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.
Great video! I am the guy who bright up Malta during your 1 million subscriber live event a couple of months ago. Malta was a trip of a lifetime for us. I would also suggest don’t miss out on visiting the Hypogeum and other spectacular historic archaeological sites around Malta! Malta has some of the oldest and most important sites in the world!!!
(Melanie here) My husband is Maltese and we have been to Malta twice ( last visit -October 2023). We really enjoy staying in Mellieha Bay (have done a hotel one time and an airbnb) which has a very nice beach area. We toured a bomb shelter in Mellieha that was a moving experience for my husband since his father would go into those during WW2. Also, I can definitely recommend - Mdina (interesting, peaceful walking around) and eat at Fontanella (worth the wait for the view and the food - pastizzis and cakes are fantastic among other things). Also we had a great tour of Valetta. Get pastizzis at Manuela (certified authentic). Ferry to Gozo is reliable and then use the hop on hop off bus on the island.
@@davebonello1944 you walk down Kingsway from the top end of Valletta, then you come to a large square to your right, just past two red English phone boxes (hope they are still there) you will see loads of tables and umbrellas. I always had the chicken kebab(watch for the odd bone). I'm from a rather notorious street not far from here, straight street also know as the gut. There is actually a book called Strada Stretta about the street. My Father having been a drummer in a band appears in this book along with o other family members.
Enjoyed your video. I visit Malta often can I also say, you don't have to drive. Public transport is very cheap and ultra reliable you can go from one end of the island to the other for less than 3 Euros . Then get the ferry to Gozo (a cheap alternative to the tourist boat trips). Also Mosta is lovely to visit especially the church and the unexploded bomb from World War 2. St Georges Bay has a lovely sandy beach and on the public transport route too. Im from the 🇬🇧 UK .
It's so great to see Mark totally gushing about a place. This makes me really really want to visit Malta, especially since the big siege there is one of my favorite stories in history.
My earliest memory of travelling to another country is from a family holiday to Malta when I was 3, which proved to be pretty memorable in its own right due to to the fact that our ferry back to the mainland from Gozo on the last day was cancelled, which led to my first (and only) helicopter ride, since that was the only way to get to the airport in time for our flight home.
@@MatthewHeraghty For years, I thought that that was what had happened, but I was talking to my mum about it recently and she told me that the ferry company had actually just pointed us in the direction of the heliport and we'd had to pay for the flight and then claim the money back off our travel insurance later.
Your video convinced me to add Malta to my list this year. Thanks, Mark! I'm sure the locals appreciate you for showcasing their beautiful country!💪🏻🇲🇹
As Danes and now both 76, my wife and I have visited Malta 10 times during a few years, for up to 7 weeks. During the Maltese Independence Danish Unions became contacted and started a joint built of a Danish Vacation Center in Mellieha, which has lately been added to with areas on both sides. Today it is a fully Danish owned area with Danish Designed and, Maltese like buildings from chalk stone on a large area (And a private tunnel below the road, to Maltas finest sand beach!), and direct planes every week to Luqa. We have "Danish Calls" in the Loudspeakers, when we leave again. It is free to rent also for other Nationalities, if wanted, but mostly used by the Danes. We of course also have sight seeing during the vacations to major sites on Malta and Gozo. With Maltese based and living, Danish Guides. By that, the still existing Disney-Set for "The Popeye Movie" became designed and built by the Danish Arkitekt and Professor, while also building The Center in Mellieha, and main Actor, Robin Williams lived in Mellieha during the filming. 😀
I died when i heard some of the pronunciation but it's amazing to see someone on the other side of the world appreciate unique different cultures! This is by far one of the best videos for tourists to malta I have seen, and its not even from a local!
When in Valletta, a visit of the upper or lower Barraka is a must, amazing views. This gentleman did a great job in his short talk about my country and he is right about Kinnie. You can actually order passtits online in the UK.
I would avoid peak season (June, July, August) as they very hot months, especially August. I usually visit from Australia around, mid April or May. Otherwise September is good too.
