MALTA.....for the first time!

[Roger Hicks]

Malta's a country you'll either fall in love with, or you'll find nothing to make you return again. The touristy bits are very touristy. San Julien is one such place. Don't overlook trips to Gozo though.

Seconded without hesitation. For the first, a great deal will depend on your imagination and resourcefulness: the really touristy bits are indeed a disaster area. For the second (Gozo) -- GET LOST! I mean this in the friendliest possible matter: you never know what you'll find on the back roads.

Cheers,

R.

 

[Dave Wilkinson]

Well, - the bags are packed, and we fly in the morning!, just need to go to town for a few more rolls of Velvia 100. I suppose at this point I should be listing all my gear, and asking which to take and which to leave behind! - starting another marathon thread of 'should I, or should'nt I', but I've shot on holliday enough times to know that I soon tire of a big bag of bodies and lenses!. This time the M2 plus 35 and 90 will have to suffice,- plus the little Nikon digicam that my wife likes to use occasionally - often putting my efforts in the shade! :bang:.......now, I wonder if any more airlines have gone bust? 🙁

Cheers, Dave. 🙂

 

[Roger Hicks]

Dear Dave,

Have fun!

IF you have a small, light ultra-wide (15 to 21mm) that is no trouble to carry, take that too, as there are many narrow streets and small interiors -- but 35/90 or 35/75 would be my first choice too.

Cheers,

R.

 

[Dave Wilkinson]

Dear Roger, thanks for all the helpfull info, - just one more querie - if I may, I often feel uncomfortable about car hire, given the cavalier driving attitudes in many places!. Being a lifelong motorcyclist, and used to hauling my Yamaha FJ1200 around, I often take this option when in Turkey or Greek islands for visits to outlying villages, etc., and srangely enough feel more comfortable than in a 'tin box'!. Surprisingly, I've had decent machines, and no problems so far!, what's the situation like n Malta?.

Cheers, Dave.

 

[Roger Hicks]

Dear Roger, thanks for all the helpfull info, - just one more querie - if I may, I often feel uncomfortable about car hire, given the cavalier driving attitudes in many places!. Being a lifelong motorcyclist, and used to hauling my Yamaha FJ1200 around, I often take this option when in Turkey or Greek islands for visits to outlying villages, etc., and srangely enough feel more comfortable than in a 'tin box'!. Surprisingly, I've had decent machines, and no problems so far!, what's the situation like n Malta?.

Cheers, Dave.

Dear Dave,

I've always hired cars. The Maltese themselves say that the French drive on the right, the English on the left, and the Maltese in the shade!

Yes, you can hire bikes, but I believe it's mostly scooters and with the size of the potholes on Maltese roads, small wheels would frighten me.

Sorry I can't be more help.

Cheers,

R.

 

[Roger Hicks]

Dear Roger, thanks for all the helpfull info, - just one more querie - if I may, I often feel uncomfortable about car hire, given the cavalier driving attitudes in many places!. Being a lifelong motorcyclist, and used to hauling my Yamaha FJ1200 around, I often take this option when in Turkey or Greek islands for visits to outlying villages, etc., and srangely enough feel more comfortable than in a 'tin box'!. Surprisingly, I've had decent machines, and no problems so far!, what's the situation like n Malta?.

Cheers, Dave.

Dear Dave,

I've always hired cars. The Maltese themselves say that the French drive on the right, the English on the left, and the Maltese in the shade!

Yes, you can hire bikes, but I believe it's mostly scooters and with the size of the potholes on Maltese roads, small wheels would frighten me.

Sorry I can't be more help.

Cheers,

R.

 

[horosu]

Plan a few days for Valetta.

This is a bit excessive, don't you think? In the evening, there is almost nothing going on over there. It is almost deserted.

I have been there last year (Malta) for a week and , frankly, I have been a little underwhelmed, but, you know, tastes may differ

 

[Dave Wilkinson]

This is a bit excessive, don't you think? In the evening, there is almost nothing going on over there. It is almost deserted.

I have been there last year (Malta) for a week and , frankly, I have been a little underwhelmed, but, you know, tastes may differ

Thanks for the input, - I'm at an age - and probably have always been at an age! where night clubs, discos, theme bars etc. hold little or no attraction, so the the scene you describe could be a positive bonus!....but as you say, tastes may differ 🙂
Cheers, Dave.

 

[xayraa33]

We traveled by tour coach while there just like the other european countries we visited, this was in the early 1990s.

like in the UK they drive on the left there, something a Canadian person finds strange.

 

[horosu]

Thanks for the input, - I'm at an age - and probably have always been at an age! where night clubs, discos, theme bars etc. hold little or no attraction, so the the scene you describe could be a positive bonus!....but as you say, tastes may differ 🙂
Cheers, Dave.

I didn't want to necessarily imply that, just the fact that after 19:00 Valetta resembles a deserted city. This is not your typical Mediterranean town where people are out in the streets until midnight.