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Just A Little Update...

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It's been a few months since we updated our beloved blog - we were very in busy in the office during the last quarter of 2016, and unfortunately our blog got given a back seat until we caught up on everything. We decided that with the start of 2017, the first blog should be about which lists Malta appeared on towards the end of last year and the beginning of this year. Here's a list of our favourite articles... Lonely Planet's Top 25 Secret Destinations - September 2016 Way back in September, Lonely Planet released the Fall publication of the US edition of the Lonely Planet Magazine. One of the cover features is an article which lists the top 25 "secret" destinations according to their adventure experts - and Malta took the number 1 spot! Writer Abigail Blasi said that Malta should no longer be thought of as a place for "elderly tour groups", highlighting the fact that there has been an emergence of new, modern architecture, trendy bar and r...

Focus On: L-Imgarr

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For our third post in this series, I will be focusing on the village of L-Imgarr which is located in the northern part of the island. This village is surrounded by rich farmland and vineyards, meaning it is quite isolated. Most of the locals work in the agriculture industry, and throughout the years the village has managed to retain it's charm and tranquillity. The rustic environs surrounding Mgarr provide a number of picturesque spots ideal for a nice walks (and even a couple of pretty beaches). These include Bingemma, Wardija, Fomm Ir-Rih, Gnejna Bay and Ghajn Tuffieha. Although Mgarr is quite a remote village, it has quite a long history with many of Malta's historical rulers leaving a footprint in Mgarr. For example one can find some examples of megalithic temples, punic tombs, ancient quarries, Roman remains (specifically the baths situated near Golden Bay) and the two towers left by the Knights of St. John.  What to See & Do: Festa Frawli 2015 Festa Fr...