The pillars you see 6:30 and 9:24 aren't ruins they are decorations for the Feast of St. Dominic. Proud to be from Valletta!!! Forza Valletta City! If anyone wants to know anything about Valletta, just ask me. Valletta was completely built by the Knights of St. John in 1571. Valletta was built as a celebration for the Knights, who defeated the Turkish Ottomans in the Great Siege of 1565. The dome 15:08 is of the Catholic Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, as written later. The Feast in Valletta of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, was just a few weeks ago. The 'natural swimming pool' (16:55) is where the Waterpolo club of Valletta trains: Valletta United Waterpolo Club (Valletta UTD WPC). In Valletta we have 4 (Main) Feasts: 1. St. Paul the Apostle 2. Our Lady of Mount Carmel 3. St. Dominic of Caleruega 4. St. Augustine of Hippo Other small Feasts are: 1. St. Vincent 2. St. Elias 3. St. John Other small Churches: 1. St. Francis of Assisi 2. St. Anne 3. St. Nicholas 4. Our Lady of Victories 5. St. Barbara 6. St. Jacob 7. St. Roch 8. St. Catherine of Italy 9. Our Lady of the Pillar 10. St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral 11. St. Andrew's Scots Church 12. Ta' Giezu Church
Malta is one of the most beautiful places i´ve ever been. Last year we got lost in Sliema at night. The streets were full of lights, everywhere some puppets in the windows and a very beautiful decorated church (i don´t remember the name). It was stunning and i will never forget this beautiful night. So Gabriel, just take a walk at night (also in Valletta of course). It´s beautiful. Regards from Poland
Churches in Sliema: Stella Maris, Saint Gregory, and the Sacro Cuor. You could have gone lost in the week of one of those Feasts, that's why everything was decorated.
@luvluca toni I think that the best time to visit Malta is in Summer, as you have accessible beaches and if you like a warm/HOT Mediterranean weather. July and August, however, are very hot, maybe even TOO HOT, therefore May and September may be the best. I think it's best visiting Valletta and Mdina at first, then you can explore the Three (Old) Cities; Senglea, Cospicua, and Vittoriosa. But if you're not into history, and you're more into nightlife, then you must go to St. Julian's and Paceville. Beaches can be found all over Malta. If you're interested you may find ghost tours and ghost hunts - normally in Valletta and Mdina. You may explore the other island - Gozo. If you want to dive into further Maltese History, I suggest making small research, and then explore places like these: 1. Domus Romana (in Rabat) 2. Tarxien Temples 3. Ggantija Temples (Gozo) 4. Hal Saflieni Hypogeum (Tarxien/Hal Saflieni) 5. More Ancient, historical temples, older than the Pyramids of Egypt. 6. Skorba Village/Temples (Which is the oldest village in Malta, it's not currently inhabited, it was 'founded' in 4850 BC.) 7. Mosta Dome (The Main Church of Mosta, dedicated to Saint Mary's Assumption.) 8. St. Paul's Catacombs (in Rabat) 9. Barraka Gardens (in Valletta) 10. Valletta Waterfront 11. Fort St. Elmo (in Valletta) 12. Fort St. Angelo (in Vittoriosa) 13. Cottonera Lines (in Cottonera) (Cottonera meaning: Senglea, Cospicua, and Vittoriosa - combined) 14. Maltese Churches (365 in all) If you'd like you may also come to watch a Maltese Football (Soccer) match, especially if the match is one of these: (Rivals) -Valletta vs Floriana -Valletta vs Birkirkara -Valletta vs Hibernians FC Paola -Valletta vs Hamrun Spartans -Gzira United vs Hamrun Spartans (First match of the year) -Gudja United vs Santa Lucia -Gzira United vs Sliema Wanderers -Qrendi vs Mqabba (First Division - not Premier League) -Hibernians FC Paola vs Tarxien Rainbows -(Maybe) Birkirkara vs Balzan -Qormi vs Zebbug Rangers (First Division - not Premier League) History Note (you won't find this, we learn it at school): -Valletta during the knights period had a population of 26,000. Now it only stands at 5,600 people. -Mdina during the knights period had a population of 1,100. Now it only stands at 280 people. -Senglea (L-Isla) during the knights period had a population of 8,000. Now it only stands at 2,700 people. -Cospicua (Bormla) during the knights period had a population of 15,000. Now it only stands at 5,100 people. -Vittoriosa (Birgu) during the knights period had a population of 8,000. Now it only stands