in today’s city where Jewish culture is centred around the Jewish Quarter. Then there's a description of some of the most significant places to visit, focussing especially on the Portugese Synagogue and the Jewish Museum. The holocaust will be dealt with in the next episode. Links for this post National Holocaust Museum Hollandsche Schouwburg Portuguese Synagogue Jewish Museum City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time!Check our website to find more episodes from our Amsterdam series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.ukAnd if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be a big help! | 22m 45s | ||||||
| 4/23/25 | ![]() Amsterdam Episode 05 The Golden Age | This episode takes you to Amsterdam's Golden Age, the era when, as the Encyclopaedia Britannica puts it, ‘the little nation on the North Sea was one of the most powerful countries in the world, dominating the seas and flourishing in trade, science and – especially – the arts.' First there's a little history to explain how this phenomenon came about and what it meant for Amsterdammers and for the rest of the world, then we visit three different places in the city where you can find out more. Reading Suggestions The Embarrassment of Riches The Dutch Golden Age by Simon SchamaAmsterdam A Brief Life of the City by Geert MakAmsterdam A History of the World’s Most Liberal City by Russell Shorto Links for this postRembrandt House Amsterdam Museum Rijksmuseum City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time!Check our website to find more episodes from our Amsterdam series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.ukAnd if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be a big help! | 25m 12s | ||||||
| 4/9/25 | ![]() Amsterdam Episode 04 The Churches of Amsterdam | The churches of Amsterdam are not always what they seem. One is more of a national memorial, another is an art gallery and concert venue. A third is a museum where you can learn the story of the hidden churches which opened in the 17th century and where worshippers gathered for over 200 years. They key factor is a date – 1578 – when an event occurred which changed everything: the Alteration. This episode explains what happened and then tours half a dozen of the city’s churches and explains what you can expect to find if you visit them today. Reading Suggestions Amsterdam A Brief Life of the City by Geert MakAmsterdam A History of the World’s Most Liberal City by Russell ShortoThe Invention of Amsterdam A History of the World’s Greatest City in 10 Walks by Ben Coates Links for this postThe BegijnhofThe Oude KerkThe Nieuwe Kerk The WesterkerkThe Noorderkerk St NicholasOur Lord in the Attic | 23m 49s | ||||||
| 3/26/25 | ![]() Amsterdam Episode 03 The Canals of Amsterdam | The canals ARE Amsterdam and Amsterdam IS its canals. This episode is all about them, covering both the engineering genius which gave them their UNESCO World Heritage Site status and their beauty, charmingly different in each season. We bring you a little history, a little atmosphere and 4 suggestions for places to visit to find out more. READING SUGGESTIONSAmsterdam A Brief Life of the City by Geert MakAmsterdam A History of the World’s Most Liberal City by Russell ShortoThe Invention of Amsterdam A History of the World’s Greatest City in 10 Walks by Ben Coates LINKS FOR THIS POST The Canal Museum The Van Loon Museum The Willet-Holthuysen Museum The Houseboat Museum City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time!Check our website to find more episodes from our Amsterdam series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.ukAnd if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be a big help! | 23m 04s | ||||||
| 3/12/25 | ![]() Amsterdam Episode 02 5 Walks Around Amsterdam | Here are 5 suggestions for walks around Amsterdam. They include possible stopping places and between them they offer a way to see something of all of the main parts of the city. We give enough detail to follow the route if you take a map with you and a little info on the main places you’ll be passing, although we’ll be coming back to most of them in later episodes. None will take longer than an hour if you don’t stop anywhere. . Links for this post Grand Café Restaurant 1e KlasAnne Frank House Royal Palace Nieuw Kerk The Houseboat Museum Albert Cuyp Market The Reijksmuseum The Van Gogh Museum The Stedelik Museum MOCO Hop on Hop off bus tours Boat trips City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time!Check our website to find more episodes from our Amsterdam series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.ukAnd if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be a big help! | 25m 57s | ||||||
| 2/26/25 | ![]() Amsterdam Episode 01 Introduction | Welkom in Amsterdam! This introduction to our Amsterdam series brings you the basic facts - geographical, historical, cultural - which underpin everything. To capture the spirit of Amsterdam, here’s Russell Shorto’s description of the view from his Amsterdam window: ‘the little boats moored by the quay, the row of tilting, gabled buildings on the opposite bank and, on any given day, a couple of bicycles chained to the railing of a hump-backed bridge.’ So, let's go, or as the Dutch say ‘laten we gaan’. City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time!Check our website to find more episodes from our Amsterdam series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.ukAnd if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated! | 27m 04s | ||||||
