My First Day in Malta | Tiny European Island Nation

This is just an introduction to the Mediterranean island nation of Malta, between Italy and North Africa. I ended up filming a lot, so I decided to split the day of filming into two videos. In the next video I will explore the beautiful and very historic capital city of Valletta.
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Gabriel is a world traveler and travel writer who has been adventuring around the world off and on since his first trip to Europe in the summer of 1990 when he was 18 years old. He is author of "Gabe's Guide to Budget Travel", "Following My Thumb" and several other books available on Amazon.com and elsewhere.
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[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

You can watch my tour of Valletta, the capital of Malta here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGqqnISgp9CUa68

[@effie-montreal]

WOW 2 videos in one day thank you Gabe

[@miguelmelchior986]

@@PJL7095Im so ready..

[@christommo4402]

I visited Malta back in 2019. I agree Gabriel, amazing small island nation and the historic of Valletta is very interesting.

[@ADarkKnight1]

Somebody been working hard. 2 vids in 1 day?! Thanks Gabe stay safe!

[@danielaamritha340]

Gabe is always working hard. Sure, noone of us could fulfill his workload. Alone the walks...😮😱 Not to mention the vids🤛👍👏

[@harsharao3555]

Hey Gabe, I am going through health issues which wouldn't let me travel so much as some others!!. I pretty much see the world through your lenses/eyes. So thank you. Always a pleasure to watch your videos🙏

[@paulb5680]

I went to Malta last November and I loved it. Definitely exceeded my expectations.

[@kayflip2233]

I like Malta, feels very ancient and unique in Europe with the Arab mix in the culture. Stunning architecture too.

[@johnnorman1407]

Great video Gabe, I was in Malta back in March and you're right - the history is insane! Looking forward to a return visit 😊

[@patrickw123]

I find no fault-a with Malta. Love seeing all this history.

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

Glad you are back enjoying a country you love!

[@elizabethcraig5825]

Very self-sufficient as you hand wash your shirts it seems. I love your colorful attire. You are frugal with class for sure.😊

[@JesseStLouis]

Ive been wanting to explore the nooks and crannies of Malta's coast for a long time. Excited for these videos 🤙

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Now I just need some sunshine, rainy weather the next couple days.

[@living_peace]

Maltese are the only citizens of Europe who are Semitic, like Arabs and Jewish, that's why their language is similar to both of them, although it is mixed with Italy.

[@dksncztbsdjds2175]

Maltese is a direct descendant of Classical Arabic. It's not less Arabic than Tunisian for example. Just that Maltese has more Italian admixture in the language and Tunisian French admixture.

[@mrjonathanvella]

Senglea, Cospicua, Vittoriosa and Kalkara are a must see. You can go there by bus, or by a 6 minute ferry from Valletta.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks for the tips.

[@Beast_at_gaming_]

Gabe I love in Malta the best beach to go to is st' Paul bay it's not in gozo and its amazing in the summer because if you have some friends in Malta you wil have lots of fun so I recommend going in the summer

[@maltesefalcon4221]

I am from Malta , great video , thanks for the exposure, great advert for our little rock as we affectionately call our country. Keep up the good work buddy.

[@mreppen1]

Pink Floyd guitar at Malta, wow.

[@Jasindustrial]

Definitely wasn't expecting another video today! Awesome!!! Thank you, Gabe!!

[@davidvilchez2209]

So sad you left The NL already. There is so much to see in that country. I'm looking foward to my trip there in a month : )

[@Non-Serviam300]

Beautiful and captivating🤘Love the guitarist at the beginning next to that massive and amazing ancient structure! 🔥

[@kyleanuar9090]

Kept seeing that bedspread and now realising that's Gabe's own sheet.

[@witlof5492]

His comfort blanket!

[@sunnybeachwalks4k2022]

Beautiful place, great video !

