MALTA TRAVEL TIPS FOR FIRST TIMERS | 20+ Must-Knows Before Visiting Malta + What NOT to Do!

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  • @HappytoWander
    @HappytoWander  Рік тому +23

    Hey everyone!! Hope you all enjoy this video about one of my favourite European countries, Malta! As usual, you can check the written guide for more details (happytowander.com/malta-travel-tips/), and feel free to chime in if you have any additional tips to add.

    • @buhlermarin9372
      @buhlermarin9372 Рік тому +9

      That's an awesome place to be!, I pray I raise enough resources to come for vacation there

    • @thenavigator8052
      @thenavigator8052 Рік тому +7

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    • @unknownsanz9493
      @unknownsanz9493 Рік тому +7

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    • @thenavigator8052
      @thenavigator8052 Рік тому +6

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    • @sophiamia4360
      @sophiamia4360 Рік тому +6

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  • @woofolliesmydog8628
    @woofolliesmydog8628 Рік тому +33

    I'm heading back for my 5th trip to Malta in just 3 weeks and I can't wait. It's such a great country. I love the people, the food, the architecture, absolutely everything. The churches are so beautiful they've brought tears to my eyes. I've made friends with the locals who are very loud, want to know everything about you, and love to have a chat. I get a 1-week bus pass for 21 euros and the buses are frequent and go everywhere you need to go. I stay in St Pauls Bay, this trip at the Mayflower Hotel. It's a quieter area of Malta, so you can head around and see all the sights amongst the hustle and bustle then head back to where things are quieter. I love the little casino in St Paul Bay for a bit of a gamble and cocktails in the evening. I love Bingo with all the Maltese nonnas. I love walking along the wide paths that hug the seaside. I love the Maltese balconies on the houses and all the saints by the front door of people's homes. As for the food, my favourite thing is beef olives. Gosh, I just can't wait.

    • @humbleprogress1226
      @humbleprogress1226 5 місяців тому

      5th trip!! wow. Would you recommend as a honeymoon destination?

    • @diane_4
      @diane_4 3 місяці тому

      ​@@humbleprogress1226Yes. Though Malta is a small Island, it is beautiful and many places to go too. My fav place is the Ramla bay resort. Especially there panoramic Sea view suite. A much more quieter and relaxing place to stay rather than Sliema and Valletta ect. Also its just a 5 minute drive to catch the Gozo ferry to visit Gozo. Mdina is a nice romantic place to visit and dine there, also Rabat which is right near Mdina. Alot of restaurants and good food.

    • @diane_4
      @diane_4 3 місяці тому

      ​@@humbleprogress1226yes.

  • @ZebraMan74
    @ZebraMan74 9 місяців тому +3

    Very useful! Now I can't wait to see Malta for myself! It honestly looks so beautiful, and the food also looks - and sounds - delicious!

  • @michaelkrupar9808
    @michaelkrupar9808 9 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for this. I'm planning a trip to Malta this September/October so I'm sure I'll be watching this again and again.

    • @ZebraMan74
      @ZebraMan74 8 місяців тому +1

      I went there last month and it is an absolutely wonderful country

  • @OneRedFeatherStudios.
    @OneRedFeatherStudios. Рік тому +5

    I love those places that are heavily steeped in tradition and culture, so Malta seems like such a good fit for my style of travel. Thank you for your amazing videos and information. Great job once again.

    • @HappytoWander
      @HappytoWander  Рік тому +1

      Aw thank you so much! It definitely sounds like you would enjoy Malta. Hope you get to see it for yourself sometime soon 🤞🏼

  • @joeirani7130
    @joeirani7130 5 місяців тому +3

    Real, straight to the point. Practical tips. Thanks

  • @ZebraMan74
    @ZebraMan74 9 місяців тому +2

    Just visted Malta for 3 days, and for the most part I enjoyed it, but I really didn't like the bus which I got to Mdina, it was very busy like you said at 4:08 and slow, and the seats felt really uncomfortable. And yes, Valletta (and Malta too) to me seemed to have a lot of British influence. Will definitely go again!

