I must address this: this is how I felt and saw Malta. I don’t live there. My goal was to talk about a few aspects of Maltese culture, not try and find what’s horrible about the country. To all of you who keep commenting about the lack of shots with cranes: I’m from Miami. I’m immune to this since my city grows at a rapid pace. Cranes equal development and I address that issue in the interview with Mr. Spiteri. Also, since I see them everywhere in my city, they become an afterthought, so why would I take a shot of an ugly crane I barely notice? It's easy to nitpick when you're a local; you live and breath your city/country's problems every day. How can you expect a guy who comes for a few days to truly see what you see unless it's blatantly apparent like say Detroit? I've seen a lot of fluff travel vloggers that go around posting videos with mindless drone shots, tropical house music and who walk around on selfie-cam mode blabbering no knowledge or even an attempt to understand Malta, yet ironically, they don't get this spew of negative comments. Yet here I am interviewing Maltese people and trying to learn the culture and I get a bunch of self-hating Maltese commenting that this isn't real. I strongly believe that disliking a video because it doesn’t depict YOUR lifestyle and ignoring the effort in producing this episode and trying to emulate the experience of the country in my eyes, falls under the category of trolling. If your experience or life in Malta sucks and you hate your country, make an episode about that and talk about cranes and dead birds, but quit hating and telling me this is all fluff because I’m just showing the Malta I know to the world.
You seem to have missed the point totally. You are not getting to know the Maltese people or the culture. You are promoting the good things and points about it only so saying you are trying to get to know the culture and people is a bit of a lie. Either its a holiday promotion video which is what it looks like or it is a video trying to get to know the actually island, culture and people. Cannot be both.
@@mradamcass Ironically, you missed the point. I'm not "promoting" anything here; wrong channel. What I do is discover a place and talk to locals about it to broadcast that to TH-cam. If I wanted to promote something, I would gush over things and say how awesome everything is; something that isn't done in this episode. I ask questions and try to learn as best I can about what makes a place tick, this is why I bother to interview a chef and ask about Maltese cuisine's past, present and future. This is why I sat down with Paul and discuss development, rents, football, etc.
Mitchell, you should ignore those comments and not engage at all. You are doing yt videos on a channel and the more the viewers the more the people who don't agree with something or don't like something. It seems some people don't understand what a "travel" video is. I am Sicilian, never been to Malta and your video gave me a good glance on what to expect if I decide to go to visit Malta.
@@andrewm5297 The first song is called Tlett Ghazenin written and sung by my brother Fredu Abela il Bamboccu. My other brother Renald also sings with him. Glad you chose this song as a background to this video.
It's paradise on earth for me. I've visited twice and can't wait to return. Watching this nearly brings me to tears. From the architecture, especially all the old churches, the small towns, the scenery, the food, and the cultural activities, the history, the tours, and most importantly the people. If I won the lottery, I'd move straight to Malta. It's my favourite place in the world.
Hello Madam, kindly be informed that I have tried a lot to reach Malta, unfortunately, every agent is asking payment and not giving proper guidance. I do have masters degree and 18yrs experience
Excellent video, I learned a lot. I just arrived in Malta today, looking forward to exploring around and learning more about this quirky little island.
Maltese American here! My mom was born in Malta and immigrated to the US and started a family in Southern California where I was born! Thanks for making this! Growing up Maltese American I always got “What’s Maltese” now I can just send them this video! I visited the islands a few years ago and they are definitely underrated. Such a beautiful little place with a unique feel!
Excellently done! Malta is so unique unlike anywhere else although unfortunately becoming overcrowded. I'm half Maltese and half English and feel very connected to my Maltese roots. The Maltese are the nicest and friendliest people I have ever met.