| 2/12/25 | ![]() Valletta Episode 08 Stories from Malta | This last episode on the Valletta series brings you lots of different stories from Malta. We start with a little descriptive writing, factual and fictional, followed by mini-biographies of 4 people who’ve featured in previous episodes but not really had the time they deserve: St Paul, St Publius, Caravaggio and Daphne Caruana Galizia, the high-profile journalist murdered for her stand against corruption in Malta. And to finish, some literary extracts, namely a mystery story set in Malta and 2 World War II love stories. In short, a whole range of new perspectives on Valletta and its surroundings. Reading Suggestions The Kappillan of Malta by Nicholas MonserratLadies of Lascaris by Paul McDonaldSecrets of Malta by Cecily Blench A Death in Malta by Paul Caruana GaliziaA Sunny Place for Shady People by Ryan Murdock Links for this PostShort Lets Malta blog City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time!Check our website to find more episodes from our Valletta series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.ukAnd if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated! | 27m 18s | ||||||
| 1/29/25 | ![]() Valletta Episode 07 Easy Days out from Valletta | Here are our ideas for easy days out from Valletta if you want to explore some of the rest of Malta. We start with the two most popular day trips, to the 3 Cities and to Mdina and Rabat, both very easy to do on public transport. Then we have a look at hop-on, hop-off bus tours and boat trips. You could spend a week in Valletta, you could just as easily spend a week doing day trips with Valletta as a base! Most likely, you’ll do a little of each and this episode will help you plan your excursions to other parts of the island. The Inquisitor’s Palace Malta at War Museum St Paul’s Cathedral, Mdina Carmelite Priory, Mdina The Roman House, Rabat St Paul’s Grotto, Rabat St Paul’s Catacombs, Rabat Hop-on Hop-off bus tours Malta Boat Tours Luzzu Cruises City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time!Check our website to find more episodes from our Valletta series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.ukAnd if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated! | 26m 25s | ||||||
| 1/15/25 | ![]() Valletta Episode 06 Food and Festivities | This episode is dedicated to two topics which are very important in Malta - food and festivities. Malta has more public holidays – 14 – than most other European countries, plus a whole range of other feasts and festivals. Of course, food is key to most of them and so this episode introduces you to both. We cover the varied culinary offerings, influenced by so many centuries of foreign cultures coming to the island and then look at the equally expansive range of celebration days, religious, national and cultural. In short, plenty of fun! Reading Suggestion Taste of Malta by Anton B Dougall City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time!Check our website to find more episodes from our Valletta series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.ukAnd if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated! | 27m 42s | ||||||
| 1/1/25 | ![]() Valletta Episode 05 Art, Architecture and Archaeology | This is a pot-pourri episode, beginning with a look at Valletta’s art scene: the National Art Gallery, 3 artists linked to the island and the oratory where the 2 most famous paintings are hidden away. Next, some pointers on the city’s architecture: typical design features and the three main periods, all of which are represented by buildings to look out for in Valletta today. Lastly, a trip to the National Museum of Archaeology, where you can learn lots about the island’s very distant past and pick up some tips to inform visits to the rest of the island. Reading SuggestionSeven Temples on Malta by Betsy Ross-Edison Links for this postThe National Art Museum The Grand Master’s Palace St John’s Cathedral The National Museum of Archaeology | 22m 44s | ||||||
| 12/18/24 | ![]() Valletta Episode 04 Finding World War II in Valletta | There are traces of World War II everywhere in Valletta. This episode begins with a little history from the period and explains why the island of Malta was awarded the prestigious George Cross. Then we look at 3 museums which all take a different approach, covering the military action here on ‘Fortress Malta’ and also explaining what the war did to the daily lives of its people. We end with a look at some of Valletta’s memorials to this turbulent period, which are all within a few minutes’ walk of each other at the Floriana end of the city. Reading SuggestionsFortress Island Malta by Peter JacobsLadies of Lascaris by Paul McDonaldChurchill and Malta’s War by Douglas Austin Links for this postNational War Museum Malta at War Museum Lascaris War Rooms City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time!Check our website to find more episodes from our Valletta series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.ukAnd if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated! | 25m 09s | ||||||
