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Malta Travel Articles
Carnival in Malta
Malta is not the first destination that pops to mind when mentioning 'Carnival', but the festival is well entrenched in the island’s cultural calendar and is undeniably one of the best events in Malta. Tourists usually stumble upon the ...more »
Things to do in Malta in the Summer
What are those things you just must do when in Malta during the summer months? The heat of the day commands outings by the sea, while night-time is when things are happening and people come alive! While there are certainly lots of things ...more »
Making Malta
Anyone who has ever visited Malta can attest to its discernible charm. Conquered, sieged and pillaged, people have battled over this prime piece of Mediterranean land for centuries. However, what is it about Malta that makes this small ...more »
The Twelve Days of Christmas - Malta Style
Christmas in Malta is a wonderful mix of the merrymaking associated with the festive season together with the religious traditions still very much alive within the Maltese community. In the spirit of the famous Christmas carol, we list ...more »
Things to do in Malta at Night
With a coastline covering just a mere 316 km² of land, Malta might not be somewhere you considered for its bustling nightlife. However, quite the contrary, when the curtains are drawn in this historic island all aspects of the sedate ...more »
The Top 10 Things to Taste in Malta
Unashamed in its rich gluttony, Maltese gastronomy is undeniably sumptuous. Doughy, delectable and often slow-baked, here hearty meals such as pizza, pasta and sweet pastries prevail. Given Malta’s geographic position, however, this is ...more »
Exploring Malta's Great Outdoors
A glorious mix of rough terrain and lush rolling hills, the Maltese Islands were simply made for the outdoors enthusiast. Not being one myself, however, I was more than a little apprehensive. It’s not that I don’t love the great ...more »
A Weekend Break in Malta
If you have only three days - a long weekend - in Malta, do not attempt to see it all. Although the area covered by the Maltese Islands is just 316 km², there is so much to see and do we recommend you experience just a few of the top ...more »
Inbid ta' Malta - Wines of Malta
Not many may know that Malta is ideal for wine production and indulgence in this practise in recent years has demonstrated fine results. Much of the success is due to Malta's fine climate. It generally rains and is cold enough between ...more »
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There is nothing that compares to the experience of attending a Good Friday procession in Malta