We spent a four nights in Malta and went for a dreamy afternoon walk in the medieval former capital Mdina, also known as the silent city. An ancient walled town, the stunning architecture and quite narrow streets was nothing short of a magical experience. Travelling anywhere in the off-peak season is key for me, and something I can highly recommend to anyone who (like me) suffers from crowd aversion and tacky tourist merchandise phobia. There's nothing quite like an deserted street and the sound of silence to relax your mind and soothe even the most stressed-out city dweller.