Zurieq is like no life there. I stayed twice in Buggiba Saint Paul's Bay, (for me) the best place to live in Malta ☺️ I didn't have any problem to talk mixed english n arabic to Maltese people. I find them so kind n helpful ❤❤❤
You should add: Just because it's a very small place.... doesn't mean that you can travel around quickly. Cabs might be faster but I use the buses (tal-linja card) and going somewhere just a few kilometers away can take a really, really long time and you need to factor that in when making plans.
You should add : if you are on a seriously low budget then it can take a long time to travel around…. I am just back home from a holiday in Malta where i spent 800€ in 6 days. I spent at least an hour per day in taxis and they where not even expensive in comparison to Britain. Public transport more so busses specifically are always much much slower at getting you to your destination but also much cheaper. Even the bus here in Scotland where I live a short journey takes 1hr 30+ minutes to complete from Airdrie to Motherwell where as if I got a taxi or drove in my car it would take 15 minutes…. Yes it is more expensive but such is life lol
@@RyanSmith-hv4qk I have not enjoyed the few times I've been in cars in Malta (too many cars in too little space and drivers acting too crazy) so I stay with the buses (at least they're bigger than most other vehicles.... O will say bus service has generally improved in the last 4or so years and is more reliable (if agonizingly slow).
Thank you Alex, I was fortunate enough to visit Malta last Oct/Nov at the end of the 'season' and it was beautiful and an amazing experience. So much so, that I have already booked another holiday to start the last week of April. Thank you for the valuable tips and of course all the other videos you've produced about Malta and how to get the best of of any visit, its appreciated!
A much needed video! You forgot to mention the beautiful sound of our Church bells which many foreigners living in Malta hate! They must come from very boring countries!
Thank you very much for producing this video. I am going to travel to Malta in December and i was a little unprepared. But now I know more and i will read your guide book :D
In my country Nigeria which is in the western part of Africa, Ehen is a normal everyday word for us and it's used in 3different ways, it would be difficult to see a Nigerian not using that in their everyday sentences, ehen is used mainly when speaking our broken english called pidgin english it's used as an exclamation in 3different ways, so if you see a Nigerian using that term you must understand it was gotten from home, you are either using it to concur to what the person is saying, or you use it when you are surprised at a statement the person makes cos you weren't aware, or you use it after daring a person in a conversation
Alex, I've been enjoying your videos and you just earned yourself a new subscriber (Maltese living in the US here). You did remind me on how I used to get all heated up driving there, you were spot on on that (I did however witness much worse driving in a couple other European cities).
I can't help but smile because I can relate to you so much about the driving in Malta part of your video. I also get heated up when talking about driving here as I also drive in Malta. It is somehow such a relief that it's not only me who feels this way about the drivers and pedestrians here, why they drive like that and when you think about it, the small stupid road accidents should not happen if they just follow the rules and give way to others when needed. 1-2 seconds to wait, stop can avoid these road accidents and traffic.
Please consider the amount of cars running around most of them taxi with foreigners driving with a lot of motor cycle mostly with foreigners driving Compare the population per 1 km squared with other countries for sure it s with the highest. And this is one with makes driving and parking the way it 8s
Very honest and personal advises that you are giving here, I really appreciate how non complacent you are about things. Thus us refreshing and really informative for us who have not visited the island yet.
Wow, I am so impressed with your video presentation. I love the island as I have the priviledge and honour to have been born here. I'm in my 70th year and think of Malta as my home. I am so ashamed that I have never taken the time to learn the language but I know that you are spot on with your coments of not over doing it. My prefered place of residence, when i come, is Sleima and they are fantastic towards visitors. Your attitude toward the local people and the vistors is perfect. A priviledge to listened to your advise. I ca n only hope that visitors take note of your advise
Your honest straight forward comments are refreshing from the point of view of this born & breed 60+ year Maltese native who has seen this Island change over the decades. You have discovered most of our warts, bothered to look below the surface of our official "tourist" spiel and still fundamentally "like" us & this rocky Island home! 🙏
Maybe a bit beyond the scope of this video but I am Maltese and I can tell you that a lot of Maltese people complain about fireworks, particularly the extremely noisy (bombs) petard. I love the colourful night time ones, but something needs to be done regarding petards + we don't need launches at 8am. (Where I live they do an entire week of this, barely 300m away from my house) Traditions change and evolve over time (the same thing happened in Italy). So by all means, complain because a lot of us dislike the noisy bombs/petards, just because something is traditional does not mean it cannot be altered.