  • @Ramsku
    @Ramsku Рік тому +1

    Thanks I got home sick now!!! Amazing video! I am one of those who love Maltese sweaty summers. Cannot wait to go back!

  • @contiflex
    @contiflex 5 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for a great video, I was born in Malta in 1954 and left for the UK when I was 2. My husband is taking me on holiday to Malta in September and I am so excited to visit the place I was born for the first time.

    • @RoseAndWorld7
      @RoseAndWorld7 4 місяці тому

      That’s very nice! Any restaurants you recommend in Valleta?

    • @tmonkeybits9082
      @tmonkeybits9082 4 місяці тому +1

      That's brilliant. My wife was, like you, born there and left when she was still an infant.
      I took her there as a surprise for her 40th birthday. At the airport she broke down in tears of joy when she realised where I was taking her to (I'd told her we were going to Barcelona). When we landed and the doors opened on the plane she said she felt like she was finally back home. I'd done some research beforehand and took her back to the flats that she had been born in whilst we were there.
      Been back a couple of times since and going again in a couple of weeks from now and we can't wait!

    • @diane_4
      @diane_4 3 місяці тому

      ​@@RoseAndWorld7There are many good restaurants in Valletta and also at the Valletta Waterfront.

  • @maureenblack4505
    @maureenblack4505 9 місяців тому

    Thank you! for your video. I will visit Malta this year and your tips are great!

  • @pagathogli
    @pagathogli Рік тому +2

    Love your videos. So informative and to the point. Thankyou

  • @dianecampbell7240
    @dianecampbell7240 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for this video! I'm visiting Malta at the end of September, so this is super-helpful and informative.

  • @scottstanford3832
    @scottstanford3832 Рік тому +2

    Very well done, thank you for your hard work!!

  • @JohnB1872
    @JohnB1872 Місяць тому +3

    Top tip - use Bolt or Uber to get around relatively cheaply. Don’t hire a car, it’s chaotic.

  • @biancavieira1345
    @biancavieira1345 3 місяці тому +1

    So insightful. Thank you for your tips.

  • @Liusila
    @Liusila Рік тому +6

    Malta is not cheap, especially the places you want to visit as a tourist. The better restaurants cost the same as in any more visited capital in Western Europe.

  • @wildsurfer12
    @wildsurfer12 4 місяці тому +1

    You should also talk about the scuba diving. Malta is very popular with European divers due to it’s large number of shipwrecks from both WW1 and WW2.

  • @Smucko1
    @Smucko1 Місяць тому

    Great video! Packed with a lot of info in a short video.

  • @RumelaLincoln
    @RumelaLincoln 7 місяців тому

    Love your honest description of Malta. Im planning to visit it one day for it's rich History. Thank you

    • @ZebraMan74
      @ZebraMan74 7 місяців тому

      I went to Valletta back in April, and let me tell you that it has a lot of historical sights to see! It's also such a beautiful capital city!

  • @okparasamson7984
    @okparasamson7984 6 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for sharing, am moving to Malta later this year.

  • @patriciaterranova1074
    @patriciaterranova1074 15 днів тому

    Refreshing honest review. Ty

  • @parbieT
    @parbieT Місяць тому

    The most realistic video ❤❤

  • @amandan5157
    @amandan5157 Рік тому +3

    Great video! 🙌

  • @ZebraMan74
    @ZebraMan74 7 місяців тому

    Malta is such a gem of a country!

  • @stan5241
    @stan5241 4 місяці тому

    Great video. Thanks for sharing!

  • @ozodamonturdiyev2067
    @ozodamonturdiyev2067 9 місяців тому +1

    Very useful information

  • @dast8937
    @dast8937 Рік тому +16

    I had to check if settings were on double speed 😅

    • @wuhd
      @wuhd 10 місяців тому +1

      As a non-native English speaker, it’s my dream to speak English like her. 😁

    • @angelikaf.7594
      @angelikaf.7594 10 місяців тому +2

      😂 Me too!

    • @spadaacca
      @spadaacca 3 місяці тому

      I actually had the video on 2x. Thank god I’m a native speaker.

