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The Map That Leads To Malta

From Popeye Village to Gozo’s crimson shores, Malta proves that size has nothing to do with wonder

A shot from Upper Barrakka Photo: Sanjna Thakeria
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Small but mighty, that was my first thought as we landed. How could this tiny Mediterranean island hold so many landscapes, centuries of heritage, and a blend of European and Middle Eastern influences? You can drive from one end of the country to the other in under an hour, yet everywhere you look, history is etched into limestone walls and even the sea beyond, as the island reveals a tapestry of culture, architecture, and natural charisma.

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