Sports & Lifestyle

Exploring Ta’ Stronka secret tunnel in Madliena

One of the advantages of trekking in Malta is that the Maltese islands are full of historical areas, ready to be explored. This week Conrad and Konrad explore the Ta’ Stronka area in Madliena, searching for a secret underground tunnel, built around 1898. The area was...

TheJournal.mt | 14/08/2021

Sports & Lifestyle

Putting elite sport at the top of Malta’s agenda

Over recent years, the Government through the Parliamentary Secretariat for Sport, and the national entity for Sport, SportMalta, worked on a strategy aimed at putting elite sport on the agenda of our local economy. The success or otherwise of this strategy will be...

TheJournal.mt | 13/08/2021

Sports & Lifestyle

Exploring Filfla’s unique character

We’re heading south. All the way down to the southernmost point of the Maltese Archipelago, and to the islet of Filfla. This week Conrad takes us on an informative journey on the species that live on Filfla. With the help of Arnold Sciberras, we’ll get to know more...

TheJournal.mt | 07/08/2021

Sports & Lifestyle

Dare to dream

The Olympics are in full swing. We have already entered the second week of one of the biggest sporting events on the planet, and suffice to say, we’ve been treated to many underdog stories and remarkable performances. The Maltese contingent has also participated in...

Mario Fenech | 06/08/2021

Sports & Lifestyle

Going underground between Valletta & Floriana

This week we’re going underground, exploring the Valletta – Floriana railway tunnel. Unused and abandoned for decades, this tunnel sets Conrad a number of challenges, from tree roots blocking the way, to water seeping through walls, and even snakes. Watch the full...

TheJournal.mt | 25/07/2021

Sports & Lifestyle

A day in Stromboli: Views, Food & eruptions

There’s nothing you can’t see or do on Stromboli Island. From tasting good Italian food, to watersports, maginificent views and yes, volcano eruptions. In this week’s CNG Trekventures episode, Conrad takes us on a journey around this small island, north of Sicily....

TheJournal.mt | 17/07/2021

Sports & Lifestyle

Have you seen this Floriana train tunnel?

Our adventures around the island continue. This week we join Conrad as he explores the Floriana train tunnel, linking the Argotti Gardens to the Floriana Bombi car park. As in previous episodes, 3 year old Jack and his father Konrad join the crew to explore more than...

TheJournal.mt | 10/07/2021

Sports & Lifestyle

An England vs Italy final has got Maltese fans daring to dream

The much expected and hoped for England vs Italy final at the EURO 2020 is on. The game will be played on Sunday, at Wembley Stadium – the home of English football. A win for England will bring an end of decades of agony and disappointment, as it will be the first...

TheJournal.mt | 08/07/2021

Sports & Lifestyle

Etna’s lost restaurant & deadly caves

In the latest CNG Trekventures episode, Conrad enters Etna’s Reichart Cave, named after German photographer Thomas Reichart who lost his life on Mount Etna. Through high peaks and narrow paths, fearless Conrad never looks back. Out of the cave and we proceed to a...

TheJournal.mt | 06/07/2021

Sports & Lifestyle

Inside Etna’s longest lava tube

We’re celebrating CNG Trekventures’ 100th Vlog with a trip to Mount Etna, Sicily. But for Conrad, hiking to the summit of Mount Etna might sound too normal. So this time, we’re going inside Etna’s longest lava tube. We see Conrad crawling...

TheJournal.mt | 25/06/2021

Sports & Lifestyle

Football in Malta: England fans vs Italy fans. But how did it all begin?

We are slap into the Euros with matches taking place at scattered stadia, rather than in one country, thanks to COVID-19. And the Maltese population, with the exception of the odd few, will hold their breath to see how far the Italy or England National teams will...

TheJournal.mt | 20/06/2021

Sports & Lifestyle

A visit to St Clement’s Retrenchment

In this week’s CNG Trekventures episode we’re going all the way down to the Cottonera Lines and St Clement’s Retrenchment, once used by the British as an army barracks. Conrad manages to access most of St Clement’s Retrenchment but not all...

TheJournal.mt | 18/06/2021

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Putting elite sport at the top of Malta’s agenda

Exploring Filfla’s unique character

Dare to dream

Going underground between Valletta & Floriana

A day in Stromboli: Views, Food & eruptions

Have you seen this Floriana train tunnel?

An England vs Italy final has got Maltese fans daring to dream

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Inside Etna’s longest lava tube

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