Like many island nations, Malta has been shaped by the ebb and flow of its neighbours’ intrusions: ‘invaders and settlers that left behind tidal flats of language, buildings and food,’ says Jordan. In this beguiling episode he takes us to the sun-splashed Mediterranean archipelago ‘with a gravitational pull that’s made it almost a condensed version of Europe, a palimpsest of mysterious standing stones and Roman remains, colonial sea battles and Parisian style shop signs, all stitched together by flinty dry-stone walls.’ But amid the intensity of its history, a band of forward-thinking locals are now carving out a fresh identity. Join Jordan on this captivating trip as he delves into Malta’s centuries of tales.
To book your next holiday to Malta, visit kuoni.co.uk/malta.
Music by harpist, Olivia Jageurs: @15secondharp
This podcast is sponsored by Visit Malta. Cast adrift in the Mediterranean just south of Sicily, Malta – including neighbouring islands Gozo and Comino – is famed for its average of 300 sunny days a year, making it a destination for every season. From top-notch diving to head-turning art galleries, Michelin-starred restaurants to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the archipelago is packed with discoveries. For more information, visit kuoni.co.uk/malta
