Category: Outdoors

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  Harvesting Sea Salt on the Maltese Island of Gozo

  Gozo is home to gorgeous cliffs and beaches — and some fabulous salt pans, which are still in use today.

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  Into the Blue: A Mediterranean Sailing Trip from Malta to Comino

  Sailing from Valletta to Comino with Sailing Charters Malta, Shawn and I spot historic watchtowers and dive into the Mediterranean’s beautiful blue waters.

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  A Bittersweet Introduction to Malta’s Celebrated Honey and Bees

  Meeting with local beekeeper Michael Muscat, Shawn and I dive into the ancient heritage of Maltese honey and document how a severe drought impacts local apiaries.

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  Green and Tranquil Malta: Tasting Maltese Food and Wine in the Countryside

  A dedicated Maltese company supports local farmers and artisans through ecotourism.

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  Of Orange Groves & Tangerine Sunsets: An Ecotour in Rural Malta

  On a rural Malta ecotour, Shawn and I pick fresh oranges at Tas-Salut Orchard, take in views of Ġnejna Bay, and taste traditional Maltese coffee.

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  Harvesting for a Cause: Picking Olives in Mediterranean Malta

  At an urban grove overlooking Valletta, Shawn and I join Dr. David Mifsud and a team of volunteers to harvest Mediterranean olives for a local charity cause.