at 2,400 people. -Floriana (Il-Furjana) during the knights period had a population of 6,000. Now it stands at 2,000 people. ^ Those are Old Cities not yet popular for the Maltese to inhabit. These are Old Villages that grew a lot these past years: -Birkirkara during the knights period had a population of 500. Now it stands at 23,000 people. -Mosta during the knights period had a population of 400. Now it stands at 20,200 people. -Qormi during the knights period had a population of 600. Now it stands at 16,300 people. -Zebbug during the knights period had a population of (about) 550. Now it stands at 11,800 people. -Zabbar during the knights period had a population of (about) 500. Now it stands at 15,100 people. -Zejtun during the knights period had a population of (about) 500. Now it stands at 11,200 people. -Siggiewi during the knights period had a population of (about) 400. Now it stands at 8,500 people. -Zurrieq during the knights period had a population of (about) 350. Now it stands at 10,600 people. -Gharghur during the knights period had a population of (about) 150. Now it stands at 2,770 people. -Mqabba during the knights period had a population of (about) 150. Now it stands at 3,300 people. -Qrendi during the knights period had a population of (about) 150. Now it stands at 2,700 people. -Gudja during the knights period had a population of (about) 150. Now it stands at 3,100 people. ...... etc. you get the point. :)
Great introduction to Malta Gabriel , went there 7yrs ago myself , and had a great time exploring the island . Watching you walk around Valleta and talking so naturally makes it easy to watch , and then you add bits of its history and that just takes it up to another level . Stayed in Sliema which overlooks Valetta ,and swam in the harbour there on several occasions , just like you did at the end of the video , had to be done . Thanks for the memories Gabriel , enjoy Malta
I was also accommodated in St Julian's and visited Valletta, went to Gozo too.. basically everything Gabriel says here. Unfortunately I didn't synchronise my trips to his. Haha! Would have been amazing meeting the legend on the streets or even film a vlog with him. Wow
Malta is pretty much similar to Majorca... it's a little smaller and an independent country. Beautiful island. Soon we will start calling you King of Mediterranean :D Thanks for putting this up. For those of us who don't have opportunity to go to these places this is at least a way to see what's it's like.
just wanted to remind you i am looking forward to all your work on malta, the walled city, the other islands and etc. thanks again for making all this effort to inform and share info with others.
Yesss!!! Finally! I think i left you 2 comments about my amazing country Malta! You did reply to one of them saying that you would consider it. And here you are now. I really hope to bump into you! Wish you an amazing stay
The best presentation of Malta I have ever seen ! You really make it enticing. I've been wanting to go for a couple of years, and your vid is renewing my interest. I know there's more to come, looking forward to next episode.
Beautiful beautiful Malta!! 😀❤☀️ thank you Gabriel! You made my day! 😎👌water looks so inviting as always! Stay safe! Waiting for more videos to come! 😊❤🙏
I went to Malta a few years ago and I loved it,stayed in st Julian’s bay.the people were so nice and the weather is amazing, the only place where I’ve ever had a lump in my throat when I left.
Perfect timing! We are heading out to Switzerland for a week in September and Malta for a week after that so this was exciting to see. Looks amazing so far! Enjoy.
Hey Gabe, really cool to see you in Malta, have been there a couple of years ago, definitly worth it. Hope you enjoy your time over there, greetings from Turkey in the Mugla province!
Great video man...🤙 My wife and I are heading to Spain for 10 days and on to Malta for 4 days in September before returning to SoCal. Keep on...keeping on.😎
Malta is amazing ....I went about 10 years ago ...I stayed in melleiha bay .... Maltese people are so friendly ....I really need to go back after watching this video ...thanks Gabriel great video 👏👍
Found the Maltese people to be amongst the most friendly and helpful folks we'd encountered on our travels. They really made our holiday. But driving there is not for the faint-hearted as they drive like maniacs 😂.
