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Breathtaking perspectives whilst taking a boat ride from Malta to Gozo

Isabel

Oct 12, 2020
2 min

Breathtaking perspectives whilst taking a boat ride from Malta to Gozo

Gozo being located 5km from Malta which is about half an hour with a boat, it goes without saying that when visiting the island, a day trip to Gozo should be on the list. Conveniently car ferries, such as the gozochannel, go back and forth from Malta and Gozo allowing you to easily continue exploring the island driving around, in case you took a car rental. The views over the Mediterranean are truly breathtaking and extremely energizing and taking a boat around this precious

Isabel

Oct 12, 2020
3 min

All roads lead to the Citadel | Gozo

Gozo is a small island next to Malta, so rich in history and culture which truly exceeds the size of the island. Gozo holds the oldest settlements to be found on any of the neighboring Islands. First habitation on Gozo goes back to the Stone Age, around 12000 years ago which can be seen not only through the Megaliths at Gigantia but even in the Citadel in Victoria. Overtime many foreigners came and took power in Gozo where they made the Gozitans their slaves. The locals have

Isabel

Oct 6, 2020
2 min

The Giants Temple | Gigantia, Gozo

The Gigantia are the oldest megalithic temples out of all which are found on all three islands, Malta Gozo and Comino and are known to be the second oldest structures in the world. Archeologists have said they are older than the pyramids of Egypt and even the stones at Stonehenge! However, due to their unique size and different figurines or designs found there, it remains a mystery today what these megaliths were used for, who built them and when. The name Gigantia means gian

How a simple stroll along the Coast can be so rich in many ways! | Malta

Isabel

Oct 5, 2020
2 min

How a simple stroll along the Coast can be so rich in many ways! | Malta

To gain an impression of the history and beauty of this island it doesn’t take much more than simply strolling along different coastal areas. Looking out onto the ocean, hearing the water splash along the cliffs fills you up with extreme amounts of energy. Looking down into the ocean makes you think about how much of the island has gone underwater and gets that history seeker within you going. Walking along the cliffs seeing different coastal towers and ancient buildings make

Isabel

Oct 5, 2020
2 min

If the cities of Malta could speak!

Malta is a small island in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea situated in between Italy, Tunisia and Libya and due its located held great significance in history, being a base for ships passing through the Mediterranean. Over time the Island was conquered by diverse cultures, to name a few the Romans, Normans, Greeks, Arabs, French and British. All of which have left strong influence on the countries culture which can still be felt and seen today. Traveling through this isla

Isabel

Oct 4, 2020
2 min

The walls of the Knights | Malta

These ancient city walls along Valletta, also known as the walls of the knights are the most important fortifications in Malta, once serving as protection of the island. Today they offer a fascinating insight into the past as well as an incredible view over the Grand Harbor and it comes to no surprise they are part of the UNESCO world heritage sites. The idea for the fortification stems from 1524, from St John of Jerusalem. After the attack on Malta of the Ottoman force in 15

Time travel in the Ghar Dalam Cave | Malta

Isabel

Oct 2, 2020
2 min

Time travel in the Ghar Dalam Cave | Malta

Time travel by exploring one of the oldest caves found in Malta, the Ghar Dalam, being one of Malta’s oldest prehistoric sites and where remains of the first inhabitants of the Island were found! Located in Birzebugga, this 144 meter long Cave was formed during the last Ice Age. Remarkable findings come from it such as animals from over 500'000 years ago namely baby elephants and dwarf hippopotami. What is extremely impressive is that there are 5 different layer of earth hold

Raise your energy whilst riding along the cliffs | Malta

Isabel

Oct 1, 2020
2 min

Raise your energy whilst riding along the cliffs | Malta

A truly incredible activity which fuels you with so much positive energy is horseback riding in nature and in Malta along the cliffs! In Malta there are quite a few ranches so you can see which ones have good conditions for the horses and also offer tours and simply call them up to see if you can take one! I strongly advise to go either at sunset or sunrise, its truly magical! In Malta I was lucky to find a ranch where they had a trekking tour just along the cliffs and some o

