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Malta

Malta Breakfast Guide: Local’s Top 11 Morning Spots

Unlike in Italy, the traditional Maltese breakfast is primarily savory. The Maltese prefer a heartier breakfast that combines British and Mediterranean influences. WHAT DO THE MALTESE EAT FOR BREAKFAST? The most famous breakfast snack in Malta is pastizzi – traditional pastries filled with ricotta or mushy peas. You’ll find them on every corner in characteristic …

Southern Italy

Sicily Travel Safety Tips: How My Vacation was ruined (+ What To Do If Robbed in Italy)

Planning a Sicily vacation? While this Italian island offers stunning beauty and rich culture, my personal experience taught me crucial Sicily travel safety tips the hard way. Having already experienced some adventures in Naples (where I learned how to avoid pickpockets and navigate chaotic streets), I thought I was prepared for Southern Italy. Well, Sicily …

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Northern Italy

Battle of the Oranges: Ivrea’s Historic Carnival

Many have heard of the Tomatina battle in Spain, but few have heard of the Battle of the Oranges in Italy! This famous festival takes place during the Carnival of Ivrea in Northern Italy, starting just before Lent, and… yes, thousands of people throw oranges at each other! It sounds crazy, but it’s actually real …

Southern Italy

Naples – The Must-See Attractions and best things to do that You Can’t Miss!

“Vedi Napoli e poi muori!” (“See Naples and then you can die”) as the Italians say, and they’re not wrong. Naples is a beautiful city, truly unique and special. So much so that when you set foot there for the first time, you’ll wonder if you’re still in Italy From Rome to Naples Naples is …