First impression is very precious. when i arrived at some strange country, i try to feel deeply first impression all the time. thanks for sharing your worthy video.💕💕
It was a real eyeful and earful going strangely different countries like Korea, Myanmar, Indonesia, and Egypt I could never forget where the olfactory of the nose has much meaning and memory as very stimulating visual and sound experiences. The first impressions always builds story book fantasy narratives in our minds that really isn't ever real, but constructs high ideals of what the world could be if perfected to a higher level of culture, environment, and quality of life for everyone. These impressions last a lifetime permanently changing the mind of a guy or gal.
This seems to be a very charming place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!
OMG . I live in Malta and haven’t actually walked into Valletta like you did. I definitely have to get off my sofa and go ASAP ! Glad you posted this. Thank you so much 🇲🇹🇲🇹🇲🇹🇲🇹
I was so lucky to see this arch (I am not sure but I think it was called azure window) before it collapsed. I was there in November 2016, very beautiful place! I liked Gozo, the main city Victoria is beautiful! Have a nice time there, try the rabbit dish, it is delicious!
There is so much to enjoy in Malta. History, great food, wonderful people, beaches, old villages, vistas and views of the Mediterranean Sea. But to be blown away, one needs to go inside St Johns Co-Cathedral. Head across the Grand Harbour to the 3 cities. One can spend many hours in the various museums in Valletta alone. The people are very friendly and helpful for your travels through Malta. Before you turned Left you walked past the best Pastizzi in Valletta. Sphinx
St.julian is super touristy, but you'll have a lot of fun there, all of the Nightlife takes part in san J. If you have the chance try to explore in the North of the isle the so called 'fishermen village'
Wow, Malta is a beautiful classical military fort of a bygone great empire. I was almost expecting to see the Knights of Malta marching down the cobbled avenue in extravagant high styled shining armor doing some formal esoteric ritual for public viewing. The khaki place set against the bluest azure sky is one of the most stunning on Earth, but it's just old money aristocracy and well to do Europeans going on holiday with the occasional sprinkling of one American backpacker budget world nomad. I could easily just stay put there the rest of my life casting rod and reel, wining, and dining at my great splendid leisure.
Hello my friend , i am Englishman in malta , Do weekly vlogs in malta, drop me a line if you need any help exploring beautiful malta you are very welcome
I actually spend quite a lot of time responding to comments, but I can't keep up with them all. I've been going through comments for the past hour or so and responding to a few here and there but just reading them takes a while, not to mention trying to reply to them all. Time for me to get to work editing my next video. Anyway thanks for the offer Englishman in Malta, I've got a long list of places to try to visit in the next few days. Thinking I should have planned to stay longer than a week.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos yes Gabriel malta has lots of hidden beauty, thats what i like to explore, for a small island lots to see and do , up to you my friend if you need any help just give me a shout, understand regarding comments and time, you are welcome back anytime
Do you know why there are such a lot of steps ii the streets in Valletta? Well Valletta was built by the knights of St. John for the knights of St. John, as you realized most of Valletta is hills , 3 to be exact, the horses find it slippery so they built steps in the streets to accommodate them!
I love Malta. Went there bout 9 yrs ago and then recently last year. It had changed so much from the last time we were there. I love it though as it is so homely n just chilled out. Getting quite busy though in some places so I tend to avoid busy places as I like to enjoy the place where I am. I love Mdina n Rabat and marsaolokk.. And St Paul's Bay. Also valetta is a lovely city. Nice not too big. Just right.
Thanks for the brief tour round the city. To look at it, you wouldn't imagine it was bombed so heavily in WW2. It was awarded the George cross medal I believe; an honour usually given to individuals, not islands (nations). I may be wrong but don't they have a history of the Knights templar, order of St John? I may be getting mixed up. Thanks again.
Knights of Malta (Knights Hospitaller, of St. John). The medal, equivalent to the Victoria Cross or Medal of Honor) is permanently on the national flag. Awarded for heroic resistance in WWII.