I spent 10 months in Malta on Erasmus and it is safe to say it was the best experience in my life, I've loved every moment spent on this beautiful island which became my home. Thank you for this amazing video which reminded me of my time there and made me even more nostalgic than I was before haha
@@pl9995 are you staying at the residence or not? Because it is incredible to live there! Thursdays are the best to go Paceville (free bus organised every week at 10.30pm). Be sure to order your tallinja card (for buses) before arriving online so that you don't have to wait 3weeks pnce you are in Malta. Don't forget to pack your swimsuit! And you will have the time of your life I can promise you of that!
@@wibutterfly8352 yeah planning on staying at the residence. Was a little unsure about it as ive read its a little run down. Also looks a bit out of town. However having said that think it'd be good fun to live in an erasmus community and it'd be a very good place to be socially.
Loved the video! I live in Malta since 3,5 years and coming from Scandinavia, the life here is definitely different. Malta is really unique with a lot of amazing things and despite it not being perfect, I love this little island!
I was just there at the end of May. I stayed in St. Julian's Bay, but I visited Valetta, Mdina, etc. I would recommend it to people visiting Italy because it is just a short flight. Love the history of Malta!
You open our eyes to the part of the world that must be included in out bucket list. The color and interviewing the people are amazing. Keep it up and more power to you!
I’ve just been home from Malta a week ago and oh boy! you documentary makes me want to come back to the island right away!! 🇲🇹 You deserve more subscribers. 💖
Hi. Excellent video. Best photography of Malta I have seen yet. I am a Maltese born woman living in Australia and have spent a total of 8 months there so I know it well. Malta is kinder to tourist than those who live there but its often the case. Thanks. Jovanna
You’re a fantastic narrator Mitchell. I really enjoyed watching your presentation, it was captivating, interesting and very enjoyable. I did not want it to stop. I’m now determined to visit Malta. The music was awesome too!
You are one of the only people who actually connected to locals. In quarantine I have been discovering new countries, and there are a bunch of vlogers who go to tourist restaurants and don't tell you anything about the city. I love the camera skills and editing as well. I'm your new fan.
iiiiThank you Brother for this amazing video. Me encantan sus travesías alrededor de increíbles lugares, la fuente me pareció espectacular. Congratulations Brother, I send you greetings and a hug from Yakima!!!!
Maltese Islands are the most beautiful islands in Europe .... I may been sounding very biased since I'm Maltese myself who happens to be living in Malta my whole life. I describe Malta as a country that it is the most parts are just stopped in time with the old buildings and arcitectures.
Just discovered your channel by accident. I love it! It's clear, crisp, and unpretentious. Keep up the good work! There might be some small improvements to imbibe however, it's totality is awesome. Subscribed! :)
Thanks, for your honest review of malta. As a maltese fellow i like it here i don't see myself living in another country, although it's a bit crowded and jammed with traffic. The video was amazing and hope you visit us again 😀
Very nice video you have shown us a very different aspect of Malta which rest of other TH-camr didn't I really appreciate your efforts and give value to it keep it up
Loved your beautiful Malta video! Thank you! I was trying to make up my mind as to fly from Rome to Dubrovnik or Malta, so thanks to you, I chose Malta.Omg! The water color is soo azure! Cant wait to be there o April 8th. Thanks! Cheers from Brazil
Wow! I m seeing a familiar scenery... :) I came across your channel while looking for Borneo videos and I found Malta among your posts! I ve been living in Malta for 16 years, so nice to see such a beautiful video about my second home! :)
I loved this... sadly, it only shows the bright side of living in Malta. You neglected to mention the exhausting heat for 8 months of the year, only a brief glance at the absolutely awful traffic, or as Mr.Spiteri mentioned, the prohibitive pricing for new couples with the absolutely appalling wages, especially for the majority, lower end earners... Very well put together, I'll agree to that, but there is a dark side to being here as well. Don't get me wrong, I love my country, but all is not flowers and little duckies. In your presentation, it seems as it Malta is deserted.. now touching half a million inhabitants (burdened with illegal immigrants), this is the most densely populated country in Europe... How you managed to get nearly nobody in your video is remarkable.
