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sightseeing

UNESCO Sites in Malta — What's Worth Seeing

Three World Heritage entries on a tiny island — a guide to Malta's UNESCO treasures

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cuisine

Maltese Street Food — From Pastizzi to Ftira and Beyond

The complete guide to what Maltese people eat on the street — for pennies

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Mdina by Night — Wine, Silence, and Eternity in Stone

Maklowicz drinks wine in a city where the only sound is your own footsteps on the stone floor

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Fort St Angelo — The Knights' First Seat in Malta

Maklowicz discovers the fortress where the Knights of Malta actually lived before building Valletta

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Rabat — The Quiet Town at Mdina's Gates

Where Maklowicz starts the day with pastizzi and ends it with rabbit stewed in wine

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Victoria — The Capital of Gozo With 7,500 Inhabitants

Maklowicz discovers the little town that is the heart of Malta's second island

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Baroque in Malta — Stunning Church Interiors

Why Malta has more gold in its churches than the Vatican — and how to find them

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transport

The Gozo Ferry — 25 Minutes to Another World

Maklowicz sails to the sister island and discovers that a 25-minute crossing is a journey through time

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history

7,000 Years of Malta's History — From Megaliths to the European Union

How a tiny island experienced more than most continents — a brief history of Malta

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St John's Co-Cathedral — Gold Hidden Behind a Plain Facade

Why the most modest building in Valletta conceals the most dazzling interior in Malta

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The Citadel of Gozo — A Fortress With a Secret Escape

Maklowicz discovers the hidden evacuation tunnels of the oldest fortress on the archipelago

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The Great Siege of 1565 — How 500 Knights Saved Europe

The story of the most important battle in Mediterranean history, as told by Maklowicz

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tips

10 Practical Tips: Don't Be a Tourist

How to survive the buses, the heat, and the tourist traps. An honest survival guide.

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beaches

Diving in Malta: Wrecks and Caves

Voted the best diving destination in Europe. Here is why.

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Hollywood on the Rock: Filmed in Malta

Gladiator, Troy, Game of Thrones. Walk the sets of your favorite movies.

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Temples Older Than the Pyramids

Malta had civilization when the rest of Europe was still figuring out sticks.

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Strait Street: From Sin to Gin

Valletta's most infamous street is now its coolest nightlife spot.

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cuisine

Maltese Cuisine: What to Eat (And What to Avoid)

Rabbit, pastry, and bread. The holy trinity of Maltese food. A no-nonsense guide.

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fortifications

Fortress Malta: The Island of Walls

7,000 years of people trying to kill each other result in some impressive architecture.

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sightseeing

St. Paul's Bay: More Than Just a Shipwreck

Where biblical history meets modern tourism. The spot that changed Malta forever.

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history

Knights of Malta: The Real Game of Thrones

Pirates, aristocrats, and holy warriors. The Order was cooler than fiction.

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wine

Maltese Wine: A Hidden Gem

Forget what you heard. Maltese wine is now winning awards. Here is what to drink.

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St. Paul's Catacombs: Underground City

A labyrinth of tombs beneath the streets of Rabat.

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gozo

Gozo: The Slow Living Guide

Malta's sister island is greener, quieter, and arguably better. Here is why you need to go.

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mdina

Mdina: The Silent City Guide

Game of Thrones filmed here for a reason. Ancient, noble, and breathtakingly quiet.

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Birgu: The Real Authentic Malta

Forget Valletta for a second. Birgu is older, quieter, and arguably more charming.

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Fenek: Why You Must Eat Rabbit in Malta

It’s not a pet, it’s dinner. And it’s a symbol of resistance.

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Pastizzi: The 50-Cent Miracle

Greasy, flaky, and absolutely delicious. The snack that powers the island.

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caravaggio

Caravaggio: The Bad Boy of Baroque

He came, he painted, he murdered (almost). The wild story of Art's greatest rebel in Malta.

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sightseeing

The Grand Master's Palace: Malta's White House

Politics, armour, and ghosts. Inside the building that ruled the Mediterranean.

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Upper Barrakka: The Best View in the Mediterranean

If you take only one photo in Malta, take it here.

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valletta

Valletta: The Fortress City Guide

More than just history. It's where Michelin stars meet street food and centuries of drama.

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restaurants

Where Locals Eat: A No-Nonsense Restaurant Guide

Avoid the tourist traps with photos of food outside. Eat here instead.

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beaches

The Truth About Beaches in Malta

Looking for endless white sand? You might be disappointed. Here is where to actually swim.

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transport

Maltese Transport: A Survival Guide

Buses, ferries, and why you probably shouldn't rent a car.

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accommodation

Where to Stay: Sliema vs Valletta vs St. Paul's

Choosing your base is crucial. Choose wrong, and you'll spend your holiday in traffic.

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prices

Malta Prices 2026: Is It Expensive?

What things really cost, from coffee to hotels. Plan your budget.

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sightseeing

Sightseeing: Top 5 Hits (And 3 Misses)

Don't waste your time. Here is what is actually worth seeing.

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events

Festivals: Why Malta Is Always Partying

Fireworks, saints, and wine. The Maltese know how to celebrate.

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tips

25 Things No One Tells You About Malta

Survival tips for first-timers. Read this before you pack.

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gozo

Gozo Guide: The Island of Calypso

Why you should spend more than one day on Malta's sister island.

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