@@palibrae You may be wrong. I refer to the George cross awarded to the island by king George VI after the siege of Malta during WW2. Not anything to do with the catholic knights. Easy mistake to make.
Now we're talkin'. Very good first impression. I have a British phone box in front of my house (that I built - watched a youtube video on how to build one about 30 times). I didn't see any in your video but Malta seems like a good place for you to rent a scooter and cover the whole island - maybe do very slow selfie driving after you've gotten the hang of it. Ever done any motorized cycling (e-bike, scooter/moped, motorcycle)? It's pretty addictive. Islands, Mediterranean, beaches, architecture, history, a lot of pretty women everywhere you looked - you're in your element, Gabe. Kudos.
Maybe Sicily is on your agenda Gabe as it's close by. I wanted to do the tour from Malta but it's too long a day. To see Mount Etna (10,912 feet high) there would be awesome!!
gertjan van der meij Those two islands are quite different, I think. Gran Canaria is more like a typical beach tourist destination & Malta has very few, small sand beaches but a lot of history.
I'm pretty sure that car-park thingy was a bunker during WWII. It said since 1940 which is when the siege of Malta began, Italians bombed it since it was a British colony and they were enemies.
The pillars you see 6:30 and 9:24 aren't ruins they are decorations for the Feast of St. Dominic.
Proud to be from Valletta!!! Forza Valletta City!
If anyone wants to know anything about Valletta, just ask me.
Valletta was completely built by the Knights of St. John in 1571. Valletta was built as a celebration for the Knights, who defeated the Turkish Ottomans in the Great Siege of 1565.
The dome 15:08 is of the Catholic Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, as written later. The Feast in Valletta of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, was just a few weeks ago.
The 'natural swimming pool' (16:55) is where the Waterpolo club of Valletta trains: Valletta United Waterpolo Club (Valletta UTD WPC).
In Valletta we have 4 (Main) Feasts:
1. St. Paul the Apostle
2. Our Lady of Mount Carmel
3. St. Dominic of Caleruega
4. St. Augustine of Hippo
Other small Feasts are:
1. St. Vincent
2. St. Elias
3. St. John
Other small Churches:
1. St. Francis of Assisi
2. St. Anne
3. St. Nicholas
4. Our Lady of Victories
5. St. Barbara
6. St. Jacob
7. St. Roch
8. St. Catherine of Italy
9. Our Lady of the Pillar
10. St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral
11. St. Andrew's Scots Church
12. Ta' Giezu Church
Great, thanks a lot for the info.
Malta is one of the most beautiful places i´ve ever been. Last year we got lost in Sliema at night. The streets were full of lights, everywhere some puppets in the windows and a very beautiful decorated church (i don´t remember the name). It was stunning and i will never forget this beautiful night. So Gabriel, just take a walk at night (also in Valletta of course). It´s beautiful. Regards from Poland
Churches in Sliema: Stella Maris, Saint Gregory, and the Sacro Cuor.
You could have gone lost in the week of one of those Feasts, that's why everything was decorated.
@luvluca toni I think that the best time to visit Malta is in Summer, as you have accessible beaches and if you like a warm/HOT Mediterranean weather. July and August, however, are very hot, maybe even TOO HOT, therefore May and September may be the best.
I think it's best visiting Valletta and Mdina at first, then you can explore the Three (Old) Cities; Senglea, Cospicua, and Vittoriosa.
But if you're not into history, and you're more into nightlife, then you must go to St. Julian's and Paceville.
Beaches can be found all over Malta.
If you're interested you may find ghost tours and ghost hunts - normally in Valletta and Mdina.
You may explore the other island - Gozo.
If you want to dive into further Maltese History, I suggest making small research, and then explore places like these:
1. Domus Romana (in Rabat)
2. Tarxien Temples
3. Ggantija Temples (Gozo)
4. Hal Saflieni Hypogeum (Tarxien/Hal Saflieni)
5. More Ancient, historical temples, older than the Pyramids of Egypt.
6. Skorba Village/Temples (Which is the oldest village in Malta, it's not currently inhabited, it was 'founded' in 4850 BC.)
