At work the other day, my expat colleagues and I got to chatting about challenges of living abroad. The conversation shifted to loneliness and making new friends. What was common amongst us, was how hard we found making new friends – with locals. I’ve shown you all around the island, but, it recently dawned on […]
How to Beat Expat Loneliness? Don’t Try to Befriend Locals (for now) Read Post »
Boasting cyan blues, milky-white bays, and awe-inspiring caves , Comino is a bucket list destination where thousands of tourists’ flock to every year. Located a short boat ride away from either sister islands Malta or Gozo, The main attraction is the famed Blue Lagoon but, If you haven’t yet crossed over to uninhabited islet Cominotto, swooned at the Crystal Lagoon, marvelled at the many Comino caves nor climbed to the top of St Mary’s Tower add them to your things to do and take a day trip to Comino.
Winter Blues? Here’s How to Have the Best Day in Comino Read Post »
When you think back to your best summer, does it include brilliant warm sunshine, surrounded by the vibrant blooms of nature or time spent by the sea? How about slow, lazy days spent doing things with your favourite people and creating lots of beautiful memories? Summer never feels quite long enough as it is, but
Revenge Summer? I’d Rather Sip Coffee and People Watch Read Post »
School’s out, crowds are swollen, and busy restaurant tables flow into the street. Somewhere along Ghadira Bay, you’ll find a girl in Malta – me, trying to count all the boats that have taken up residence for the summer. Meanwhile, in St Julian’s (Malta’s busiest party town), locals are at their wit’s end, tired of
Yes, Summer Is Amazing. But Off-Season Travel Promises More Value Read Post »
Playing tourist in your home country is fun, inexpensive and if we are to go by the information on official tourist websites “has plenty to offer visitors”, So why do we continually seek happiness outside our own backyards? As I was saying in my last post, it all feels gift-wrapped with the narrative that you
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On: Why slowing down + living intentionally frees up more time for what really makes you happy. Hint: it isn’t social media
Why the Time is Now to Embrace a Slower Life Read Post »
Gozo, the smaller, quieter (and greener) sister of Malta is synonymous with spectacular reddish-orange beaches, hidden lagoons, the best diving spots in Europe and near-perfect snorkelling waters. Beaches aside (even if they are Caribbean-like stunning), are you wondering what else there is to do in Gozo during winter? Gozo is a mere 67 km², yet
How To Have The Best Day In Gozo (During Winter) Read Post »