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Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia
by Nadia Farrugia
This podcast is about living in Malta slowly enough to notice how the island works: the rocky terraces, the winter rains on the coast, the ferries that tie the three inhabited islands together. Travelling here means adjusting to a small archipelago where history is visible in walls and fortified harbours rather than in museums alone.She covers places beyond the main harbours: Valletta's grid of streets, the walled city of Mdina, Marsaxlokk's fishing boats on the south-east coast, and the cliffs at Dingli. Each place is treated as somewhere to return to, not just a stop on a tour.The show follows a longer rhythm: winter rains on the eastern coast, summer heat on the stone, ferry crossings that change with the season. Nadia returns to the same bays and villages, letting each visit add a layer. Knowing a place properly in Malta means learning its weather, its harbours, and the routes between them.Nadia Farrugia lives in Malta and stays for two years, moving betw
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Ghadira Bay Sunrise and Red Tower Views
Nadia explores Għadira Bay at dawn, climbs St Agatha's Tower for panoramic views, visits the Nature Reserve, handles banking logistics, and snorkels at Ċirkewwa before dinner in Mellieha. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Mellieha, Malta. Places in this episode: Għadira Bay, Sea View Cafe/Bar, Għadira Nature Reserve, Bank of Valletta p.l.c. - Mellieha Branch, Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa, St Agatha's Tower, Ċirkewwa, Munchies Mellieha Bay. Covered: Ghadira Bay activities, St Agathas Tower history, Banking for expats, Nature Reserve ecology, Daily Cost Breakdown, Local Venues and Dining. Chapters:00:00 Triq il-Kbira01:53 Għadira Nature Reserve04:27 Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa06:21 Ċirkewwa08:08 Church A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Mellieha #GhadiraBay #MaltaTravel #RedTower #BirdLifeMalta #StAgathasTower #MaltaLiving #SeptemberInMalta #GozoViews #MaltaCostOfLiving #CafeHopping #SnorkelingMalta #ResidencyMalta #NorthernCoast #MaltaFoodScene #NatureReserve #TravelTips #IslandLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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Ghadira Bay Sunrise and the Red Tower Climb
Nadia starts early at Malta's largest sandy beach, climbs St Agatha's Tower for panoramic views, and navigates the practicalities of residency and banking while enjoying local food and the quiet off-season atmosphere. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Mellieha, Malta. Places in this episode: Ghadira Bay, St Agatha's Tower, Ghadira Nature Reserve, Triq il-Kbira, TuttoBuono, Bank of Valletta, Munchies Mellieha Bay, Cirkewwa. Covered: Ghadira Bay activities, St Agatha's Tower history, Malta banking logistics, Cost of living breakdown, Snorkelling and diving spots, Nature Reserve ecology. Chapters:00:00 Triq il-Kbira02:01 TuttoBuono04:19 Bank of Valletta06:47 Munchies Mellieha Bay08:26 Santa Maria Estate A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MaltaTravel #Mellieha #GhadiraBay #RedTower #MaltaLiving #NorthernMalta #BirdWatching #SnorkelingMalta #TravelBudget #ResidencyMalta #IslandLife #MaltaFood #NatureReserve #ShoulderSeason #Wanderlust #TravelTips #MediterraneanSea #ExploreMalta https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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Feast of Our Lady, Oceanman and the Red Tower
Day three in Mellieha. The town celebrates Il-Vittorja with fireworks and band marches, while the sea hosts a massive open-water swim. Nadia climbs St Agatha's Tower, checks the salt pans, and breaks down the real cost of living in the north. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Mellieha, Malta. Places in this episode: Sea View Cafe/Bar, Ghadira Bay, Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieha, St Agathas Tower, Ghadira Nature Reserve, Munchies Mellieha Bay, Bank of Valletta, Il-Majjistral Nature and History Park. Covered: Mellieha Feast Preparations, Residency and Banking Logistics, Ghadira Nature Reserve, St Agathas Tower Views, Daily Cost Breakdown, Local Venues and Dining. Chapters:00:00 Sea View Cafe/Bar02:18 Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieha04:58 Munchies Mellieha Bay07:36 Il-Majjistral Nature and History Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MaltaTravel #Mellieha #GhadiraBay #MaltaLiving #ExpatLife #MaltaFeast #BirdWatching #StAgathasTower #MaltaFood #TravelTips #NorthernMalta #MaltaWeather #ResidencyMalta #ExploreMalta #IslandLife #MaltaCulture #TravelPodcast #NadiaFarrugia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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Ghadira Bay Feast Preparations and Red Tower Views
Nadia explores Mellieha as the summer season winds down, walking Għadira Bay during the OCEANMAN event preparations, visiting St Agatha's Tower, and navigating the local costs of living in the north. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Mellieha, Malta. Places in this episode: Ghadira Bay, St Agatha's Tower, Armier, Santa Maria Estate, Popeye Village, Ghadira Nature Reserve, Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieha, Adura Restaurant Mellieha. Covered: Mellieha daily life, Ghadira Bay activities, St Agatha's Tower, Cost of living in Mellieha, Malta residency logistics, Northern coast geography. Chapters:00:00 Mellieha02:51 Armier05:45 Sea View Cafe/Bar08:30 Popeye Village A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MaltaTravelPodcast #NadiaFarrugia #MelliehaMalta #LivingInMalta #GhadiraBay #MaltaExpats #NorthernMalta #MaltaCostOfLiving #TravelMalta #MaltaLife #StAgathasTower #BirdLifeMalta #MaltaResidency #SummerInMalta #GoMalta #MaltaFoodScene #TravelTipsMalta #IslandLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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Mellieha Move: Red Tower, Salt Pans and September Sea
