![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/20261108_103632-1038x576.jpg "Dwejra Bay")
Today, I once again spent the day hiking on Gozo, this time heading toward the west coast: I explored the cliffs and caves around Dwejra (where the famous Azure Window stood until 2017). Continue reading Of Cliffs and Caves
Yearly Archives: 2026
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/20261107_140639-1038x576.jpg "Xwejni Salt Pans")
The Salt of This Earth
I am spending the final week of my stay in Malta on Gozo. Consequently, today’s agenda included an initial exploration of Malta’s second-largest island – specifically the northern part, covering the Ġgantija temples and the coastline around Marsalforn. Continue reading The Salt of This Earth
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/20261102_154125-1038x576.jpg "Sliema")
A week of workation on Malta
Following my vacation, I spent another week in Malta on a workation. I stayed in Gżira, on the other side of Marsamxett Harbour. From there, I explored a bit more of Valletta, as well as the area around Gżira and the neighboring town of Sliema. Continue reading A week of workation on Malta
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/20261031_122009-1038x576.jpg "Valletta")
A day (and a bit) in Valletta
After spending the last few days staying just outside the gates of Valletta and exploring the island from there, today it was finally time to dedicate a day to the Maltese capital itself. Continue reading A day (and a bit) in Valletta
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261029_161248-1038x576.jpg "View of the Three Cities from the Upper Barrakka Gardens (Valletta)")
Three Cities for an afternoon
I spent this afternoon in the Three Cities: three (interconnected) towns situated on two peninsulas in the Grand Harbour of Valletta (opposite the capital itself). Continue reading Three Cities for an afternoon
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261030_093502-1038x576.jpg "Bay between Taħt il-Maqjel and Ras il-Fniek")
X is for SHow
Today I explored the southeast coast of Malta: I hiked from Marsaskala to Marsaxlokk. The latter, by the way, is pronounced “Marsa-shlock” – because in Malti, the letter “X” actually represents an “SH” sound. Continue reading X is for SHow
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261029_113900-1038x576.jpg "View from Ħamrija Tower")
The unpronounceable destinations
Today I visited several destinations, none of which I know exactly how to pronounce correctly – but I can at least report on them: Wied Iż-Żurrieq, Ħaġar Qim, Mnajdra, and Għar Lapsi. Continue reading The unpronounceable destinations
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261028_093053-1038x576.jpg "City walls of Mdina")
The twin towns of Mdina and Rabat
After shying away from a city tour yesterday, it was time for even two towns today: Mdina and Rabat are located right next to each other, so I did a combined tour – and I even managed to fit in a bit of nature, too. Continue reading The twin towns of Mdina and Rabat
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261027_124726-1038x576.jpg "Għajn Tuffieħa")
Red Tower, green spinach, blue sea
I have now arrived in Malta. After having spent the last few days walking through various towns in Sicily, I decided to spend my first (full) day in Malta our in nature – exploring the northwest of the island. In this area, I could easily combine several appealing destinations with a moderately long hike. Continue reading Red Tower, green spinach, blue sea
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261024_120318-1038x576.jpg "Ortygia (Syracuse)")
The most beautiful and largest Greek city
There was one more city in Sicily to visit! Given its rich history, this city really should not be missing from any traveler’s itinerary for (eastern) Sicily: Syracuse. Continue reading The most beautiful and largest Greek city