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Mar 30
7 min

Holy Week Traditions in Malta

Malta is known for being a religious country, with churches found practically around every corner, and numerous feasts celebrated all...

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Holy Thursday Tradition: An itinerary of seven stops in one Cathedral

Giulia Privitelli

Mar 28
7 min

Holy Thursday Tradition: An itinerary of seven stops in one Cathedral

“Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire,” writes Gustav Mahler. We are now entering into arguably one of the...

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Matthew Camilleri

Feb 21
5 min

The Golden Calf of Gozo

The enchanting island of Gozo provides us with many fascinating legends, passed down from one generation to another, and which are said...

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Matthew Camilleri

Feb 14
8 min

6 Aspects of Malta’s Carnival

This time of year - at least in pre-COVID-19 times - Valletta usually comes to life with people in fancy dress costumes, ornate floats...

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7 Legends linked to St. Paul’s Shipwreck

Matthew Camilleri

Feb 7
7 min

7 Legends linked to St. Paul’s Shipwreck

This coming Wednesday 10th February, Malta will be celebrating the feast of St. Paul’s Shipwreck. Although usually celebrated with...

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Matthew Camilleri

Nov 1, 2020
6 min

8 Fun Facts about Halloween

Traditionally seen as an American holiday, this popular and lucrative festival is now celebrated almost everywhere around the world.

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Matthew Camilleri

Oct 25, 2020
7 min

6 Spine-chilling Maltese Ghost Stories

In anticipation of the launch of Colour My Travel’s latest ghost tour, here are 6 stories that will get you in the mood for joining us.

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The Bizarre Connection between Food and Death

Matthew Camilleri

Apr 23, 2020
7 min

The Bizarre Connection between Food and Death

We wouldn't usually think of 'Food' and 'Death' in the same sentence. But a look back at our history shows that they were often connected.

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