![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/20261102_154125-1038x576.jpg "Sliema")
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
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![[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/2026/10/20261030_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/2026/10/20261024_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
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261023_135050-1038x576.jpg "Ragusa Ibla")
Old at the bottom, new at the top
Sicily truly has many lovely little towns to offer. Today, it was the turn of Ragusa, which – once again – is situated on a hill. Unlike the other Sicilian towns I have visited so far, however, the old town here is located in the lower part of the city, while the newer buildings have been constructed on the higher hill. Continue reading Old at the bottom, new at the top
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261022_142902-1038x576.jpg "View of Piazza del Duomo from the bell tower of Chiesa di San Carlo al Corso (Noto)")
Noto(rious) Baroque
Today, it was the turn of another Sicilian town – this time, Noto. Like many towns in Sicily (particularly in the southeast), it was completely destroyed in an earthquake in 1693 and subsequently rebuilt –in this case, even in a different location. When rebuilding, the city planners relied heavily on the prevailing artistic style of the time: the Baroque. Continue reading Noto(rious) Baroque
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261019_101335-1038x576.jpg "Piazza Università (Catania)")
Unexpected Catania
The start of my “S week” unfortunately coincided with some s(hitty) weather. To escape the heavy, persistent rain in S(anta Venerina), where my accommodation was located, I headed s(outh). There, I took a look at another “C city” that had not actually been on my itinerary: Catania. Continue reading Unexpected Catania
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261018_103438.jpg "Pan and Eros (Villa Romana del Casale)")
Mosaic Madness
Today was another travel day. On the way, I made two stops: at the Villa Romana del Casale and in Enna. Continue reading Mosaic Madness
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261017_090913-1038x576.jpg "Fallen Icarus in front of Temple of Concordia (Valley of the Temples)")
Good temple complexes come in threes
Today, it was time for another temple complex –this one being one of the premier tourist attractions in Sicily: the Valley of the Temples near Agrigento. Continue reading Good temple complexes come in threes