June in Malta marks the official start of summer, with hot, sunny days melting into warm evenings; ideal for al-fresco dining in a restaurant or cafe by the sea. By the beginning of June, the spring rains have normally subsided and the month marks the start of the dry season. In the Mediterranean region the [...]

In the summer months, travelling to Malta’s smaller and more rural sister island, Gozo, is a really popular trip for both tourists and residents. Some people go over just for the day, others to spend a few nights there either in a hotel, apartment or farmhouse. Gozo is around a quarter of the size of [...]

Tigne Point in Sliema was the site of British-era military barracks, which fell into disrepair in 1979 when the forces left Malta. Earmarked for development, the structures were demolished in 2001 and since then the site has been developed in to a multi-purpose destination for shopping, living, work and leisure. The Point shopping centre was [...]

Much excitement is already building in the run up to the FIFA World Cup being held next month in South Africa. The tournament kicks off with South Africa vs Mexico at 4pm on 11th June, in a game being held at Soccer City, Soweto, the famous township to the south-west of Johannesburg which was once [...]

Although international call rates have come down in recent years, calls to or from mobile phones whilst abroad can still be very high. If you’re coming to Malta for a holiday and intend to use your mobile phone whilst here, it could be worth looking into obtaining a Maltese or international SIM card. There are [...]