We've already established I'm in love with our gorgeous capital. This week's main write-up is also dedicated to saving the Valletta skyline.. Meet writer, sailor, woman-extraordinaire Clare Francis. She sailed the Atlantic single-handedly back in 1976. Her novel Night Sky reached Number One on the Sunday Times bestseller list and was on the New York Times’ Top 10 for six … [Read more...] about ‘You don’t want Malta to look like any other island’
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Birżebbuġa gets double-glazing… while Valletta can’t get no sleep
Time for another rant, and this time it is personal. Most of you who have followed my writings through the years are aware of my credentials as 'Beltija ħarxa'. Not my choice of words, but hey... if it fits. And you are also aware of the number of times I have voiced the complaints of those who still brave living in Valletta (some of them my own family members), through … [Read more...] about Birżebbuġa gets double-glazing… while Valletta can’t get no sleep
Malta Pride Week
The music, the floats, the allies, the fabulous. Last Saturday saw Valletta serving INCREDIBLE rainbow vibes as LGBTIQ people and allies gathered together to party for a good cause - raising awareness about civil rights and equality. while celebrating Malta Pride. The sheer amount of people, including families kids and pets was heart-warming. As was the amount of … [Read more...] about Malta Pride Week
Queers are from Venus
Or why we still need Pride Pride Week sailed by in a fabulous rainbow of souls last week, happily without incident. We don't need Pride anymore, so many people tell me. 'They' got all their rights, 'they' can even get married now, dawk il-gays. Sure, on paper 'they' got all their rights. I keep putting the annoying half-quotes around 'they' because the tone … [Read more...] about Queers are from Venus
Spa Review: Sanya Eco Spa
Sanya Eco Spa and its soothing, serene vibe make for the perfect weekend escape. What: A chill Sunday far from the madding crowd. With swimming and sun. AKA - mission impossible in Malta, high August. Why: Life having been a little bitch these past weeks I needed to close my eyes and let myself be soaked in zen. Not gonna happen at your average beach/lido, not unless … [Read more...] about Spa Review: Sanya Eco Spa