| 12/4/24 | ![]() Valletta Episode 03 Finding the Knights of Malta in Valletta | This episode gives a little history on the Knights of Malta and explains where to 'find' them in Valletta today. In fact they’re everywhere, not least in the Maltese Cross you'll keep seeing, on information panels everywhere and in the beautiful buildings they left behind. In fact, they founded the city of Valletta and built it from scratch - Europe's very first planned city. Reading SuggestionsThe Knights of Malta by Joseph AttardThe Shield and the Sword by Ernie Bradford Links for this EpisodeThe Malta Experience and the Holy Infirmary The Grand Master’s Palace The Armoury St John’s Cathedral City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time!Check our website to find more episodes from our Valletta series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.ukAnd if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated! | 26m 16s | ||||||
| 11/20/24 | ![]() Valletta Episode 02 Three Walks around Valletta | Valletta is a very walkable city and this episode offers three walking routes for exploring it. They could be done in a day if you want to see all the main sights quickly, or you could spread them out over a few days, linger a little, go into some of the places we pass by and build up an in-depth knowledge of Malta's capital city. Take a street map with you and you should be able to follow the routes easily. Reading Suggestions The History of Malta by Nuria RehnFortress Island Malta by Peter JacobsLadies of Lascaris by Paul McDonaldA Death in Malta by Paul Caruana Galizia Links for this postOur Lady of Victories Church The Grand Master’s Palace The Armoury St John’s Co-Cathedral Fort St Elmo National War Museum City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time!Check our website to find more episodes from our Valletta series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.ukAnd if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated! | 30m 09s | ||||||
| 11/6/24 | ![]() Valletta Episode 01 Introduction | Merħba il-Valletta: welcome to Valletta, the capital of Malta. Valletta is a World Heritage Site, small in scale, easy to explore and known for its stunning coastal views and gorgeous architecture. Here you can 'meet' such varied characters from history as St Paul, Caravaggio and the Knights of St John and learn some of the island's most inspiring stories: how Malta triumphed during the Great Siege of 1565 and why the island was awarded the George Cross during World War II. This is the introduction to our Valletta series and the remaining 7 episodes will bring you all the background history and culture you need to really understand the city. In short, here is all the research you’d do yourself if only you had the time! See below for reading ideas and useful links. Two useful websites for touristsVisit Malta Malta Uncovered 3 Guide BooksPocket Rough Guide to Malta and Gozo Lonely Planet Malta and GozoEyewitness Top 10 Malta and Gozo 4 History BooksThe History of Malta by Nuria RehnFortress Island Malta by Peter JacobsLadies of Lascaris by Paul McDonaldA Death in Malta by Paul Caruana Galizia Maltese CookingTaste of Malta by Anton B Dougall 2 Novels set in MaltaThe Kappillan of Malta by Nicholas MonserratSecrets of Malta by Cecily Blench City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time!Check our website to find more episodes from our Valletta series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.ukAnd if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated | 26m 48s | ||||||
| 10/2/24 | ![]() Marseille Episode 10 A Marseille Anthology | Our Marseille Anthology includes some travel writing, plus a range of fiction pieces set in the city. Extracts include Simone de Beauvoir hiking in the surrounding countryside and Jean-Claude Izzo's description of the Italian immigrant community in Le Panier in the 1930s. The Count of Monte Cristo's daring escape from the Château d'If is here, as are a meal of boullabaisse in a waterside restaurant and a visit to the underwater caves where prehistoric man left artwork behind. There are even two passages which help explain why Marseille has sometimes been called 'the wicked city'. Reading SuggestionsWicked City by Nicholas HewittTotal Chaos by Jean-Claude IzzoChourmo by Jean-Claude IzzoSolea by Jean-Claude IzzoDecline and Fall by Evelyn WaughThe Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasFirst Fingerprint, by Xavier-Marie BonnotThe Marseille Caper by Peter Mayl City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time!Check our website to find more episodes from our Marseille series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.ukAnd if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. That would be very much appreciated! | 24m 12s | ||||||
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