I love Malta so much! I went last year and I'm going back later this year and I cannot wait. Regarding the humidity, I didn't think it was all that bad in September. It was quite hot (30 C/90 F) but not so humid. I was quite comfortable in the shade. Now, it could very different in the summer for sure. And winter, apparently, it can feel kind of damp and chilly from the humidity but it never gets bitterly cold. This was a good video for anyone who hasn't been to Malta yet because clearly he is enthusiastic about being there (something I relate to so well).
For archeology buffs, there are several sites across the island not to be missed, particularly the Hypogeum. History of these places is still largely unknown which makes them so interesting! Also, go for a hike along Dingli Cliffs 👍🏼
Hey Wolter, great video bro. Yes, I love Malta went there in 2016 with a couple of friends and I really enjoyed it. Really would love to go back again. Cheers from the UK.
Thank you, Mark. A helpful video about one of my favourite destinations. Malta has so many layers of history it is worthwhile taking some time to explore the island and discover other areas than the very popular ones. In Valletta we boarded the Hop on Hop off bus and appreciated the opportunity to travel round and hear about the island - if it is still running I would recommend the tour.
No word about the movie locations or Popeye village? I think missed you also the Island Gozo and Camino that are nice to visit by ferry. The bus is a good way to travel and prizes go up a lot in the summer not to forget.
They like to shot on them . 2007 they shoot one weekend 250 birds of prey. I have living there and every day it was shooting shooting. It has Been less for sure since then
At which point, it very nearly got incorporated into the UK proper. British government of the day backed out of the agreement due to the Maltese economy not being strong enough.
Highly recommend Malta as holiday destination especially with Kids, Maltese are exceedingly family oriented and if Kids not adventurous eaters the two main Burger chains have plenty of outlets to keep them happy.
I had a trip to Malta planned for March but it was unfortunately cancelled due to an airline strike. I hope to go in November/December though. Fingers crossed!
Hey Mark, I'm going to Malta in May with my dad. He's in a wheelchair and while I noticed some ramps in your video, I'm aware that not all of the old buildings will be (fully) accessible. Do you have some tips for traveling with a wheelchair, like places that certainly aren't accessible, or places that surprised you.
I loved Malta and Gozo. I did have a rental car, and its busiest around Valletta but not so much elsewhere, and took the car on the ferry to Gozo, car is the best way to get around there..
I found the Maltese liqueur Bajtra, traditionally made from prickly pears, to be a nice souvenir to bring back to my family last time I went there 😊 Also, the best pasta I've ever tasted was in Malta 😋
Cool! This video got posted right when my wife and i were at Malta. Another don't from us would be: don't forget your sunscreen! The sun's UV intensity levels can get pretty high and especially when you're white skinned you burn easily. Takes only a little time in the sun to feel the sting already so do yourself that favor of sunscreen protection. We visited Gozo island and i strongly agree to not pass that up. It's an easy ferry ride even with a rental car. We went to see the Citadel on Gozo which is really nice. But there are many nice spots and churches to visit on Gozo. We had a great week on Malta and enjoyed the environment, architecture, food and the people's friendly service. I agree that traffic can be a thing. Not so much the driving on left side part but the rush of it. There will be honking if you slack or seem indecisive. And small motorcycles will just be passing you left and right at any given moment. A thing i felt unsure of though was the level of construction going on. I mean in and of itself it's great. But i feel like they are going for luxurious boulevard style in some places that (in my humble opinion) could potentially diminish the cultural and historical identity of those parts of Malta. Nice spots already had those typical loud music tourist stands and restaurants with loud happy hours. I know it sounds like i'm turning into a grumpy old guy lol. I just hope they are not going to turn it into a second Ibiza. Because i think Malta has more to offer than that culturally.
There are still large parts of Malta that are peaceful and calm, but you have to take the time to go there. St. Julian's and Sliema are full of nice places to go but there is no way I would want to live there. But if you do, you can take a 15 min drive and feel like you are in the middle of nowhere. (I am aware that not everyone's interpretation of "the middle of nowhere" is the same. 😅)
Good timing as I am looking to go soon. What strikes me is high the prices are for Southern Europe. Is it that expensive because they speak English / were colonized by the Britts? I call it English speaking taxes, i.e. the reason why Belize and Jamaica are more expensive than surrounding countries.
