In this piece, I consider the findings of my day visit to Valletta, the beautiful capital city of this small Mediterranean paradise. As one enters Valletta, one is greeted by the exceptional Triton Fountain, a modernist piece of work that depicts three Tritons (the messenger of the sea in ancient Greek mythology) holding up a […]
Sat in the heart of the Maltese north region lies one of Malta’s most iconic physical landmarks, the imposing Rotunda of Mosta – a beautiful neoclassical Church that exemplifies the island’s rich Roman Catholic heritage and is demanding of your earnest attention as it dominates the skyline of the small, seemingly unassuming town whose name […]
The second instalment in our series looking at the best places to visit on the City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off tour buses, we take a look at the top five places that you shouldn’t miss on the tour of south Malta! Valletta Waterfront The Valletta Waterfront is comprised of a beautiful promenade of quintessential baroque and […]
One of the best ways to explore the beautiful island of Malta is to utilise the great Hop-on Hop-off bus tour services that enable you the chance to access some of the best locations that the region has to offer. However, with so much choice available on each tour, it can often be difficult to […]
The 37th edition of The Farsons Beer Festival, one of Malta’s most hotly anticipated annual celebrations, returns to the island next week and its set to be a belter!The ten day festival brings together some of the best beer, food, music and entertainment that the island has to offer.For the beer connoisseurs, the festival offers […]
We take a look at some of the most iconic Baroque architecture on the islandSince the turn of the 19th century, Malta has only known existence under the wing of the British Empire and, since 1964, as an independent state.However, whilst British colonial rule and modern-day independence have both left a long-term cultural impact on […]