Malta Blog

Malta Blog

Welcome to arguably the most popular Malta blog! Here you can read interesting blog posts about Malta and the Maltese people. Find articles written by locals, including useful lists one might need to refer to occasionally and even reviews about products, services and events. We also try to include lots of information and tips aiming to guide tourists visiting the Maltese Islands. We encourage you to participate on this Malta blog by leaving comments, asking questions or simply use our online chat rooms.

Hair Wigs for Women and Men

Hair Wigs MaltaWigs are arrangements of false hair which are put over the scalp (in the case of bald persons) or even on normal hair, in many cases to make it look long and luxuriant.

Normally people use wigs to cover up their bald patches but in other cases, a wig is used as an imposition of power, such as judges and magistrates in the UK who still don this rather retrograde type of head dress. In fact, wigs were worn quite frequently in earlier times especially in the 16th to the 18th century when almost everyone of some account, be it a man or a woman donned the wig, usually in long white curly locks.

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June 27th, 2011 by Gerald | No Comments »

Eye Laser Surgery in Malta

Eye Laser Surgery MaltaWith Malta fast gaining a reputation as one of the top places to visit for health tourism, the innovative technique of eye laser surgery is becoming extremely topical. Although only specialist hospitals use this advanced method, this is available in Malta and is normally used to repair torn retinas or other complex eye problems.

Anesthetic is essential to perform eye surgery as the whole process is extremely laborious and highly complicated. The surgery process can also include laser remodeling of the cornea or interventions to eliminate cataracts.

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June 20th, 2011 by Gerald | No Comments »

The Chamber of Secrets

The Chamber of Secrets in MaltaToday Malta.cc has heard an amazing secret! On the 1st June 2011, a new kind of mystery will be unleashed on the magical Mediterranean island of Malta.

Master Magician, Mr. Matthew Wright (former Magic Circle Magician of the Year and current International Champion of Close-up Magic) is set to amaze tourists and residents alike in an all-new Maltese showcase to be held in the old cellar dungeon beneath famed restaurant Razzett L-Antik 1743 in Qormi.

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June 13th, 2011 by Milie | No Comments »

Isle of MTV 2011

Isle of MTV MaltaNow in its 9th year, the Isle of MTV is probably the most anticipated event of the year in Malta. Previously held in Italy, Portugal, France and Spain, 2011 will see the free music festival return to Malta for its 5th year. It has brought to the island the likes of Lady Gaga, The Black Eyed Peas, Enrique Iglesias, Kid Rock, Kelis and Marron 5 to name just a few.

The event is held at Il-Fosos (the Granaries) in Floriana, right next to the capital city, Valletta, making the venue one of the island’s easiest spots to reach via public transport.

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May 10th, 2011 by Mel | 3 Comments »

Malta to Sicily Ferry

Malta to Sicily with Virtu FerryThe close proximity between Malta and Sicily is only one of the reasons why the trip to the tip of Italy is so popular. In fact it’s only sixty miles from Gozo to Pozzallo and with the state of the art catamarans operated by Virtu Ferries, the trip can be done in around 90 minutes for a knockdown price hovering between €30 and €40.

The similar cuisine to Malta also makes Sicily another popular tourist destination for the Maltese who will feel at home with the generous seafood dishes on offer.

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May 3rd, 2011 by Gerald | No Comments »