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My essentials DANIEL COSSAI Freelance translator Daniel Cossai is a graduate in English, a translator and writer. His literary translations, both prose and poetry have appeared in publications in Malta, Ireland and the United Kingdom. 1. Museum 2. Film 3. TV 4. Music 5. Place IF I had to pick one song, I would say Marco Mengoni's 'Due Vite'. I wouldn't call my- self a Eurovision fan, but I al- ways enjoy a good Italian song. I played it on repeat in my car for several weeks, so it takes the cake for me. WITHOUT a doubt, Perth, Western Australia. I spent several months there this year, and it's a place that has always had a very spe- cial significance to me. Get- ting the chance to spend so much time there, enjoying the city and beyond, as well as other states in Australia was a very special experi- ence and one, I will never forget. It is a truly unique continent for nature lovers, and I would recommend the less trodden Western Australia to anyone who's planning to visit. THE Betrothed (I Promessi Sposi), by Alessandro Manzo- ni, in Michael Moore's fantas- tic recent English translation. I usually read contemporary translated fiction, but every summer I enjoy tackling one of the tomes of classic world literature. There is something comforting in spending sev- eral warm, sunny weeks rel- ishing a story that has capti- vated generations of readers. Although many feel classic books tend to be slow-paced or boring, Manzoni's novel is far from so. Full of chases, love, jealousy, and murder, it remains a favourite in Italy. THE Tourist, starring John- ny Depp and Angelina Jolie. Having lived thousands of kilometres away from my dad for most of my life, earlier this year it was the first film in over 20 years we watched together from beginning to end, no phones or distrac- tions. Would I recommend it? It is fun and Venice is ever the charming setting, but it is nothing to write home about. Nevertheless, it will always have a special, nostalgic place in my heart. IN the several months I spent overseas this year, I became a daily spectator of the UK and Australian versions of the quiz show The Chase. As someone who likes to learn a little bit about everything, I've always delighted in quiz shows, and this is prob- ably one of the best ones I've seen. On a similar note, I discovered The Hustle newsletter some months ago, a gold mine for general knowledge lovers. Compiled by Laura Calleja suggestions by email lcalleja@mediatoday.com 4 5 1 MaltaToday is supported by Arts Council Malta 4 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 12 APRIL 2026 ALMANAC 3 2