JOURNEYS4LIFE TRAVEL

Dear Traveler, Mainly traveled by Europeans, the small Maltese archipelago is somehow off the radar for the rest of the world, however savvy travelers o ften described it as one big open-air museum. What makes these islands unique is that so much of their past is visible today.  The balmy Mediterranean climate makes Malta an around-the-year cultural, beach, and nightlife destination with all of the attractions packed in a small territory. That's the real advantage of staying here.  This blog is inspired by Malta's rich cultural heritage.    Historical Background Malta's History is closely related to the history of Knights of Saint John: What we see today in Malta, is the legacy the Knights of St. John left for us. The Knights Hospitaller (the Knights of Saint John), was a religious and military order formally founded in the 12th Century to protect Jerusalem against the Ottoman Turk's invasion. After the Order of Saint John was expelled from its base in the Island of Rho

Dear Traveler, Did you know that Malta's history is older than the Pyramids? The small archipelago is home to some of the world's oldest human structures and many of them are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Moving on to later millennia, the strategic geographical position of the island has naturally attracted the ruling military powers of that period. Romans, Moors, the Knights of the Order of Saint John, the French, the British -- all have left their impact in shaping Malta's history, culture, and architecture. Quick facts & geography Malta is one of the smallest nations in the world (just under half a million inhabitants) situated right in the center of the Mediterranean Sea, between Sicily and the North African Coast. A part of the EU,  the local currency is Euro and there are no visa requirements for  US citizens. The official languages are Maltese and English (as a former British colony).  The Maltese Archipelago is comprised of Malta (the largest island),