Photo Journal of Malta

When Ryan and I went to Malta a few days after Christmas, I honestly didn't know what to expect. I'd heard good things about it though (a fellow avid traveler and classmate from law school told us that it was his favorite place in Europe) - but other than that, nothing.



What we found was a little gem of a country with a rich history. Malta has several beautiful bays and coves, 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, amazing architecture - and there's definitely a distinct feeling you get when in the country.

A few facts: Malta's location in the Mediterranean has been strategically important over the years (especially during WWII) - and because of this, it has seen several succession of powers from a variety countries and cultures. You can see evidence of this in its language - Maltese is the only Semitic language that uses the latin script.

Valetta harbour

Valetta harbour 

Traditional Maltese fishing boats!

Marsaxlokk - very picturesque

Eating a Maltese cookie - didn't love it...

Blue Grotto

Dingli Cliffs

Mdina

Tiny streets of Mdina

Sun setting on Mdina

Mosta Church