Thank you for sharing. Please remember that the best way to enjoy KINNIE is drinking it chilled with a slice of lemon. Never drink it at room temperature. That's why the kids made those funny faces. Greetings from Malta.
Don't forget that Malta is a small island with a population of over half a million. As such it faces a big overpopulation problem. So, if you're visiting be repspectful and don't litter.
I think it's important to point out that Malta is one of the most LGBTQ+ friendly countries in the world. Not just "accepting" but supportive and inclusive.
Sorry but Maltese is not an Arabic dialect. Yes it's heavily derived from Arabic but it's a separate and unique language. In fact we Maltese only understand a few Arabic words mainly numbers and days
naturally We are used to different Arabic Dialicts. I know a Maltese college at work how was able to completely understand our Arabic Dialict after few months living in the country.
Odd question - any chance malted milk balls have some connection to Malta? The English creation is called Maltesers and there they speak Maltese. Malta was an English territory when the candy was invented… just coincidence??
Very good video! I always find curious how Americans and Brits are "expats" but the rest of us from other nationalities are "immigrants" when living in a foreign country. Sadly the two labels carry very different connotations, though they mean the same.
It's not 3rd world at all. The public transportation just isn't all that reliable because there's so much traffic. That doesn't make a country 3rd world. They have all the typical "comforts" of any European country, except for great public transportation (it's still better than public transportation in most US cities).
Malta is overcrowded, the roads are a nightmare and outside of Valletta & Mdina its by and largely an ugly mess. Gozo is much nicer, but sadly is slowly going the way of Malta because the government does nothing to control the destruction of the islands by the seemingly untouchable property developers and Gozo is next. So sad but the islands are being destroyed by greed and corruption.
In Malta now. Thanks for info. Staying in Qwara -St Paul’s Bay - too noisy for me. Would love to be where there is less traffic noise, less partygoers and a smaller hotel. Weather great. Next time hotel closer to Valletta.
So they speak Maltese or English? is it like Eire where they speak Gallic as a second language? I love your videos as I'm to old to travel and it makes me feel like I'm traveling.😂 I should have waited until the end of the video.
It's very easy to be an English speaker in Malta. Everyone speaks English (unless they're older - in that case they might not speak it so well) and speaks it better than a lot of native English speakers do.
Factoid: you may notice a cross in the top left of Maltese national flag, which represents the George cross that was awarded to the tiny island nation by Britain for the courage of its people in resisting the massive barrage of the Nazis. Ps good job Wolter, all bases covered.
Omg in the first 24sec of your video you showed my belated grandparents street. Thanks really surprised. That's gzira opposite the gzira health centre. I now been living in UK since 2012. My grand ma passed away 8th Sept😢 2022 at 4am
Kinnie is awful, one bottle is enough for 10. Maltese sausage is awesome. Try the pastry called a Wudy, frankfurter with cheese inside in their delicious pastry. Also deep fried ice cream is easy to find.
What's with all the negativity - all the recent "DON'T" videos? You should stick with more positivity like your earlier videos. Even in this video, you talk about so much fun stuff to do, but I wonder how many people are turned off by the "don't do this" attitude. Nice video BTW with LOTS of things TO DO when traveling to Malta.
malta is a real mix. sliema is crazy crowded. no fun, pretty fast. but the water everywhere is nice enough. food is meh. people in sliema are formal and distant. i think valetta gives the same vibe. gozo is pretty cool. quiet and serene. but, malta is a weird place. a lot of crains everywhere = a lot of selling out, a lot of corruption, and way way too many construction sites and noise. nothing to see here, in a sense. just too darn densely packed in most of "tourist" malta. they don't have kids much in malta, which is weird. very catholic, but no kids? weird world.
