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.
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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