'Follow Your Passion and You Will Never Work a Day in Your Life'. This may sound like a cliché but it reflects my philosophy towards tourist guiding which has been an integral part of my life for the past 26 years.

Since completing my initial two-year course at the Institute of Tourism Studies back in 1997, I've had the privilege of meeting thousands of travellers from different countries, both individuals and groups. To this day, the most satisfying aspect of my job is the excellent feedback I regularly receive from my guests about their memorable experience during their stay on the Maltese islands, making new friends in the process.

My enthusiasm to improve my knowledge and experience in pursuit of an enhanced and authentic tourist experience spurred me to keep learning new languages, seek new experiences and pursue educational opportunities. I recently graduated from the University of Malta with a Master of Arts Degree in Tourism and Culture. I am licensed to guide in six different languages, namely Maltese, our native tongue, English, German, Spanish, Italian and Swedish.

You may be wondering - why am I relatively new on ToursByLocals? For much of the past 26 years, I worked mostly for established local tour operators but, post-COVID and after completing my Masters, I decided to pursue new opportunities and focus more on authentic tours for small groups of individuals, hence my motivation to offer my excursions on a reputable platform such as ToursByLocals.

My keen interest in the travel and tourism sector started at a very young age as I have always been fascinated by our country's rich history and culture - growing up in the historic town of Senglea must have played a key role! I started out as a tour representative, which also entailed accompanying groups of English-speaking tourists on long one-day trips to nearby Sicily, an experience which served as a stepping stone to guiding.

Other experiences followed, including working on the Maltese Pavilion at the 2000 World EXPO in Hannover, the 2008 Regional Expo in Zaragoza and the Green Week Fair in Berlin. I also spent five months working on a TUI cruise liner back in 2011.

All these work and travel experiences have been very rewarding, giving me an insight into what different kinds of travellers expect from a competent tourist guide when visiting a country, pushing me to use this knowledge to improve the service I give to my guests and helping to co-create unforgettable experiences based on their interests and preferences.

I can keep writing about tourist experiences and my passion for guiding but I believe in the saying that 'action speaks louder than words'. So I would rather let you make your own judgement if you have the pleasure of choosing me as your tour guide/organiser during your upcoming visit to the Maltese islands.

What I promise is that I will do my very best to ensure that you remember your holiday in Malta for all the right reasons!

Licensed Tourist Guide since 1997 - (licence issued by the Malta Tourism Authority)
Master of Arts in Tourism and Culture - University of Malta (2021)
Certificate in Tourist Guiding - Institute of Tourism Studies (1996-1997)
Attended two intensive seminars for select tourist guides organised by Gebeco in Sorrento and Rome (2013, 2016)
Completed air-ticketing course - Employment and Training Corporation (1995)
Driver's Licence (licensed to drive light passenger vehicles)
Member of the Malta Union of Tourist Guides and the World Federation of Tourist Guides Association (WFTGA)

SELECT EXPERIENCES
Worked as Tour Manager for Maltese groups on TUI cruise liner Mein Schiff (2011, 2016)
Represented Malta at the Green Week Fair in Berlin (2010)
Worked as Supervisor on Maltese Pavilion at Regional Expo in Zaragoza (2008)
Worked as Information Officer on Maltese Pavilion at World Expo in Hannover (2000)

In Malta, licensed tourist guides are authorised to guide at all heritage attractions. We are allowed to guide groups up to 50-52 persons.

Culture, history, architectural wonders and idyllic beaches come to the fore during this exclusive full-day shore excursion!

Designed for first-time visitors with limited time in Malta, this itinerary provides a 360-degree experience of mainland Malta, starting from the rugged north where most of the island's top beaches are situated, driving through typical Maltese villages and stopping for a photo-op at Popeye Village overlooking Anchor Bay.

Did you know that the movie 'Popeye', featuring the late Robin Williams, was shot in Malta back in 1980?

From a movie set to a real fortified city as we will wander through the narrow and winding streets of the famous city of Mdina, the country's former capital dating back to the Roman period.

'Highlights' is the word used to describe conventional tours but this excursion goes beyond as from the north we head down to the south where more breathtaking sights and experiences await, including a stop in the Upper Barrakka Garden in Valletta.

360 degrees Malta - Explore Malta in one day!

Culture, history and architectural wonders come to the fore during this exclusive full-day excursion!

The itinerary provides a 360-degree experience of mainland Malta, including visits to Valletta, Malta's capital city, and Mdina, the former capital known as the Silent City, both brimming with historical buildings.

'Highlights' is the word used to describe conventional tours but this excursion goes beyond as it will give you a taste of everything - and yes, typical Maltese delicacies and a boat trip in the majestic Grand Harbour are also on the menu.

360 degrees Malta - Exclusive Full-Day Tour!

A unique opportunity to explore all the highlights and the hidden gems of the island in just one day.

The day would start with a 20 minute ferry crossing as Gozo is located only 6 kilometres away from Malta. Upon arrival, you would notice that the island is more rural and much greener. The island is rich in historical sites, amazing view, beautiful beaches and has one of the archipelago's best preserved prehostoric sites.

Tour guide in Malta Mirabel A.

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