— 35 DOORS IN MALTA — Doors. One of the most common things you’ll see anywhere you travel. Malta and Gozo are no different. I photographed hundreds of doors during my time there; some were centuries old, others were modern in design. As I wandered the streets in villages large and small, I was intrigued…
Category: 30-Days in Malta
12 Balconies in Malta
Why are there so many balconies in Malta? What does their Maltese name, il-gallarija Maltija, mean? Here are 12 styles to ponder.
30-Days in Malta, Days-1—4
The sun and salt-air gave my hair golden threads. My feet have tan lines from days of walking in my Teva sandals.
A Walk on Marsaskala Harbor
A Walk on Marsaskala Harbor in Malta led me to fisherman with awfully long poles, salt pans, a raided palace, street art, the ghost of Muammar Gaddafi, and a Bulgarian stalker.
The fishing boats of Marsaxlokk…
It’s early morning. The sky is changing from deep indego to gold. The fishing boats of Marsaxlokk bob quietly in the harbor. Fisherman sit under a shelter drinking coffee and eating Maltese pastries. On a stripped bench, a deckhand catches a few winks. The conversations are mostly in Maltese, but I hear English, Italian, and a language I think might be an African dialect.
30-Days in Malta ~ Day 6…
Watching the sunrise from my back terrace, I thought, “Gozo, you are my forever home.”
30-Days in Malta ~ Day-5, and I’m on the water
My 5th day in Malta would be spent on the water. I’d cruise around the island aboard a sailing yacht.
30-Days in Malta: Chapter 6
Republished with corrections. Originally published in 2019 prior to my trip –MaryGo
30 Days in Malta: Chapter 5
Malta has no rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Water comes from the ocean, rain, or limited groundwater. Most potable water is desalinated sea water.
30 Days in Malta: Chapter 4
Gozo is small, 26-square miles. I’m doing a 7-day walking tour this Mediterranean paradise in The Republic of Malta.
30-Days in Malta—Chapter 3
The Maltese are great cooks and renowned chefs. In the center of the Mediterranean, the best ingredients in the world are at Malta’s doorstep. Seafood from the Mediterranean Sea, fruit, veg and spices from Morocco, Greece, Italy, Spain, France, and the Middle East.
30-Days in Malta – Chapter 2
The Maltese Islands are known for their celebrations. There are numerous festivals throughout the year. Feast days, harvest festivals fireworks festivals, music festivals, art festivals, village festas, regattas, and many more.
30-Days in Malta
It’s official. I’m going to Malta six months from now. The Republic of Malta is an archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea south of Sicily. That alone would make it splendid to visit. For me, the significant attraction is location, location, location. Malta is 50-miles south of Italy, 176-miles east of Tunisia, and 207-miles north…