[@terriealexander2344]

thanks for keeping us hungry and having good visions. cheers

[@wadawads]

Best plug in the world the British one! 😅👍

[@vincentblackshadow1581]

The small underground circular stone carved chamber with the niches in the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum is one of the most incredible places I have ever been to and the feeling of standing inside and imaging who/when/why people used it is something that can not really be described and has to be experienced for yourself. You have to buy tickets in advance online and there are only so many per day so it can be sold out. It is literally in the middle of a residential neighborhood and was discovered under someone's house.

[@cdtape]

Malta is a beautiful country. I especially like the island of Gozo. it is more peaceful and quiet but has a lot of wonders, especially natural ones

[@stephenlewis2084]

I just returned last week from 2 weeks on Gozo. I used to like Malta, visited often from early 1980s. Now I prefer Gozo. Lots of good walks in quiet lanes with just the odd farmer about.

[@stellamarina4123]

Was there in 2007. I took a ferry over from Sicily. Looks like the cute old buses have been replaced by modern ones. It is one of my favorite countries.

[@robramsay1945]

I love Malta. Glad you are "taking" me back.

[@-.-_-.]

The thumbnail's a monster! Good job Gabe!

[@Originalman144]

So much history on Malta. It's funny, I was just walking in some of the same exact spots from this video a few months ago. You got lucky that the ferry from Sliema to Valletta is finished with construction. I had to find alternative ways to get over to Valletta. I liked Malta but I liked Gozo more as it is more rural -- there's just too many people on Malta, I can only imagine the swarms of people in summer.

[@danielaamritha340]

Rabat, the old town of Malta,is also a must: very mysterious 😱

[@donstravelsandrants.]

I've been to Malta four times. I love it.👍😊💙🇲🇹

[@elvisurbina4768]

We had a great time in Malta in April 2023 to the point that we are going back in July 2023. He stayed in St Julian’s area @ The Westin .

[@isamaaltaein8672]

Gabe, thank you for showing us beautiful island. We are waiting next video. Chaos

[@pleasantjourneys]

Beautiful views - enjoy

[@lesernsdoerfer7524]

Beautiful country awesome commentary so well narrated

[@Adamazin1]

You walked past my apartment in Sliema 🎉 hope you enjoy/enjoyed your stay

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool. 👍

[@miguelmelchior986]

Second video today 💪 Could watch 5 in a day.. 😎

[@IxNxFxExRxNxO]

Fortizza = fort or fortress. Used to be a TGI Fridays a few years ago.

[@DMUSA536]

I thoroughly enjoy your videos.

[@TheWeardale1]

great idea getting the boat to valetta... we used the buses to travel around - they're very cheap (10 euros for a week last time i was there), but they use a lot of old arriva buses from the uk and 2 I've been on have broken down..!

[@anniesteele]

I live in Malta and even after 11 years, I am still in awe of the architecture and history .

[@williamcarter361]

I had a week there in April, will definitely go back next year 😎

[@BakerWild]

drying your clothes on the TV 🤣😎amazing. The hotels seem quite expensive there? Enjoy your trip

[@lkm5462]

I stayed at the British hotel, used in movie “ Munich”. Oldest building 5700 Bc

[@dvdking14mc]

Hi Gabriel. Have you ever visited Mtarfa. It is a small village close to Rabat Malta. Should you wish to visit let me know I will be able to give you a small tour if you like. Mtarfa was an area which was heavily used by the Brtitissh military as barracks as well as a military Hospital. There are also great views of the northern part of malta as well.

[@lkm5462]

Outstanding place for Xmas

[@marvinsalamero9111]

A blessed good day sir Gabe Wowww another Beautiful Island Experience ❤inValletta, Malta, and nice Boat ride Tour, and Perfect Destinations for Tourist 🙂👍😍 Thank you so much for your wonderful walk around tour video Godbless from the Philippines 🇵🇭 sir Marvin 😍🙂♥️🙏👏❤️

[@graemewright7386]

You sure do alot of travelling for sure awesome!

[@emanuelpoland9067]

Welcome to Malta

[@bernardcassar700]

I highly suggest you go to Mgarr for dinner. There is alot of restaurants there that cook rabbit. But my favourite one is new life bar in Bahrija!

