Rome, like much of Italy is packed full of history. The Castel Sant'Angelo is not exception. Built originally as a Mausoleum for the Emperor Hadrian, the Castel Sant'Angelo later served as protection for the Popes from marauding forces that threatened their safety. The connecting wall between St Peters Basilica and the Castel still exists.
My personal advise on what to do and see in Rome
Mt Egmont seen from the King Edward Park playing fields in Stratford
The Stratford Glockenspeil in Taranaki
The Antelope - your local, dog friendly, beer friendly pub
Must see ancient monuments around Rome
Historical information about the gothic Antwerp Cathedral
What to see, where to stay and eat in historic Antwerp
Recommended hotels in Vienna, Salzburg and Bregenz
European tourism and rail organisations - a quick reference (L) - A reference guide to European tourism and rail organisations (L)
Why chase solar eclipses? - Why I chase total solar eclipse all over the world
Europe - Travel information from around Europe
Lucerne - 7 things not to miss - What not to miss in Lucerne
Switzerland - places not to miss - Sixteen places not to miss around Switzerland
Berne Münster (Cathedral) - a brief history - A brief history of the Cathedral in the UNESCO-protected old town of Berne
Travel pictures - Pictures from my travels in Switzerland, Italy and New Zealand
Lucerne - a short history of The Lion Monument - A brief history of the Lion Monument in Lucerne, Switzerland
2017 Solar Eclipse - United States - Travel plans for the Total Solar Eclipse in 2017 across the mainland United States
Switzerland - sacred destinations - Nine of the finest churchs, cathedrals and monastries in Switzerland
Mark Sukhija is a travel and wine blogger, photographer, tourism researcher, hat-touting, white-shirt-wearing, New Zealand fantatic and eclipse chaser. Aside from at least annual visits to New Zealand, Mark has seen eclipses in South Australia (2002), Libya (2006), China (2009) and Queensland (2012). After twelve years in Switzerland, Mark moved back to London in 2012. You can follow Mark on Twitter or Facebook