Before you try and change the traditions of a country, the country needs to feel that you belong there enough to request a change in traditions. Maltese people complaining about fireworks is one thing (they can't be told to go back to their country). Someone who has been living here for 2 years complaining about fireworks is something totally different.
The funny thing is that those who complain about fireworks noises, attend parties with exaggerated high volume sounds!!! Give me fireworks anytime, their sounds create a happy vibe and I hope they will keep on going for the years to come ❤
I'm coming over to Malta on the 11 December for 28 nights,very much looking forward to it,and I know they celebrate Christmas much better than in England
Malta is my country, I am definately Maltese and have always lived in Malta. But it is true the so called "Festi" have become heavy to support to say the least. When I was little the Festa would be just during the weekend and we would have only the Church Fireworks and some few more from the Band clubs. It was nice, simple and it truly was religious. Unfortunately nowadys the Festi turned into " a Sodoma and Gomorra", I see nothing religious in these Festi anymore. It's just an excuse to drink and party for a whole week, and for the Band clubs to compete on who will have the biggest and most bombastic Fireworks of all. But obviously this is just my opinion, no offenece to no one.
💯. That's exactly how I see it. I'm not Maltese, have lived here for 15 years and that's exactly it. First time I came to visit was 1989 and nothing has changed.
Thank you for making these videos about my Country. Malta is barely noticed by other people from different countries. I speak Maltese hope you do too 😊
What’s funny to me is that last month, we spent about 3 weeks driving around Sicily before flying from Catania into Luqa, and I honestly told our taxi driver the day we arrived in Malta that I was so glad for the calm driving! It seems that even the crazy driving in Malta feels like a slow Sunday cruise when compared to Sicilian driving! I think I would have been worried about trying to learn to drive on the other side of the road, however. That definitely messes with your mind when you first experience it.
Be aware that buses can be unreliable in country areas, being infrequent and prone to cancellation or being full up. Also, they mostly stop running by around 10pm, so plan your evenings accordingly. The narrow roads and the heavy traffic also mean that Malta is dangerous for cycling: so much so that you seldom see anyone on a bike. Apart from that, Malta is a beautiful place.
@@AlexinMalta I agree on many topics you mentoned about my counrty, but here we speak well italian and many languages, the most important point shouldn't be your book guide but has to be that if you are going to move here for living pls learn our language at that is mostly annoying for us maltese to do ,that we have to talk in english, pls after 2 years sure you can speak maltese,, thanks and welcome everybody
hmm, the link for your website does not work on my pc. Maybe it is the network here at work that is the problem, I will try from at home later. I visited Malta almost 30 years ago, I was 14, and my uncle introduced me to a lady he said was called "The Pink Lady", because she dressed in pink and drove a pink Cadillac. I know it is before your time, but have you ever heard of her?
Bugibba is a nice place to stay if you are there with your family in my opinion. St. Julian's - Paceville mostly suits young people looking for some fun and party. My favourite is by far Valletta with its great history and awesome sights.
Thank you very much for the great video and very useful tips. Can you recommend Malta for a stag do at the end of April? is there something going on? what is the nightlife like this time of year? thank you very much in advance 😊
Hi Alex! Just see your channel and videos and found funny and interesting. Just joined it and tip to the bell... :) Next October me and my motorider club in Sicily will have a weekend trip to Malta. Of course it's a very short period for appreciating the beautiful things we will see, but I think it will be really funny, thanks also to your suggest. Cheers from sicily :)
Great video! We're visiting Malta soon and I'd like your input on whether it's worth renting a car to visit the main sights of the country. Also none of us have ever driven a right-hand steering wheel car, in a left-side driving country haha, so coupled with the erratic driving of the locals that you described, should we perhaps just stick to buses to get around?