  • @GirlGoingGlobal
    @GirlGoingGlobal Рік тому +2

    This is so informative! Thank you for sharing! I go to Malta later this year, I can’t wait!

  • @GreatCityAttractions
    @GreatCityAttractions Рік тому

    Some amazing shots here Happy to wander. Malta looks great

  • @beatricelundgren9096
    @beatricelundgren9096 Рік тому

    That was beautiful video Thank you so much.

  • @kathleenpower165
    @kathleenpower165 2 місяці тому +2

    Informative interesting video. However towards end turned sound down as the fast talking became difficult to listen to.

  • @Lisa-kz7vw
    @Lisa-kz7vw Рік тому +1

    I've been seeing alot of travel vlogs about Malta looks like a beautiful country with lots of history which I love have to add it to my long list of countries to visit.

    • @HappytoWander
      @HappytoWander  Рік тому +1

      it’s absolutely stunning there!! I hope you get to see for yourself sometime :)

    • @GreatCityAttractions
      @GreatCityAttractions Рік тому

      the history in Malta looks wonderful - right from 4000 bc.

  • @CathyTalksMiami
    @CathyTalksMiami Рік тому +2

    Great video! All your videos are really good, very educational & engaging. Question, I am looking for a good camera to film myself, which one (not too expensive), easy to use, would you recommend? Thanks in advance!

    • @HappytoWander
      @HappytoWander  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much for the kind words! My camera is a bit pricey (it’s the Sony A7IV) but my first good camera was the Nikon D3200 which served me well for many years :)

  • @dusicababic7828
    @dusicababic7828 6 місяців тому

    Thanks very much for the info ❤

  • @cheralgeen3214
    @cheralgeen3214 6 місяців тому

    My goodness, how it’s changed. I lived in Selima in 1957. When did the high rise occur in Valletta? Cannot believe the changes.

  • @frankpsaila2728
    @frankpsaila2728 Рік тому

    Thank you for that... fun fact... popeye village is named as such because it was the film set for the Robin William's, Shelley duvall "popeye" movie itself, these are all in the movie, have a watch,

  • @Travelingnoypifam
    @Travelingnoypifam Рік тому +7

    We were at Malta last month and it was one of my favorite European country. Please post about Prague as well.

    • @HappytoWander
      @HappytoWander  Рік тому +1

      Glad to hear you enjoyed your time there!! Prague would be a good one. I’ve been there quite a few times. I’ll see what I can do haha

  • @MonicaSpiteri-ee6kn
    @MonicaSpiteri-ee6kn 8 місяців тому

    I cant imagine,living in a big country,i love my country so beautiful

  • @drew-andresvogt652
    @drew-andresvogt652 Рік тому +4

    Great content, thank you...would love to go... (I could listen to you longer, but i wish you'd slow down a tad and take a breath)

    • @Rawr_nkki000
      @Rawr_nkki000 7 місяців тому +1

      I did edit the playback speed - settings then click playback speed to 0.75😊

  • @surameryem
    @surameryem 9 місяців тому

    nice video!!

  • @feliciameier1929
    @feliciameier1929 8 місяців тому

    This is great. We are planning a trip for either Jan. or Feb.'25. Do you recommend this time of year?

  • @wildsurfer12
    @wildsurfer12 4 місяці тому

    5:26 You talk about how Malta drives on the left hand side of the road but then show a left hand drive car?

  • @MiyanuiPatience
    @MiyanuiPatience 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for the video what a small and nice country 🎉🎉

  • @mattlambros2431
    @mattlambros2431 Рік тому +3

    Fair play. lived there for a year and this is bang on

    • @sanchit8097
      @sanchit8097 10 місяців тому

      I have some questions, Can I get your Instagram ID ?

  • @ASMRRicky
    @ASMRRicky 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for introducing about Malta. I like your videos very much. By the way, where are you from. ❤️🤩

  • @niknak4ever
    @niknak4ever Місяць тому

    This is such a useful travel video, thank for sharing!

