The Master Switch

The books I really enjoy are the ones that capture and articulate a fundamental insight. This is one such. Tim Wu studies the history of information and communication empires, and illustrates a predictable path they follow – he calls it The Cycle. The biggest game changer we have seen in modern times is the internet, and the question he seeks to answer through this book is “which is mightier : the radicalism of the Internet or the inevitability of the Cycle?” An absolutely fascinating read.

Malta: Comino, Gozo & some fireworks!

Island hopping is not really our thing, but we really enjoyed the trip to Gozo and the beautiful Blue Lagoon in Comino. Gozo features a lovely Game of Thrones shoot location, in addition to the magnificent Citadella. After we got back to the main island, we ditched our plan for the night, and made our way to Valletta to watch the finale of the Malta International Fireworks Festival.

Malta: Valletta & the 3 cities

Our third day in Malta was spent in the capital city of Valletta and the neighbouring three “cities”. The day was an extended walkathon but we enjoyed the splendour of the St.John’s Co-Cathedral, the peaceful Fort St.Angelo, the grandeur of Upper and Lower Barrakka gardens, as well as local specialties – rabbit stew and bragioli, and a treat in the form of Amorino ice creams!