I woke up this morning wanting to know more about Malta and had the fortune of finding your wonderful video - thank you Alex!
Thank you for watching
Love your Videos.Thank you for always depicting Malta as a beautiful place.We still have a lot of things to arrange.!!
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Zurieq is like no life there.
I stayed twice in Buggiba Saint Paul's Bay, (for me) the best place to live in Malta ☺️
I didn't have any problem to talk mixed english n arabic to Maltese people. I find them so kind n helpful ❤❤❤
You should add: Just because it's a very small place.... doesn't mean that you can travel around quickly. Cabs might be faster but I use the buses (tal-linja card) and going somewhere just a few kilometers away can take a really, really long time and you need to factor that in when making plans.
You should add : if you are on a seriously low budget then it can take a long time to travel around…. I am just back home from a holiday in Malta where i spent 800€ in 6 days. I spent at least an hour per day in taxis and they where not even expensive in comparison to Britain. Public transport more so busses specifically are always much much slower at getting you to your destination but also much cheaper. Even the bus here in Scotland where I live a short journey takes 1hr 30+ minutes to complete from Airdrie to Motherwell where as if I got a taxi or drove in my car it would take 15 minutes…. Yes it is more expensive but such is life lol
@@RyanSmith-hv4qk I have not enjoyed the few times I've been in cars in Malta (too many cars in too little space and drivers acting too crazy) so I stay with the buses (at least they're bigger than most other vehicles.... O will say bus service has generally improved in the last 4or so years and is more reliable (if agonizingly slow).
Thank you Alex, I was fortunate enough to visit Malta last Oct/Nov at the end of the 'season' and it was beautiful and an amazing experience. So much so, that I have already booked another holiday to start the last week of April. Thank you for the valuable tips and of course all the other videos you've produced about Malta and how to get the best of of any visit, its appreciated!
Thank you for the helpful and funny video, Alex. I’m going to Malta for a March holiday. I will download your guide as soon as I click send here
Thank you so much Alex you are doing a great job living in our beautiful Malta.
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A much needed video! You forgot to mention the beautiful sound of our Church bells which many foreigners living in Malta hate! They must come from very boring countries!
Ahh yes i forgot that :) i love the sound of the bells
I've spent the last few Christmases in Malta and the church bells at noon on Dec 24 is one of my favorite things. Especially in Mellieha.
Thank you very much for producing this video. I am going to travel to Malta in December and i was a little unprepared. But now I know more and i will read your guide book :D
Enjoy and let me know what you think about the guide book ❤️
In my country Nigeria which is in the western part of Africa, Ehen is a normal everyday word for us and it's used in 3different ways, it would be difficult to see a Nigerian not using that in their everyday sentences, ehen is used mainly when speaking our broken english called pidgin english it's used as an exclamation in 3different ways, so if you see a Nigerian using that term you must understand it was gotten from home, you are either using it to concur to what the person is saying, or you use it when you are surprised at a statement the person makes cos you weren't aware, or you use it after daring a person in a conversation
Thank you for giving some extra info :)
It's Ehe not Ehne
Alex, I've been enjoying your videos and you just earned yourself a new subscriber (Maltese living in the US here). You did remind me on how I used to get all heated up driving there, you were spot on on that (I did however witness much worse driving in a couple other European cities).
Always LOVE watching your videos Alex!!! Love from South Africa ❤❤❤
Much love to South Africa ❤️
I can't help but smile because I can relate to you so much about the driving in Malta part of your video. I also get heated up when talking about driving here as I also drive in Malta. It is somehow such a relief that it's not only me who feels this way about the drivers and pedestrians here, why they drive like that and when you think about it, the small stupid road accidents should not happen if they just follow the rules and give way to others when needed. 1-2 seconds to wait, stop can avoid these road accidents and traffic.
