I return to Malta after eight months away, face reverse culture shock and begin rebuilding my life without falling into the same old routine.
MALTA – HISTORY
From ancient megaliths to the relentless bombings of WWII. A journey through Mediterranean empires, the Knights of St John, and the birth of a republic.
MALTA – PEOPLE
From a densely populated island to the survival of a Siculo-Arabic tongue. A journey through Roman Catholic values, pastizzi, and linguistic hodgepodges.
MALTA – LAND
From submerged ice age bridges to the sunlit Mediterranean. A journey through varied ecosystems, water scarcity, and the rocky Maltese coast.
MALTA – COUNTRY
From ancient sweet honey to the heart of a flawed democracy. A journey through Mediterranean coasts, bipartisan politics, and the fight for justice.
Reflections: After Latin America
Latin America is over, but the gap year continues. Four months left to process 252 days of adventure before the stethoscope returns to stay.
Reflections: After Chile
A final goodbye to Chile and Latin America. Reflecting on Torres del Paine, the Atacama, and the end of an eight-month nomadic lifestyle.
Santiago de Chile – Day 3: The Sunset of a Thousand Miles
Walking the streets of Santiago as a transitory ghost. Reflecting on an 8-month journey that came full circle, from Mexico City to the end.
Santiago de Chile – Day 2: The Full 360
From the steam of El Tatio geysers to floating in the Salar de Atacama. A final pisco sour as the sun sets on an epic eight-month Latin American journey.
Santiago de Chile – Day 1: The Luxury of Loneliness
After six months of shared dorms and weird smells, I finally treated myself to a hotel in Santiago. Then I accidentally opened the door while naked.