Nadia unpacks in Mellieha on a hot September morning. The drive from Mġarr, the salt pans at Għadira, the climb to St Agatha's Tower, and the reality of living where summer meets migration. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Mellieha, Malta. Places in this episode: Għadira Bay, Għadira Nature Reserve, St Agatha's Tower, Ta' Oliva, Selmun Palace, Il-Majjistral Nature and History Park, Bank of Valletta, Identity Malta. Covered: Mellieha daily life, Ghadira Nature Reserve, St Agatha's Tower, Cost of living in Mellieha, Malta residency logistics, Northern coast geography. Chapters:00:00 Għadira Bay01:25 Għadira Nature Reserve03:06 Selmun Palace04:59 Mellieha07:01 Il-Majjistral Nature and History Park08:46 Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MaltaTravel #Mellieha #GhadiraBay #RedTower #NorthernMalta #MaltaLiving #BirdWatching #StAgathasTower #MaltaResidency #SeptemberInMalta #IlMajjistralPark #SlowTravel #MaltaFoodScene #GozoFerry #MediterraneanLife #TravelPodcast #NadiaFarrugia #VisitMalta https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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Last light in Mġarr and the road to Gozo
Nadia packs up her final day in Mġarr, walking the Victoria Lines ridge one last time and swimming at Għajn Tuffieħa before crossing to Gozo. She reflects on the grape harvest, the cost of slow living, and the practicalities of residency. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Mġarr, Malta. Places in this episode: Wardija, Victoria Lines, Triq il-Kbira, Coby Kafé Bar, Għajn Tuffieħa, United Restaurant Behind The Church, Parish Church of the Assumption, Mġarr Farmers Bar. Covered: Victoria Lines history, Mġarr slow-streets controversy, Għajn Tuffieħa beach safety, Cost of living in Mġarr, Moving to Gozo logistics. Chapters:00:00 Wardija01:48 Triq il-Kbira05:07 Parish Church of the Assumption07:58 Gozo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MaltaTravel #MGarr #GozoLife #SummerInMalta #VictoriaLines #GhajnTuffieha #MaltaFoodScene #ExpatLifeMalta #ResidencyMalta #NorthernMalta #WardijaVineyards #SlowTravel #MaltaCulture #Fenkata #FTira #Luzzo #VallettaToGozo #MaltaAutumn https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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Bohini Coffee, Fomm ir-Riħ Waves and the Cost of Slow
Day ten in Mġarr. Nadia trades the vineyards for a quiet morning at Bohini Cafe, checks the surf conditions at Fomm ir-Riħ, and breaks down the real cost of living in the northern village as summer turns to autumn. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Mġarr, Malta. Places in this episode: Bohini - Coffee Shop & Restaurant - Adults Only, Triq il-Kbira, Wardija, Għajn Tuffieħa, Qarraba Hill, Fomm ir-Riħ, Santa Marija Caves, Ta' Celita - Sunny Bar and Restaurant. Covered: Cost of living breakdown, Residency logistics, Coastal walks and swimming, Local dining experiences, Village atmosphere changes. Chapters:00:00 Triq il-Kbira01:38 Mġarr03:37 Għajn Tuffieħa06:13 Wardija08:05 Victoria Lines A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MaltaTravel #MgarrVillage #NorthernMalta #ExpatLifeMalta #GhajnsTuffieha #SlowTravel #MaltaFoodScene #VictoriaLines #IslandLiving #MaltaResidency #AutumnInMalta #BudgetTravelMalta #MaltaBeaches #LocalCulture #TravelPodcast #NadiaFarrugia #MaltaDaily #SustainableTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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Wardija Grapes and the Slow Village Road
Nadia explores the Wardija vineyards during the early grape harvest, walks the Victoria Lines ridge, and navigates Mġarr’s slow-streets controversy. A practical look at rural living costs, local wine, and the quiet pivot from summer to autumn. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Mġarr, Malta. Places in this episode: Mgarr, Triq il-Kbira, Coby Kafé Bar, Wardija, Victoria Lines, Binġemma tombs, Qarraba Hill, Mgarr Farmers Bar. Covered: Wardija vineyards and harvest, Victoria Lines history, Mgarr slow-streets controversy, Local dining and costs, Expatriate banking setup, Gozo preparation. Chapters:00:00 Triq il-Kbira02:36 Wardija06:14 United Restaurant Behind The Church A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MaltaTravel #MgarrLife #WardijaVineyards #VictoriaLines #GhajnTuffieha #MaltaFood #Fenkata #ExpatLifeMalta #SlowLiving #SummerInMalta #NorthernMalta #MaltaHarvest #GozoBound #TravelPodcast #NadiaFarrugia #MaltaCulture #IslandLife #SustainableTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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Binġemma Ridge and the Egg Dome Story
Day six in Mġarr: a walk along the Binġemma ridge, the history of the parish church’s egg-funded dome, and a final swim at Għajn Tuffieħa before the autumn wind changes. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Mġarr, Malta. Places in this episode: Binġemma, Dwejra Hill, Għerien il-Lhud, Wardija, Triq il-Kbira, Coby Kafé Bar, Parish Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Għajn Tuffieħa. Covered: Binġemma ridge walk, Parish Church egg dome legend, Coby Kafé Bar visit, Għajn Tuffieħa swimming safety, Mġarr cost of living context, Preparation for Gozo move. Chapters:00:00 Wardija02:34 Triq il-Kbira04:23 Coby Kafé Bar06:35 Għajn Tuffieħa08:18 Il-Vittorja A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MaltaTravel #MgarrVillage #NorthernCoastMalta #GhajnTuffieha #MaltaHiking #IslandLife #SlowTravel #MaltaFood #RuralMalta #GozoBound #SummerInMalta #TravelPodcast #MaltaHistory #BeachDay #WineHarvest #IndependentTravel #MediterraneanLife #ExploreMalta https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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Mġarr's Local Market and a Loaf of Life