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Please consider the amount of cars running around most of them taxi with foreigners driving with a lot of motor cycle mostly with foreigners driving
Compare the population per 1 km squared with other countries for sure it s with the highest. And this is one with makes driving and parking the way it 8s
Very honest and personal advises that you are giving here, I really appreciate how non complacent you are about things. Thus us refreshing and really informative for us who have not visited the island yet.
Im glad that you are watching my videos and you havent been to Malta yet, let me know if you manage to come ❤️
Wow, I am so impressed with your video presentation. I love the island as I have the priviledge and honour to have been born here. I'm in my 70th year and think of Malta as my home. I am so ashamed that I have never taken the time to learn the language but I know that you are spot on with your coments of not over doing it. My prefered place of residence, when i come, is Sleima and they are fantastic towards visitors. Your attitude toward the local people and the vistors is perfect. A priviledge to listened to your advise. I ca n only hope that visitors take note of your advise
What a beautiful comment ! Thank you, i might see you on your next visit :)
Slimizi :))). I am from Sliema aswell. But lets be real... it has gone downhill for residents. Residents specifically
Your honest straight forward comments are refreshing from the point of view of this born & breed 60+ year Maltese native who has seen this Island change over the decades. You have discovered most of our warts, bothered to look below the surface of our official "tourist" spiel and still fundamentally "like" us & this rocky Island home! 🙏
2:10 is wrong. I live in malta and there are so many bad parkers that never get a fine
Spot on video as usual, well done Alex 👏👏👏
Thank you ❤️🤩
Great tips Alex!
Use to drive in Malta but not any more , I’ll stick to the buses and taxis now as the roads are so much more busy now!
yes yes, taxi is the best
Maybe a bit beyond the scope of this video but I am Maltese and I can tell you that a lot of Maltese people complain about fireworks, particularly the extremely noisy (bombs) petard. I love the colourful night time ones, but something needs to be done regarding petards + we don't need launches at 8am. (Where I live they do an entire week of this, barely 300m away from my house) Traditions change and evolve over time (the same thing happened in Italy). So by all means, complain because a lot of us dislike the noisy bombs/petards, just because something is traditional does not mean it cannot be altered.
Before you try and change the traditions of a country, the country needs to feel that you belong there enough to request a change in traditions.
Maltese people complaining about fireworks is one thing (they can't be told to go back to their country). Someone who has been living here for 2 years complaining about fireworks is something totally different.
But we can complain about our own country
I dont think the authorities will alter the fireworks anytime soon :/
Try living in Chicago. Those explosions you hear at all hours aren’t fireworks.
The funny thing is that those who complain about fireworks noises, attend parties with exaggerated high volume sounds!!! Give me fireworks anytime, their sounds create a happy vibe and I hope they will keep on going for the years to come ❤
Hi Alex a great video and thankyou so much for making this.
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Just back from Malta :-) you are so sunny person❤ thanks for this great video🎉
Great video. Thanks for all the tips, I'm visiting Malta soon, really helpful!
You're welcome my friend 🎉 love from Malta 🇲🇹💖
Im a big van of mass transit but the busses are terrible- always late, always crowded and it can take 2 hours to go 15 kilometers
I'm coming over to Malta on the 11 December for 28 nights,very much looking forward to it,and I know they celebrate Christmas much better than in England
Wihuuuuu
Enjoy, there's alot going on in December
6:03 especially the green grass in water that is so slippery so be careful
Good point
Visiting Malta at the end of February. From what I gather, English is spoken all around?
Yes
Handy and straightforward Tipps. Thank you!