[@j.p.h.8126]

Yeah its kinda weird that the UK uses different plugs then the rest of Europe. I red that its goes back to after WW2. They had to save copper so they came up with that solution and its still around.

[@rheinrich1212]

Beautiful island but unfortunately the restaurants close much too early. After 10pm it gets difficult. A pity. In a vacation spot a no go!

[@Luis2899]

Dude hopefully you get a chance to visit Gozo and Ramla beach in Malta.

[@19bendunk]

I enjoyed the editing of this video quiet a lot!

[@johndeane5864]

Diving is excellent , love Malta !!

[@cypruscats8450]

For a small island it's so incredibly overbuilt, at least in this part! I wasn't keen on Malta, been there twice!

[@anthonycarlo3079]

Funfact: There's two clock faces in front of the Churches in Malta. The Left clock is the right time, and the right clock is not correct time to confuse the devil or interfere the sunday ceremony.

[@travelmaltaculture]

Went to Sliema and Valletta on Sunday hoping to run into you.. :😊😊 Saw a wedding instead.

[@Mikes_Travels]

Another great video Gabe. I wonder if the Grand master reference at the watch tower refers to the Knights Templar or knights of Malta? Also in 1942 King George 6th presented the people of Malta with the George Cross for their support and the struggles they endured in ww2

[@ivysprieto6058]

Interesting 🙂

[@jackdarren9210]

Greetings from Alabama. You are the man.

[@dee74raz]

Malta 🇲🇹 along with Cyprus 🇨🇾, Ireland 🇮🇪 and the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 are the only countries in Europe that drive on the left. Gibraltar 🇬🇮 which itself is a British colony in Europe actually drives on the right, just like the rest of mainland Europe and some islands. 😊

[@graceonline320]

They filmed Popeye in Malta with Robin Williams and Popeye village is now a little known tourist attraction.

[@ageoflove1980]

Seeing that laundry really makes you wonder... It seems kinda awesome to travel the world and to visit all these amazing countries, but doesnt it just get super annoying after a while? How do you plan for the future doing this job? Is there like an end goal when there is enough money to "retire" and settle down or is that like... not an option? Just you know, kinda hard to imagine living like that full time. I work from home in customer support and all I have to do is just walk to my desk and switch on my computer 5 min before my shift starts... Its like the opposite lifestyle lol...

[@yyxy.oncesaid]

Yeah it sure is the opposite.Sounds bloody boring as hell.Stuff that ,but if you're happy with that n it's your thing then great.This guy though, why would he choose to stop traveling if he loves it and can make a living outta it.Being paid for doing something you'd do for free anyway is my idea of paradise.I would love to do the same and I'm actually gunna give it a crack soon.Buslife traveling through New Zealand.If I can entertain anyone and get paid for it then Im calling that a Major WIN

[@ageoflove1980]

​@@yyxy.oncesaid Boring? Having a family isnt boring at all mate. I wouldnt trade the world for my 15 year old son. We do al sorts of stuff together, from gaming, to going to music festivals, explore the city, plenty to do in Amsterdam and my job allows me to have the money and time to do this. And when we travel, we do it together. Last year alone we've been to Florence, New York City and the Canary Islands. And thats why I ask: Gabe obviously has a lot of friends and family he deeply cares about, thats why he keeps going back home... And if you really think he never thinks about just staying you are over-romanticizing the whole travel experience. I think youll end up feeling pretty lonely most of the time. I have traveled for longer, my longest trip was 6 months, through Russia, Mongolia, China, Tibet, Nepal and India. It was a great experience but coming home after those 6 months was great too if you know what I mean. This was a long time ago before I had a family but still... Do you really think he never ever considers what it would be like to get a girl, a bunch of kids, a big old house with a garden and just chill?

[@skillfuldabest]

What did you like more - Malta or Croatia?