7. Mosta Dome (The Main Church of Mosta, dedicated to Saint Mary's Assumption.)
8. St. Paul's Catacombs (in Rabat)
9. Barraka Gardens (in Valletta)
10. Valletta Waterfront
11. Fort St. Elmo (in Valletta)
12. Fort St. Angelo (in Vittoriosa)
13. Cottonera Lines (in Cottonera) (Cottonera meaning: Senglea, Cospicua, and Vittoriosa - combined)
14. Maltese Churches (365 in all)
If you'd like you may also come to watch a Maltese Football (Soccer) match, especially if the match is one of these: (Rivals)
-Valletta vs Floriana
-Valletta vs Birkirkara
-Valletta vs Hibernians FC Paola
-Valletta vs Hamrun Spartans
-Gzira United vs Hamrun Spartans (First match of the year)
-Gudja United vs Santa Lucia
-Gzira United vs Sliema Wanderers
-Qrendi vs Mqabba (First Division - not Premier League)
-Hibernians FC Paola vs Tarxien Rainbows
-(Maybe) Birkirkara vs Balzan
-Qormi vs Zebbug Rangers (First Division - not Premier League)
History Note (you won't find this, we learn it at school):
-Valletta during the knights period had a population of 26,000. Now it only stands at 5,600 people.
-Mdina during the knights period had a population of 1,100. Now it only stands at 280 people.
-Senglea (L-Isla) during the knights period had a population of 8,000. Now it only stands at 2,700 people.
-Cospicua (Bormla) during the knights period had a population of 15,000. Now it only stands at 5,100 people.
-Vittoriosa (Birgu) during the knights period had a population of 8,000. Now it only stands at 2,400 people.
-Floriana (Il-Furjana) during the knights period had a population of 6,000. Now it stands at 2,000 people.
^ Those are Old Cities not yet popular for the Maltese to inhabit.
These are Old Villages that grew a lot these past years:
-Birkirkara during the knights period had a population of 500. Now it stands at 23,000 people.
-Mosta during the knights period had a population of 400. Now it stands at 20,200 people.
-Qormi during the knights period had a population of 600. Now it stands at 16,300 people.
-Zebbug during the knights period had a population of (about) 550. Now it stands at 11,800 people.
-Zabbar during the knights period had a population of (about) 500. Now it stands at 15,100 people.
-Zejtun during the knights period had a population of (about) 500. Now it stands at 11,200 people.
-Siggiewi during the knights period had a population of (about) 400. Now it stands at 8,500 people.
-Zurrieq during the knights period had a population of (about) 350. Now it stands at 10,600 people.
-Gharghur during the knights period had a population of (about) 150. Now it stands at 2,770 people.
-Mqabba during the knights period had a population of (about) 150. Now it stands at 3,300 people.
-Qrendi during the knights period had a population of (about) 150. Now it stands at 2,700 people.
-Gudja during the knights period had a population of (about) 150. Now it stands at 3,100 people.
...... etc. you get the point. :)
Hello to Malta 🖐️🖐️🇭🇷🇭🇷
Thank you for showing us the world while we sit in our couch in front of the t.v. set
YES!
Malta is beautiful, I haven't been for 6 years. I must make a trip back soon what a great life you lead Gabriel. Enjoy your video content
Great introduction to Malta Gabriel , went there 7yrs ago myself , and had a great time exploring the island . Watching you walk around Valleta and talking so naturally makes it easy to watch , and then you add bits of its history and that just takes it up to another level . Stayed in Sliema which overlooks Valetta ,and swam in the harbour there on several occasions , just like you did at the end of the video , had to be done . Thanks for the memories Gabriel , enjoy Malta
Malta looks amazing! Thanks for sharing this incredible footage of this beautiful island!
I was also accommodated in St Julian's and visited Valletta, went to Gozo too.. basically everything Gabriel says here. Unfortunately I didn't synchronise my trips to his. Haha! Would have been amazing meeting the legend on the streets or even film a vlog with him. Wow
I had a classmate who was Maltese when I was in 4th or 5th grade. It’s nice to finally get to see where she was from.