I've never been to Malta but it's easy to give credence to your sentiments; it's the same for almost all travel features, video or otherwise: highlighting the good and the exotic while brushing off the darker, sadder facets of life in a place. Lisbon, like Malta, is a good example of this. Recently people have been claiming it to be Europe's hidden gem, the "it" city, and hundreds of videos have sprung up on TH-cam highlighting the gorgeous aspects of that effeverscent city by the Tejo. But people have been pushed out of homes by prohibitive rent prices due to Airbnbs and the development of establishments that cater to tourists. Locals say Lisbon is quickly becoming unlivable, and it is losing its genius loci. It's saddening. I hope to visit Malta soon, and already I know I would love it, but it will be difficult to ignore the troubles you just mentioned.
Chris, is there no political desire to just stop these illegal (and legal) immigrants coming on to your little paradise? Are you under pressure from the disastrous EU to take in these non-natives? The whole of Europe is headed toward disaster as their major cities become a generic facsimile of every other consumerist, corporate capital. Don't let this happen to your beautiful country -- it will be a disaster, and a terrible loss for Europa!!!
This is beautifully made but it is also cherry picking at it's most extreme and I understand that you wouldn't know what it's like to live daily in Malta. We don't have the best of beaches and most of the summer they are crowded, but we do have sand less bays that are not as easily accessible that are very good, such as Kalanka & Xrobb l-ghagin (In the south near Marsaxlokk) , Dar il-fekruna (Up north by Mellieha), asking diving schools would probably get you another couple names. We don't have a countryside to walk in, as it's mostly privately owned for fields, and even if you do fancy a walk between the dogs that are left to guard the fields who can easily get out and harass you, the possible of lead raining on you from illegal hunting and quarry trucks driving down the narrow roads make it a bothersome experience. Traffic is worse in summer due to the heat, but you can avoid a lot of it if you don't travel at around 7-8am and 5-6pm which are the rush hours were workers get off work and delivery trucks do their deliveries. Also places such as St Julians, Pace Ville, Hamrun and Gzira are always slow. The heat is no joke, try to avoid being outside between 12.30pm - 2.30pm (June, July, August) and wear sunscreen unless you want to end up like a lobster. Traveling by Bus especially in the north is very problematic in summer, taking the bus extra early will save you a lot of waiting. Unemployment is low it's true, but the minimum wage is not a livable wage. Construction site galore, The constant noise, dust and unpleasantness that come with it. Pastizzi are life, ricotta and peas are the classic but you should also try Imqaret, they are dough wrapped around dates and fried, or a maltese ftira (bread). Also don't be afraid to ask, most of the time people will help you, sometimes even go out of their way to make sure you get where you want or what you want.
@@succhiatoredelcazzo4689 Yeah, instead of taking care of dieing trees or not killing tourists because some of us are idiots we just cut down everything and pave it all up.
What is the song on 06:54 pleaseeeeeeeeee!!!! Would be a good idea to mention the songs on your videos so that we get the best soundtrack of the world. New subscriber here, loved your video. Thank you!
Hi Mitchell, I take it you want your viewers to stop and smell the local aromas of each place you visit. What each takes away from it is the open book of illustrating your footage. 🤩
Hey, thanks a lot for this great video, of course every destination has its good and bad and you just found the best way to talk about this little underrated island. Plus the quality is perfect !!! I was wondering if the credits to the musics were available ?!
One of the most underrated and best channels on TH-cam! Bdw... I've relatives living in Boca Raton, Florida! .. Keep making videos! U're naturally talented in this! Love the cinematography! SUBSCRIBED! Love from Kolkata, India💫👌
@Camilla, 0:21 is a shot of Mdina taken from close to Mtarfa, 1:20 is a shot of Senglea (L-Isla / Città Invicta) taken from Birgu (Città Vittoriosa), 3:07 is a shot of Ramla Bay in Gozo taken from Calypso's Cave, 6:20 is a shot of the Greater Harbour / Northern part of the island taken from Mdina, 6:55 is a shot of the eastern part of Valletta taken from the Grand Harbour.