[@dee74raz]

In Malta, rabbit 🐇 stew is very popular. I wonder what it tastes like? 🤔 I guess it’s probably has a chicken texture and is not too chewy like liver 🧐

[@gerrem001]

Fried in garlic the best way to eat maltese rabbit

[@robcanad]

Ever notice how there are never any early morning videos from Gabriel😅

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

They exist but usually because I have a flight to catch. Here's one when I just happened to wake up early: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIGqdpWqq6l1eJo

[@johna5428]

Good morning have you ever had any knee pains with all the walking you do?

[@Mongoose-ct6us]

Is there good public transportation for tourists in Malta? I prefer not to Rent a car. Thanks in advance

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

There are buses to visit some of the other towns, but to see the best sights you really need a car or else go on a tour.

[@Mongoose-ct6us]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Thank you for your prompt response. Enjoy Malta my friend.

[@davedeal9152]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Have you been here before: The Hypogeum (2500 BCE subterranean Maltese temple) & environs?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

@@davedeal9152 I don't think I went there the last time, I'll look into it.

[@davedeal9152]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos I know caves & caverns are your thing.

[@ramji401]

❤

[@whatsitlike6392]

I didn't realize they drive on the left there.

[@alex182618]

Does Europe have beaches like Curacao?

[@dee74raz]

I wonder whether they sell Maltesers in Malta 🇲🇹 😊

[@jacquelinesammut4382]

Lol yes we do

[@Scolopente]

Immigration/passport control is distinct from 'customs' which is to do with goods and is not addressed by schengen. Try not to confuse the two.

[@andreww3621]

The last time you flew to Malta was also from France lol.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Exactly, from Toulouse.

[@robertbl7500]

Hi 👋 👍👍✌️!!

[@JohnVogel-dt9uf]

Gabe - Which video editing software do you use? Thanks!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Videopad.

[@paulstevensonworldtravelle2863]

Gabe do not miss Popeye island in the north of the island

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I'll try to fit it in. I saw the movie in the theater when I was a kid and really loved it.

[@philadelphiawalksptsd]

💗

[@christommo4402]

Has the seaweed got bad in Malta too?😢

[@ZackBackpackingAroundTheWorld]

If so that’s a shame. Time to go back to Ibiza and Formentera. I wouldn’t necessarily call myself a beach traveler. But those beaches looked unreal and beautiful.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Not sure yet, haven't seen the beaches. I'll try to show how it is in a video.

[@sdblge]

09:14 The fact that the UK is no longer part of the EU has nothing to do with that. Even when the UK was in the EU it never belonged to the Schengen Area anyways. So only the fact alone that the UK has never been a Schengen country suffices.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Exactly.

[@pasqualeabarno]

👍👍👍

[@89.]

Same food as last video

[@martinryder6910]

Are the people of Malta called "Maltesers" ?

[@skillfuldabest]

Maltese

[@martinryder6910]

@@skillfuldabest But what is the plural of Maltese ?

[@skillfuldabest]

@@martinryder6910 it’s both singular and plural.

[@effie-montreal]

First

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Second.

[@dee74raz]

Yuk didn’t like the graffiti. My fav type of graffitis are the Banksy types, not ones with bad signatures 😦

[@BrianDonatelli]

first!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Third. ✌️

[@joecachia2]

Did you mention how corrupt it became ? Tourist video . nothing more. As a native Maltese I weep at what is happening to the country.

[@no6odys8fe90]

Title is wrong , Malta is not europe

[@mrjonathanvella]

Yes it is

[@no6odys8fe90]

@@mrjonathanvella incorrect

[@rominacamilleri1791]

​@@no6odys8fe90 You are wrong

[@Bo-tz4nw]

Good and informative, actually not so many good videos from here on yt. (But just a small thing and nothing personal: Maybe the American, kind of ego, way of making a video, but why are you filming yourself so much when visiting as a tourist??? Pictures of Malta itself not good enough? For most people visiting I guess it is. And please, real sound! Sorry....)

[@FSVR54]

Ridiculous comment

[@Grovel007]

First

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Boom, nailed it.