You bought a tent and want to head on your great outdoor adventure, but now you read that wild camping is illegal in many European countries. Does it mean you are doomed to stay on official campgrounds, surrounded by families with kids or groups of young party makers and paying 15 euros a night? Luckily, […]
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Malta, a tiny island on the Mediterranean, has a lot to offer for a tourist. Yet, more than visiting the epic fortified town of Mdina or sunbathing with a view of the azure waters of the Blue Lagoon, I enjoy a stroll among the old houses, chasing the most unusual house names. Maltese architecture is
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The internet will tell you everything about idyllic Maltese beaches, stunning architecture and sunny weather. While this is all true, it’s only part of the reality on this tiny Mediterranean island. Malta is full of surprises, contradictions and paradoxes. Let me present you with a list of 10 things that surprised me the most about
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Malta is not all about sunbathing, swimming and sightseeing. It is also terrific for enthusiasts of urban exploration. In the south of the island in Marsaskala, I found an urbex gem: Jerma Palace Hotel. Despite the perfect location by the beach, the hotel has been empty for 15 years. Once a luxurious 4-star resort where
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Looking for an outdoorsy experience and a nature getaway in Malta, I decided to go camping in Comino. The smallest of the three main Maltese islands (only 3m2) is full of contradictions. It is both a desolated nature sanctuary and an overcrowded touristy destination. Those two worlds are just a few hundred metres away. Most
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