Zimbabwe, Swaziland and South Africa – Part 2
…following Kruger Park (South Africa), my journey continues to Swaziland, and later some spots from the coast of South Africa South Africa / Swaziland Day 8 Left Kruger Park after breakfast on our way to Nelspruit via Blyde River Canyon, where we stopped to admire the breath-taking huge rock spirals rising out of the far...
Zimbabwe, Swaziland and South Africa Part 1
The following are extracts from my travel notebook, whilst on holiday in Southern Africa in 2007. In the first part you can read about my adventures in Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe), Johannesburg (South Africa) and Kruger Park (South Africa). Week 1 – Zimbabwe Day 1 We set off to London from Malta at 7am. We had...
Le Boccaccio, Nice, France
Le Boccaccio is situated in the heart of the town of Nice in the Massena pedestrian district. It was the ideal place to have lunch on a very warm July afternoon. The display of oysters, lemon and other fresh crustacean tantalised our tastebuds and was a feast to our sight. The restaurant seemed elegant, stylish...
Ta’ Frenc Restaurant – Gozo
Last summer, my partner and I decided to check out one of the best advertised and “said to be” fine dining restaurants in Gozo. Ta’ Frenc restaurant is situated in a secluded area, going down the road to Marsalforn. At first glance the place proves to be more than satisfactory, with massive surroundings and plenty...
Ix-Xlukkajr, Marsaxlokk
Heading home from the beach on Sunday at around 7pm in the evening, and with hunger hitting us hard, we both agreed to have fish for dinner tonight. After contemplating and running through a list of fish restaurants on our way, we opted to hit the fishing village of Marsaxlokk and choose our pick whilst...
Ciappetti Mdina
Set in the narrow streets of Mdina, is Ciappetti Restaurant. Walking through a common town house door you think you are going inside someone’s house for lunch. Through a little courtyard set with tables for 2; no doubt for anyone who wants to be romantic, tinkling wind chimes and small fountains, one finds the friendly staff of this welcoming restaurant with a peaceful atmosphere . One...
Browns, Valletta Waterfront
This is not one of those commercial restaurants you find along the VWF, or at least it does not look as such to me! I was there about two/three weeks ago, on a Thursday night with some colleagues. We had pre dinner drinks at the bar, until we waited for everyone to arrive, whilst some...
Riviera Della Marina – Vittoriosa Waterfront
The beautiful Vittoriosa Waterfront, needed a restaurant of such caliber and style…and excellent food !! I have been a couple of times in summer, in this superb location in the south of Malta. The restaurant formerly a Chinese restaurant, is the second one on your right, next door to Two and a Half Lemons. ...
