Ep.160 Malta may look like a sunny beach escape, but we included it in our travels because it’s so much more. We spent a month here and uncovered ancient sites, sacred traditions, and small daily joys that took us by surprise. From a 5,000-year-old underground temple to a powerful religious procession, we’re sharing what we spent, where we stayed, and whether Malta might just be Europe’s most overlooked cultural treasure.
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We visited Malta from April 2 to May 5, 2025.
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Chapters:
00:00 – Start
02:34 – The advantages of staying in Sliema
03:50 – Valletta has much to offer but at a price
09:15 – Visiting Mdina & Rabat to learn Malta’s history
11:05 – Our thoughts about safety, weather, and who should visit
13:35 – What we paid in Malta
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