Nadia navigates the Mġarr farmers' market at golden hour, considers the economics of a $47,000 GDP against the price of a pastizzi, and manages her summer asthma in the dusty fields. She also wrestles with the single permit's January 2026 rule change and the emotional math of a Gozo goodbye, all underlined by the village's post-festa calm. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Mġarr, Malta. Places in this episode: Parish Church of the Assumption, Wardija, Bohini, United Restaurant, Ta' Celita, Sliema, Valletta, Gozo. Covered: Mġarr village market and local produce, Cost of living comparison and typical prices, Maltese residency and single permit paperwork, Farming village economics and grape harvest, Reflections on moving to Gozo. Chapters:00:00 Parish Church of the Assumption01:09 Mġarr03:20 Bohini04:46 Village street06:46 United Restaurant08:06 Ġnejna Bay A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MaltaTravel #Imġarr #MgarrVillage #MaltaLiving #GrapeHarvest #MalteseFood #Fenkata #MaltaCostOfLiving #GozoBound #SlowTravel #MediterraneanLife #VillageLife #MaltaBus #TallinjaCard #MoveToMalta #SummerInMalta https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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Mġarr's Last Summer Hours and a Northern Swim
On day four in Mġarr, Nadia explores the Gnejna Bay forró scene, checks in on the slow-streets controversy, and takes a final swim at Għajn Tuffieħa before the summer heat breaks. She reflects on the cost of a quiet village day and the practicalities of settling in. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Mġarr, Malta. Places in this episode: Mġarr village, Gnejna Bay, Għajn Tuffieħa, Mġarr Farmers Bar, Ta' Celita - Sunny Bar and Restaurant. Covered: Beach day, Village life, Cost of living, Slow-streets controversy, Banking and residence paperwork, Forró dance event. Chapters:00:00 Mġarr Farmers Bar01:29 Village square03:01 Gnejna Bay05:24 Għajn Tuffieħa06:55 Cicadas A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MaltaTravel #Mjarr #GnejnaBay #GhajnTuffieha #SummerInMalta #SlowTravel #VillageLife #MaltaBeaches #ForroBeach #MaltaFood #RabbitSpaghetti #TallinjaCard #ExpatLife #MaltaCostOfLiving #Buskett #GozoNext https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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The Victoria Lines and a Post-Festa Swim
Nadia walks the Victoria Lines fortifications above Mġarr, follows up on the village slow-streets controversy, and takes a late August swim at Għajn Tuffieħa. Plus the real cost of a rural day out. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Mġarr, Malta. Places in this episode: Victoria Lines, Binġemma, Għerien il-Lhud, Mġarr Farmers Bar, United Restaurant Behind The Church, Għajn Tuffieħa, Wardija. Covered: Victoria Lines fortifications, Mgarr village slow-streets controversy, Għajn Tuffieħa beach and safety, Mġarr cost of living and local prices, Rural village pace after Santa Marija feast. Chapters:00:00 Victoria Lines00:48 Mġarr02:27 Mġarr Farmers Bar04:07 Beach05:40 Wardija06:48 Balcony at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MaltaTravel #MgarrMalta #VictoriaLines #GħajnTuffieħa #MaltaBeaches #SlowTravel #MaltaVillage #MaltaHiking #RuralMalta #FestaSeason #MaltaCostOfLiving #TravelPodcast #SoloTravel #EuropeTravel #IslandLife #SummerInMalta https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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The Vineyards of Wardija and a Mġarr Morning
Nadia explores the Wardija hillsides and vineyards above Mġarr, finds a local wine bar for lunch, and talks through the practicalities of the grape harvest, village politics, and the real cost of a quiet rural day. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Mġarr, Malta. Places in this episode: Wardija, Mġarr village centre, Mġarr Farmers Bar, Parish Church of the Assumption, Ta' Celita - Sunny Bar and Restaurant, Gnejna Bay, Ta' Soldi. Covered: Mgarr village life, Wardija vineyards and harvest, Malta rural cost of living, Gnejna Bay swim, Local village politics, Santa Marija church dome. Chapters:00:00 Wardija01:13 Mġarr Farmers Bar02:39 Bar03:56 Ta' Soldi05:58 Gnejna Bay07:15 Sea08:52 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Mgarr #GnejnaBay #Maltarural #Wardija #MalteseVillages #SantaMarija #MalteseWine #Fenkata #GozoAndComino #MaltaTravel #SlowTravel #VillageLife #MalteseFood #MaltaBeaches #TravelPodcast #MalteseIslands #CostOfLivingMalta #SummerInMalta https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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Eggs, Bells, and the Move to Mġarr
Nadia settles into Mġarr after the drive from Dingli, explores the village's post-festa quiet, the famous egg-funded church dome, and takes a sunset swim at Għajn Tuffieħa. Practical costs and local tips woven through. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Mġarr, Malta. Places in this episode: Għajn Tuffieħa, Wardija, Manikata, Ta' Celita, M31 Boutique Suites. Covered: Mgarr village life and post-festa quiet, Church dome egg story, Local politics and traffic, Beach visit and practical costs, Moving logistics and paperwork. Chapters:00:00 Mġarr02:16 Ta' Celita04:35 Għajn Tuffieħa06:22 Beach08:24 Village evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Mgarr #GħajnTuffieħa #GnejnaBay #MaltaTravel #MoveToMalta #ExpatLife #MalteseVillages #Fenkata #Ftira #GozoNext #SummerArc #MalteseHistory #NeolithicMalta #BeachDay #SlowTravel #MalteseFood #VictoriaLines #PostFesta https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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Dingli's Last Light and a Gozo Goodbye
Nadia spends her final hours in Dingli with a last cliff walk at sunset, a quiet dinner at Bobbyland, and a look back at what a Maltese summer in the village cost and taught her before the ferry to Gozo. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Dingli, Malta. Places in this episode: Dingli Cliffs, Ta' Dmejrek, St Mary Magdalene Chapel, From My Garden Dingli Cliffs, Buskett Gardens, Bobbyland Restaurant, Filfla, Ċirkewwa. Covered: Dingli Cliffs sunset, Bobbyland restaurant, Buskett Gardens, Buskett care home controversy, Cost of living and local prices, Move to Gozo. Chapters:00:00 Ta' Dmejrek01:01 From My Garden Dingli Cliffs03:31 Bobbyland Restaurant05:44 Village street at dusk07:30 Ċirkewwa A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dingli #DingliCliffs #Malta #Gozo #MaltaTravel #VisitMalta #StMaryMagdaleneChapel #BuskettGardens #BobbylandRestaurant #MalteseFood #SoloTravelMalta #MalteseVillages #CliffSunset #MalteseSummer #CostOfLivingMalta #TallinjaCard #MaltaFerry https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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Leaving Dingli: Cliffs, Dust, and a Move West