The Sad thing for tourist that not like me have connections- you really aren’t going to be able to see the really interesting places and be welvome into private palaces. I do feel its sad. I have seen homes and palaces due to my connection . Connection i have got by being open to meet people and being my self. I have Been here for 20 years and they are extreamly hospital. I have Been living with people or lending their house. But perhaps it helps that i am a cook. Be open to meet people Good food on Malta? You have to know where to go. And We WHO knows where to go- We don’t tell you! Not its not safe- do not tell that to people! The police actually not taking your complaining because they want to have good statistiska! Inbreaks, robbery, rape isnt unknown things. Malthese people aren’t the only one that lives on the island! 2 of my friends are policemen on the island. Do if you think you are in portected… think twice and don’t get cooky!
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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.
Cycling in Malta is not a good idea 😂
Great video! I am the guy who bright up Malta during your 1 million subscriber live event a couple of months ago. Malta was a trip of a lifetime for us. I would also suggest don’t miss out on visiting the Hypogeum and other spectacular historic archaeological sites around Malta! Malta has some of the oldest and most important sites in the world!!!
You are 100% right. Tarxien tempe and Hypogeum were sights why I came to Malta and it was overwhelming.
Don't forget the very fine silver jewellery they make here , also the fine lacework
(Melanie here) My husband is Maltese and we have been to Malta twice ( last visit -October 2023). We really enjoy staying in Mellieha Bay (have done a hotel one time and an airbnb) which has a very nice beach area. We toured a bomb shelter in Mellieha that was a moving experience for my husband since his father would go into those during WW2. Also, I can definitely recommend - Mdina (interesting, peaceful walking around) and eat at Fontanella (worth the wait for the view and the food - pastizzis and cakes are fantastic among other things). Also we had a great tour of Valetta. Get pastizzis at Manuela (certified authentic). Ferry to Gozo is reliable and then use the hop on hop off bus on the island.
Yes, go to Fontanella! We had the bacio cake there. It was so good we came back twice just for that, which was a 40-minute bus ride.
Being originally from Valletta, I always eat at Eddie's when I'm in Malta, at least once.
Where is Eddie's? We will need to check it out the next time we are there!@@1960ARC
@@davebonello1944 you walk down Kingsway from the top end of Valletta, then you come to a large square to your right, just past two red English phone boxes (hope they are still there) you will see loads of tables and umbrellas.
I always had the chicken kebab(watch for the odd bone).
I'm from a rather notorious street not far from here, straight street also know as the gut.
There is actually a book called Strada Stretta about the street.
My Father having been a drummer in a band appears in this book along with o other family members.
My parents were there also during the war
Enjoyed your video. I visit Malta often can I also say, you don't have to drive. Public transport is very cheap and ultra reliable you can go from one end of the island to the other for less than 3 Euros . Then get the ferry to Gozo (a cheap alternative to the tourist boat trips). Also Mosta is lovely to visit especially the church and the unexploded bomb from World War 2. St Georges Bay has a lovely sandy beach and on the public transport route too. Im from the 🇬🇧 UK .
My mother is from Gozo. Visiting Gozo is like taking a time machine to the past.
Don’t forget to use public transport as its a flat fare of €2.50 I had no problems when I was there
I second this. A 5-day pass is only €20 and really worth it.
Hire a car, the public transport is awful.
It is much better to rent a car
@@maitecalvo-fernandezgalleg1999 rent scooter, don't be chicken
Hey man how was the food was it expensive or affordable by eastern European standards
It's so great to see Mark totally gushing about a place. This makes me really really want to visit Malta, especially since the big siege there is one of my favorite stories in history.
If you are interested in history you will love Malta
My earliest memory of travelling to another country is from a family holiday to Malta when I was 3, which proved to be pretty memorable in its own right due to to the fact that our ferry back to the mainland from Gozo on the last day was cancelled, which led to my first (and only) helicopter ride, since that was the only way to get to the airport in time for our flight home.
Wha???? I used to live in malta, did they literally send a helicopter to compensate for the cancelled ferry?
