Vilhena Palace

August 10th 2014
Hello my fellow travellers! Today has been most interesting and entertaining! Rabat and old Mdina have quite some nice things to offer a historical buff such as myself. The bus to Rabat took us about 40 minutes but you get to see a lot of Malta on the way so it's not a dull ride. As you roll into Rabat you do so right by the historical city of Mdina, it's surrounded by high walls with the red d ... read more

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Great Britain formally acquired possession of Malta in 1814. The island staunchly supported the UK through both World Wars and remained in the Commonwealth when it became independent in 1964. A decade later Malta became a republic. Since about the mi... ... read more

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Per-Olof Persson

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I'm a small Swede that simply just love to travel. I haven't been around as much as I'd wish to yet, but my life long goal is to visit all the countries in the world. I still have a long way to go before that mission is accomplished though. I live with my two cats and one spider in Alvesta, a small city outside of Växjö where I try to host people from all over the world as often as I can. If you need a place to stay, just look me up on couchsurfing.org and send me a request. My living I make working as a insurance adviser, it's a soft job with plenty of free time. I try to get out in the ... full info

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19th August 2014

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Tara Cloud

History buffs' delight!
Roman villas, St Paul, catacombs, palaces--what a fabulous dose of history--my favorite! Curious about so many places being closed in summer tourist season. Wonder if the tourist office could give clues on opening times? Good for you for seeing that open door in the cathedral and going for it.

20th August 2014

A Small Swede in the Big World
Per-Olof Persson

History buffs' delight!
Aye, there are so much to see here that it feels like being a child in a candy-factory! It really is strange with these short opening hours for such amazing sights. I owe getting to see the interior of Saint Paul's Church and Cathedral all to Marcus keen eye. I'm blessed with such a travel partner. :)

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