I must address this: this is how I felt and saw Malta. I don’t live there. My goal was to talk about a few aspects of Maltese culture, not try and find what’s horrible about the country.
To all of you who keep commenting about the lack of shots with cranes: I’m from Miami. I’m immune to this since my city grows at a rapid pace. Cranes equal development and I address that issue in the interview with Mr. Spiteri. Also, since I see them everywhere in my city, they become an afterthought, so why would I take a shot of an ugly crane I barely notice?
It's easy to nitpick when you're a local; you live and breath your city/country's problems every day. How can you expect a guy who comes for a few days to truly see what you see unless it's blatantly apparent like say Detroit? I've seen a lot of fluff travel vloggers that go around posting videos with mindless drone shots, tropical house music and who walk around on selfie-cam mode blabbering no knowledge or even an attempt to understand Malta, yet ironically, they don't get this spew of negative comments. Yet here I am interviewing Maltese people and trying to learn the culture and I get a bunch of self-hating Maltese commenting that this isn't real.
I strongly believe that disliking a video because it doesn’t depict YOUR lifestyle and ignoring the effort in producing this episode and trying to emulate the experience of the country in my eyes, falls under the category of trolling.
If your experience or life in Malta sucks and you hate your country, make an episode about that and talk about cranes and dead birds, but quit hating and telling me this is all fluff because I’m just showing the Malta I know to the world.
You seem to have missed the point totally. You are not getting to know the Maltese people or the culture. You are promoting the good things and points about it only so saying you are trying to get to know the culture and people is a bit of a lie.
Either its a holiday promotion video which is what it looks like or it is a video trying to get to know the actually island, culture and people. Cannot be both.
@@mradamcass Ironically, you missed the point. I'm not "promoting" anything here; wrong channel. What I do is discover a place and talk to locals about it to broadcast that to TH-cam. If I wanted to promote something, I would gush over things and say how awesome everything is; something that isn't done in this episode.
I ask questions and try to learn as best I can about what makes a place tick, this is why I bother to interview a chef and ask about Maltese cuisine's past, present and future. This is why I sat down with Paul and discuss development, rents, football, etc.
Mitchell, you should ignore those comments and not engage at all. You are doing yt videos on a channel and the more the viewers the more the people who don't agree with something or don't like something. It seems some people don't understand what a "travel" video is. I am Sicilian, never been to Malta and your video gave me a good glance on what to expect if I decide to go to visit Malta.
@@maxharrow much appreciated for understanding what this episode is about. Cheers!
Adam Cassano he did a really good job, yep its nice to show the nice bits, of which there is
I like the fact that he went the extra mile to add Maltese music the songs for the background.
Thank you for noticing, Pierre. I tend to always incorporate local music in every episode
@@MitchellTravels Incredible video! Do you happen to have a list of the Maltese songs you included?
@@andrewm5297 The first song is called Tlett Ghazenin written and sung by my brother Fredu Abela il Bamboccu. My other brother Renald also sings with him. Glad you chose this song as a background to this video.
It's paradise on earth for me. I've visited twice and can't wait to return. Watching this nearly brings me to tears. From the architecture, especially all the old churches, the small towns, the scenery, the food, and the cultural activities, the history, the tours, and most importantly the people. If I won the lottery, I'd move straight to Malta. It's my favourite place in the world.
The quality of this video is impeccable!
I am maltese and for all of the maltese people I say thank you because you are telling people about our country
Viva Malta!!!!!
Hello Madam, kindly be informed that I have tried a lot to reach Malta, unfortunately, every agent is asking payment and not giving proper guidance. I do have masters degree and 18yrs experience
welcom to MOROCCO
Excellent video, I learned a lot. I just arrived in Malta today, looking forward to exploring around and learning more about this quirky little island.
