Why Digital Nomads Choose the Off-Season
Many companies are strict about your login location and require an EU base for tax compliance and IT security.
Our Top 5 Coffee Places in Valletta
We usually have our weekend coffees in Valletta. Sometimes we open up our laptop and stay two hours, sometimes we just have a quick coffee. These are our favourite places.
Hiking through Il-Majjistral Nature & History Park
This coastal trail from Għajn Tuffieħa (Riviera Beach) to Popeye Village through Il-Majjistral Nature Park makes you forget that you share this island with over half a million people.
Hiking from Blue Grotto to Għar Lapsi
Join me on my hike along the coast from Blue Grotto to the Ħaġar Qim temples and Għar Lapsi.
Our Top 5 Coffee Places in the Three Cities
We are big coffee fans and whenever we visit the Three Cities we start the day with a cappuccino and a snack. These are the 5 different coffee places we love going to!
Gozo’s Secret Salt Pans — Hiking from Xatt l-Aħmar to Ras il-Hobz
We booked this weekend trip ages ago, not knowing that Storm Harry would batter the islands just days before.
No Car in Malta? How We Get Around
Traffic in Malta is a topic everyone complains about. It can be time consuming and expensive to get from A to B. But after living here for several years (without owning a car) I’ve figured out a system that works. I mix and match.
Carnival in Malta — Neon Colours and 90s Beats
Coming from Germany, I am used to carnival being a mix of tradition and political satire. And to be fair, Malta has plenty of both. But visually it was a bit of surprise to me.
Kalkara, "Fourth City" of the Grand Harbour
Most people who visit the "Three Cities" walk along the waterfronts of Birgu, Senglea and Cospicua. But if you cross Birgu and make it to the other side, you walk into a fourth, overlooked city — Kalkara.
Working remotely in Malta: Gzira & Sliema
If you’re planning a one or two-month workation in Malta, you probably have three questions: Where exactly should I live? How much will it cost? And where can I socialise?
Malta in November — Still Warm, Still Beautiful, Less Crowded
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.
We Spent a Night in Birgu by Candlelight
Every October, Birgu turns off its lights and puts on thousands of candles.
From Marsaxlokk to St. Thomas Bay — Malta’s South
Have you already explored the area between Marsaxlokk and St. Thomas Bay? We did. And these were our stops.
Comino Island — more than a Snorkeling Paradise
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!
Walking from Mgarr Harbour to Hondoq Bay
We were looking for a hike off the tourist crowds in August and discovered this short coastal walk from Mgarr Harbour to Hondoq Bay.
Gozo’s Cittadella: Why You Need to Go Early
When you arrive in Gozo, it won’t take long until someone tells you to visit the Cittadella. Sitting on top of Victoria, the walled city has protected the Gozitans for centuries.
Discovering Blue Grotto and Wied iz-Zurrieq
Have you too put Blue Grotto at the top of your list? Here are a few ideas on how to spend your day at one of Malta’s most iconic fishing villages.
Walking Through the Secret Alleys of Valletta
Did you imagine Valletta to be a classy capital with high concentration of culture and arts? Probably you did, and so did I.
The Best Nightclubs in Malta
And then there is Ta’ Xbiex with trendy locations for afterwork drinks with waterfront views. Let us take a look at a selection of clubs and bars that we regularly visit ourselves!
Is Studying English in Malta Worth It?
My blog should help you understand living expenses, cost of accommodation and the pricing of English language schools on the island.