(By popular demand, I have written an extended version of my previous post on the visa issue.) I was fortunate enough (in terms of travelling if nothing else) to be born within that block of countries that we call the…
Category: Living in Malta
This is what is referred to as a ‘Grotesque’ carnival. It sprang up organically hundreds of years ago and reflected subversive political views and opinions, rebelled against traditional Maltese conservatism and often set out to shock. Dead animals featured along…
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Looking for a gym or fitness centre in Malta? Well look no further. Malta is not known for it’s healthy lifestyle, what with everyone getting into the car when they need to go to the shop down the end of…
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Now as everybody knows, our species and that of the mosquito have been waging war upon each other for thousands of years. And as everyone also knows, the mosquitoes are kicking our asses. And so their merciless and utterly unprovoked…
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Food glorious food. So what can you expect in terms of traditional Maltese fare at this time of year? Well as you may expect given the strong British influence, it’s pretty much what you find on the table in…
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It’s a small, small place, so you may imagine that there just isn’t the space on an island this size for legendary creatures to flit and lurk. You would be wrong. There are three I have discovered (on the internet,…