Maltese American here! My mom was born in Malta and immigrated to the US and started a family in Southern California where I was born! Thanks for making this! Growing up Maltese American I always got “What’s Maltese” now I can just send them this video! I visited the islands a few years ago and they are definitely underrated. Such a beautiful little place with a unique feel!
Haha I'm glad that the video could speak to you because a lot of us Americans don't know about this hidden little gem!
Andrea Mendiola You’re very gorgeous Maltese girl
yes, it is a beautiful country that I wish to visit
Very beautiful video about Malta. I hope you enjoyed your stay here. Thank you for sharing.
This is one of the best filmed and produced Malta travel shows I've seen on TH-cam. Fantastic sir!
Excellently done! Malta is so unique unlike anywhere else although unfortunately becoming overcrowded. I'm half Maltese and half English and feel very connected to my Maltese roots. The Maltese are the nicest and friendliest people I have ever met.
So nice to see this lovely video about my beautiful island. And to see a familiar face, a colleague of mine, Paul, I am a tourist guide too.
I spent 10 months in Malta on Erasmus and it is safe to say it was the best experience in my life, I've loved every moment spent on this beautiful island which became my home. Thank you for this amazing video which reminded me of my time there and made me even more nostalgic than I was before haha
Doing the same thing this year! Anything you can tell me
@@pl9995 are you staying at the residence or not? Because it is incredible to live there! Thursdays are the best to go Paceville (free bus organised every week at 10.30pm). Be sure to order your tallinja card (for buses) before arriving online so that you don't have to wait 3weeks pnce you are in Malta. Don't forget to pack your swimsuit! And you will have the time of your life I can promise you of that!
@@wibutterfly8352 yeah planning on staying at the residence. Was a little unsure about it as ive read its a little run down. Also looks a bit out of town. However having said that think it'd be good fun to live in an erasmus community and it'd be a very good place to be socially.
I'm glad you enjoyed my country!!!! You are always welcome to return to pay a visit 🥰
I'm planning on doing an internsip in Malta in February! Any tips and things I should know about the Erasmus program and living there?
Loved the video! I live in Malta since 3,5 years and coming from Scandinavia, the life here is definitely different. Malta is really unique with a lot of amazing things and despite it not being perfect, I love this little island!
welcom to Moroccoo
I was just there at the end of May. I stayed in St. Julian's Bay, but I visited Valetta, Mdina, etc. I would recommend it to people visiting Italy because it is just a short flight. Love the history of Malta!
I can't wait to visit Malta! Thanks for sharing and I love your cinematography and editing. Good Job!
Thank you for the love. You'll like Malta!
Malta is now on my list! Video really captured the culture of this beautiful city.
if u like swimming come to the blue lagoon m8
Malta is a country btw^^
@@whyllastname949 ye i live in malta^^
You open our eyes to the part of the world that must be included in out bucket list. The color and interviewing the people are amazing. Keep it up and more power to you!
Thank you as always, Jazper! Glad I can show you some cool places
I went a few years back with family and friends. Beautiful island, amazing time, incredible food, a place I will never forget!
As a Maltese, I found this video really great. Great job!
I love this video, I will definitely travel to Malta, thanks Mitchell, you got me excited to see this place
Powerful voice, good information, nice music...this little movie made me want to go and visit Malta again!
Such a beautiful country to have an adventure. Love to visit hopefully soon. ♡♡♡
Won’t regret it!
Thank you for your content. I’m headed there next week… this is very helpful.
Great video Mitchell . Well put together ..Felt like a TV show !!! Rock on . Im going to Malta in mid October , cant wait !
Sitting here in the backwoods of northeastern Vermont USA and this has me stoked to go to Malta asap. Beautifully shot and presented.
Beautifully shared
I just discovered your channel my wife can’t take her eyes off you and I like your content! Well done keep going!!!!!!!
Haha glad to hear you guys enjoy the episodes and welcome!