Nadia's final day in Dingli: a last walk on the cliffs, the cost of renting in the village, the smell of the countryside, and the quiet logistics of packing up for Gozo. She says bonġu to the morning and goodbye to the highest point in Malta. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Dingli, Malta. Places in this episode: Dingli Cliffs, Ta' Dmejrek, St Mary Magdalene Chapel, Buskett Gardens, Parish Church of the Assumption, Bobbyland Restaurant. Covered: Dingli Cliffs, Leaving Dingli, Cost of living, Buskett Gardens, Move to Gozo, Reflection. Chapters:00:00 Ta' Dmejrek01:37 Hilltop02:54 Parish Church of the Assumption04:55 Forest05:44 Meadow06:33 Restaurant07:36 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dingli #DingliCliffs #Malta #MaltaTravel #Gozo #BuskettGardens #SantoMarija #MalteseFood #MalteseVillage #SlowTravel #MoveToMalta #CostOfLiving #FerryToGozo #EuropeTravel #IslandLife #TravelPodcast #MalteseHistory #CliffTop https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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Day Eight in Dingli: Heat, Headlines, and a Final Cliff Walk
Nadia spends her second-to-last day in Dingli dealing with a local scandal, a construction site, and the relentless August heat. She takes a final walk to the cliffs, checks in on the cost of living, and reflects on what it means to actually live in a place everyone else just visits. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Dingli, Malta. Places in this episode: Dingli Cliffs, St Mary Magdalene Chapel, From My Garden Dingli Cliffs, Buskett Gardens, Verdala Palace, Bobbyland Restaurant, Ta' Sabbat. Covered: Dingli Clifftop walk, Local news and controversy, Cost of living in Dingli, Buskett Gardens and woodland, Cliff chapel and radar station, Upcoming move to Gozo. Chapters:00:00 Dingli Cliffs01:06 St Mary Magdalene Chapel01:54 Buskett Gardens03:47 Cicadas05:42 Ta' Sabbat07:28 Village08:19 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dingli #DingliCliffs #Malta #MaltaTravel #BuskettGardens #VerdalaPalace #Gozo #StMaryMagdalene #Filfla #MalteseFood #Pastizzi #CostOfLivingMalta #MalteseIslands #CliffWalking #FeastOfOurLadyOfVictories #BlueRockThrush #TravelPodcast #SettlingInMalta https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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The Cliff Edge, the Care Home, and the Heat
Day seven in Dingli: Nadia walks the cliffs before the heat, checks in on the Buskett care home controversy, and spends a slow afternoon in the village. She considers what it means to live somewhere rather than just visit, and looks ahead to the final days of the summer arc. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Dingli, Malta. Places in this episode: Ta' Dmejrek, Dingli Cliffs, Buskett Gardens, Verdala Palace, From My Garden, Filfla. Covered: Dingli Cliffs, Buskett Gardens, Santa Marija feast, Local controversy, Village life, Cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room interior00:26 Ta' Dmejrek02:08 Bakery03:00 Buskett Gardens04:36 From My Garden06:21 Village07:53 Clifftop A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DingliCliffs #MaltaTravel #BuskettGardens #SantaMarijaFeast #DingliMalta #MaltaCountryside #TaDmejrek #VerdalaPalace #MaltaSummer #PastizziMalta #MaltaWalking #GozoFerry #MaltaLiving #CliffTopViews #MaltaNature #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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The Heat Doesn't Stop the Voices
Day six in Dingli, and the August heat is a presence in every room. Nadia walks the cliffs in the morning, watches the village brace for the Il-Vittorja feast, and reflects on what it means to live somewhere long enough to hear its stories — and to have a beer with a local legend named Tony. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Dingli, Malta. Places in this episode: Wardija ta' San Ġorġ, Ta' Dmejrek, Bobbyland Restaurant, St Mary Magdalene Chapel, Ħal Tartarni. Covered: Dingli archaeology, Local residents and stories, Buskett care home controversy, Cost of living in Dingli, Cliff walk and nature. Chapters:00:00 Wardija ta' San Ġorġ01:04 Village street02:45 Bobbyland Restaurant05:14 Ta' Dmejrek06:22 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dingli #MaltaTravel #DingliCliffs #MaltaHistory #TaDmejrek #RomanBaths #WardijaTaSanGorg #MaltaVillages #Bobbyland #MaltaFood #Pastizzi #SantaMarija #IlVittorja #MaltaPodcast #SlowTravel #MaltaLocal https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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Dingli Cliffs, Feast Lights, and a Village Morning
Day 5 in Dingli: Nadia walks the cliffs at first light, catches the tail of the Santa Marija feast, and digs into the village's quiet rhythms — plus the cost of living here and the Buskett care home controversy. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Dingli, Malta. Places in this episode: Dingli Cliffs, St Mary Magdalene Chapel, Buskett Gardens, Verdala Palace, Merkanti Village - Restaurant, Bobbyland, Parish Church of the Assumption. Covered: Dingli cliffs and nature, Cost of living and prices, Buskett controversy, Local food and cafés, Feast aftermath. Chapters:00:00 Quiet village at dawn00:45 Buskett Gardens02:09 St Mary Magdalene Chapel03:40 Merkanti Village - Restaurant04:35 Verdala Palace06:06 Roadside07:39 Bobbyland A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dingli #DingliCliffs #MaltaTravel #BuskettGardens #MalteseFesta #SantaMarija #CliffWalking #MaltaVillage #VerdalaPalace #Filfla #BlueRockThrush #MalteseFood #Pastizzi #MaltaVlog #MalteseLife #TravelPodcast #MalteseSummer https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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Dingli's Feast Day and the Cliff Chapel
