Malta Inside Out is an online magazine about visiting, living and working in Malta. We regularly post nuggets of information and timeless insights from people 'in the know': true Malta Insiders.
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Malta Inside Out Still unsure what to do tonight? Check out our NYE party list - from clubbing to formal dinners. As wallets may be tight from a year of recession, and Xmas excess, you might still find tickets around! Wherever you are, have a good one!
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Not sure what to do New Year's Eve? We've a round up of the main events in Malta. Happy New Year from Maltainsideout and thanks for your support the past year!
Malta Inside Out Work off those Xmas calories with a walk. But instead of the regular seafront passeggiata, head 'off piste' and discover some real countryside.
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If you think Malta is treeless, think again. Because there are some worthwhile pockets of woodland that might just surprise you. Mizieb in the North is one.
Malta Inside Out With the sun out over Christmas, our countryside has positively glowed this festive week. Even if things get greyer, we've the 'English weed' out in glorious yellow flower. And it's a more interesting plant than you'd think. Read on...
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The golden Cape Sorrel is so common a plant in Malta, we hardly stop to look at it. But the 'English Weed' is one of the joys of the winter countryside here.
Malta Inside Out Funny old week this - somewhere between old and new years. It's both uplifting and at times melancholic. It stirs memories and raises hopes. Alex Grech on the meaning of Boxing Day and the next few days to come.
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Christmas over and Boxing Day starts a week in the waiting room to the new year. It's not a public holiday in Malta, but 26 December still has a meaning.
Malta Inside Out We have our own version of 'saudade' in Malta. Have a good Christmas, all of you.
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In the run up to Christmas, Maltese migrants start to return to Malta in their droves. It's an annual phenomenon, made all the more evident by the size of the islands.
Malta Inside Out Last minute Xmas shopping? We celebrate Malta's local bazaars - sell-it-all and pile-it-high - kind of shops. So don't panic if you need a larger roasting tin or bottle opener on the 24th - turn to your local bazaar first!
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Malta's bazaars - sell everything shops. While brand names arrive on Malta's streets, the bazaar has thankfully not died out. It's got Christmas presents too!
Malta Inside Out Therese Debono's photography is the inspiration for a short piece about escape.
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Despite being one of the most crowded places in Europe, Malta still offers many places with space and natural beauty in winter.
Malta Inside Out We're now officially in pantomine territory.
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Malta's pantomine season has kicked off with MADC's Peter Panto and Masquerade's Aladdin. Both shows run from 18th December 2009 to early January 2010.
Malta Inside Out Neville Bezzina's guide to getting through your driving test in Malta.
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Been behind a learner driver in Malta in rush hour? Spare a thought for the poor learner. Neville Bezzina on the pain of learning to drive in Malta.
Malta Inside Out Work in progress: we've set up a page to highlight events in a month. If there's something great that you think we've missed, just add in the comments section here or email us at contact@maltainsideout.com.
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What's On in Malta - events calendar and listings by month
Malta Inside Out Flying in for a holiday in Malta this Christmas? Things you need to know: from saying Merry Christmas in Maltese, to how to get around on public transport.
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On holiday in Malta over Christmas? Worried it might be a bit desolate and 'closed for business'? Worry not. There's plenty of life and much to enjoy.
Malta Inside Out Clear your throats, get the vocal chords going. It's carol season. OK, leave it to the professionals then! Malta's carol concerts, take your pick...
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It's not Christmas in Malta until you've been to a carol concert. Take your pick from the professionally-sung ones to those with more audience participation!
Malta Inside Out Want a civilised Sunday morning without the madding crowds or the obligatory newspapers? Head to St Catherine's chapel, Valletta. We heard a wonderful male voice choir there yesterday. There are Thursday lunchtime concerts too.
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Malta's first all-male choir, Cappella Sanctae Catherinae, held a concert at St Catherine of Italy today, Republic Day. Magical voices, a magical place.
Malta Inside Out You've a week to get a ticket to the Mnajdra winter solstice tour. There are places for 80 people only, over two days - 20th & 21st December. But you'll need to be an early riser, so forget the coffee and papers in bed!
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It's winter, and nothing will prise you out of bed early. Apart from the chance to see Winter Solstice at Mnajdra, Malta's most evocative prehistoric temples.
Malta Inside Out If Andrew's there, it has to be good. Our man at large in Gozo shares his ideal eateries north of Malta.
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Where to eat in Gozo? A quick, personal round up of the best no-frills eateries in Gozo. Andrew Borg Cardona takes us through a day's dining out.