@@MatthewHeraghty For years, I thought that that was what had happened, but I was talking to my mum about it recently and she told me that the ferry company had actually just pointed us in the direction of the heliport and we'd had to pay for the flight and then claim the money back off our travel insurance later.
@@jackaylward-williams9064that makes a lot more sense, interesting way to end your trip!
Malta in February is wonderful! Warm, not crowded & swimming at Golden Bay is possible.
Nice!
Your video convinced me to add Malta to my list this year. Thanks, Mark! I'm sure the locals appreciate you for showcasing their beautiful country!💪🏻🇲🇹
As Danes and now both 76, my wife and I have visited Malta 10 times during a few years, for up to 7 weeks. During the Maltese Independence Danish Unions became contacted and started a joint built of a Danish Vacation Center in Mellieha, which has lately been added to with areas on both sides. Today it is a fully Danish owned area with Danish Designed and, Maltese like buildings from chalk stone on a large area (And a private tunnel below the road, to Maltas finest sand beach!), and direct planes every week to Luqa. We have "Danish Calls" in the Loudspeakers, when we leave again. It is free to rent also for other Nationalities, if wanted, but mostly used by the Danes. We of course also have sight seeing during the vacations to major sites on Malta and Gozo. With Maltese based and living, Danish Guides.
By that, the still existing Disney-Set for "The Popeye Movie" became designed and built by the Danish Arkitekt and Professor, while also building The Center in Mellieha, and main Actor, Robin Williams lived in Mellieha during the filming. 😀
I died when i heard some of the pronunciation but it's amazing to see someone on the other side of the world appreciate unique different cultures! This is by far one of the best videos for tourists to malta I have seen, and its not even from a local!
When in Valletta, a visit of the upper or lower Barraka is a must, amazing views.
This gentleman did a great job in his short talk about my country and he is right about Kinnie. You can actually order passtits online in the UK.
I absolutely fell in LOVE with Malta and plan to return (I went in the off season and it was still warm and wonderful)
I would avoid peak season (June, July, August) as they very hot months, especially August. I usually visit from Australia around, mid April or May. Otherwise September is good too.
Avoid hours between 1pm and 3pm dose are the hottest time of day. Temperatures can reach 45 celcius so take care.
Good Job Jocelyn. I had to Facebook another U.S. TH-camr to warn them about flicking the switch on U.K. sockets when they came to London.
I love Malta so much! I went last year and I'm going back later this year and I cannot wait.
Regarding the humidity, I didn't think it was all that bad in September. It was quite hot (30 C/90 F) but not so humid. I was quite comfortable in the shade. Now, it could very different in the summer for sure. And winter, apparently, it can feel kind of damp and chilly from the humidity but it never gets bitterly cold.
This was a good video for anyone who hasn't been to Malta yet because clearly he is enthusiastic about being there (something I relate to so well).
For archeology buffs, there are several sites across the island not to be missed, particularly the Hypogeum. History of these places is still largely unknown which makes them so interesting!
Also, go for a hike along Dingli Cliffs 👍🏼
So many! So true!
Hey Wolter, great video bro. Yes, I love Malta went there in 2016 with a couple of friends and I really enjoyed it. Really would love to go back again. Cheers from the UK.
Thank you, Mark.
A helpful video about one of my favourite destinations.
Malta has so many layers of history it is worthwhile taking some time to explore the island and discover other areas than the very popular ones.
In Valletta we boarded the Hop on Hop off bus and appreciated the opportunity to travel round and hear about the island - if it is still running I would recommend the tour.
Excellent video! I've watched many. This is by far the most detailed and concise without trying to sell something
Love Malta. One don’t is: Don’t visit Mosta church without going up dome.
No word about the movie locations or Popeye village?
I think missed you also the Island Gozo and Camino that are nice to visit by ferry.
The bus is a good way to travel and prizes go up a lot in the summer not to forget.
Malta is top of my list for this year. This video was so helpful, thank you 😁
We went to Malta 3 months ago and the first thing that hit us was the fact there's almost no birds in Malta :)
I saw plenty women in the video….
What do you mean no birds?
