The Journey to Malta | Island Between Italy & Africa

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Flying from Paris, France to the island nation of Malta in the Mediterranean Sea between Italy and Africa.
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@GabrielTravelerVideos Жыл бұрын

At 12:50 in the video I said that Europe was cheaper due to the better exchange rate. But I meant to say that it's cheaper now than if the exchange rate was worse compared to the US dollar. In reality there are of course other factors, especially inflation. So I wouldn't say that it's cheaper to travel in Europe now than it was on previous trips. If anything it seems to be getting overall more expensive in a lot of places. If you're curious to see what the prices were back in 2016 (and me traveling on a much tighter budget with my trusty bicycle), see this old video I filmed on the Greek island of Ios: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d9Vxhrlo1cuYn4E.html

@witlof5492 Жыл бұрын

Gabriel, you have no excuse now. Ferry to Sicily - less than 2 hours.

@GabrielTravelerVideos Жыл бұрын

@@witlof5492 Oh man, that is very, very tempting. I might have to do that.

@tombuddy100 Жыл бұрын

@@witlof5492 To Catania or Syracuse?

@jordihako2867 Жыл бұрын

@@witlof5492 The thing was, after the greek crisis they realized that they needed a neutral value of the euro for both mediterranean and northern Europe, closer to the us dollar , the euro was always overrated, to suit northern Europe. 1 to 1 with the us dollar seems the best solution for exports and jobs etc. All Europe ( like US, UK ) is red indebted , and most (like US UK )have terrible chronical negative trade balances (they import much more than they export ).Food and energy inflation is the key now.

@angelawhitehead6187 Жыл бұрын

Cheaper because of the local war

@sunnybeachwalks4k2022 Жыл бұрын

Gabriel is probably my favorite KZfaqr

@EvaOwen Жыл бұрын

Ditto!

@jdstrobist Жыл бұрын

Yes he’s definitely one of mine too 😎👌✌️

@jksezhey1 Жыл бұрын

North American Jesus

@Brian-jk2ih Жыл бұрын

Gabriel High Roller!!?

@triple_gem_shining Жыл бұрын

He's truly a great guy

@mrjonathanvella Жыл бұрын

Hi Gabe, don't miss out on historic and beautiful Senglea, Cospicua, Vittoriosa and Kalkara. They're on the other side of the Grand Harbour. You can ride a ferry from Valletta and be there in 6 minutes.

@Mark1963Robert1971 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to Malta! We watch your videos without fail and as we live here, great to see your perspective on our island! Enjoy your time here.

@herewegowithtim1984 Жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your videos Gabriel. One of the most genuine travel vloggers on KZfaq.

@Gk-ug6gu Жыл бұрын

Gabriel, we are waiting for you in Greece

@wilfredotorres6628 Жыл бұрын

Hi Gabriel, Malta has been ruled by many different empires which includes the Holy Roman Empire for 72 years and under British rule for over 150 years. Malta has been the backdrop for over one hundred films over the years.

@raclark2730 Жыл бұрын

I like the naturalist landscaping at that French air port hotel. Very nice.

@Originalman144 Жыл бұрын

Schengen Zone is “visa free” travel to the countries within the zone. You don’t need a separate visa to go to each place. Going through customs is different from passport control. Customs is for declaring goods and valuables. Some countries in the Schengen zone will still ask for your passport (ID) to board the plane - especially transiting into Germany by bus. The Germans will often board the bus and check everyone’s passport and will also look in the toilet for stowaways 😂 Malta is amazing! I was there recently and look forward to returning. The ferry from Valletta to Sliema was under construction.

@TexasDoug393 Жыл бұрын

I know the physical act of traveling can beat a person down (it does me), but my gosh what a life. Greece, Nepal, India, Thailand, Australia, Fiji, Hawaii, Portland, Nevada, Orlando, UK, Spain, Netherlands, France, Malta . . . and that's since last Thursday. 😀Love the videos.

@jimjim8645 Жыл бұрын

Actually Greece was not at the ''last Thursday series'' but it has been Bangladesh, Indonesia,Malaysia,Bali....

