Roam the world, record the moments, relive the memories!
Between Sicily and North Africa lies the tiny Mediterranean country of Malta. It is famously known for its 300 days of sunshine every year, which together with colourful Maltese balconies, baroque architecture, rich history and stunning coastlines, has made it one of my favourite countries! Can you believe this small archipelago has more historic monuments than any other country in the world?!
Malta is a small picture-perfect island, making it easily explorable. Here’s my ultimate Malta travel guide, where I show you how to make the most of six days in this beautiful country and the reasons why it really should be on every traveller’s bucket list…
Since the first day I stepped foot in Malta, I have developed a Maltese balcony obsession. Malta’s balconies, otherwise known as the gallarija, are traditional elements of the country’s architecture. They became popular in the late 17th century, with the first balconies featuring at Valletta’s Grand Master’s Palace, which then set off this spectacular trend. I have been in complete awe of them, including their colours and structures, and how they feature on buildings all over the country. Interestingly, the colour of the balcony is matched to the door of that particular building. It is only right that I dedicate an entire blog post to photos of these architectural wonders…
I have just returned from my trip to Malta where I chose to stay in the newly opened 4.5 star Embassy Valletta Hotel. Staying in the heart of Malta’s capital city, Valletta, was the highlight of my holiday and The Embassy Valletta Hotel met my expectations. Here’s what I loved about my stay…
Travelling abroad definitely feels different due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Having just returned from Malta, I can confidently say that the trip was safe and seamless, from the airport experience in London to being on the plane; and from roaming around the beautiful streets of Malta to eating out at restaurants. I received quite a lot of questions and DMs during my trip on what international travel is like during this ‘new normal’, and so this blog is dedicated to answering those questions…