Wow
They like to shot on them . 2007 they shoot one weekend 250 birds of prey. I have living there and every day it was shooting shooting. It has Been less for sure since then
Malta was a British colony until 1965
At which point, it very nearly got incorporated into the UK proper. British government of the day backed out of the agreement due to the Maltese economy not being strong enough.
The QUEEN LOVED IT. WHEN SHE WAS A NAVY WIFE WITH PRINCE PHILIP XXX
Malta was a British possession, not a colony.
Never a colony. It was a possession won off Napolionic France 0:41
1964*
Highly recommend Malta as holiday destination especially with Kids, Maltese are exceedingly family oriented and if Kids not adventurous eaters the two main Burger chains have plenty of outlets to keep them happy.
I love Malta! It's my favorite destination so far.
I had a trip to Malta planned for March but it was unfortunately cancelled due to an airline strike. I hope to go in November/December though. Fingers crossed!
ayy! Happy that you made a vid on my country :)
Hey Mark,
I'm going to Malta in May with my dad. He's in a wheelchair and while I noticed some ramps in your video, I'm aware that not all of the old buildings will be (fully) accessible. Do you have some tips for traveling with a wheelchair, like places that certainly aren't accessible, or places that surprised you.
Great video! I loved Malta and also bought glass while I was there 😀
I loved Malta and Gozo. I did have a rental car, and its busiest around Valletta but not so much elsewhere, and took the car on the ferry to Gozo, car is the best way to get around there..
I found the Maltese liqueur Bajtra, traditionally made from prickly pears, to be a nice souvenir to bring back to my family last time I went there 😊
Also, the best pasta I've ever tasted was in Malta 😋
Cool! This video got posted right when my wife and i were at Malta. Another don't from us would be: don't forget your sunscreen! The sun's UV intensity levels can get pretty high and especially when you're white skinned you burn easily. Takes only a little time in the sun to feel the sting already so do yourself that favor of sunscreen protection.
We visited Gozo island and i strongly agree to not pass that up. It's an easy ferry ride even with a rental car. We went to see the Citadel on Gozo which is really nice. But there are many nice spots and churches to visit on Gozo.
We had a great week on Malta and enjoyed the environment, architecture, food and the people's friendly service. I agree that traffic can be a thing. Not so much the driving on left side part but the rush of it. There will be honking if you slack or seem indecisive. And small motorcycles will just be passing you left and right at any given moment.
A thing i felt unsure of though was the level of construction going on. I mean in and of itself it's great. But i feel like they are going for luxurious boulevard style in some places that (in my humble opinion) could potentially diminish the cultural and historical identity of those parts of Malta. Nice spots already had those typical loud music tourist stands and restaurants with loud happy hours. I know it sounds like i'm turning into a grumpy old guy lol. I just hope they are not going to turn it into a second Ibiza. Because i think Malta has more to offer than that culturally.
There are still large parts of Malta that are peaceful and calm, but you have to take the time to go there. St. Julian's and Sliema are full of nice places to go but there is no way I would want to live there. But if you do, you can take a 15 min drive and feel like you are in the middle of nowhere.
(I am aware that not everyone's interpretation of "the middle of nowhere" is the same. 😅)
@@Dennis-xj8nh I can get lost in a large supermarket and feel like i'm in the middle of nowhere :P
We visited Sliema. Very beautiful indeed.
Bring some Maltesers home
The only reason why it is affordable is because the US dollars is so strong now! C'mon, prices are almost the same than in Canada and in France 😅.
Headed to Malta in 2 months, THANK YOU for the video I found it EXCEPTIONAL.
This is a great Facebook travel page. He keeps it brief, but thorough. I'm not seeing one on travel in Hungary, is there one? And a link, please?
I love Malta ❤ Been to Valletta twice
One of the best countries 🇨🇦 ❤️ 🇲🇹
Visited Valletta in Feb. awesome place. Recommend
I've never been to Malta but I've heard a lot about it, my sister has been too - great video of tips!
