Commonly referred to as the Pearl of the Mediterranean Sea, Malta is highly underrated as a European destination by many travellers mainly due to the fact that a lot of people don’t know where Malta is, or the lack of knowledge as to what there is to do and see there. It’s quite unfortunate because […]
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Valletta, Malta – 2018 European Capital Of Culture
Sitting high up on a hilly peninsula between two impressive natural harbours smack dab in the Mediterranean Sea, Malta’s beautiful fortified golden city, Valletta, is nothing short of breathtaking. With approximately 320 monuments situated within its less than one square kilometre walls, Valletta is considered one of the most historically concentrated cities in the entire […]
25 Photos That Will Inspire You To Book A Trip To Malta
Malta is a country that is bursting with history and beauty around every corner. The entire country looks and feels like you’re opening the pages of a history book. The colourful wooden balconies that jut out from the sides of buildings, the intricate and quirky door knockers that adorn almost every single door and not […]
Wandering Around The Colourful And Traditional Fishing Village Of Marsaxlokk
For my last full day in Malta, I decided to hop on a local bus and journey to the sleepy little fishing village of Marsaxlokk. The village of Marsaxlokk has a population just coasting above 3,500 people and is a traditional fishing village tucked into the southeastern part of Malta. It is most famous for […]
Exploring The Intriguing Streets Of The Three Cities – Cospicua, Vittoriosa And Senglea
From the moment I saw a photo on Pinterest of the teeny tiny alleyway streets of Cospicua, I just knew I had to explore them. Cospicua is one of the three cities that make up the infamous Three Cities in Malta. The Three Cities are located across the Grand Harbour in Valletta and are made […]
The Collapse Of The Azure Window – Malta Loses Its Iconic Landmark To The Vicious Sea
*Sigh* Sad news… This morning, the Azure Window collapsed into the sea after intense storms. The entire top portion and the column to the side both fell to the sea with a loud smash. Extremely strong gale force winds swept across Malta in the last few days, resulting in intense and vicious waves pounding against […]
The Dazzling Beauty Of St. John’s Co. Cathedral – A Self Guided Tour
I was back in Valletta for a few hours one rainy morning and decided it’d be the perfect opportunity to get out of the rain and check out St. John’s Co. Cathedral. My last visit in Valletta was on a Sunday and the cathedral had closed for the day. Now was my chance. I had […]
Throttle Therapy – Exploring The Island Of Gozo On An ATV
Anyone that knows me personally, knows that I love my motorized sports. Dirt bikes, street bikes, ATV’s, snowmobiles…I love it all. I knew I was heading to Gozo while in Malta, so I started to research what to do over there. When I came across an all day tour of the island on ATV’s, I […]
The Quirky And Beautiful Doors Of Malta
Guys, I have a confession to make. I am completely, utterly, wholeheartedly OBSESSED with ornate doors from around the world. Seriously… Malta’s bright and beautifully coloured doors and quirky door knockers were like a drug to me and my camera. The more doors I saw, the more photos I took. I was hooked. Malta was […]
The Colourful Wooden Balconies Of Malta
One of the first visual aspects to catch your eye while roaming the streets of Malta are the famously brightly painted wooden balconies that jut out from buildings over the streets below. The balconies are visually refreshing and definitely stand out against the sandstone buildings and streets that Malta is known for. The most colourful […]