Marsaxlokk – Malta’s fishing village
Marsaxlokk (pronounced marsa-schlock – meaning southeastern port) is a small fishing village with a population of around 4,000 located on the south-eastern coast of Malta located at the shoreline of the second largest port in Malta. At present, this important fishing village has the largest population of active fishermen with many traditional fishing boats of […]
12 world famous celebrities with ties to Malta
They may not have a Maltese passport but they do have Maltese blood! Or, at the least, some Maltese roots. Meet the Maltese and almost Maltese around the world who have made a big name for themselves. 1. Meghan Markle Born Rachel Meghan Markle, she is the first American member of the British royal family and a […]
How to make “Maltese traditional” figolli
The tradition of “Figolli”, goes back to ancient times, thousands of years back …. and it is assumed to have originated in Sicily, Italy. Its roots can be traced back to pagan history but more recently, they are a traditional post-lent snack and are often given to children as an Easter gift… They generally come […]
Malti – All about the Maltese Language
What is the Maltese language ? A frequently asked question by foreigners visiting the Maltese islands and linguists alike. The Maltese speak a unique language (us Maltesers call it a secret language) – Malti is the only Semitic language written in latin characters. Through the ages many foreign words, mainly English and Italian have become […]