Nadia experiences the Santa Marija feast in Dingli, from the early morning band march to the fireworks at night, and finds a quiet moment at the cliff chapel. She also reflects on the village's agricultural rhythms and local controversies. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Dingli, Malta. Places in this episode: Dingli Cliffs, St Mary Magdalene Chapel, Buskett Gardens, Parish Church of the Assumption, Ħal Tartarni, Ta' Dmejrek, Filfla. Covered: Festa culture, Dingli cliffs and chapel, Buskett Gardens, Cost of living in Dingli, Local controversy, Village daily life. Chapters:00:00 St Mary Magdalene Chapel02:15 Buskett Gardens04:11 Forest interior with birdsong05:28 Festival street at night06:46 Quiet village night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dingli #SantaMarijaFeast #Malta #MaltaTravel #DingliCliffs #BuskettGardens #MalteseFeast #Fireworks #StMaryMagdalene #Filfla #Cisk #Pastizzi #MalteseFood #GozoBound #TravelPodcast #DingliVillage #MaltaLife #CliffTopChapel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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The Cliff Chapel and the Feast Bells
Day three in Dingli: Nadia walks the cliff path to St Mary Magdalene Chapel, watches a Bonfire Night controversy unfold on protected land, checks the Santa Marija feast build-up, and shares the real costs of eating and sleeping on Malta's highest ground. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Dingli, Malta. Places in this episode: St Mary Magdalene Chapel, Ta' Dmejrek, Buskett Gardens, Verdala Palace, From My Garden, Bobbyland Restaurant, Dingli Radar Station, Filfla. Covered: Dingli Cliffs and Ta' Dmejrek, Santa Marija feast build-up, Buskett Gardens and Verdala Palace, Environment and local controversy, Dingli food and café scene, Cliff-top safety. Chapters:00:00 Ta' Dmejrek02:49 Buskett Gardens04:19 Village05:58 Taverna07:12 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Malta #Dingli #DingliCliffs #MaltaTravel #MalteseFeast #SantaMarija #BuskettGardens #MaltaWeather #TravelPodcast #MaltaLiving #MaltaVillage #CliffWalk #MalteseFood #RabbitStew #MaltaHistory #MalteseCulture #Filfla #MalteseLandscape https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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Dingli Cliffs, Radar Domes, and a Feast of Light
Nadia spends a day on Malta's highest ground, walking the Dingli Cliffs at Ta' Dmejrek, peeking inside the St Mary Magdalene Chapel, exploring the abandoned village of Ħal Tartarni, and getting caught up in the late-August Santa Marija feast build-up in the village core. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Dingli, Malta. Places in this episode: Dingli Cliffs, Ta' Dmejrek, From My Garden Dingli Cliffs, St Mary Magdalene Chapel, Għar il-Kbir, Wardija ta' San Ġorġ, Buskett Gardens, Verdala Palace. Covered: Dingli Cliffs walk, Buskett Gardens and forest ecology, Santa Marija feast build-up, Local archaeology (Għar il-Kbir, Ta' Baldu), Cost of living in Dingli, Buskett Aparthotel controversy. Chapters:00:00 Dingli Cliffs02:03 Ta' Dmejrek04:05 Għar il-Kbir06:00 Buskett Gardens07:13 Parish Church of the Assumption08:36 Bobbyland Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dingli #Malta #DingliCliffs #TaDmejrek #SantaMarija #MaltaTravel #BuskettGardens #VerdalaPalace #MaltaHiking #MaltaVillages #GharIlKbir #StMaryMagdalene #MaltaFesta #VisitMalta #MaltaNature #CliffWalks #MaltaHistory #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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Dingli Cliffs, a Feast, and a Move West
Nadia makes the short move from Qormi to Dingli, Malta's highest village. She explores the famous Dingli Cliffs, checks out the Santa Marija festa build-up, and walks through Buskett Gardens, all while settling into her new base on the island's western edge. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Dingli, Malta. Places in this episode: Dingli Cliffs, Ta' Dmejrek, St Mary Magdalene Chapel, Buskett Gardens, Ħal Tartarni, Ta' Baldu, Merkanti Village, From My Garden. Covered: Move to Dingli, Dingli Cliffs, Santa Marija feast, Buskett Gardens, Cost of living, Local archaeology. Chapters:00:00 Dingli00:53 The Cliffs02:29 From My Garden04:27 Buskett Gardens06:31 Bobbyland07:33 Clifftop08:37 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dingli #DingliCliffs #Malta #MaltaTravel #SantaMarija #Festa #BuskettGardens #TaDmejrek #MalteseIslands #DingliFesta #CliffTopView #MaltaVillage #Gozo #SummerInMalta #TravelPodcast #HiddenMalta https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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Qormi's Last Light and Bakery Dust
Nadia spends her final full day in Qormi, tracing the town's bread legacy from a dawn bakery run to a last walk in Wied il-Kbir. She reflects on what it means to live somewhere just long enough to feel its rhythm, and looks ahead to the next leg of her Maltese summer. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Qormi, Malta. Places in this episode: Triq il-Kbira, Pjazza San Franġisk, Tal-Bajjad, HSBC Qormi Branch, San Bastjan, Il-Wied, Qormi FC Football Complex, Square Bistro-Pizzeria-Cafe. Covered: Bakery Culture, Valley Walk, Local Economy, Reflection on leaving, Qormi Districts, Local Landmarks. Chapters:00:00 Triq il-Kbira01:20 Pjazza San Franġisk02:44 Tal-Bajjad04:08 Il-Wied05:06 Wied il-Kbir06:24 San Ġorġ07:42 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MaltaTravel #Qormi #BreadCapital #MaltaLife #WiedilKbir #SlowTravel #SicilyAndBeyond #GozoNext #MalteseSummer #Fitra #Pastizz #ValleyWalk #OldChurch #WorkingTown #TravelDiaries #LocalsNotTourists #MaltaPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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Santa Marija in Qormi, Bread and Quiet