Malta is pretty much similar to Majorca... it's a little smaller and an independent country. Beautiful island. Soon we will start calling you King of Mediterranean :D
Thanks for putting this up. For those of us who don't have opportunity to go to these places this is at least a way to see what's it's like.
uuuugggghh! That was before Corona decided to be here! Beautiful!
👍👍👍
love that you post near 'real' time as you tavel and don't have the lag that most have. Malta looks great.
I love it when you finish up your videos with a good old swim
Looks a great place to wander for a week. Love the architecture, and that water looks amazing.
Malta is gorgeous! Loved the vid Gabe!
just wanted to remind you i am looking forward to all your work on malta, the walled city, the other islands and etc. thanks again for making all this effort to inform and share info with others.
Yesss!!! Finally! I think i left you 2 comments about my amazing country Malta! You did reply to one of them saying that you would consider it. And here you are now. I really hope to bump into you! Wish you an amazing stay
The best presentation of Malta I have ever seen ! You really make it enticing. I've been wanting to go for a couple of years, and your vid is renewing my interest. I know there's more to come, looking forward to next episode.
So cool getting to see beautiful Malta through your lens✌🏽
Brilliant!! One of my favourite places.
It's a beautiful place, we'd love to visit 👍
Beautiful beautiful Malta!! 😀❤☀️ thank you Gabriel! You made my day! 😎👌water looks so inviting as always! Stay safe! Waiting for more videos to come! 😊❤🙏
One of the most beautiful places i´ve ever been, i hope to visit Malta again in the next few months.
I loved to visit Malta especially Valletta that is my favorite city. Malta is my passion.
I went to Malta a few years ago and I loved it,stayed in st Julian’s bay.the people were so nice and the weather is amazing, the only place where I’ve ever had a lump in my throat when I left.
This place is beautiful. I love history.
Malta is Queen ELizabeth I I favorite place with many beautiful memories.
I want to say thank you for your great work. Very good videos.
Perfect timing! We are heading out to Switzerland for a week in September and Malta for a week after that so this was exciting to see. Looks amazing so far! Enjoy.
I encourage people to travel like you. Keep it up.
Give money so
Love this and it's come at the right time as we're potentially going to Malta this year! 👍😁
Malta is perfect, nice video!
I've just returned from Malta I stayed in melihyha and it was incredible the blue lagoon is grogous x I went to valetta on the bus
Very interesting indeed. You're certainly clocking up the new countries on this trip!
Thanks you for sharing Malta is so beautiful 💕
Stunning city. Be sure to visit the Neolithic temples inland. You would love Sardinia. Best beaches. Also, Sicily - temples, beaches, food.
Huge Thanks for sharing exclusive video of Malta 🇲🇹 love from Pakistan 🇵🇰
Hey Gabe, really cool to see you in Malta, have been there a couple of years ago, definitly worth it.
Hope you enjoy your time over there, greetings from Turkey in the Mugla province!
Wow that place looks amazing
That was great. Such great buildings and the ending was superb!
Making good travel choices.
Malta ,love the place, check out some of the incredible churches in Gozo and for swimming the Blue Lagoon at Comino is an absolute must do.
Been watching awhile. This one made push "SUBSCRIBE." Just beautiful!!!
Sweet.
Great video man...🤙 My wife and I are heading to Spain for 10 days and on to Malta for 4 days in September before returning to SoCal. Keep on...keeping on.😎
Im jealous bro in a good way jaja..have fun guys
Malta is amazing ....I went about 10 years ago ...I stayed in melleiha bay .... Maltese people are so friendly ....I really need to go back after watching this video ...thanks Gabriel great video 👏👍
Thank you Fabriel. Nice place to go!
Classic end to this video, Gabriel. Nice tour of Valletta.
Found the Maltese people to be amongst the most friendly and helpful folks we'd encountered on our travels. They really made our holiday. But driving there is not for the faint-hearted as they drive like maniacs 😂.
Thank you 😂😂😂
Awesome. I plan to hire a scooter.
I love to drive, let’s say, „lively“
Very impressive, seems more interesting than many other famous Mediterranean destinations.
I wish you can get us a drone view of this Beautiful place.
