The first thing I noticed when we visited Malta in March were the Maltese balconies. They could be seen on every single home – enclosed, made of wood and in all imaginable colors. What do the locals say about the origin of the enclosed balconies? Most of them believe that it was Arabic, but some […]
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EXPLORING THE ISLANDS OF GOZO AND COMINO
Have you ever heard of Gozo? This island is part of the Maltese archipelago, just north of Malta. It has a surface of 67 square kilometers only and is home to about 37,000 people who speak their own dialect. Lovers of Greek mythology believe the story that Gozo is the real version of the legendary […]
DISCOVERING VALLETTA – MALTA’S CAPITAL CITY
Visiting Malta is a special experience. This tiny archipelago in the Mediterranean – situated between Sicily and North Africa – offers warm and sunny weather during most of the year, a deep blue sea and many historical towns and cultural treasures. We traveled to Malta in March, expecting a relaxed stay without the crowds […]