Author name: Louisa Bayman

Malta

The Ultimate Cheat Sheet on Hotels in Malta

When looking for the perfect hotel it can be tedious to sort through the thousands available online. That’s why we have put together the ultimate cheat sheet on which hotels to use across Malta. We meticulously handpick all the properties we recommend ensuring you a comfortable and relaxing stay. Staying in Valletta Domus Zamittello (4

Archaeological Sites, Europe, Malta

A Quick History of Malta

Malta is a small country of three inhabited islands, Malta, Gozo and Comino, located in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and Tunisia. Explore Malta’s history on our 7-Day Itinerary – discover more here. Earliest History Malta has a rich past, with its earliest beginnings going back to Neolithic farmers from Sicily around 5000 BC, followed

Italy, Towns & Villages

The Real Truth About The Sicilian Mafia

What is the Mafia? The Sicilian Mafia, or simply the Mafia, date back to the 19th century. They are an organised crime syndicate, or criminal society, that loosely comprise of criminal groups that share a common ‘code of conduct’. Where did it begin? As early as 1876, Italian politicians Franchetti and Sonnino documented the reigning