Things to do
Honest planner — the trap-busting hero takes
The signature cluster of Malta Spirit. Hero-length takes on the things every guide tells you to do, where doing the obvious thing is actively the wrong call.
Blue Lagoon without the crowds: when to actually go
How to visit the Blue Lagoon in Comino without the July-August crowds: before 9:30am, after 5pm, shoulder season, and the quieter alternatives nearby
Scams and overpriced situations in Malta: what to watch
Granular guide to financial overcharges and safety risks in Malta: unmetered taxis, Paceville drink risks, hidden restaurant charges, and how to avoid each one
Tourist traps in Malta: the 8 you need to know (and what to do
Malta's 8 most common tourist traps: Blue Lagoon crowds, Republic Street restaurants, Mdina horse carriages, Paceville scams. Honest alternatives for each
Valletta restaurants to avoid (and where to eat instead)
Valletta restaurants: which streets overcharge tourists, where locals eat instead, and price differences between Republic Street and the back lanes