Malta
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The excellent Mediterranean cuisine that’s criminally underrated here
You only have to look at Malta on a map to understand its culinary influences and impressive pedigree.
- Ben Groundwater
Unveiling Malta’s history culture and coastlines
SPONSORED Finding the perfect Mediterranean getaway can be tricky. Great beaches, villages, al fresco dining, and fascinating history – Malta has all this and more.
Europe’s smallest capital is surprisingly impressive
What Europe’s smallest, UNESCO World Heritage-listed capital lacks in size is amply compensated for in its wealth of impressive and historical attractions.
- Anthony Dennis
The world’s most underrated countries for food
If you’re looking for your next great meal in this moveable feast we call life, it might be time to head to these often-overlooked places.
- Ben Groundwater
Lest we forget ancient island that opened its hearts to our Anzacs
A small, solemn group of dignitaries will meet in Malta – as they have since 1916 – among the rows of headstones at Pieta Military Cemetery to commemorate an intriguing but forgotten chapter of Gallipoli lore.
- Andrew Hornery
Tripologist: I’ve only got three days in the UK, where should I go?
I have three days before a night-time flight from Heathrow. I will have already seen London. Where is a good place to visit?
- Michael Gebicki
This Mediterranean harbour city is a surprise package
From red phone boxes, dazzling Baroque churches and walled gardens to a vibrant food culture, Valletta is a city of unexpected pleasures.
- Trudi Jenkins
Airport review: A stress-free and generally splendid experience
A lush exterior, complete absence of lines and cosy singular terminal keep the blood pressure at record lows.
- Michael Fowler
Passport blunder exposes Russian spy who seduced NATO officers at parties
The agent - under the exotic but false name of Maria Adela Kuhfeldt Rivera - had been a fixture on the social circuit of the base in Naples, which is home to the US Navy’s Sixth Fleet.
- Robert Mendick
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