St John's Cathedral looks so simple from the outside, but it is the very opposite on the inside.
First impression is very precious. when i arrived at some strange country, i try to feel deeply first impression all the time. thanks for sharing your worthy video.💕💕
It was a real eyeful and earful going strangely different countries like Korea, Myanmar, Indonesia, and Egypt I could never forget where the olfactory of the nose has much meaning and memory as very stimulating visual and sound experiences. The first impressions always builds story book fantasy narratives in our minds that really isn't ever real, but constructs high ideals of what the world could be if perfected to a higher level of culture, environment, and quality of life for everyone. These impressions last a lifetime permanently changing the mind of a guy or gal.
Great video thanks. Lovely memories.
This seems to be a very charming place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!
OMG . I live in Malta and haven’t actually walked into Valletta like you did. I definitely have to get off my sofa and go ASAP ! Glad you posted this. Thank you so much 🇲🇹🇲🇹🇲🇹🇲🇹
Right on, glad to provide some inspiration.
I was so lucky to see this arch (I am not sure but I think it was called azure window) before it collapsed. I was there in November 2016, very beautiful place! I liked Gozo, the main city Victoria is beautiful! Have a nice time there, try the rabbit dish, it is delicious!
Yes. The azure window. Known as id-Dwejra in maltese.
Beautiful, nice camera work.
Malta for ever!
Nice information 👌 nice place thank you sir
Headed here in March. I have been all through Europe, but this will be an interesting 12 day visit.
no pressure. looking forward to more vids from malta.
Looks great. Such a rich history.
Knights of Malta! Nights of St John!
Great place!
There is so much to enjoy in Malta. History, great food, wonderful people, beaches, old villages, vistas and views of the Mediterranean Sea. But to be blown away, one needs to go inside St Johns Co-Cathedral. Head across the Grand Harbour to the 3 cities. One can spend many hours in the various museums in Valletta alone. The people are very friendly and helpful for your travels through Malta. Before you turned Left you walked past the best Pastizzi in Valletta. Sphinx
St.julian is super touristy, but you'll have a lot of fun there, all of the Nightlife takes part in san J. If you have the chance try to explore in the North of the isle the so called 'fishermen village'
Whoaaa that parking tho!
Malta si a beautiful place.I'ts my favourite piace.I love it
Wow, Malta is a beautiful classical military fort of a bygone great empire. I was almost expecting to see the Knights of Malta marching down the cobbled avenue in extravagant high styled shining armor doing some formal esoteric ritual for public viewing. The khaki place set against the bluest azure sky is one of the most stunning on Earth, but it's just old money aristocracy and well to do Europeans going on holiday with the occasional sprinkling of one American backpacker budget world nomad. I could easily just stay put there the rest of my life casting rod and reel, wining, and dining at my great splendid leisure.
A beautiful island and people, also Gozo is a worthy of a visit 😀👍
I live in Sliema , Malta it is not easy staying here the air is horrible but the history is beautiful
Christopher Gingell Littlejohn yeah in some places it stinks of sewer
Hello my friend , i am Englishman in malta , Do weekly vlogs in malta, drop me a line if you need any help exploring beautiful malta you are very welcome
he never responds to anyone, so don't expect a reply haha
@@TheWeardale1 yes i noticed, but I understand, i only have a small channel and find it so hard to keep up with the comments
@@EnglishmaninMalta iwillwatch some of your videos too... I love malta :)
I actually spend quite a lot of time responding to comments, but I can't keep up with them all. I've been going through comments for the past hour or so and responding to a few here and there but just reading them takes a while, not to mention trying to reply to them all. Time for me to get to work editing my next video. Anyway thanks for the offer Englishman in Malta, I've got a long list of places to try to visit in the next few days. Thinking I should have planned to stay longer than a week.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos yes Gabriel malta has lots of hidden beauty, thats what i like to explore, for a small island lots to see and do , up to you my friend if you need any help just give me a shout, understand regarding comments and time, you are welcome back anytime
Malta looks very intriguing!
Gabe, you need a sailboat.
Love the channel
Do you know why there are such a lot of steps ii the streets in Valletta?
