Category: Malta
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Valletta Cruise Port: All you need to know
VALLETTA CRUISE PORT: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW. Valletta is one of the easiest cruise ports in Europe to arrive to. And it has potential to offer a very rewarding visit to the city. Everything is close, the city is compact, and you can see a lot in just a…
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18 best things to do in Malta from a cruise ship
18 BEST THINGS TO DO IN MALTA FROM A CRUISE SHIP. We have travelled extensively around Malta, so when someone recently asked me for advice on what to do in Valletta from a cruise ship, it made me realise something. I was so focused on the capital that I almost…
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Cyprus or Malta: a deep dive into the two islands
CYPRUS OR MALTA: A DEEP DIVE INTO THE TWO ISLANDS. Golden stone cities, azure seas, and a long, tangled web of Mediterranean culture and history – both Malta and Cyprus tick so many boxes when it comes to sunshine escapes. They’re warm, safe, culturally rich, and surprisingly affordable. But if…
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St Paul’s Bay vs St Julian’s Bay Malta: which coastal town to choose?
ST PAUL’S BAY VERSUS JULIAN’S BAY: WHICH COASTAL TOWN TO CHOOSE? Malta’s coastline is all cliffs, coves, and flashes of blue. Dotted along it are bays and towns that each have their own pace and rhythm. Two of the most talked-about spots, St Paul’s Bay and St Julian’s Bay, both…
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15 best hikes in Europe for April
15 BEST HIKES IN EUROPE FOR APRIL. April is a wonderful month to enjoy hiking in Europe, whether you’re looking for a long distance trail or a few days of trekking. But, you have to pick wisely to find the best hiking weather. In the north, trails might still be…
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10 Hiking Routes in Europe for December: chasing the sun
10 HIKING ROUTES IN EUROPE FOR DECEMBER: CHASING THE SUN. Late last December, we set out to walk the Fisherman’s Trail. A long distance hiking trail that wraps around the very south western point of Portugal and takes in the best of the Algarve. Not a day went by when…
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13 Best Places in Europe to Hike in September
THE BEST PLACES IN EUROPE TO HIKE IN SEPTEMBER. There’s something satisfying about hiking in September. Catching the last of the summer weather, but travelling once the crowds are long gone. Call me selfish, but I’m currently researching our next hiking trip for later this year. We hope to take…
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Choosing Between Malta and Sicily: A Detailed Comparison
MALTA VERSUS SICILY: A THOUGHTFUL COMPARISON. When you start weighing up Malta and Sicily as your next Mediterranean escape, it’s easy to fall back on broad strokes: Malta, the tiny archipelago with a long history and British flair; Sicily, the sprawling Italian island packed with baroque towns, volcanoes and foodie…
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Visiting Rabat + Mdina in one day: our short guide
VISITING RABAT + MDINA IN ONE DAY: OUR SHORT GUIDE. Why visit Rabat + Mdina? If you only have time for one inland stop in Malta, make it Rabat and Mdina. These neighboring towns feel like stepping into two different versions of history: Mdina, the “Silent City,” is a grand,…
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Our 7 day itinerary for Malta & Gozo without a car
OUR 7 DAY ITINERARY FOR MALTA & GOZO WITHOUT A CAR. We spent 18 wonderful days exploring Malta on foot, we walked the perimeter of both Malta and Gozo on coastal trails. As well as spending time inland in Rabat and Mdina. After our trip, a friend of mine asked…