Nadia spends her last full day in Qormi on the Santa Marija feast. A morning at the bakery, a walk through the quiet town, and a final reflection on the working rhythm of Malta's bread capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Qormi, Malta. Places in this episode: Triq il-Kbira, Pjazza San Franġisk, Tal-Bajjad, Il-Wied, Wied il-Kbir, Square Bistro-Pizzeria-Cafe, 101 CAFFE Qormi. Covered: Santa Marija feast quiet, Qormi bakery culture, Local economy and cost of living, Valley walk, Local news and politics, Packing up and moving on. Chapters:00:00 Triq il-Kbira01:24 101 CAFFE Qormi03:13 Street04:09 Tal-Bajjad05:32 Square Bistro-Pizzeria-Cafe07:26 Wied il-Kbir A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Qormi #Malta #SantaMarija #MalteseFeast #BreadCapital #Fitra #LocalLife #TravelVlog #SlowTravel #MalteseDialect #QormiBakery #ValleyWalk #CostOfLiving #MaltaSummer #WorkingTown #BandClubs #GozoNext https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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Qormi's Quiet Santa Marija Eve, Bread and Buses
On the eve of Santa Marija, Nadia embraces Qormi's quiet pre-festa lull. A morning at the bakery, a working lunch, and a window into local life. Plus the practical costs of living in Malta's bread capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Qormi, Malta. Places in this episode: Triq il-Kbira, St George's Parish Church, Tal-Bajjad, HSBC Malta, 101 CAFFE Qormi, Square Bistro-Pizzeria-Cafe, Wied il-Kbir, Wied is-Sewda. Covered: Qormi daily life and routine, Cost of living and local prices, Santa Marija feast eve, Local valleys and nature walk, Maltese dialect and characters, Local news and safety. Chapters:01:16 St George's Parish Church02:14 Tal-Bajjad03:51 Wied il-Kbir05:50 Pjazza San Franċisk07:19 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Qormi #Malta #SantaMarija #MalteseFood #Ftira #Pastizz #WiedilKbir #MalteseDialect #CostOfLivingMalta #ExpatsInMalta #VisitMalta #MalteseLife #LocalMalta #CasalFornaro #FeastSeason #QormiFC #MaltaTravel #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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Qormi's Bread, the Luzzu, and a Quiet Santa Marija Eve
Day five in Qormi: Nadia rises early to catch the bakers at work, walks the old San Ġorġ quarter, and watches the town wind down before the Santa Marija feast. She talks dialect, band clubs, and what a local summer lull actually sounds like. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Qormi, Malta. Places in this episode: Triq il-Kbira, St George's Church, 101 CAFFE Qormi, Wied il-Kbir, Pjazza San Franġisk, Old Church of St Sebastian, The Streatery by Heirloom, Tal-Ħandaq. Covered: Qormi bakery culture and bread, Qormi dialect and local life, Band club rivalry and festa culture, Wied il-Kbir valley walk, Local news and health, Cost of living and local food prices. Chapters:00:00 Qormi01:54 St George's Church04:13 Wied il-Kbir06:23 Old Church of St Sebastian07:44 Triq il-Kbira08:57 The Streatery by Heirloom10:24 Dingli Cliffs A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MaltaTravel #Qormi #VisitMalta #MalteseFood #Ftira #Pastizz #MalteseDialect #SantaMarija #MalteseHistory #CasalFornaro #BandClubs #WiedIlKbir #DingliCliffs #MalteseBread #SlowTravel #HiddenMalta #WorkingTown #LocalLife #InlandMalta https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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Qormi's Bread Legacy and the Santa Marija Lull
Nadia explores Qormi's wood-fired bakeries, samples a world-record-sized ftira, and prepares for the Santa Marija feast. She also navigates local news, from a food-safety scare to the band club rivalry, and reflects on the town's quiet summer rhythm. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Qormi, Malta. Places in this episode: Triq il-Kbira, St George's Parish Church, Pjazza San Franġisk, Il-Wied district, Wied il-Kbir, Wied is-Sewda, St Sebastian Parish Church, Square Bistro-Pizzeria-Cafe. Covered: Bakery culture and bread, Local cuisine, Valley walks, Santa Marija feast preparation, Local news and health, Banking and bureaucracy. Chapters:00:00 Triq il-Kbira01:34 Pjazza San Franġisk02:51 St Sebastian Parish Church04:13 Mqabba06:38 Il-Wied district A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Qormi #MaltaTravel #MalteseFood #Ftira #Pastizzi #SantaMarija #MalteseSummer #OffTheBeatenPath #MalteseCulture #BandClubs #Valleys #MalteseIslands #BudgetTravel #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #MalteseHistory #Gozo #DingliCliffs https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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Qormi's Bread, Dialect, and the Santa Marija Heat
Nadia spends her third day in Qormi chasing the perfect ftira, navigating the local dialect, and feeling the town hold its breath before the Santa Marija feast. She also gets a lesson in the practicalities of Maltese summer living. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Qormi, Malta. Places in this episode: Triq il-Kbira, St George's Parish Church, Wied il-Kbir, APS Bank Qormi, Corner Crave Qormi, PAVI-PAMA Shopping Village, Pjazza San Franċisk, Danny's. Covered: Qormi food scene, Local dialect, Valley walks, Cost of living Qormi, Banking logistics, Santa Marija feast anticipation. Chapters:00:00 Qormi01:57 St George's Parish Church03:14 Wied il-Kbir04:59 Danny's06:34 Pjazza San Franċisk07:37 Corner Crave Qormi08:54 Night balcony with cicadas A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Qormi #Malta #MalteseFood #Ftira #MalteseBread #TravelMalta #MaltaLife #ValleyWalk #CasalFornaro #MalteseDialect #BandClubs #SantaMarija #MaltaSummer #LocalLife #QormiDiaries #CostOfLiving #MaltaTravelPodcast #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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Qormi's Bread, Dialect, and Band Club Rivalry
Nadia explores Qormi's bakeries and the Maltese ftira, digs into the local dialect, and uncovers the historic rivalry between the St George and St Sebastian band clubs. She also checks out the town's valley walks and gets a feel for everyday costs in this working-class town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Qormi, Malta. Places in this episode: Triq il-Kbira, 101 CAFFE Qormi, St George's Parish Church, Pjazza San Franġisk, Wied il-Kbir, Wied is-Sewda, St Sebastian Parish Church, Qormi FC Football Complex. Covered: Qormi Dialect, Bakery Culture, Band Clubs, Valley Walk, Cost of Living Qormi, Local Economy. Chapters:00:00 Triq il-Kbira01:49 St George's Parish Church03:02 Pjazza San Franġisk03:55 Wied il-Kbir05:38 Roadside06:39 The Streatery by Heirloom07:32 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Qormi #Malta #MaltaTravel #QormiDialect #Fitra #MalteseFood #BreadCapital #BandClubs #SantaMarija #Valleys #SlowTravel #WorkingTown #LocalLife #MalteseIslands #TravelPodcast #EuropeTravel #CostOfLiving #SummerInMalta https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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Qormi: Bread, Band Clubs, and Basements