  • @ML_hatesCinnamon
    @ML_hatesCinnamon 7 місяців тому

    Great video!

  • @grzesiutvtravel
    @grzesiutvtravel 9 місяців тому

    Beautiful island ❤

  • @Harteo3917
    @Harteo3917 2 місяці тому +1

    Don't go to Malta right now it's chaos like construction work everywhere, it appears countries overseas have been given a lot of money to renovate all the hotels or build new ones into B&Bs which no longer have kitchens, you have to at least book breakfast, and you have to rent a fridge now but Malta seems to be extra slow at doing things so it's going to take a few years to be complete.

  • @durtybasket25
    @durtybasket25 6 місяців тому

    should i pre-book my visit to comino on get your guide or can i just get the boat with waterslide directly from there

    • @PleaseApplaud
      @PleaseApplaud 6 місяців тому

      I couldn't believe the price she showed. We had a look at options to book on TripAdvisor and they're roughly £25-£35 ($32-45 US$). Loads of places have boards advertising them so there is plenty of availability if you're staying somewhere touristy, and all the boards with prices on say 30euros.

  • @nezhamemarian586
    @nezhamemarian586 7 місяців тому

    beautiful work thanks

  • @tinaadventuresmalta9854
    @tinaadventuresmalta9854 8 місяців тому

    You haven't mentioned st Peter's pool a very famous beach next to Marsaxlokk

  • @danielcassar4216
    @danielcassar4216 Рік тому

    Thank you!!!

  • @barryhodgkin8678
    @barryhodgkin8678 7 місяців тому +1

    It alright saying go elsewhere the places like Malta and other countries would absolutely go bust is it wasn’t for tourists

  • @ozodamonturdiyev2067
    @ozodamonturdiyev2067 9 місяців тому

    Make content about Uzbekistan.
    Uzbekistan is one of the touristy area too

  • @Somaryjane_
    @Somaryjane_ Рік тому +3

    The greetings sounds like French tho 😀 interesting

    • @HappytoWander
      @HappytoWander  Рік тому +3

      Yes! Definitely some French influence there for sure haha. Malta is such a unique mashup of different cultures!

    • @henrycaruana3896
      @henrycaruana3896 7 місяців тому +1

      @@HappytoWander Bongu is the corruption of Bonjour and Bonswa of Bon soiree, also l-ghodwa it-tajba is good morning, the latter is of semitic (arabic) etymology or origin and the former two are from latin (french)

  • @DaisyTlhabologang
    @DaisyTlhabologang Рік тому

    Waaoo,Hotel,how many five star hotels,How many standard hotels and lodges ?

  • @StrangerThings_YT
    @StrangerThings_YT Рік тому

    Honestly I’m so nervous for an school internship, I’m going for 10 weeks😢

  • @VelserHerrie
    @VelserHerrie Рік тому +1

    We enjoyed your video, but nowadays the seas around Malta are actually quite empty fishwise. Most fish is being imported. Probably those seas will be empty soon as well.

    • @tonyturiano2872
      @tonyturiano2872 3 місяці тому

      Maybe that explains the salmon clip🤔

    • @tonyturiano2872
      @tonyturiano2872 3 місяці тому

      Maybe that explains the salmon clip🤔

    • @VelserHerrie
      @VelserHerrie 3 місяці тому

      @@tonyturiano2872 there are fish breeding facilities all around Malta... So bad...

  • @katiessxlove2982
    @katiessxlove2982 11 місяців тому +1

    Im going to Malta in april is it possible to swim?

    • @angelikaf.7594
      @angelikaf.7594 10 місяців тому +1

      I just went in February and people were already swimming. It is not super hot, but definitely possible.

    • @katiessxlove2982
      @katiessxlove2982 10 місяців тому +1

      @@angelikaf.7594 The answer I need 🤣🤣🤣

  • @misty1tl
    @misty1tl 11 місяців тому

    Madame Blanc on Acorn is set in Gozo.