The best quality video ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Malta looks amazing and its on my bucket list !!! Thanks for sharing this wonderful video 👍🏻
Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭
Wow this is what I've waiting for... U've always done ur video in its best quality... Thanks for taking us to Malta Mitchell great video as always.
Thank you for always being here, Grace
Very nice and beautiful video😀 I really liked the fact that you got the Maltese to participate. Keep going !
I’ve just been home from Malta a week ago and oh boy! you documentary makes me want to come back to the island right away!! 🇲🇹 You deserve more subscribers. 💖
Thank you! I'm glad I helped fuel your nostalgia
Malta is the best place I've ever been to. I can't wait to go again.
you make really great travel videos. your’s are the best I’ve seen. congrats!
Many thanks! 😄
Hi. Excellent video. Best photography of Malta I have seen yet. I am a Maltese born woman living in Australia and have spent a total of 8 months there so I know it well. Malta is kinder to tourist than those who live there but its often the case. Thanks. Jovanna
Excellent video! Exactly what I needed. I am going to spend 2 months here so I am looking forward to learn more about this beautiful island!
Wow amazing video from malta.
i love the cinematography and editing, beautifully done!
Loved your video and interview with a local ! We are visiting Malta in 3 weeks. Can't wait :D
Thank you. It was very informative.
Dude that was really well done! I actually watched a whole travel youtube vid. Great job!
I love this video😍🥰 three cities was my fav!
This is an excellent video. Great production values. You deserve far more subscribers.
This place is definitely on my list .
This video is amazing, and rightly done. It shows Malta for what it really is. Well done mate
The best compliment I can give is: this video gave me that "Anthony Bourdain" feeling... Awesome narration and content. Subscribed!
Absolutely loved this!! 🔥🔥
You’re a fantastic narrator Mitchell. I really enjoyed watching your presentation, it was captivating, interesting and very enjoyable. I did not want it to stop. I’m now determined to visit Malta. The music was awesome too!
You are one of the only people who actually connected to locals. In quarantine I have been discovering new countries, and there are a bunch of vlogers who go to tourist restaurants and don't tell you anything about the city. I love the camera skills and editing as well. I'm your new fan.
Thank you for the lovely video. You made my country shine. I hope your stay was great
@@desemersixth2509 No problem man, it's true we're an island and also a country. www.worldometers.info/geography/alphabetical-list-of-countries/
iiiiThank you Brother for this amazing video. Me encantan sus travesías alrededor de increíbles lugares, la fuente me pareció espectacular. Congratulations Brother, I send you greetings and a hug from Yakima!!!!
Gracias por siempre estar ahí para los vídeos hermano!
Excellent and knowledgeable video!Thank you
Great narrative, outstanding posing
I love malta is beautyfull I love the beach and sand the country climate all good
Waw.. looks so cool but in the same time peacefully .. if I could I would teleport my self to there now
Malta is now on the list
Haha good choice, Mitch
Never knew about this place but now I'm curious!
Maltese Islands are the most beautiful islands in Europe .... I may been sounding very biased since I'm Maltese myself who happens to be living in Malta my whole life. I describe Malta as a country that it is the most parts are just stopped in time with the old buildings and arcitectures.
Very interesting and educational. Great video!
Malta is magnifique!
Just discovered your channel by accident. I love it! It's clear, crisp, and unpretentious. Keep up the good work! There might be some small improvements to imbibe however, it's totality is awesome. Subscribed! :)
Thanks, for your honest review of malta. As a maltese fellow i like it here i don't see myself living in another country, although it's a bit crowded and jammed with traffic. The video was amazing and hope you visit us again 😀
I would love to travel to malta next year I need some guide for tourists
Really enjoyed your video on Malta. Want to go now. From a fellow South Floridian (FLL)
Very nice video you have shown us a very different aspect of Malta which rest of other TH-camr didn't I really appreciate your efforts and give value to it keep it up
Beautiful, informative video!
