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Malta here we come! #91923
03/27/2016 10:28 PM
03/27/2016 10:28 PM
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We depart on Thursday for this bucket list location for me. I have uploaded two pre-trip blog entries already as our countdown continues. You can find the blog here: Malta Sojourn

My second entry, which I posted tonight, goes along with the post I made last week about renting a vehicle on the island, and what we decided.

It is my hope to do a trip report real-time using the blog and post brief updates on TTOL. Of course that is internet connectivity will permit. The place we are staying has wifi so it should not be a problem.


“Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés
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Re: Malta here we come! [Re: TomB] #91924
03/28/2016 08:22 AM
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Safe travels Tom. I look forward to hearing of your adventures. Don't blame me if the car driving proves to be the wrong choice! Glad you're not driving straight from the airport, never a good idea. Forget the car around Valletta.
I have just remembered: eating in Valletta seemed very pricey compared to what we had paid elsewhere. We wandered three or four blocks away from the main shopping/tourist area into streets frequented by local business people. Had the most marvellous tuna salad, enough for two, for very few euros. Would have been four times the price in the Main Street, at least. The local 'sports clubs' in most villages also do reasonable local food at very good prices. You do not have to be members of the 'club' and get a good local atmosphere. You have clearly done your research but remember that tipping is only required if no service charge is added. Huge tips are not expected, 5-10%, or round up the bill to a sensible level is all that is genuinely required. We were made welcome everywhere.
Have a fabulous time.

Re: Malta here we come! [Re: salica] #91925
03/28/2016 01:47 PM
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Thanks again for the advice and tips. We pretty much decided that Valletta will be a bus destination. Maybe drive to one of the close towns and park and ride in; if that is feasible.

Really looking forward to the local cuisine and trying Maltese Wine. Both are something you normally do not see in US.


“Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés
Re: Malta here we come! [Re: TomB] #91926
03/31/2016 05:12 PM
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Boarding in 20 minutes!
Let the adventure begin. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" />


“Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés
Malta here we come! Day 1 - The journey [Re: TomB] #91927
04/01/2016 03:46 PM
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This place is breathtaking, but a very long 24 hours

Day 1 - The Journey ]Day-1 - the journey[/url]

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