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Before I traveled to Malta I didn’t know anything about the country’s cuisine other than it has influences from their neighbor, Italy. I expected to find a lot of Italian restaurants, which I did, but that was just a small part of this amazing culinary journey I took on this small Mediterranean island. Pastizzi You could say that Pastizzi are Malta’s national snack. You will find them everywhere and they usually cost around 50p each. They are great for a snack on the go or a quick lunch. Pastizzi are traditional savory pastry filled with either ricotta or mushy peas and are usually warm because they are baked all day long due to their popularity. The pastry used in making Pastizzi is similar with the Greek phyllo pastry and depending on their filling, they are fold differently. One of the best places to have Pastizzi in Malta is the Crystal Palace, in Rabat. Don’t let its appearance put you off, they are told to be the best Pastizzi on the island. The place is...

A new week and a new adventure from the blog series Expat Story: World Through My Eyes. This time a new story comes from Malta! My own visit to this wonderful island was really brief – so I can’t stress enough how much I´ve actually enjoyed reading about Malta in details! Check all the pros and cons of being an expat in Malta told by Aiste!

Ever since I saw a photo of the azure blue Mediterranean waters of Malta, and the cheap flight prices from Italy while playing Flight Roulette, I wanted to go there. A rocky island off the coast of Southern Italy, yet still its own country with TONS of historical relevance, this small area has a lot to offer! After asking for tips on Instagram and receiving a tidal wave of suggestions, I decided to rent a car to attempt seeing as much as possible. To my slight disappointment, I found driving in Malta to be absolutely terrifying, which is why I decided to use public transportation for the second half of my trip, which will help give you an idea of what you want to do. Oh, and for you Game of Thrones fans…you’ll be able to see several locations where Season 1 was filmed! So here’s everything you need to know! Jump To: Getting to Malta: Transportation Options: Renting a Car: Taking the Public Bus: Tourist Buses: The Main Areas to See: 1. Malta Main Island Valleta: Three Cities: ...