  • @Khananowar-e2s
    @Khananowar-e2s Рік тому +1

    You are talking very first, I like

  • @Fergieboi445
    @Fergieboi445 Рік тому

    in iambic tek tianinama ➡️ ill hit you with
    a wooden spoon, en hut buck➡️ I love you, bonjo ➡️ good morning, I probibly spelt all the malties words wrong

    • @henrycaruana3896
      @henrycaruana3896 7 місяців тому

      i love you in maltese is spelt inhobbok, the h is not silent so it should be crossed, whereas a silent h is not and bongu

  • @buntho007
    @buntho007 Рік тому

    So anything that covers ur knees only??

  • @vdm1136
    @vdm1136 7 місяців тому +1

    How about uber ?

    • @Harteo3917
      @Harteo3917 3 місяці тому

      They recommend using ubers because booking taxis from the hotel costs you more.

  • @Rawr_nkki000
    @Rawr_nkki000 7 місяців тому

    is it safe for women to travel solo in Malta?

  • @monicapirpili7877
    @monicapirpili7877 Рік тому +1

    Busses not on time due to traffic. Everyone expects them to fly......

  • @Vid.186
    @Vid.186 Рік тому +2

    0.75x 👍

  • @frodeskibrek
    @frodeskibrek 10 місяців тому

    Popeye Village is overrated. First time, it is a nice visit, but after that , it quickly looses its charm, especially because of the long walk from the bus.

  • @minthein1783
    @minthein1783 Рік тому +1

    Madam
    I want to come Malta 🇲🇹 from UAE 🇦🇪

  • @rctvchannel6776
    @rctvchannel6776 Рік тому

    How to apply work in malta

  • @waldeirmachado7127
    @waldeirmachado7127 8 місяців тому

    ty

  • @pennylane2854
    @pennylane2854 Рік тому +111

    Yeah Malta is beautiful but for us locals it feels like we're invaded and we can't breathe properly in our own home so please keep in mind it's jam packed and chaotic. I suggest you take your breaks in bigger countries and give us all a break because we're toxic at the moment 💔 I apologies for my boldness, this is not hate speech, it's sickness.

    • @starward0997
      @starward0997 Рік тому

      Wtf, u do kno malta is thriving bcz of tourism influence too right? Tourist arent invaders hun

    • @liam-lb1lw
      @liam-lb1lw Рік тому +2

      I am half Maltese and am wanting to visit Malta to see my grandad and other family for the first time. But I don’t want to be another tourist, I’ve heard about this issue

    • @john-de5vf
      @john-de5vf Рік тому +1

      You want to come to Britain if you want to see Invaded ! . The whole of Europe is being Invaded 😡. unfortunately that's life and until our own governments stop it it will continue .

    • @john-de5vf
      @john-de5vf Рік тому +63

      ​@@liam-lb1lw. Just go and see you family Liam . Ignore penny 🤔

    • @sphenoidjjj
      @sphenoidjjj Рік тому +77

      Tourism is one of the main components of the Maltese economy. Take that away and Malta would probably end up in a recession.

  • @kimkardashian8252
    @kimkardashian8252 22 дні тому

    Amazing Places of Malta ua-cam.com/video/cviSWK08C28/v-deo.htmlsi=au7b7ZmyNQ0Q-_c_
    This is our video of our same topic 🎉❤

  • @tanvirulislam822
    @tanvirulislam822 11 місяців тому

    I need malta visa please help me😢

  • @derektanner2551
    @derektanner2551 21 день тому +1

    Sorry but I found your commentary hard to follow. You talk exceedingly fast.

  • @goodluckcbc
    @goodluckcbc Рік тому

    Please can my uncle in Germany with PR give me sponsorship letter to study in any Malta both are Schengen country
    With this, no longer POF right?

    • @josiepearce5389
      @josiepearce5389 Рік тому

      Education in Malta is rated very high,and the best thing ,it is free for all.Good luck.

  • @SharonHayman-o4w
    @SharonHayman-o4w 5 місяців тому

    We have rats too power cuts

  • @منوعاتعالمية2020-ط7ض
    @منوعاتعالمية2020-ط7ض 6 місяців тому

  • @wrightway65
    @wrightway65 Рік тому

    You are so beautiful! ❤

  • @apurbabora9764
    @apurbabora9764 Рік тому

    Are you Malta? ..

