Marsaxlokk, Birgu and Dingli Cliffs After the fascinating, but “heavy” time spent at St. Paul’s catacombs, the following day we went to Marsaxlokk - a completely different “kettle of fish” - literally! Although it took 2 buses (changing in Valetta) to reach the small fishing village, It was certainly worth it. This popular tourist destination has a daily market and a laid-back atmosphere. There are 2 Forts within a 15 minute walk of the village, but...

St. Paul’s Catacombs Any traveller knows that you can never see everything - so with half our time in Malta gone, we “roughed out” our itinerary for the last few days on the island. We started the week by visiting St. Paul’s catacombs, which was high on our list, and practically around the corner from our home base in Rabat....it turned out to be a unique and fascinating experience! The entrance to this complex of interconnected, underground Roman ceme...

Mdina, Rabat, Sliema and our 50th anniversary When visiting or staying in a new place, we often take a walking tour.....it’s something we always look for - and recommend. There have been times when we’ve been lucky enough to enjoy tours that are free, while others we’ve happily paid for.....but one thing that they always have in common is a cheery and personable tour guide who is knowledgeable of their subject. These tours, especially if taken close to w...

Valetta Malta is an island, covering approx 122 sq miles, with the 7th most dense population in the world - and it’s growing faster than anywhere else in the E.U......consequently traffic is a problem. With no train service, the only option for public transportation is the bus.....there are, of course, taxis - plus cars and scooters for rent - but everyone on the road still has to deal with the traffic jams. The summer is, apparently, horrendous on the roads...

Arrived in Malta After catching a train to Manchester, checking into a handy “Holiday Inn” close to the airport, it was only a 10 minute walk to a great pub where, with the weather cooperating, we could sit outside for a drink and enjoy a surprisingly good meal. If you’re ever in the area “The Romper” is certainly worth a visit. The beginning of our journey to Malta was an early one. Travelling on a 6 a.m. flight, we were out of bed very early - and...