The plan was simple: Take the bus to the Blue Grotto viewing point, follow the coast past the Ħaġar Qim temples, drop down to Għar Lapsi and eventually finish in the quiet village square of Siġġiewi.

We booked this weekend trip ages ago, not knowing that Storm Harry would batter the islands just days before.

Every time I leave Malta to go to Northern Europe during autumn I notice a difference in mood. In my home country Germany it is already cold and grey and everyone walks fast with their heads down.

Have you already explored the area between Marsaxlokk and St. Thomas Bay? We did. And these were our stops.

Sometimes we just want to escape the buzzing main island for a little while and last week we decided to spend a day on Comino Island!

We were looking for a hike off the tourist crowds in August and discovered this short coastal walk from Mgarr Harbour to Hondoq Bay.

Our trip started and ended at Ta’ Pinu Basilica, taking us through Għarb to Wied il-Mielaħ, the Sand Waves and finally to Ġurdan Lighthouse.

If you're looking for a hike with views across the horizon, the Ta' Cenc Cliffs should probably be at the top of your list.