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Inside 6 FIRST WORD
Coryse Borg meets him for the first time, at his home, to find out more about this formidable man.
9 HIGH SEAS
33 BELLE DE JOUR
With the exceptional artist and lover of all things wonderful, Kenneth Zammit Tabona. We meet a young captain, Daniel Gatt, to talk about the business of sailing.
16 AHOY
The sailing yoga family has snubbed conventional life for an adventure and extraordinary experiences on the sea.
23 ALONE OR NOT?
Technology has brought on a new reality – where virtual friendships take centre stage. Life coach Claire Bugelli discusses this phenomenon that is making our lives a lonely one.
26 IN GOOD SPIRIT
A conversation with architect and artist Professor Richard England is always inspiring and time well spent.
Stylist Fabio Ferri and photographer Federico Peltretti capture the essence of femininity in this issue’s fashion feature at The Palace Hotel.
18 44 BIBLIOTECA’S UNDERBELLY
The National Library is a treasure, in the heart of Valletta. Albert Delia shares this somewhat unknown delight with us after talking to book restorer Marco Micallef.
50 ASIAN RECIPES
Noni and Clemens Hasengschwandtner have brought il-Forn restaurant in Birgu back to life after a few years sabbatical. Now they have introduced some Malaysian dishes to the menu, and share a few with First.
56 SKIN CANCER MYTHS
Dr Michael Boffa talks us through some myths behind skin cancer.
60 IN IT TO WIN IT
Find out what you could win from this issue – good luck!
62 DOUBLE TROUBLE
Young mother of twins Mariam Mifsud de Giorgio has the last word and talks us through her experience of having twins – from the moment she found out she was pregnant to giving birth and bringing them home.
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