The northern island of the Maltese archipelago is the charming island of Gozo, Malta’s hidden gem. Its picturesque landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture beckons travelers. Often overshadowed by Malta. Explore Gozo, a more tranquil and intimate escape for those seeking a unique Mediterranean experience. In this blog, we’ll delve into the myriad of activities […]
The Maltese people celebrate Carnival for 5 days leading up to Lent. It is a time for silliness, dressing up, and colorful floats. Adults and children fill the streets wearing masks and brightly colored costumes to celebrate this annual event. Parade winding through streets The tradition has references dating back 6 centuries. It became more […]
Here are a few things that you can have as bucket list in Malta and definitely don’t want to miss! 1. Spend a day on Gozo. We highly recommend going on a jeep tour. You’ll see the most beautiful natural sights and shades of blue water on the small island. 2. Take a boat […]
We have introduced and mentioned the Three Cities on different occasions throughout our blog, talking about the history of Malta. In this post, we are going to dive deeper into the southern part of Malta. The cities are Senglea (L-Isla), Cospicua (Bormla) & Vittoriosa (Il-Birgu). These cities connected with the Cottonera Lines, fortifications in Cospicua […]
Traditions in Malta is something that is very close to many of its people! There are a few traditional jobs that through time have become part of the Maltese identity. Ultimately these jobs became the Maltese traditions! Bizzilla (Lace) Il-Bizzilla (bitz-tzeella) is the Maltese word for lace. Lace has been part of the Maltese identity since […]
Malta is full of history and beauty and attracts the interest of a variety of people. It offers a lot of museums due to its rich history as well as traditions and cultures. Any potential visitors find it hard to believe the variety of activities on the Island due to its size! Malta has plenty […]
Valletta has changed so much from the first time I went to Malta in 1993 and what it looks like today.
A Timeline of Maltese History 5200BC- Pre History 900BC- Early Inhabitants 218BC- Roman Times 870- Under the Arabs 1090- Norman Rule 1530- Knights of St John 1798- French Occupation 1814- British Period 1964- Modern Malta As we have mentioned in previous posts, the Brits left a great influence on the Island since their departure. Here […]
The Azure Window (It-Tieqa Zerqa) is the most iconic and popular landmark of Gozo. Originally a cave but due to sea erosion, it became a 92ft natural arch. Past pictures show an indication that it became an arch in the 19th century. It has become extremely popular since then. Known as the Dwejra Window, extremely famous […]
Gozo is one of the three main islands in the Maltese archipelago, along with Malta and Comino. It is located in the Mediterranean Sea, about 80 kilometers (50 miles) south of Sicily and approximately 290 kilometers (180 miles) north of Africa. Gozo is known for its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture. Gozo, […]
