Being a small island, Malta doesn’t need high speed trains or have multi-lane highways. The only forms of Public Transport are buses, taxis, and ferries. There was once a railway line with six stations running between Valletta and Mtarfa, but that ceased operations in 1931.
There are two regular ferry services in operation, one from Valletta [...]
Malta is one of only two countries globally where you cannot obtain a divorce; the other country being The Phillippines. Being a strongly Catholic nation, the church plays a part in the lives of many, but slowly things are changing, with many people wanting a separation of church and state.
Over recent years, the divorce debate [...]
Being warm and sunny during the daytime for most of the year, the Maltese islands are a popular wedding destination for couples looking to tie the knot in the Mediterranean. There are two options for those getting married in Malta; a civil or religious wedding. With Malta being one of the most Catholic countries in [...]
Malta is a relatively safe country, and it could be claimed that it’s one of the safest countries in the developed world. Visitors to Malta are unlikely to be the victim of crime whilst on holiday. In 2009, it was reported that Malta had a rate of 34 crimes per 1,000 persons, compared to a [...]
This year, Easter falls over the first weekend in April, and with Malta being one of the most devoutly Catholic countries worldwide, Easter and Holy Week is of particular significance. Prior to Lent, Malta celebrates Carnival in February with extravagant processions in the streets, and raucous celebrations lasting several days, particularly in Nadur, Gozo. On [...]