Heading there in 2 weeks.... Wondering what's temperature going to be
The Video is so well done. I just love it
awesome vlog! planning to visit Malta this summer.
Fascinating
You're like a poet Mitchell also love the back shots.
Thank you, Quayde!
Most excellent!
Loved your beautiful Malta video! Thank you! I was trying to make up my mind as to fly from Rome to Dubrovnik or Malta, so thanks to you, I chose Malta.Omg! The water color is soo azure! Cant wait to be there o April 8th.
Thanks! Cheers from Brazil
Love it! Will visit there SOON!
Wow damn dude!! Never knew how beautiful Malta was
It truly is
That's the perfect word WAS
to my surprise I have learned so much about Malta watching these edits I left Malta at the end of nineteen fifty certainly opened my eyes.
Excellent video!!! 😊
Well made man. First time watcher gone subscriber here. Malta is lovely.
This Island is so, so beautiful. One of my dreams in this life is to visit Malta one day
Wow! I m seeing a familiar scenery... :) I came across your channel while looking for Borneo videos and I found Malta among your posts! I ve been living in Malta for 16 years, so nice to see such a beautiful video about my second home! :)
I’m glad I was able to cover two points of interest for you haha! Have a Gozo & Comino episode coming later on!
@@MitchellTravels oh, Miami would be 3d point of my ( and not only mine ) interest. :) Very well noted about upcoming episodes about Gozo & Comino!
I loved this... sadly, it only shows the bright side of living in Malta. You neglected to mention the exhausting heat for 8 months of the year, only a brief glance at the absolutely awful traffic, or as Mr.Spiteri mentioned, the prohibitive pricing for new couples with the absolutely appalling wages, especially for the majority, lower end earners...
Very well put together, I'll agree to that, but there is a dark side to being here as well. Don't get me wrong, I love my country, but all is not flowers and little duckies. In your presentation, it seems as it Malta is deserted.. now touching half a million inhabitants (burdened with illegal immigrants), this is the most densely populated country in Europe...
How you managed to get nearly nobody in your video is remarkable.
I've never been to Malta but it's easy to give credence to your sentiments; it's the same for almost all travel features, video or otherwise: highlighting the good and the exotic while brushing off the darker, sadder facets of life in a place. Lisbon, like Malta, is a good example of this. Recently people have been claiming it to be Europe's hidden gem, the "it" city, and hundreds of videos have sprung up on TH-cam highlighting the gorgeous aspects of that effeverscent city by the Tejo. But people have been pushed out of homes by prohibitive rent prices due to Airbnbs and the development of establishments that cater to tourists. Locals say Lisbon is quickly becoming unlivable, and it is losing its genius loci. It's saddening. I hope to visit Malta soon, and already I know I would love it, but it will be difficult to ignore the troubles you just mentioned.
Chris, is there no political desire to just stop these illegal (and legal) immigrants coming on to your little paradise? Are you under pressure from the disastrous EU to take in these non-natives? The whole of Europe is headed toward disaster as their major cities become a generic facsimile of every other consumerist, corporate capital. Don't let this happen to your beautiful country -- it will be a disaster, and a terrible loss for Europa!!!
@@persiandrum9871 Your ignorance is astounding.
Go and read a book, you ignorant, moronic onion.
Love your videos so cool
Awesome video Man, Thanks 👍🏻
Nicey done! Would love to visit!
very nice video, thanx!!
Fantastic video! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I DISCOVERED YOUR CHANNEL WATCHING THIS VIDEO. INCREDIBLE JOB. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏I CANNOT WAIT TO VISIT MALTA 🇲🇹
This is beautifully made but it is also cherry picking at it's most extreme and I understand that you wouldn't know what it's like to live daily in Malta.
We don't have the best of beaches and most of the summer they are crowded, but we do have sand less bays that are not as easily accessible that are very good, such as Kalanka & Xrobb l-ghagin (In the south near Marsaxlokk) , Dar il-fekruna (Up north by Mellieha), asking diving schools would probably get you another couple names.