Isabel

Sep 30, 2020
1 min

The Miracle of Mosta Rotunda | Malta

In a small town called Mosta, stands a church with strong significance for the people in Malta. It is know to be the miracle church and also the 3rd largest unsupported dome in the world, made out of limestone, with a diameter of 40 meters inspired by the design of the Pantheon in Rome! What is so unique and special about this church especially for the Maltese, is that during the bombardments in WW2 in 1942, a bomb came through the roof but did not explode. While 300 people w

The Mystery of the Mnajdra Megalithic Temple | Malta

Isabel

Sep 28, 2020
4 min

The Mystery of the Mnajdra Megalithic Temple | Malta

These megalithic structures count as some of the most ancient sites on Earth, some say they are even older than the pyramids of Egypt and many other known ancient sites around the world! It is due to Malta’s incredible megalithic temples why the island plays such an important role in European prehistory and these temples are even a part of the UNESCO world heritage sites. Visiting these temples is an enriching and magical experience, one could even say mystical. The 3 islands

SACRA INFERMERIA | From knights hospital to Mediterranean Conference Centre| Valetta, Malta

Isabel

Sep 23, 2020
3 min

SACRA INFERMERIA | From knights hospital to Mediterranean Conference Centre| Valetta, Malta

One of the most remarkable landmarks in Valetta, originating from the 16th century shares so much history and today is used as an incredible location to host events! A hospital occupied by St.John from Jerusalem, Napoleon Bonaparte, partially destroyed in world war 2 and today in the 21st century used as a location for events and conferences. Taking a tour through this place of significance I learnt so much about the past of Malta and believe it or not, it was here where I le

Isabel

Sep 20, 2020
1 min

A segway tour through Malta

Explore parts of this gorgeous island in a different way! Take part in a Segway tour and cruise around the cliffs, see some historical landmarks, encounter some areas which are a popular site used for film locations such as for the TV show game of thrones and most of all embrace the beautiful view! On one of my first days in Malta I took a Segway tour with an incredible guide who shared many exciting stories about the islands history and its culture. I got to see such beautif

The healing power of waterfalls! The waterfall of Jaun, Switzerland, 13’500 Bovis Units (BE)

Isabel

Apr 29, 2020
2 min

The healing power of waterfalls! The waterfall of Jaun, Switzerland, 13’500 Bovis Units (BE)

Within the “Vallée du Gros-Mont” in the canton Fribourg in Switzerland, the waterfall of Jaun, being 12m high, flows directly into the River Jogne. It is known as a magical place in Switzerland of high energy with healing qualities! There are huge amounts of water coming out of the rock giving of 6000 Liters of water per second! Simply imagine the energy from that amount of water, coming off onto you, merely standing in front of it. It is incredibly regenerating! The location

Then I walked into the cave where Zeus was born!|Crete, Greece

Isabel

Apr 22, 2020
2 min

Then I walked into the cave where Zeus was born!|Crete, Greece

During my trip through Crete, Greece, I rented a car and drove around the island. As a true adventurer, I highly enjoy not planning too much and exploring some locations merely by listening to my “internal GPS”. Literally driving through Crete, with no idea about the location, passing by a small old village, an old man sitting on the side walk and I crossed eyes. He walked over to the car and since we couldn’t understand each other, we communicated with hands and some sort of

The citadel in France once occupied by Julius Caesar is now home to Lions | Besancon, France

Isabel

Mar 10, 2020
2 min

The citadel in France once occupied by Julius Caesar is now home to Lions | Besancon, France

This fortress in France, comes from the 17th Century, located on Mount Saint-Etienne in the city of Besancon. In early times the location was occupied by Julius Caesar which emphasizes the importance of this site. The view over the city Franche-Comté as well as the river Doubs is spectacular! It is one of the most expensive constructions in France and has been used in various ways over the years, giving it great historic and cultural importance. Some history During WW1 the Ci

The mountain of truth | Monte Verita, Ticino Switzerland

Isabel

Feb 3, 2020
2 min

The mountain of truth | Monte Verita, Ticino Switzerland

Monte Verita is a mountain in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland and it is a place of strong significance for the area, Ascona. Its name, Mountain of Truth stems from free-thinkers who came to this mountain in the beginning of the 20th century. Philosophers, artists and thinkers have been drawn to this gorgeous location over the last years. The tropical paradise you find on the mountain makes it very easy to understand why people seeking a different lifestyle came to this area

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