With over 300 days of sunshine each year, is it a blessing or a curse?
Why is Malta Sweltering?
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Is Valletta’s World Heritage Status Under Threat?
UNESCO has reaffirmed Malta’s capital as a World Heritage Site but raised serious concerns about unchecked development. What’s at stake for one of Europe’s most remarkable cities? (3 minute read)
Malta – An Island of Spies
Where Europe meets Africa, who knows how many spies are on the island right now? (4 minute read)
Independence Day
While British cultural influence was sweeping the world in 1964, the Maltese wrested control of their country from the British. The story of a hard fought path till Malta finally gained independence from Britain, on September 21, 1964. (4 minute read)
An Australian Scoundrel
Malta has been visited by sinners, saints and scoundrels. Some made the island their home, others simply visited. Meet an Australian scoundrel who fled to Malta in my novel. (2 minute read).
Sinners, Saints and Scoundrels
Find out about some of the Sinners, Saints and Scoundrels who have used the island as a refuge from their demons, a life saver escaping catastrophe or a place for respite to hide from their pursuers. (5 minute read)
Exploring Springtime Malta through The Maltese Web
My novel The Maltese Web, is set in during spring in Malta. I wanted to bring the reader a view of Malta that is under appreciated and that goes beyond the tourist brochures. Here are short passages from my book which draw upon experiences of living in Malta during spring. (5 minute read)
Spring over to Malta
Ignore those advertisements that beckon tourists to flock to Malta to enjoy the summer sun for fun times. Spring is the time to soak in the Maltese experience. (4 minute read)
Is Malta the movie set of the world?
When you visit Malta, are you really there or have you been transported to another place through the magic of cinema? (2 minute read)
Tritons in the spotlight
The making of a Maltese icon (a 3 minute read).