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Why You Should Join a Birgu Walking Tour: Discover the Charm of Malta's Three Cities
Malta, known for its rich history and stunning architecture, offers endless opportunities to explore its past. Among the island’s hidden...
seychristine
Sep 19, 20243 min read
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Exploring Malta: The 10 best things to do in Valletta
This blog aims to invite you to an unforgettable exploration of Valletta, whether on your own or by joining one of our Valletta walking...
seychristine
Feb 15, 20246 min read
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Exploring the Gozitan Countryside: A Walk around Għarb & Għasri
Despite the charm of these two villages, a number of interesting features can also be found in the surrounding countryside.
Matthew Camilleri
Dec 20, 20233 min read
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A Stroll around Mqabba
Mqabba, located in the south of Malta, can be described as a traditional Maltese village. With a population of around 3,300 inhabitants,...
Matthew Camilleri
Nov 22, 20233 min read
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Highlights of Ħaż-Żebbuġ
Ħaż-Żebbuġ, named after the large olive groves that were once found in the area, is one of the oldest settlements in Malta.
Matthew Camilleri
Oct 25, 20233 min read
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'Il-Widna'
The Parabolic Acoustic Mirror was an experimental early-warning system.
Matthew Camilleri
Sep 27, 20233 min read
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Gardens of Floriana
A quick look at a map of Floriana reveals that nearly half its area is made up of green and open spaces.
Matthew Camilleri
May 10, 20233 min read
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On the Trail of Food in Valletta
Valletta's rich food history.
Matthew Camilleri
Mar 15, 20233 min read
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Misraħ Għar il-Kbir
In the area of the famous Dingli Cliffs and the popular nearby Buskett Gardens lies another much less known, and somewhat mysterious site.
Matthew Camilleri
Jan 27, 20233 min read
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Qrendi
The small, quaint village of Qrendi boasts of a wealth of breathtaking scenery, a treasure trove of history, a rich religious cultural...
Matthew Camilleri
Dec 21, 20223 min read
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The Decline of the Sacra Infermeria
The arrival in Malta of the Knights of St. John in 1530 would lead to a complete revolution in the local medical scene, particularly...
Matthew Camilleri
Mar 20, 20225 min read
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Comino Off The Beaten Track
There's more to Comino than just the famous Blue Lagoon... Check out this article for an off-the-beaten track experience!
Matthew Camilleri
Mar 13, 20223 min read
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Żebbiegħ Valley and Wardija Ridge Nature Walk
Fancy an off the beaten track walk in Malta's countryside? Try out this walking route!
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Mar 8, 20223 min read
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The Holy Infirmary after the Knights
One of the highlights of the Order of St. John’s long stay in Malta was undoubtedly the way they completely revolutionised the local...
Matthew Camilleri
Jun 27, 20216 min read
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Sette Giugno - The Locations
Today marks 102 years since the events of 7th June 1919 - a day when Maltese people from different sectors of society came together to...
Matthew Camilleri
Jun 7, 20218 min read
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The Valletta Sacra Infermeria
One of the major landmarks located towards the tip of the Valletta peninsula is the Mediterranean Conference Centre. This 16th-century...
Matthew Camilleri
May 30, 20217 min read
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Highlights from Malta’s Old Capital City
The ancient citadel of Mdina is undoubtedly one of Malta’s gems: located in the central part of the island on high ground, its...
Matthew Camilleri
May 2, 20218 min read
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Holy Thursday Tradition: An itinerary of seven stops in one Cathedral
“Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire,” writes Gustav Mahler. We are now entering into arguably one of the...
Giulia Privitelli
Mar 28, 20217 min read
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Ħaż-Żebbuġ: Birthplace of Famous Maltese Personalities
The historic city of Ħaż-Żebbuġ is one of the oldest settlements in Malta. Said to be named after the large olive groves that were once...
Matthew Camilleri
Mar 14, 20217 min read
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Some Curiosities about Valletta Landmarks
Most of us go to Valletta quite regularly, and we all like to think that we know our capital city quite well. But how true is that? Many...
Matthew Camilleri
Jan 24, 20217 min read
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