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Sliema is a major city in the Northern Harbour District of Malta. It is located on the northeastern coast of the island, on a peninsula that sits directly across Marsamxett Harbour from the capital city, Valletta. With a population of approximately 23,000 residents, Sliema is one of Malta’s most densely populated and commercially important urban…
Along the Dalälven River is the locality of Älvkarleby, a place famous for its sport fishing and large hydroelectric power plant. Älvkarleby was once the center of the local parish, that shares its name. This was once a part of the historical land known as Roden, a folkland that was a part of the province…
Västland is a small village in the historical province of Uppland. It is today a part of Tierp Municipality and Uppsala County. With a population of around 60 inhabitants, it is hard to believe today that this was once a large industrial center with ironworks. A Short History of Västland Västland Parish has its origins…
Strömsberg is a former company town in the historical province of Uppland. It is today a smaller settlement of around 100 inhabitants and it is a part of Tierp Municipality in Uppsala County. It is, however, the rich history of Strömsberg and the well-preserved industrial heritage that makes it so special. A Short History of…
Marsaxlokk is a traditional fishing village located in the South Eastern Region of Malta. The village is situated in the large, natural harbor of Marsaxlokk Bay. With a population of approximately 3,600 residents, Marsaxlokk is one of the main tourist attractions in the southern part of Malta. It is famous for its large daily market…
Tolfta is a small village and the center for the former Tolfta Parish in the province of Uppland. It is also known under the name Ersta. Tolfta is today a part of Tierp Municipality in Uppsala County and has a population of around 100 inhabitants. A Short History of Tolfta The village was first mentioned…
Tierp is a railway town in the northern parts of Uppsala County and the historical province of Uppland. It is today classified as a locality and has a population of around 6200 inhabitants. Companies that are active here include Atlas Copco and Tierp Järnbruk. Tierp Järnbruk, the ironworks, is famous around Sweden for its manhole…
Marsaskala, also known by its Maltese name Wied il-Għajn, is a seaside town in the South Eastern Region of Malta. The town is situated around the long, narrow inlet of Marsaskala Bay, with its urban area extending south to the shores of St. Thomas Bay. With a population that has now surpassed 15,000 residents, Marsaskala…
After a week of holiday in the Mediterranean, it’s now time to wrap up the Malta highlights from November 2021. My travel hiatus lasted for almost two years. The last time I traveled abroad was in December 2019 when we visited Banja Luka in Bosnia-Hercegovina, now I can finally say that the hiatus is over….
After our exploration of Birżebbuġa, we had taken one day to just relax, have a look at the few sights in Marsaskala, and let Little A play at the playground. So, for our last full day in Malta, we were better rested. The plan for the day was to take the bus to Birgu and…
It was Friday morning and our sixth full day in Malta. We were looking at the options for the day and there was one that caught our interest. This was the Għar Dalam Cave in Birżebbuġa, a place none of us had visited earlier. Little A and I actually went on a hike last year…
After two brave days for Little A, we had promised her that she had this fifth day in Malta to enjoy the many playgrounds around Marsaskala. Our focus was on the Sant’Antnin Family Park, right on the outskirts of the town. The park has multiple playgrounds and other activities. It turned out to be a…