Good timing as I am looking to go soon. What strikes me is high the prices are for Southern Europe. Is it that expensive because they speak English / were colonized by the Britts? I call it English speaking taxes, i.e. the reason why Belize and Jamaica are more expensive than surrounding countries.
Thank you for sharing. Please remember that the best way to enjoy KINNIE is drinking it chilled with a slice of lemon. Never drink it at room temperature. That's why the kids made those funny faces. Greetings from Malta.
Great timing! I am going to be there in May!
Have fun!
me too
Malta is the fireworks capital of the world. What a wonderful time we had in our 2 weeks in March.
During the festivals in the summer (I believe), each village has their own fireworks display, they are awesome to see.
@@stevewarrick4402 the more fireworks the more pollution in their soil and food
@@Tobytobers1 Stop being silly. Clearly you have never been there. You haven't seen their soil either.
For souvenirs it’s also colourful nougat, kinnie drink, coasters with mosaic and cactus liquor
Well, looks like I have another place to go visit. Looks lovely there. I really liked the church's
Glad to help you find a new place 😀
Thanks for sharing the location. It has always been a mystery. It is basically a chunk of the UK below Italy 😂 Interesting.
Amazing video! I loved Malta.
Thank you for the info. Going to Malta first time Mid-October.
Don't forget that Malta is a small island with a population of over half a million. As such it faces a big overpopulation problem.
So, if you're visiting be repspectful and don't litter.
Had a nice holiday there, good cheap reliable public transport too. And the boat to Gozo
The main carnival time in Malta in Valetta is in February and in August in bugibba.
My Uncle moved to Malta a while back
Thanks for this. I'm going in may
So am I! 29th April to 5th May. I'm looking forward to those pastizzi's 😂
I think it's important to point out that Malta is one of the most LGBTQ+ friendly countries in the world. Not just "accepting" but supportive and inclusive.
If you speak Arabic, you speak Maltese. I visited Malta and was shocked, it was as easy as understanding another Arabic dialect 15:29
Very similar to Hebrew as well
Sorry but Maltese is not an Arabic dialect. Yes it's heavily derived from Arabic but it's a separate and unique language. In fact we Maltese only understand a few Arabic words mainly numbers and days
@@christinecamilleri6558
I had no problem speaking and understanding Maltese people.
Yes Arab speaking persons understand us a lot but not vice-versa. I think it's that Arabic is faster than Maltese
naturally We are used to different Arabic Dialicts. I know a Maltese college at work how was able to completely understand our Arabic Dialict after few months living in the country.
Being from central Florida I look allways always lol I've seen folks drive down the wrong direction on a1a.
I had spag bol the first time I visited Valletta
HATS TO YOU SIR YOU REALLY MAKE ME PROUD TO BE MALTESE MANY THANKS
Hey Mark, great video
I'd say don't come in the summer. It can get stupid hot and when I was there the sea was 28 deg C, that's way too hot to be refreshing.
Odd question - any chance malted milk balls have some connection to Malta? The English creation is called Maltesers and there they speak Maltese. Malta was an English territory when the candy was invented… just coincidence??
One of my candy favs.
Great video. You forgot to mention our unique prehistoric megalithic temples.
Very good video! I always find curious how Americans and Brits are "expats" but the rest of us from other nationalities are "immigrants" when living in a foreign country. Sadly the two labels carry very different connotations, though they mean the same.
Thanks for sharing this info! I am planning to stay in Sliema ,Is it suggested to stay a night or two at Gozo?
This place sounds very interesting. Not sure about eating rabbit...😊❤
Tastes like chicken. Really. I grew up on it
hmmm DONT wear black tshirt in the hot humid sun....
When it comes to grocery shopping, ITALIAN is the main language here.
I would love to go here soooo badly small island that seems great
I enjoyed the video, thanks for the info
I’m guessing that traveling to Hati is off your list for a while Lol!
When I've been to Malta it was on a cruise so we used transformers to charge stuff anyway lol
Great job , thanks 👍
Okay, but are you allowed to use the bathroom or is it like Italy?