Well Valletta was built by the knights of St. John for the knights of St. John, as you realized most of Valletta is hills , 3 to be exact, the horses find it slippery so they built steps in the streets to accommodate them!
getting dangerously close to Greece Gabe... bets are on, anybody? :D
What s the problem with Greece?
Beautiful island
Very lovely vidio thanks enjoyed watching it as i am maltese lady living in germany superb
Beautiful place. Beautiful city. I had never heard of it. I jave a fascination with small islands, so I need to visit here.
so glad i found you again ive been watching since the beginning and got a new youtube account.i will be in Malta in just a couole weeks cant wait!!!!
me too can't wait
@@jimmybegg8009 YYAAAASSSSS!!!!
@@alyciajones6924 where are you staying ? i'm at St Pauls bay seems a great lively spot with easy access all round.
@@jimmybegg8009 St. Julians. My bf lives there!!! Itll be my first time visiting
@@alyciajones6924 have a great trip!
Malta is amazing
beautiful place!
There are only 4 European countries that drive on the left - U.K., Ireland, Malta and Cyprus
Thank you for sharing
Love malta, we used to go nearly every until they stop flying from norwich airport.
I love Malta. Went there bout 9 yrs ago and then recently last year. It had changed so much from the last time we were there. I love it though as it is so homely n just chilled out. Getting quite busy though in some places so I tend to avoid busy places as I like to enjoy the place where I am. I love Mdina n Rabat and marsaolokk.. And St Paul's Bay. Also valetta is a lovely city. Nice not too big. Just right.
This is awesome thanks Gabe bro thanks awesome video asusual
Thanks for the brief tour round the city. To look at it, you wouldn't imagine it was bombed so heavily in WW2. It was awarded the George cross medal I believe; an honour usually given to individuals, not islands (nations). I may be wrong but don't they have a history of the Knights templar, order of St John? I may be getting mixed up. Thanks again.
Knights of Malta (Knights Hospitaller, of St. John). The medal, equivalent to the Victoria Cross or Medal of Honor) is permanently on the national flag. Awarded for heroic resistance in WWII.
@@palibrae You may be wrong. I refer to the George cross awarded to the island by king George VI after the siege of Malta during WW2. Not anything to do with the catholic knights. Easy mistake to make.
We have the oldest history too and beautiful beaches 🥰🥰
Beautiful beaches????? Wait wait... You just said beautiful beaches???? Omg, shittest "beaches" on the planet! Awful, really,
@@marinkoperic3657 If you don't like it don't come
WoW! You found Fred and Barney’s old « man cave »👍😂
Nice Video✌️
Now we're talkin'. Very good first impression. I have a British phone box in front of my house (that I built - watched a youtube video on how to build one about 30 times). I didn't see any in your video but Malta seems like a good place for you to rent a scooter and cover the whole island - maybe do very slow selfie driving after you've gotten the hang of it. Ever done any motorized cycling (e-bike, scooter/moped, motorcycle)? It's pretty addictive. Islands, Mediterranean, beaches, architecture, history, a lot of pretty women everywhere you looked - you're in your element, Gabe. Kudos.
Maybe Sicily is on your agenda Gabe as it's close by. I wanted to do the tour from Malta but it's too long a day. To see Mount Etna (10,912 feet high) there would be awesome!!
Very nice to see ! I always wanted to go to Malta ! But i always choose Gran Canaria ;-)
Maybe i'll go next year , because it looks really nice !
gertjan van der meij Those two islands are quite different, I think.
Gran Canaria is more like a typical beach tourist destination & Malta has very few, small sand beaches but a lot of history.
Gabriel the little Malteser
Room for $40? You're my hero Gabe!
I think the pool that was closed maybe used for water baptism
17:00 is a water polo court
Makes sense.
Beautiful country
I'm pretty sure that car-park thingy was a bunker during WWII. It said since 1940 which is when the siege of Malta began, Italians bombed it since it was a British colony and they were enemies.
great city valletta so much to see
Gabriel what Country would you live in if you had to spend the rest of your life in????
Love the video! it makes me want to go to Malta now! Looking up flights lol!