Alex well done, great info
Malta is my country, I am definately Maltese and have always lived in Malta. But it is true the so called "Festi" have become heavy to support to say the least. When I was little the Festa would be just during the weekend and we would have only the Church Fireworks and some few more from the Band clubs. It was nice, simple and it truly was religious. Unfortunately nowadys the Festi turned into " a Sodoma and Gomorra", I see nothing religious in these Festi anymore. It's just an excuse to drink and party for a whole week, and for the Band clubs to compete on who will have the biggest and most bombastic Fireworks of all. But obviously this is just my opinion, no offenece to no one.
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That's exactly how I see it. I'm not Maltese, have lived here for 15 years and that's exactly it.
First time I came to visit was 1989 and nothing has changed.
Thank you for sharing your opinion ❤️
It’s a tradition. It’s not going to change. Just accept it, like the majority of us do. End of
Thanks Alex great advice regarding beach situation
I had no idea 😊
good one Alex.. but fireworks 8am to 11pm? Better check your clock the fireworks are more like 7am to 1am !! 😄
Hahah in some parts yes
a lot of genuine information...thk u alex
Thank you for enjoying my videos ❤️
Thanks for Sharing Good information again Alex 👍
Thanks for watching
Thank you for making these videos about my Country. Malta is barely noticed by other people from different countries. I speak Maltese hope you do too 😊
Alex that was a brilliant video everything you said is so true I love listening to your advice thank you ❤
Thank you so so much❤️
Hey Alex, we've been watching vids researching Malta for an upcoming trip and you have the best, funniest by far!! "We don't care"!! Brilliant!
Everything you’ve said so informant
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Funny, light and informative! You're awesome! (: Thanks for all the advice!
Pleasure is mine to create this content
What’s funny to me is that last month, we spent about 3 weeks driving around Sicily before flying from Catania into Luqa, and I honestly told our taxi driver the day we arrived in Malta that I was so glad for the calm driving! It seems that even the crazy driving in Malta feels like a slow Sunday cruise when compared to Sicilian driving! I think I would have been worried about trying to learn to drive on the other side of the road, however. That definitely messes with your mind when you first experience it.
Good morning Alex🎉
Happy weekend ❤️
Malta seems to be a small island completely built up with blocks of flats. Am I right or wrong?
Be aware that buses can be unreliable in country areas, being infrequent and prone to cancellation or being full up. Also, they mostly stop running by around 10pm, so plan your evenings accordingly. The narrow roads and the heavy traffic also mean that Malta is dangerous for cycling: so much so that you seldom see anyone on a bike. Apart from that, Malta is a beautiful place.
Informative video❤
Your videos are really wonderful… thank you…! 😊😊❤
Glad you like them!
@@AlexinMalta ❤😀👋
thanks Alex for a very informative video, Love from Canada
much love to you
@@AlexinMalta I agree on many topics you mentoned about my counrty, but here we speak well italian and many languages, the most important point shouldn't be your book guide but has to be that if you are going to move here for living pls learn our language at that is mostly annoying for us maltese to do ,that we have to talk in english, pls after 2 years sure you can speak maltese,, thanks and welcome everybody
Great video! Very informative. Loved your hand gesture description of the seductive "ladies" of Paceville, lol. 😘
Glad you enjoyed it!🤣🤣🤣paceville ladies
Thank you so much for cousiousnes by sharing necessary information
Thank you for enjoying
great video Alex!
hmm, the link for your website does not work on my pc. Maybe it is the network here at work that is the problem, I will try from at home later.
I visited Malta almost 30 years ago, I was 14, and my uncle introduced me to a lady he said was called "The Pink Lady", because she dressed in pink and drove a pink Cadillac. I know it is before your time, but have you ever heard of her?
Hey. Try here: alexinmalta.com/shop/
I havent heard of the Pink Lady :(
I love your explanations
Great info... I'd love to know what the tipping guide is?
Nice guy and great video Maltese parents but live in England got two holidays for 2024 booked already but would love to move there .
Thank you Alex and your helpful video!