  • @grumsthe1st
    @grumsthe1st Рік тому +1

    Someone I know told me about an encounter where a woman she met called Malta malata. What the hell is malata

    • @HappytoWander
      @HappytoWander  Рік тому

      Hmmm there appears to be a restaurant called Malata Restaurant in Valleta…. Could that be it?

    • @grumsthe1st
      @grumsthe1st Рік тому

      @@HappytoWander Probably not because she specifically mentioned the country.

  • @monicabaharova891
    @monicabaharova891 9 місяців тому

    Good afternoon in Maltese sounds like simlish

    • @henrycaruana3896
      @henrycaruana3896 7 місяців тому

      Maltese, an official European language, is a unique mixture of semitic and latin . It is a semitic language, written in latin script, and owes it latin influence after the expulsion of all muslims from the island by the Normans in the early 11th centuary. Thereafter, Malta, up until 1964 , was under one or many European (hence influence on language) ruler/s.

  • @imeldaortiz2498
    @imeldaortiz2498 Рік тому +3

    Hi nice video, but please not so fast talking, thanks

    • @Massey-kn6hf
      @Massey-kn6hf 10 місяців тому +1

      Watch it on half speed.

    • @maryamm899
      @maryamm899 6 місяців тому

      No, i like fast talking please thank you

  • @peterrowe7878
    @peterrowe7878 3 місяці тому

    Great video but wow you talk fast! I was exhausted at the end

  • @SharonHayman-o4w
    @SharonHayman-o4w 5 місяців тому

    We have rats too power cuts 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @babystork310
    @babystork310 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for the great info! Suggestion, talk a little slower

  • @bsways
    @bsways 3 місяці тому +1

    Um sounds annoying

  • @saar144
    @saar144 Рік тому +1

    #1 - NEVER fly with Air Malta. I recommend you read online reviews, they are the worst.

  • @User12345fan
    @User12345fan 5 місяців тому

    I see that city and it gives me 0 desire to visit, it looks aweful and the lack of color is depressing.

  • @bazwookie
    @bazwookie 7 місяців тому

    very informative video ,but it would be helpful if you did not speak so quickly

  • @dylanmuscat
    @dylanmuscat 7 місяців тому

    please learn how to pronouce words before you make a video about it 😭😭

  • @scubaeric1344
    @scubaeric1344 9 місяців тому

    I'm curious - are you paid by the word? - DAMN you talk fast! - Ruined it all.

  • @claytonvassallo6340
    @claytonvassallo6340 4 місяці тому

    Why would you want to visit malta tho there are literally so many countries but malta just stay in ur country china and canada like literally we have enough of chinese and pakistan people we need more maltese people cuz in old days there was peace and fun but now in supermarkets u find pakistan people and u cant even talk with ur official language just be happy with ur country and thats it

  • @raypizer8037
    @raypizer8037 Рік тому +2

    Gave up watching part way because of two things, the constant mispronunciation of 'Gozo' and the speed of the narrative!
    Gozo is a soft Z you make it sound like Goatzo, totally wrong!
    And yes I do live in Gozo!

    • @josiepearce5389
      @josiepearce5389 Рік тому +3

      Please make allowances .She is not Maltese and her English is perfect

  • @vcom2327
    @vcom2327 7 місяців тому

    Try speaking more slowly. You are barely understandable

  • @SharonHayman-o4w
    @SharonHayman-o4w 5 місяців тому

    Happy tomorrow Malta isn't beautiful so stop saying it now our government has ruined everything many Indian Philippines and many more power cuts 😢 stop saying Malta is beautiful

  • @jasposaurus
    @jasposaurus 8 місяців тому

    If someone who watched Jurassic world dominion.
    Find a spot place you remember where there film at!

  • @SharonHayman-o4w
    @SharonHayman-o4w 5 місяців тому

    We have rats too power cuts 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @SharonHayman-o4w
    @SharonHayman-o4w 5 місяців тому

    We have rats too power cuts 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