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.
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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…
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…
Best places for sunset watching on the Maltese Islands
Sunsets are a gift at the end of each day, and Malta is surely blessed with some great spots where these daily marvels can be viewed. The best sunsets in Malta can be seen from the Western side of the islands, West being the direction in which the sun sets. Watching sunsets is a perfect…
9 Things to add to your Malta Family Trip Bucket List
Planning a family trip is never an easy feat, especially when young children are involved. The little ones are more easily irritated and can get grumpy really quickly, so you need to find ways to keep them entertained and avoid those dreaded tantrums! Most families on holiday have found that staying at a rental home…
8 Picturesque Chapels around Malta
One cannot picture Malta without picturing churches and chapels, monumental proof of the island’s deep Catholic roots. It is said that there are 365 churches and chapels around the islands, one for every day of the year. Most of these religious temples are sky-high, adorned with imposing columns and great domes and steeples. Yet Malta…
Marsa – the historic town Maltese history forgot
My town has been in the news for all the wrong reasons lately, and it has garnered quite a rough reputation over the years – culminating in a web of criminal activity. Yet my town, Marsa, has been a historic centre of activity since earliest times, and it has a very colourful story which includes…
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