Previously we’d written a little about the various sites being used as shooting locations across the small archipelago state for the HBO Game of Thrones production, and now that we’ve actually been, we thought we’d take a closer look at the old capital of Mdina.

While greatly enhanced by CGI, the strategically-located walled city of Mdina – Citta Notabile – stands in for King’s Landing. Situated in the centre of the island, the medieval city is known by natives as the “Silent City” thanks to the small local population incapable of …

Game of Thrones wrapped up its first season with blood, fire and dragons – and as we book-readers know winter might be coming, but you have to wait a little while for the story to continue. In the meantime, here’s another filming location you can visit that will make you feel like you’re part of the story in Westeros or Essos – or where you may catch a glimpse of shooting if your timing is right… the island nation of Malta!
We’re now visiting Malta on November as a stop …

Next up in our Game of Thrones world tour is Scotland.  Though there wasn’t as much filming in the country as there was in Northern Ireland, it’s nearby enough to make a stop if you’re in the neighborhood – and there’s ample reasons to visit the Scottish moors and lochs.
Doune Castle

Winterfell as we see it on-screen was born at Doune Castle, the first location where Game of Thrones began shooting its pilot.  It was built in the late 14th century by the Duke of Albany, the Regent of Scotland from …

So far, HBO’s Game of Thrones has been a huge boon for Northern Ireland’s economy, bringing back millions into the country.  With a second season coming and at least one location in Northern Ireland confirmed, it’s like to continue to bring money in, not only from the production itself, but from fans inspired to visit out of interest in the show, or in the stunning vistas featured on-screen.  Here’s a few locations you might want to put on your Game of Thrones itinerary:
The Paint Hall in Belfast

The production centered at …

As you may know, we love Morocco.  We also love George RR Martin’s epic ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ book series and the new HBO show based on it, ‘Game of Thrones‘.  I love it so much I have five shirts I want to buy and am re-reading the books feverishly in anticipation of ‘A Dance with Dragons‘ – the sixth book which has been six years in the making.
Since ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ fans are about as devoted and rabid as any, we thought we’d spend …