Valletta is a city that changes constantly. It is like a modern city trapped in medieval fortifications.
There is a really striking feature in Valletta, which sums up the relationship between the old and the new in a fascinating way – Porta Reale, the gateway to the city.
This main gate of the city has been rebuilt many times over the past few centuries. The last creation of the architect Renzo Piano has just ended in 2014. The attraction consists of Valletta’s high steel blades which plunge into the clear sky on a hot summer day. Continue Reading
Mdina the ancient capital of The Maltese Archipelago is separated from its twin Rabat by ramparts and fortifications which are even today one of Mdina top attractions. Originally, Mdina and Rabat actually formed only one city, Melita. The latter has been stormed several times during its existence by the Arabs, Normans, and Spaniards. The architectural heritage of Rabat and Mdina is thus today a melting pot of cultures. Continue Reading
Johor Bahru is the second biggest city in Malaysia. It is situated at the southern tip of Malay Peninsula. Johor Bahru is famous for its nightclubs and shops, many of which are located along Jalan Wong Ah Fook, the main street of the central business district of the city. Continue Reading
Every now and then visiting a place and experiencing a lifestyle that is the exact contradiction of what one would consider his or her day to day life, is essential in order to view life from a newer angle. Here are five seamless destinations for people looking to ‘get away’ from their usual life, hoping to experience something more. Continue Reading
Perlis is by far the smallest of the 13 states of Malaysia with an area of just 821 square kilometers and a population of around 250,000. It is also the northernmost state and is surrounded by Thai territory in the west, north, and east. Continue Reading