Nadia moves from Valletta to Qormi, Malta's bread capital. She settles into a new flat, explores the old San Ġorġ quarter, visits a wood-fired bakery, and gets a feel for the town's fierce band-club rivalry and working-class rhythms. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Qormi, Malta. Places in this episode: Triq il-Kbira, St George's Parish Church, Pjazza San Franġisk, San Bastjan district, St Sebastian Parish Church, Wied is-Sewda, Il-Wied district, Qormi FC Football Complex. Covered: Move to Qormi, Qormi food scene, Local history and churches, Festa culture, Daily life and cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Valletta01:53 Pjazza San Franġisk03:11 San Bastjan district04:22 St Sebastian Parish Church05:32 Qormi06:36 Tal-Bajjad A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Qormi #Malta #MoveToMalta #MalteseFood #BreadCapital #CasalFornaro #LocalLife #SanGorg #SanBastjan #FestaSeason #SantaMarija #MalteseDialect #WorkingClassMalta #VallettaExpat #MaltaLiving #WoodFiredOven #MalteseBakeries #IslandLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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The Last Full Day in Valletta
Nadia spends her final full day in Valletta before heading north. She tackles leftover logistics, enjoys a lazy morning at Caffe Cordina, and catches the Maltese Nights show at the Valletta Waterfront. A reflective episode about first impressions and the slow work of settling in. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Valletta, Malta. Places in this episode: Upper Barrakka Gardens, Barrakka Lift, Valletta Waterfront, Malta Postal Museum, Caffe Cordina, Maltese Nights, The Little Cucina, Triton Fountain. Covered: Museum visit, Evening entertainment, Reflection and planning, Local food and drink, Valletta landmarks. Chapters:00:00 19 Rooms01:46 Barrakka Lift02:55 Malta Postal Museum04:27 Valletta Waterfront05:53 The Little Cucina A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Valletta #Malta #MaltaTravel #VallettaCity #MalteseNights #CaffeCordina #TheLittleCucina #MaltaPostalMuseum #EmvinCremona #GrandHarbour #BarrakkaLift #SantaMarija #MalteseSummer #SlowTravel #DigitalNomadMalta #MaltaLife #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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The Wine Festival Aftermath and a Quiet Valletta Morning
Nadia recovers from the Delicata Wine Festival, finalises her budget for living in Valletta, visits the MUŻA museum, and observes the city's evening routines from the waterfront, feeling more settled and less like a tourist. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Valletta, Malta. Places in this episode: MUŻA, Upper Barrakka Gardens, Saluting Battery, Valletta Food Market, Barrakka Lift, Malta Postal Museum, St Elmo Bridge, The Little Cucina. Covered: Museum visit, Cost of living, Daily routines, Harbour walks, Local food, Upcoming feast. Chapters:00:00 Upper Barrakka Gardens01:44 MUŻA03:44 Valletta Food Market05:52 Malta Postal Museum07:46 St Elmo Bridge A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Valletta #MaltaTravel #MuzAMuseum #DelicataWineFestival #UpperBarrakka #SalutingBattery #VallettaFoodMarket #Ftira #Kinnie #MaltaPostalMuseum #EmvinCremona #MarsamxettHarbour #MaltaLife #ExpatLife #SummerInMalta #SantaMarija #MaltaHistory #BudgetTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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The Wine Festival Aftermath and Quiet Valletta Mornings
Nadia recovers from the Delicata Wine Festival with a quiet morning routine, sorts the final pieces of her paperwork puzzle, and takes a deep dive into the practical costs of settling into Valletta life, from rent to pastizzi. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Valletta, Malta. Places in this episode: Upper Barrakka Gardens, 19 Rooms, De Bono Coffee Shop, MUŻA, Valletta Waterfront, Strait Street, Fort St Elmo, Grand Harbour. Covered: Budget and cost of living, Quiet morning routine, Museum visit (MUŻA), Upcoming Santa Marija feast, Logistics and errands, Valletta evening atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Upper Barrakka Gardens01:40 City street03:11 Republic Street04:31 Grand Harbour05:52 MUŻA07:06 Valletta Waterfront A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MaltaLife #VallettaDiaries #ExpatsInMalta #MalteseFood #Pastizzi #DelicataWineFestival #UpperBarrakka #MaltaTravel #LivingInMalta #Valletta #MalteseIslands #CostOfLiving #MaltaBudget #DigitalNomadMalta #MaltaHistory #GrandHarbour #MalteseCulture #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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The Delicata Wine Festival and a Quiet Evening
Nadia takes a breath after the paperwork chaos, explores the Upper Barrakka Gardens, attends the Delicata Wine Festival, and reflects on the cost of living, the slow rhythm of the city, and what it means to feel almost settled in Valletta. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Valletta, Malta. Places in this episode: Upper Barrakka Gardens, 19 Rooms, Republic Street, Valletta Waterfront, Grand Harbour, Three Cities, Fort St Elmo, Sliema. Covered: Wine festival, Cost of living, Mail forwarding logistics, Harbour evening atmosphere, Upcoming Santa Marija feast. Chapters:00:00 Upper Barrakka Gardens01:21 19 Rooms02:11 City park03:02 Grand Harbour05:20 Valletta Waterfront06:35 Three Cities A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MaltaTravel #Valletta #DelicataWineFestival #UpperBarrakka #MalteseWine #ExpatLife #CostOfLivingMalta #MaltaAugust #Pastizzi #Luzzu #GrandHarbour #SliemaFerry #SantaMarija #MalteseFood #VallettaNightlife #MoveToMalta #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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Power Cuts, Paper Trails, and a Cold Beer
