Short rental properties are terrific – you get a whole home away from home at the price of a hotel room, which is often a fraction of the size of a rental property. While renting a property, you can cook your own meals (thereby saving a substantial amount of cash), wash your clothes (so you…
Off the beaten track: Valletta
Valletta has become one of Malta’s most hip cities in the past few years. This year it is set out to be more in vogue than ever, while graciously bearing the title of European City of Culture 2018. Cool new shops and restaurants are popping up in Valletta every week, and while they may be…
Off the beaten track: St Julian’s
St Julian’s is Malta’s most concentrated touristic and entertainment hub, buzzing with tourists and locals, especially during the summer months. It might seem impossible to picture a quiet spot in this city of the night, however, there are some quaint places which won’t be as crowded as the Paceville steps, or St George’s bay at…
Off the beaten track: Sliema
Sliema, the shoppers’ mecca of Malta, the high-rise array rising up from the sea, dwarfing smaller structures with her imperious heights. It is hard to imagine that one can find peaceful spots in this bustling city, with its constant flow of traffic and its myriad of shoppers and businesses. Yet if you look closely enough,…
Malta’s South – 5 Stunning Locations to Visit on your next trip to Malta
Malta’s diminutive size is no secret – our archipelago is one of the smallest nations in the EU, covering a dwarfish 316km2 (Sicily has an area of 25,711km2 – gigantic compared to the Maltese islands). Thus it comes as a surprise for some to learn about the stark differences between the northern and southern parts…
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