Since the last blog post I wrote about my town, I’ve managed to research and learn much more about Marsa’s history. Thanks to the help of L-Għaqda Storika u Kulturali Marsa, and to the fascinatingly interesting articles in their biannual gazette Il-Folju, I discovered a new side to my town, and some new characters too….
Banishing the Abject – Living Marsa through a new pair of eyes
I have strong views about my hometown’s reputation, the drabness of the place, and people’s opinions about it. In this post I draw upon a PhD thesis written by Dr Sharon Attard De Giovanni, in which she conducts fieldwork in my town, observing and interviewing Primary school children.
Discovering Malta in Translation
These Maltese works of literature in translation can be your key to decoding the Maltese mind, so you too can figure us out and put your finger on what makes us tick.
Hidden historical gems close to the Malta International Airport
You’ve only got a couple of days, to spend in Malta, so you opt for an apartment close to the airport – or worse, your flight got delayed and you’ve got quite a few hours to kill. Maybe you’re living close to the airport because you’re in Malta for work-related matters. Either way, you’re located…
In memory of Paulina Dembska
oh cruel a cat’s lifebound to relivethe harshest crimesnine times over.no respiteamong park benches,no loving paws ofcaressto end this repetition,strike upon strikeof haunted handson frightened faces,the grim grime ofdirt and bloodcemented into ourminds for nine morelives to come. oh cruel a cat’s lifehelpless in timeof dire need,claws prostrateto tearing out eyes,eyes, brimmingwith loathing,with murder.declawed, untoothed,we…
My eyes melt
My eyes melt
with the incongruence of flowers
stringing in pairs
and threes
washed by the night rain
glad to be singing lofty notes
in cloud-clad skies.
Roaming Marsa
It’s extremely hard to retain a positive attitude when you live in a town like Marsa. There is an overwhelming sense of dereliction and abandonment that make it feel more like a ghost town than anything else. Small flocks of Marsin gather on Saturday mornings around the bar on Marsa Road, and at the Football…
Veni, Vidi, Amavi
Even before I came to Rome, I knew I was going to love it. I did not expect to fall in love so quickly and so entirely though – I thought my love story with the eternal city would take a bit more time to develop. Yet, even before I had stepped foot in the…
Spooky Historic Sites in Malta
Malta’s historic sites surely know how to pack a punch. They’re ancient, they’re beautiful, and some of them are downright spooky… Spooky, you might think? Yes, some of Malta’s historical sites have some bloody backgrounds, some gory, gruesome details that are sometimes left out of the history books. Some of these spectral stories are based…
Family Vacation Time – Tips for Travelling with Kids (and enjoying it!)
Travelling with kids on a family vacation is a great way to bond and grow as a family. Now that summer is approaching and children worldwide can enjoy a time of relaxation school-free, many families decide to embark on a family adventure, and venture out into an unknown location for a much-needed family holiday. Travelling…
Best Sunrise Spots on the Maltese Islands
We have already covered our islands’ best sunset-viewing spots, so it was only natural that we would also show you the best locations for witnessing grandiose sunrises. Dawn may not be as favoured a time of day, simply because many people would rather sleep for a couple of more minutes than wake up early. For…
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