On day four in Valletta, Nadia deals with the aftermath of a city-wide power cut, hunts down a cooling solution for her flat, and discovers the Delicata Wine Festival in Upper Barrakka Gardens. Plus, practical tips on the Tallinja bus card and what a pastizzi really costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Valletta, Malta. Places in this episode: De Bono Coffee Shop, Republic Street, St Paul's Cathedral, Victory Street, Upper Barrakka Gardens, City Gate bus terminal, Grand Harbour. Covered: Daily logistics and home comfort, Public transport and getting around, Local food and drink, Weather and heat, Social life and festivals. Chapters:00:00 De Bono Coffee Shop01:15 Republic Street03:55 Bus rank04:58 Upper Barrakka Gardens07:24 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Valletta #Malta #MaltaTravel #VallettaLife #ExpatLife #MovingToMalta #DelicataWineFestival #TallinjaCard #MalteseFood #Pastizzi #MalteseSummer #GrandHarbour #UpperBarrakka #WineFestival #MalteseWine #VallettaDiaries #MaltaPodcast #TravelMalta https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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The Feast of Santa Marija Heat
Nadia navigates a post-power-cut Valletta, dodges the Santa Marija crowds, eats a proper ftira at a rooftop spot, and gets her Maltese paperwork done before the Assumption Day holiday shuts everything down. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Valletta, Malta. Places in this episode: Identità office Valletta, TRiBE Valletta, 19 Rooms guesthouse, Upper Barrakka Gardens, Barrakka Lift, Birgu (Vittoriosa), Lot 61 Coffee Roasters, O'Sole Rooftop Garden. Covered: Residency and paperwork, Banking and cost of living, Local food scene, Three Cities and Birgu orientation, Valletta lifestyle and routine, Upcoming Santa Marija celebrations. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room02:08 City street04:07 Upper Barrakka Gardens05:20 Barrakka Lift07:38 O'Sole Rooftop Garden A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Valletta #MaltaTravel #DigitalNomadMalta #MovingToMalta #ExpatLife #SantaMarija #ThreeCities #Birgu #Ftira #Pastizzi #GrandHarbour #UpperBarrakka #BarrakkaLift #DelicataWineFestival #MaltaFood #MaltaSummertime #SettlingIn #VallettaLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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The Long Shadow of Fort St Elmo
Nadia spends her second day in Valletta watching the Feast of St Dominic fireworks over the Grand Harbour, then dives into the island's WWII history at Fort St Elmo before a quiet dinner overlooking Marsamxett. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Valletta, Malta. Places in this episode: Upper Barrakka Gardens, Fort St Elmo, National War Museum, Bank of Valletta, Caffe Cordina, Angela's Valletta, Marsamxett Harbour. Covered: Valletta orientation, Malta history, Fireworks, Residency paperwork, Museum, Dining. Chapters:00:00 Upper Barrakka Gardens02:34 Bar interior03:56 Caffe Cordina04:46 Fort St Elmo06:56 Angela's Valletta08:44 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Valletta #MaltaTravel #NadiaFarrugia #FortStElmo #MalteseFireworks #UpperBarrakka #MalteseHistory #WWIIMalta #ExpatsInMalta #MaltaResidence #BankOfValletta #CaffeCordina #AngelasValletta #MalteseFood #StDominicFeast #GozoSoon #MalteseSummer #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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Arriving in Valletta, August 2026
Nadia Farrugia lands in Malta for a two-year stay and dives into the practical business of making a home: paperwork, bank accounts, SIM cards, and a first walk through the fortified capital. First impressions of the Grand Harbour, Upper Barrakka Gardens, and the price of a pastizzi. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malta: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malta guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Malta Travel Podcast with Nadia Farrugia. Nadia Farrugia is in Valletta, Malta. Places in this episode: Malta International Airport (Luqa), Upper Barrakka Gardens, Barrakka Lift, TRIBE Valletta, Caffe Cordina, Valletta Food Market, Valletta Waterfront, Fort St. Angelo. Covered: Arrival logistics and paperwork, Getting a SIM card, Opening a bank account, Valletta orientation: Barrakka, food market, waterfront, Transport: Tallinja card, Barrakka Lift, Three Cities ferry. Chapters:00:00 Bus rank01:18 Quiet room02:49 Upper Barrakka Gardens04:20 TRIBE Valletta05:54 Valletta Waterfront07:30 Auberge de Castille A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Valletta #MaltaTravel #ExpatLife #MovingToMalta #GrandHarbour #BarrakkaGardens #MalteseFood #Pastizzi #Ftira #ThreeCities #Birgu #VallettaFoodMarket #TallinjaCard #MaltaBanks #SliemaFerry #MalteseSummer #DigitalNomadMalta #VallettaLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malta/
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast is about living in Malta slowly enough to notice how the island works: the rocky terraces, the winter rains on the coast, the ferries that tie the three inhabited islands together. Travelling here means adjusting to a small archipelago where history is visible in walls and fortified harbours rather than in museums alone.She covers places beyond the main harbours: Valletta's grid of streets, the walled city of Mdina, Marsaxlokk's fishing boats on the south-east coast, and the cliffs at Dingli. Each place is treated as somewhere to return to, not just a stop on a tour.The show follows a longer rhythm: winter rains on the eastern coast, summer heat on the stone, ferry crossings that change with the season. Nadia returns to the same bays and villages, letting each visit add a layer. Knowing a place properly in Malta means learning its weather, its harbours, and the routes between them.Nadia Farrugia lives in Malta and stays for two years, moving betw
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