By Albert Fenech If you have the royal horsey inclination for what is termed “The King…
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Fiesta Time in Malta
August is the month for boisterous festas and celebrations – the time to join in the…
Two Unexpected Surprises as our Lives Continue to Change
A burning question – are we Maltese, alcoholics? Modern living means modern changing. When I was…
Popular, natural cures in the past – prepare to go urgh!
Urine, umbilical cords, chicken heads & necks – pretty distasteful! Today’s medications very much depend on…
Malta in the Merry Month of May
My favourite month of the year! By Albert Fenech Yes, of course, I was born in…
Good Friday – Memories of a Religious Upbringing
My Godfather – known in Maltese as parrinu – was my late uncle Edwin Bowman married…
Salina – When a Keg of Salt was Worth More than its Weight in Gold
Malta boasts a lengthy history in saline culture. Let’s take a look… The salt of the…
Make Merry, then Repent… when in Malta
Eat, drink and be merry it’s Carnival time! Then you have 40 days to repent on…
The Beautiful Tiling in Malta
If the sun shines too much, block it out – but deploy floor and wall tiles…
Celebration of 50 Years as a Republic & Bumper Christmas Activities in Malta
In some philosophies, Friday the 13th is looked upon as a day of bad luck and…