Billy's Not Thrilled with Malta - Valletta

[@joepassmore3909]

Going by the looks on the other tourist faces, they agree with you. Thanks for the video!

[@RetireEarlyLifestyle1]

Hi @joepassmore3909 thanks for your comment. 😊

[@andianonn]

Sometimes you go somewhere and it is just not for you. I understand that feeling, I think most people do. A lot of tourists and cruise ship activity would not be for me either. And paying to enter a church is not something I would do myself. If I were going to Malta which someday I probably will, I will take this into consideration as well as what other people have experienced there. That is what travel reporting is all about, presenting your experience and allowing the readers to make their own decisions. I for one appreciate this video.

[@RetireEarlyLifestyle1]

Hi @andianonn, thanks for taking the time to comment. We appreciate it. You seem to have an objective look on this video, and that's smart. Many people LOVE Malta. You need to decide for yourself. Thanks again for your time.

[@pinkiesmum]

Maltese here. While I agree with you about the high rises and the construction, which has plagued us these past recent years, Malta has its own charm, that has recently been overshadowed by the massive influx of foreigners, who come here to earn a living, because they are unable to do so in their own country. You may have noticed Valletta inundated by Italians who leave Italy and rent or buy our cafeterias to sell from here.We also give shelter to many third country nationals, offering them work and stability, so the country is also inundated by vehicles. For more authentic culture I invite you to visit Mdina, Rabat, Vittoriosa, Gozo and the quaint Marsaxlokk. Not Valletta. Valletta is now taken over by Italians. One last point. Malta is NOT dry. It is in fact incredibly HUMID.

[@RetireEarlyLifestyle1]

@pinkiesmum thank you for your insights. We appreciate them! We stayed in Rabat and we did visit Mdina. Unfortunately, we did not get to Gozo. It was my understanding that water was a premium on Malta, so that was why the locals did not have flower boxes or plants in front of their homes or in window boxes. Or why there aren't flowers, Palm trees, deciduous trees growing virtually everywhere in tourist locations. When we drove through the highways, the land seemed dry and barren. This is neither here nor there. And I do appreciate your insights as a local Maltese. Perhaps Billy Malta just wasn't Billy's "cup of tea." It's ok We are all different. Thanks again!

[@pinkiesmum]

@RetireEarlyLifestyle1 in that sense yes it is dry. Plants burn in the summer heat.

[@zacsimillion]

A lot of Europe is terrible. I’ve never heard anything good about Malta.

[@RetireEarlyLifestyle1]

oh gosh. Haha... We might have been out of step with Malta, but apparently, with all the sun there, the people from the rainy parts of Europe love it!

[@jamesbuttigieg2879]

What a narrow minded view of a place. Have you been outside of Valletta and into the rural area of Malta? Have you bothered to research it's history? Before you criticize a place make sure you know what you a talking about! As for the Cathedral the front of it (what you called the back) , was deliberately built to look plain in order to make it look less attractive to invaders. Have you bothered to find out what role Malta played over the centuries especially during WW2? And yes, I am Maltese and proud of it: your comments insult the people of a nation that has contributed to world peace on many occasions. An old adage says " if you have nothing nice to say then don't say anything.

[@RetireEarlyLifestyle1]

@jamesbuttigieg2879 Thank you for your passionate response! We are moved by the love you have for your country. We feel the same about ours, yet many people criticize the United States unceasingly. Yes, I have researched Malta's history and you should be proud. It's just that my husband has his opinion and he is allowed to have it. As Maltese, you are strong. One person's opinion should not shake you. God bless and thank you for the time you took to respond.