Your explanation is worth it brother... 😅❤
I am a new girl student . My flight date is 10 november. However i am in problem about residential. Can u help me to search acçomodation
check on the accommodation pages on facebook
Bugibba is a nice place to stay if you are there with your family in my opinion. St. Julian's - Paceville mostly suits young people looking for some fun and party.
My favourite is by far Valletta with its great history and awesome sights.
The 10 donts are clear. I want to move to Malta
If I get visa for purposes of my rest of the study then I will travel over there and your videos might be helpful for me.
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Good advise🎉
Thank you very much for the great video and very useful tips. Can you recommend Malta for a stag do at the end of April? is there something going on? what is the nightlife like this time of year? thank you very much in advance 😊
Glad you touched on the subject about driving in Malta 😂 the taxi drivers act like they are racing in nascar
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Love your videos. You make me want to come there
Do you like when fans come up to you and ask for a selfie on the street or should I/we better avoid doing it?
Ofcourseeeee ❤️i love it
useful mesg, thank u so much Alex
What do you think about Mike mansholt missing in Malta
Hi, I tried to buy your guidebook but on checkout it says there are no payment options available :(
I loved those fireworks 🎆 they were amazing
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Please I want learn the maltize language
What can I do for that
and at the end ...why should i even go there on my holiday and get more stress than my usual city?
Hi Alex! Just see your channel and videos and found funny and interesting. Just joined it and tip to the bell... :) Next October me and my motorider club in Sicily will have a weekend trip to Malta. Of course it's a very short period for appreciating the beautiful things we will see, but I think it will be really funny, thanks also to your suggest. Cheers from sicily :)
I live in Italy (in the north east) and I find Maltese traffic quite relaxing, traffic jams excluded.
How is education and jobs in malta
not park on the yellow lines? go now in st julians there is at leat 50 cars parked on those!
Thanks George Michael
Welcome babes ❤️
thanks i am gonna visit soon very helpful video
what is best sity for living?
I live in malta and I surely suggest to never park on the yellow line or on the blue square unless you have the bluebag
Great video! We're visiting Malta soon and I'd like your input on whether it's worth renting a car to visit the main sights of the country. Also none of us have ever driven a right-hand steering wheel car, in a left-side driving country haha, so coupled with the erratic driving of the locals that you described, should we perhaps just stick to buses to get around?
So it’s okay to explore underground tunnels then??
Nice vedeo very interisting ❤
Do you know the parking rules for those with a disability card please? Thank you
I plan on schooling in Malta… what’s your take on??
love your ❤video as always 🎉
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Spot on, well done 👍
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Hey Alex, how can I get your book? thx
Great video Alex, thank you for the great tips as I plan my trip to your beautiful country.
What about motorbikes in Malta?
So you would not recommend living in minivan there?
not at all
I wouldn't recommend living in a minivan anywhere.
Dont talk to Maltese people in Arabic or Italian but you can talk with them in english?LOL
😂😂😂😂😂
HAhahhahaahhahaha
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Mela😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣mela 🤭English is their 2nd official language
What about the use of the word, "Mama Mia " ?
You can :)
Hey do I need visa for malta
With a travel document issued by UK?
Hey.
I thought some people actually speak Italian in Malta ... (according to Wikipedia)
We always had Italian T.V channels in Malta, that is why many Maltese people speak it easily, but English was always our second language
Older generations yes, not the young ones
Omg😂#7 was so funny Alex
Great list
haha :) thank u
I'm going to malta on 9th December till 23rd December...staying at the db seabank...cant wait 🍺 🍻
Assuming that I'm a tourist if I speak Italian what would happen to me?
Cheers Alex..another great informative video..Chris Birmingham UK
Glad you enjoyed it
Morning! Alex😊
Good morning ❤️
Hi Alex
Hi
You have really spot on everything as usual…. Bdw we also use also the word ‘ta’ 😅
Oh yes, i forgot about TA🤣
And the word 'HE' 😂
I happen to love fireworks. I used to do fireworks displays. Malta might just be her when it comes to fireworks.