The ‘Dont’ is don’t go there after May and don’t rely on the public transport. Weather is great, sea is beautiful but boy it’s a bit third world 😬
It's not 3rd world at all. The public transportation just isn't all that reliable because there's so much traffic. That doesn't make a country 3rd world. They have all the typical "comforts" of any European country, except for great public transportation (it's still better than public transportation in most US cities).
Why they hate tree's?
Can you recommend a resort which is more chilled vibe
Malta is overcrowded, the roads are a nightmare and outside of Valletta & Mdina its by and largely an ugly mess. Gozo is much nicer, but sadly is slowly going the way of Malta because the government does nothing to control the destruction of the islands by the seemingly untouchable property developers and Gozo is next. So sad but the islands are being destroyed by greed and corruption.
I remember pastizzi being 5c each!
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Think mark's been round the world more times than the sun😂
I couldn’t take kinnie 😖 now Cisk! yes had some😉😉
In Malta now. Thanks for info. Staying in Qwara -St Paul’s Bay - too noisy for me. Would love to be where there is less traffic noise, less partygoers and a smaller hotel. Weather great. Next time hotel closer to Valletta.
Nice
Ohhh i just came back from malta 😂
So they speak Maltese or English? is it like Eire where they speak Gallic as a second language?
I love your videos as I'm to old to travel and it makes me feel like I'm traveling.😂 I should have waited until the end of the video.
Official language is Maltese but most speak English . Sign posts, menus are in both .
Maltese is an Arabic mix.
It's very easy to be an English speaker in Malta. Everyone speaks English (unless they're older - in that case they might not speak it so well) and speaks it better than a lot of native English speakers do.
Did you go to the Popeye Village?
Factoid: you may notice a cross in the top left of Maltese national flag, which represents the George cross that was awarded to the tiny island nation by Britain for the courage of its people in resisting the massive barrage of the Nazis. Ps good job Wolter, all bases covered.
You don't mention the wonderful coastal walks and stunning scenery. You can get away from it all and not see another soul for miles
Omg in the first 24sec of your video you showed my belated grandparents street. Thanks really surprised. That's gzira opposite the gzira health centre. I now been living in UK since 2012. My grand ma passed away 8th Sept😢 2022 at 4am
Kinnie is awful, one bottle is enough for 10. Maltese sausage is awesome. Try the pastry called a Wudy, frankfurter with cheese inside in their delicious pastry. Also deep fried ice cream is easy to find.
What's with all the negativity - all the recent "DON'T" videos? You should stick with more positivity like your earlier videos. Even in this video, you talk about so much fun stuff to do, but I wonder how many people are turned off by the "don't do this" attitude. Nice video BTW with LOTS of things TO DO when traveling to Malta.
I was told they drive on the right… 😮
I think that horse at around 2:00 was lame please choose carriage rides carefully xx
malta is a real mix. sliema is crazy crowded. no fun, pretty fast. but the water everywhere is nice enough. food is meh. people in sliema are formal and distant. i think valetta gives the same vibe. gozo is pretty cool. quiet and serene. but, malta is a weird place. a lot of crains everywhere = a lot of selling out, a lot of corruption, and way way too many construction sites and noise. nothing to see here, in a sense. just too darn densely packed in most of "tourist" malta. they don't have kids much in malta, which is weird. very catholic, but no kids? weird world.
The Sad thing for tourist that not like me have connections- you really aren’t going to be able to see the really interesting places and be welvome into private palaces. I do feel its sad. I have seen homes and palaces due to my connection . Connection i have got by being open to meet people and being my self. I have Been here for 20 years and they are extreamly hospital. I have Been living with people or lending their house. But perhaps it helps that i am a cook. Be open to meet people
Good food on Malta? You have to know where to go. And We WHO knows where to go- We don’t tell you!
Not its not safe- do not tell that to people! The police actually not taking your complaining because they want to have good statistiska! Inbreaks, robbery, rape isnt unknown things. Malthese people aren’t the only one that lives on the island! 2 of my friends are policemen on the island. Do if you think you are in portected… think twice and don’t get cooky!
The Maltese Bippy.