We don't have a countryside to walk in, as it's mostly privately owned for fields, and even if you do fancy a walk between the dogs that are left to guard the fields who can easily get out and harass you, the possible of lead raining on you from illegal hunting and quarry trucks driving down the narrow roads make it a bothersome experience.
Traffic is worse in summer due to the heat, but you can avoid a lot of it if you don't travel at around 7-8am and 5-6pm which are the rush hours were workers get off work and delivery trucks do their deliveries. Also places such as St Julians, Pace Ville, Hamrun and Gzira are always slow.
The heat is no joke, try to avoid being outside between 12.30pm - 2.30pm (June, July, August) and wear sunscreen unless you want to end up like a lobster.
Traveling by Bus especially in the north is very problematic in summer, taking the bus extra early will save you a lot of waiting.
Unemployment is low it's true, but the minimum wage is not a livable wage.
Construction site galore, The constant noise, dust and unpleasantness that come with it.
Pastizzi are life, ricotta and peas are the classic but you should also try Imqaret, they are dough wrapped around dates and fried, or a maltese ftira (bread). Also don't be afraid to ask, most of the time people will help you, sometimes even go out of their way to make sure you get where you want or what you want.
And dont forget the trees being cut down as if some meteor just fell down (foxx il labour xx)
@@succhiatoredelcazzo4689 Yeah, instead of taking care of dieing trees or not killing tourists because some of us are idiots we just cut down everything and pave it all up.
@@St-hj1ux And everyone keeps voting labour. Long live the tower cranes!!111!
thank you for this awesome !!!
What is the song on 06:54 pleaseeeeeeeeee!!!! Would be a good idea to mention the songs on your videos so that we get the best soundtrack of the world. New subscriber here, loved your video. Thank you!
The song is called -L-ahhar bidwi f'wied il-ghasel by Sammy Bartolo
th-cam.com/video/WytMXW8toTc/w-d-xo.html
Here is also another version. th-cam.com/video/hDEmRN-aJx8/w-d-xo.html
Hi Mitchell, I take it you want your viewers to stop and smell the local aromas of each place you visit. What each takes away from it is the open book of illustrating your footage. 🤩
Hey, thanks a lot for this great video, of course every destination has its good and bad
and you just found the best way to talk about this little underrated island.
Plus the quality is perfect !!!
I was wondering if the credits to the musics were available ?!
One of the most underrated and best channels on TH-cam! Bdw... I've relatives living in Boca Raton, Florida! .. Keep making videos! U're naturally talented in this! Love the cinematography! SUBSCRIBED! Love from Kolkata, India💫👌
Really high quality love your videos
loving your videos :) what story-telling!
Thank you kindly!!
Wow, what a beautifully crafted video! One of the best travel vlogging styles I've seen on this platform. Definitely have me as a new subbie :)
Thanks, Ms Flintstone!
Wilma, you'd feel at home there cause it's one big rock. Barnie Rubble would love it too. 😄😆😁
Wow Malta is gorgeous 😍 your channel has instantly become a new favorite of my! Does anyone know the location of these shots 0:21 1:20 3:07 06:20 06:55 ?
@Camilla, 0:21 is a shot of Mdina taken from close to Mtarfa, 1:20 is a shot of Senglea (L-Isla / Città Invicta) taken from Birgu (Città Vittoriosa), 3:07 is a shot of Ramla Bay in Gozo taken from Calypso's Cave, 6:20 is a shot of the Greater Harbour / Northern part of the island taken from Mdina, 6:55 is a shot of the eastern part of Valletta taken from the Grand Harbour.
@@KalinkaValletta thank you so much!! 😊
@@KalinkaValletta Well, well done!
Extremely unique content and best interview in travel series... thanks
How nice Job, thx ♥️
Very beautiful Country
Beautiful content, keep it up!
Great video!
Great video