Category: All-posts
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A weekend wander in Gozo!
Sorry, where!?’, I hear many of you say. Although they won’t be words you’ll hear from Hollywood’s premier Husband and Wife… The Maltese Archipelago is made up of several small Islands but only Malta, Gozo and Comino are inhabited. In this regard, Malta would often be considered the ‘mainland’ when compared to its smaller, neighbouring islands. As […]
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Mission: Exploration of Malta has commenced
Earlier this week I received an email from a friend back home saying how my blog had opened his eyes to a number of things and in particular, the quality and cost of alternate accommodation. (By alternate, I specifically mean other than hotels). Finally. Someone. A perfect time then to show you my latest hostel. First though, I […]
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Just to let you know that I’ve arrived…
In Malta! In the evening. In the dark. Transported by a Catamaran from Pozzallo in the deep south of Sicily to the Maltese capital of Valletta. I have to admit folks I’m really excited to be here as this is my first time and if I think about it, I can count on one hand […]
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Taking on Mount Etna!
Apologies for the reduced posts last week folks – it’s just that I’ve experienced the worst two Wifi connections since I’ve been travelling. As such, I’ll incorporate two consecutive (but very different) days into one mighty Catania-based post as that is where I now am. Take your time over this one and (hopefully) enjoy the read. So […]
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Dazzling sights and dazzling heights…
In Cefalu. Cefalu is an hour’s train ride east of Palermo at a cost of 12 euros return. This relatively close distance means it’s still part of the province of Palermo. Actually I had such a nice afternoon a few days ago that I’ve chosen to revisit it but this time round I’ve come for more than […]
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Love conquers all
Sadly this doesn’t involve me but as it’s such a wonderful story, I felt compelled to write about it and share this short romantic tale with all of you. Perhaps it might even make you smile if you’re having a bad day. It involves the owners of the hostel/b&b I’ve stayed at this first week here […]