Places, pictures, beauty #5

The sea has something magical about it, don’t you think?

7 things that only happen in Malta

Malta is a very special place – a lot works differently, and the longer you live here, the more weirdness you discover. But hey: perfection is boring and those little perks are what make Malta loveable.

Just beat it

Brutal, primitive and for thugs – that’s what comes to mind first for many people (aka me) when talking about boxing. But the truth is: it’s a great sport for everyone, and it’s REALLY fun.

Apparently it's impossible to get "Kerstin" right

Lucky Luke goes Malta

In Portomaso, where the rich and famous live and play (or would if they ever came to Malta), there are some of the island’s best restaurants – all together called Marina restaurants. The best of the 3 I’ve eaten at so far: Buffalo Bill’s Steakhouse.

Streets of Malta: Valetta

Valetta, the beautiful capital of Malta, is where the island’s historical buildings are at their best. Narrow streets lead from one sight to another while cars struggle to navigate through the alleys without scraping against the corner buildings when they turn. Valetta is one of those places that take you back in time.

SmartCity

Somewhere in the east of this little island, there is what I can only call a parallel world – new, modern, clean. If you’re convinced that Malta is stuck mid 20th century, SmartCity is there to remind you that even here, time doesn’t stop.

Malta breakfast guide

The best thing on a cold morning – or on any morning: a big breakfast.  Even though breakfast is supposedly the most important meal for our body, we often neglect it in favour of a few more minutes in our warm beds. But every now and then everyone deserves a real breakfast. So if you’re wondering where to get one, here are some options: