EXPLORING MALTA | A Unique Mediterranean Island

Exploring the beautiful little island nation of Malta in the Mediterranean Sea.
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EXPLORING MALTA | A Unique Mediterranean Island

[@Grovel007]

This country was made for taking pictures. Even the benches look gorgeous.

[@murathanbasyazgan4958]

Other vlogers can really learn from you. You are a real traveller, other vloggers either try too hard or just not explain enough, you strike a real balance. Well done!

[@BillKing3456]

Spanish Rose very nice song choice. You are at the head of the class of travel vloggers when it comes to music.

[@TheNinjaMarmot]

One of the things I loved about Malta is that there is a free public toilet in nearly every city. And they are well maintained. Makes travelling much more enjoyable.

[@nasdaqua]

That's the most important thing i look for, now that i'm 70 yrs...toilets...it used to be looking for women, first. ( when i was a lot younger) ..now it's toilets first, food second and women third. lol

[@fruitloop622]

Poo on the streets.

[@jeffreyfell4418]

Kudos for the music choices @ 2:43 and also @7:05. Perfect choices . Took it to another level in my opinion. I imagine with footage so beautiful you run the risk of F'N it up with the music choice. You nailed it on this vid. Well done...

[@nickportelli3002]

Fantastic videos, I have seen more of Malta in your videos, then i had seen in the 24 years were i grow up. Malta has changed a lot since I left over 40 year ago.Thank you.

[@Bongarnie]

Hi Gab Nice videos keep them coming And safe travels

[@gravity422]

WOW Such a Beautiful Island..I really love this video with all of the colorful boats and Always wishing you the best Gabe...

[@johnaguirre9079]

I usually travel by myself also and when I see you walking past so many couples and groups of friends, I definitely can relate!

[@holyfox94]

Me too, I much prefer travelling alone. It’s the ultimate freedom. Especially because I’m interested in history. It would bore people to stay in a museum or ancient site for hours. Only downside, I can’t share the beautiful experience with someone on the ground. Instead, Idrown my family & friends in pictures via Internet 😆

[@MillennialTravelConfessions]

Thanks for this video Gabe! We're planning on going to Malta so this has been very useful to us 😁🙌

[@mmb1253]

great video as always thank you Gab

[@dreammfyre]

That's more like it. Really nice. It's all about finding the spots.

[@wanderingspirit7021]

A beautiful place frozen in time surrounded by the water. WOW!

[@wanderingspirit7021]

Are you that dopey? You must be. The place has maintained its character hundreds of years later. That is what I meant.

[@CushdelaCush]

Flying to Malta from the UK is cheap at certain parts of the year, never really thought about going till now, thanks as usua; for the insightful videos, looks pretty epic and reasonably priced too.

[@IamTuxedo]

that slow mo diving clip was sickk👌

[@joelaut12]

Great video Gabriel! Like views and the music!

[@usedbrickie9166]

Got Pop's and myself hooked on the Malta vids, excellent stuff . Thanks Gabe, Cheers.Oop's almost forgot the new shirt's are great !!

[@helenwilliamson7099]

Soo beautiful, the boats lovely colours really want to go, soo interesting and great to see thanks you luv your vlogs 😊

[@silverswan354565]

Every week you’ll find a couple of villages decked up with banners and lights, they would be celebrating the anniversary of their town ‘s patron saint feast! Usually with marching bands and slot of colorful fireworks!

[@wendylim1936]

Hi Gabriel, Nice to see you enjoying some nice food and some nice scenery as well.

[@markbellew9755]

No mad crowds.. Just a nice relaxed atmosphere... Bliss.... 👌👌🔥👍... And not too pricey... 👌👌

[@pasqualeabarno]

Ciao... Gabriel... Magnific video... Top report of you about Malta... Very nice place... Saluti... PASQUALE 👍👍👍👍👍💎💎💎

[@andreasjacovides4800]

Gab you go to all the underground places , being half maltease I would know . Your videos are in really good taste , felt like I was almost there with you , god bless mate .

[@lifestylesimplelife...thai7666]

Taking great see clear big beautiful place. Do good come out. Liked 👍👍👍

[@jj9702]

hope you're having a wonderful holiday on our Island. like all your videos

[@scottanderson9656]

So great!

[@graceonline320]

Beautiful town. Great video.

[@donstravelsandrants.]

Another great video. Loved it. Great music.

[@digarcia1890]

Wow that was a lot of food for 10 euros! And a beer. Cool final destination!

[@markbellew9755]

I was just thinking to myself go on Gabe dive in.. go on.. and you didn't disappoint... 😊😊👌🔥

[@PressCraftBooks]

Gabriel go back to Valletta for the traditional village feast of St Dominic being held between Frid 2nd Aug and Sunday 4th August. Go and see the feast decorations.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Sounds interesting. Today is August 2nd and I'm at the airport in Malta catching a flight soon. But I'll be back for sure.

[@PressCraftBooks]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Have a safe journey.

[@PressCraftBooks]

Next time you come send me a message and I will give you a list of what to see and do. You just scratched the service. There is loads of History here.

[@jakeleblanc]

Great choice of relaxing music Gabriel !!

[@connieainlay8057]

Thank you good content as always..

[@twentyfourinvest]

I love to watch you enjoying food and a nice swim.

[@nasdaqua]

St Peter's pool...that was KICKASS!! Great spot for cooling off and ending this nice video. Keep up the great work, Gabe...

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Sweet, thanks.

[@VlogKeluargaCiciChapman]

Food looks yummy and nice views or the harbor too 😀🤗❤

[@santana898989]

You really have gotten your money's worth with the footwear (sandals). Nice to see such beauty throughout the various scenery. Kind of a bummer to see litter on the hillside before you found St. Perter's Pool, and to see that your destination was so crowded. Good work as usual, and kudos on finding a good, cheap, and peaceful lunch. The crowds really deter me. Cheers amigo.

[@lionofjudah4114]

Hi. Like your videos of malta I love the place too. I would really like to spend a holiday at GOZO so I can see it more. I have been to most the places you have shown. I like marsaolokk it has a different feel to it there. Very chilled out. People so friendly there. Think thst why I love it. I woukd love to be there right now even in this lockdown. Just to enjoy the sights n see the beautiful ocean. Beautiful

[@valeriebaxter2354]

Each village or town has its own Fiesta and so they adorn their community with decorations, food, music and fireworks like you've never seen - beautiful. By the way, there are 365 churches on that tiny rock! I'm not an encyclopaedia, but I do love this place.

[@hermanwitte7270]

Nice video Gabriel

[@TheSwede70]

I didnt make it to St.Peter's Pool on my trip so I was happy to see that you made it there. :-)

[@josephbugejart]

Hi Gabriel it's so nice seeing my country through the lens and perspective of a tourist. Glad you enjoyed your stay here. I have seen that you were interested in the decorations that you sometimes see on our streets. Every city, town and village have a saint as protector of that place and every church has it's own feast. They all are celebrated throughout the summer season and so every week we have more than one festa going on and those are the decorations you are seeing. You have visited us in the middle of the Festa season. ;-) We are colourful, friendly and quite loud as a nation (like all Mediterraneans I suppose) :-)

[@jamiespiteri2094]

tip for pronouncing maltese place names: X makes a "sh" sound Z makes a "ts" sound Ż makes a "z" sound Ċ makes a "ch" sound Ġ makes a "j" sound J makes a "y" sound Ħ makes "h" sound Għ and H are silent unless they are at the end of the word, in which case they are pronounced as "H" (the english "h") (great vid btw)

[@gohardorgohome7687]

What a peacefull place People must be super laid back simple life no stress unlike living in big cities

[@lb42]

Fisherman's town, the boats are called "Luzzu" traditional Maltese boats. Great choice of music, typical Mediteranian. Lovely 👍♥️

[@erichoe7802]

nice of the tiny Malta,

[@darrencahill1798]

People tend to head to Marsaxxlokk (Mah-sash-lock) on Sundays for the fish market. Other than that, it is relatively a quiet town.

[@desireefarrugia3920]

The r in Marsaxlokk can usually be heard when saying the name**

[@karmathegiant]

Pretty spot.

[@mlt64]

It's Marsaxlokk-> Mar-sa-sh-lock 😂. Thanks for showing our beautiful country

[@user-st6ui7oy1p]

Karl Pirotta Thank you! Maltese pronunciations are daunting!

[@nonebusiness4488]

wow . another really great vid from you gabe. i hate being greedy, but i would still like to see more of malta. keep em coming. i was planning on malta in october but i can't get enough time off work. i am besides myself with grief, but who know , maybe someday. i want to see more. thank you for your work

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

2-3 more vids of Malta coming, showing much more of the island.

[@BACKPACKTOPIA]

You can get a weekly unlimited bus pass for 21 Euros that is also good for Gozo. And if you plan your day trips you can cover quite a lot by bus in just one day. Marsaxlokk only gets busy with tourists during the weekend fish market.

[@neilcates3499]

That ending was totally cool dude!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool.

[@griffmustard]

I remember when I first discovered you and added you to my list of Travel Vloggers. You were just a pup.......LOL!! Now you are my #1 Vlogger (my Go-To guy for information).

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool.

[@VALDIGNE]

Gabriel is top globetrotter bloke.

[@TheHuski]

GABE, Get away from all those tourists lol.. 😂😂... Pretty place with all Those boats, and no tourists...Safe travels... 👍👍

[@silverswan354565]

Marsaxlokk is a completely different scene on Sunday morning, there’s a big outdoor fish (and everything else) market going on! Lots of people milling around, local and tourists alike!

[@Yesenia.Garcia]

St. Peters pool reminds me of this beach sarakiniko in Milos, Greece they call "the moon".

[@TTT-uk3cn]

Malta needs more and more trees plantation to attract rainfall.

[@hubertvancalenbergh9022]

Magnificent, as usual. And surprisingly close to where I live. It'll be Malta, Ibiza or Andorra when I next go on vacation.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

All good choices. I'd take Malta over Ibiza myself. But I need to go back to Ibiza when it's warmer to experience it more fully.

[@arlenedorego1277]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos was just in Croatia and loved I. How would you compare the two ? Not interested in the partying. Was considering Malta next

[@radomirbojic9424]

Very nice music!!!

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Opsss pork chop in marsaxlokk?? The fresh fish is the way to go , theres a big market there on sunday, st peters pool is nice but just a little more futher down the coast you would have found kalana bay and would have been almost alone ,

[@PhyllisienneBrincat]

Malta.....my country♥️

[@tk-tr4kx]

i enjoyed masaxlok when i visited malta

[@Sweepdog700]

Nice video music nice choice too

[@TheBeardedVagabond]

We went cliff jumping there when we went to Malta a few years ago. There was a lot less people when we went though. But there was also a lot of trash in the water. Seems like they have cleaned it up since then.

[@AP-iy9ho]

if the wind is blowing from the west go to the east, if the wind is from the south, go to the north...you get my gist unless you live in the states...

[@ripsagoly]

I grew up on the island thank you for sharing brought back such wonderful memories ... I have 3 sons that live there ... hope you really enjoy your stay !! My one son surfboards around the island on the weekends !! Such fun!!! Safe journey friend!!!

[@horseplop9]

hows the food?

[@americanspirit2566]

@@horseplop9 amazing. i live here

[@nonebusiness4488]

also when i was young the book 'catch 22' had a big impact on me. is there anything there on the island related to the book being set there. an airfield? a beach? something wwii. i don't know , something.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I read the book years and years ago, didn't realize that it was set in Malta.

[@Potomacstud]

Gabby the best ..

[@BestVideos01]

malta very close to us here in libya

[@PianowithPano]

Wow looks like July is better to travel to Malta. Buses are empty, even Marchaxlokk looks nice and empty in summer. I was last November there, buses were full, I had to wait 2 hours in Marschaxlokk for the bus, then came one so full of people that you couldn't go inside, and took a taxi (very hard to find) to Valetta. Those restaurants there were all full, you couldn't even find a seat to eat!!! So next time I travel in July, looks so peaceful and tranquil...enjoy!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Were you there when the fish market was happening? Because apparently that's when it gets crowded. There are still big crowds on Malta, check my last video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imO5i4iOoNJ7r7M

[@AP-iy9ho]

July 2018 - 290,000 tourists, November 2018 - 175,000 tourists. so it's clear,... gabriel was super lucky

[@siramea]

also Gabriel went in the late afternoon when it was probably not as busy as normal

[@jeshappysmiles9364]

Number one rule, When you are out in public you are acceptable to.... "everything" and Gab you do good.many thumbs up

[@davenelson9505]

Good score on that 10 euro lunch. Looked great and a beer included. Surprised Malta is so cheap for food being so isolated and dry. Looks like they must import a lot.

[@chs557]

its not a good deal

[@davenelson9505]

@@chs557 It is in NYC

[@ayadalzahron]

Nice videos

[@websitemad]

I look forward to your visit to Birgu (Vittoriosa) during your stay, tell me it’s on your list of places to visit this week, seriously, it’s a must when visiting Malta. Birgu was Malta’s capital before Valletta was built in the 1500’s. At the moment the whole square in the middle of town and surrounding areas within the fortified walls is dressed ready for the Birgu festa which begins next week, quite a sight! You’ve got the harbour and St. Angela’s Fort and lots of pretty streets too. Enjoy...😎

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks for the tip. I hadn't heard about it. Not sure if I'll make it down there since today is my last day in Malta.

[@TUBESPECIFIC1]

What a lovely old place. It didn't use to be the case that you could just jump in the water with your camera. LOL

[@tsocanuck]

Gabriel doesn't it ever get lonely ...you need a partner to travel with ..someone to share all this beauty

[@griffmustard]

Sure, some company would be nice...........but it could also get in the way of him doing what he does. When you have someone with you, you can't be impulsive as you might want to be.

[@holyfox94]

I much prefer travelling alone. If I want to stay 8 hours in a museum, I can do that. Everybody else would get bored& complain. Only downside, I can’t share the beautiful experiences with someone.

[@offthebeatenlife995]

Awesome! Looks amazing. By the way I've just arrived at Sorrento near the Amalfi Coast in Italy. Any chance you're making your way there too? It's absolutely stunning.!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Good to know, I'll definitely think about it. The plans are pretty open.

[@offthebeatenlife995]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos I'm staying at the Seven Hostel in Sorrento, which is a reasonably priced base for exploring the Amalfi Coast, Capri, Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius. Even just staying for the rooftop terrace here is amazing.

[@bikecommuter24]

Have tried the ecabs yet?

[@davidr5366]

Wondering where i should go next..

[@NickandJulie]

Beautiful! I saw a photo somewhere apparently they filmed the show "Popeye" in Malta and left the village movie set there for people to check out. Not sure if you have to pay to look at it.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yes, exactly. It's a good movie, with Robin Williams, I saw it in the theater when I was a kid. The set is a big tourist attraction now. I think I'll avoid the inevitable crowds of screaming kids that will be there.

[@richdt6312]

Yes, that’s in a place called Mellieha. We’ve stayed at a hotel nearby and you have to pay to go in.

[@NickandJulie]

@@richdt6312 Oh gotcha, did you go in? If so, was it worth it?

[@mariofarrugia3309]

Hi Gabriel you should buy a bus pass 21euros unlimited bus travels for 7 days and a must see is the Blue Grotto

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I rented a car. :)

[@americanspirit2566]

its a beuatiful island but living here gets old after a while! Also its toooo hot in summer.. Any suggestions for places to move to?

[@siramea]

Ireland doesn't usually get too very hot or very cold- while the rest of Europe is melting we are a pleasant, 18-20 c - but you might miss the predictable weather altogether, the weather here often changes multiple times a day.

[@pietersleght8235]

Hey Gabe, where was the Yalta Conference held? WW2.

[@alexysq2660]

*@andy artin* ~If i recall my secondary school history and geography courses correctly ({; D , am pretty sure that Yalta is on the Crimean Peninsula actually, in 'deep-south' of Ukraine. Or maybe it's "officially Russian" now; am not quite certain ({: | /

[@dwfmedia]

Great video you're totally selling Malta to me I think within the next two months or up to a year I'll be here! One question is there a way of sharing the equipment you use mainly how do you manage to keep the shots steady and have such a smooth panning when filming yourself and the back to the scenery! Many thanks for your videos hope you're totally enjoying (it seems that way)

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Gopro 7, it has great internal stabilization. That's all the equipment I'm using.

[@horiahdr0978]

Hey Gabe, your videos have changed the way I'm thinking about life. Long time subscriber here. Keep posting and be safe ! Which camera model / lens are you using to zoom at the fisherman around 7:55 ?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Great. Good question since I mentioned the Gopro above, but actually that part of the video was filmed with a Sony RX 100 VI.

[@dwfmedia]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos thanks 👍

[@Places4u]

Great content as usual, I always wondered if you ever got in trouble filming someone's face or something? Giving the fact people reacts differently when they see a camera. I wouldn't mind at all just saying :)

[@AlexWong]

🔥🔥🔥

[@JC-pg3cy]

Nispera li hadt gost f'pajjizna :))) (I hope you enjoyed our country)

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I loved it.

[@CoolGoolMusic]

Hey Gabriel, Malta being highly Catholic, there is a fiesta in every different small town from May to Sept. So those hanging stuff mean that from Thurs-Sun there will be outdoor celebrations every evening. More info at www.visitmalta.com/en/village-festas Enjoy your stay - I live in London but was born in & spent 29 yrs of my life in Malta, and you are making me very nostalgic seeing those waters my friend! Btw it is Marsaxlokk where x is pronounced as "sh" as in fish! And next time in Marsaxlokk, the fishing village of Malta, you should go for fish not spare ribs haha. Maybe you go to neighbour town Marsascala which is also full of quality fish restaurants.

[@The-Real-Ando]

Malta the only country awarded the Victoria Cross, respect!

[@AP-iy9ho]

the George Cross...victoria was dead in 1942

[@The-Real-Ando]

Alf Per apologies it was the George cross. People still get the Victoria cross though even to this day despite the fact she’s dead.

[@AP-iy9ho]

@@The-Real-Ando didn't know that. thanks!

[@alanharrison694]

Spent 6 months living in St Bay just before Malta joined the EU, beautiful! Can drive around the entire island in 2 hours. I see they finally got rid of those paisley painted busses from India. Added to the charm!

[@alanharrison694]

St Paul's Bay

[@johnleclerc8806]

Them boats have eyes.

[@mauricecachia5206]

uphotomalta.com/meaning-eyes-maltese-luzzu-dghajsa/

[@joelcollins5586]

I LOVING HAVING A BEER N WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS

[@koatlga]

How old are the buildings there in the Capital?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I showed more of the capital in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmjOoZWAZcSEpJo

[@outoftime788]

wat time does it go dark ther?

[@mauricecachia5206]

About 8

[@jackychannel]

is tip included in the set menu price of $10?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

No, not included. I was a little unclear on tipping so I usually tipped around 10% which I think is fine there and probably more than most people tip.

[@desireefarrugia3920]

In malta people dont usually tip serbers, though you can do it, nobody is obliged to

[@icysurfer1]

That's My Man.... Gotta Jump....!

[@jerseyboy1791]

Haven't you noticed barely no fish in the sea .. 😥

[@horseplop9]

What do you,mean? there is plenty in the Mediterranean

[@jinhaichan4958]

Is it very hot in Malta in summer?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yes.

[@donaldharlan3981]

I think one of those girls said "ouch" when you walked by, for no reason. But you should edit out the part where you feel self-conscious, though. Bwahhaha :-)

[@daveadriffield7296]

Paradise? I must be missing something. Looks very barren. Is that what passes for a beach in Malta?

[@siramea]

it's a natural lido in the rocks, there are plenty of lovely sandy beaches in Malta too