Costa Concordia: a case of the local going global with tragic consequences. Thoughts on the interplay between the international cruise business and small islands.
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Weather watch: January in Malta
Weather in Malta in January is mild by European winter norms, but menacing! Stormy one day, warm sun the next.
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Winter Solstice at Mnajdra Temples
Nothing will prise you out of bed early in winter? Perhaps only a chance to see Winter Solstice at Mnajdra, Malta’s most evocative temple.
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Pumpkin: Not just for Halloween
In Malta, a pumpkin is not just for Halloween, it’s for daily life – for stews and soups day in day out, not once-a-year lantern making.
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Sharks under threat: how you can save them while you shop
Have you eaten a threatened species of shark? They are on our menu in Malta. Play a part in protecting sharks, 21 Oct, at Tigne’ Point.
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The Masterful Master Plan for Cittadella
Malta loves Master Plans for heritage and the environment. Perhaps in Cittadella, Gozo, the master plan comes of age?
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e-bike cycling: the clean, green way to see Malta
A more eco-friendly way to get out into the Maltese countryside. MaltAcross, a new, niche business that’s enouraging us all to see Malta off the beaten track.
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Olive harvest serenade & Tapenade
Olive harvesting in Malta is making a come back big time. We celebrate the harvest season on its way and share our love of Tapenade.
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Rivalry at the Regatta
Regatta Day, ‘Victory Day’ , a public holiday on 8 September is about living history. Because some people are victors on the day each year.
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Comino as you’ve never seen it before!
Comino, so near yet so far. So crowded yet so desolate. An isle of contradictions. Insider Leslie Vella overnights and takes a walk on its wild side.
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Paceville: Malta’s night life hotspot is not for everyone
Paceville, Malta’s so-called nightlife hotspot is gaining notoriety. But perhaps not for the right reasons.
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Beach Tennis in Malta
Beach tennis in Malta: a great intro to tennis. Easy, accessible and a break from the surf, find it at Golden Bay.
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Sand dunes: one of Malta’s rarest habitats
Malta’s sand dunes are a rare but near perfect habitat. Swim, sunbathe, then be surprised to learn of the life within them.
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