Photography and blogs from Malta

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Passengers boarding a traditional Dgħajsa water taxi at the Birgu landing station.

Ferry or Dgħajsa?

Even though the ferry is free for us, we still pay €3 for a traditional wooden dgħajsa every now and then.

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Malta Residence Card for EU Citizens

If you are an EU citizen and moving to Malta, here is our step-by-step guide with the documents that you need.

19/04/26 BLOG

Beige vintage VW camper van parked on the side of the street overlooking the Maltese coast.

Hiking from Blue Grotto to Siġġiewi in Early Spring

Every time I stand here, I am just as overwhelmed as I was the first time.

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27/12/25 BLOG

Traditional Maltese townhouses with colorful wooden balconies along the waterfront in Kalkara.

Kalkara, The Authentic Fourth City

If you cross Birgu and make it to the other side, you walk into a fourth, overlooked city — Kalkara.

13/04/25 BLOG

A historic limestone house in St. Ursula Street, Valletta, showing beautiful signs of weathering and erosion.

The Secret Alleys of Valletta

Our favourite alleys in Valletta are those that take you down from St Paul Street to East Street (Maltese: Triq Il-Llvant).

25/03/25 BLOG

Unique yellow limestone rock formations known as the Sand Waves on the island of Gozo.

From Ta' Pinu to the Sand Waves

We started at Ta’ Pinu Basilica, passed by Għarb, Wied il-Mielaħ, the Sand Waves and ended at Ġurdan Lighthouse.

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Panoramic view of the Valletta skyline and Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel seen from Manoel Island.

Stone Beach and Manoel Island

Is there a beach in Gzira? This is how you get to Stone Beach & Fort Manoel. Check out our photography from the swimming spot with views to Valletta.

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A narrow historic alley in Birgu featuring traditional green wooden balconies and limestone arches.

The Three Cities — Our Alternative to Busy Valletta

Check out our photography of historic alleys and architecture in Birgu, Senglea and Cospicua.