@andybaker2456 Жыл бұрын

Funnily enough, I was nearly in Malta now too. It was a toss-up between Malta and Istanbul, and whilst the flights from London to Malta were ridiculously cheap, accommodation was so expensive. So I'm now writing this from Istanbul! 😊

@GabrielTravelerVideos Жыл бұрын

Also a great choice. Visit Cappadocia if you have the time.

@andybaker2456 Жыл бұрын

@Gabriel Traveler Sadly no time for Cappadocia this time, although I've been before, so I'm not too upset. 😊

@ashmeetsinghchawla8663 Жыл бұрын

Lovely choice :) I was in Malta in April and I had one of the best time ever. I recommend spending more time in Gozo than the main island. It’s more relaxed, with some great walks around the coast ;) we stayed at a place called “Marsalforn”. A cute little village on the north of the island. From there you can access some nice natural walks or biking routes. Tip: AirBnB seemed much more affordable in Malta than hotels.

@ojosazules8828 Жыл бұрын

Very crowded island though with few decent beaches...

@summerqwerty9 Жыл бұрын

Malta looks great, enjoy Gabriel

@FakeNews_Ignored Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gabe for all the useful information you provide. You make traveling much more comfortable. 🙂🙏🙂

@marafarnham595 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Gabriel 😊 can't wait to see more! 😊❤😎☀️🌊

@Posey12345 Жыл бұрын

Another fantastic video Thank you Gabe

@joanng26 Жыл бұрын

Malta has been on my bucket list for awhile. So glad I can get a preview!

@AnkleSnapper72 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy your How To Get To Places videos as much as your actual ones on the countries themselves. I've used so much of your info to help me along on many trips. Appreciate your knowledge and time as the best travel guru.

@elizabethcraig5825 Жыл бұрын

I learned that ATM scam from one of your other videos, thank you for being so informative to viewers.😊

@lunaalkaisi Жыл бұрын

Very glad to see you there 😊😊😊

@andrewmcmahon958 Жыл бұрын

Hey Gabriel. I was in Malta just as everything started to open up again after COVID around August 2021. I loved it there. It wasn't too busy but think its gotten busy lately and rowdy enough around St Julians. Looking forward to your videos to see what its like now 👍🏻

@GabrielTravelerVideos Жыл бұрын

Cool. 👍

@drcentipede697 Жыл бұрын

Welcome back to Malta. I moved here last year after seeing your video of your first trip. I fell in love with Malta from your video and now I live hear in this amazing country.

@GabrielTravelerVideos Жыл бұрын

Wow, that's great to hear!

@somejohndoe3004 Жыл бұрын

That was great, enjoyed it a lot.

@raychul33 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the ATM tips, I had no idea.

@Stevonthemove Жыл бұрын

I love your food reviews....really good fun and add something to your channel

@user-kg1vr3bo5e Жыл бұрын

I was in Malta about 7 years ago and I really liked it. Small beautiful island with a huge population. I have a holiday home on the island of Thassos in Greece, while my main residence is in the nearby town of Xanthi. Thassos has an area of 380.10 square meters and a permanent population of 11500 inhabitants, while Malta has an area of 316.00 square meters and a population of 520000 !!! residents. Thassos in the summer is visited by about 470,000 tourists per month. I wonder how many tourists are added to Malta's 520000 permanent residents in the summer. Enjoy your stay there and share with us the beauties of this island.

@travelmaltaculture Жыл бұрын

Hi Gabriel welcome back to Malta!

@GabrielTravelerVideos Жыл бұрын

Thanks, it's great to be back. 😎

@christommo4402 Жыл бұрын

Nice to observe a travel day Gabriel.

@rudyhachey7440 Жыл бұрын

thank you for informing followers about the ATM exhange rates, I would have never known that!! Welcome to Malta, enjoy the beautiful island!!!

@jdstrobist Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed watching this video. Absolutely love your adventures. Keep up the great work and thank you.😎✌️

@jukeman57 Жыл бұрын

Great education on conversion rates and scans. Thanks!

@jksezhey1 Жыл бұрын

Pretty flowers 💐 in Malta, WOW!

@SuiGenerisAbbie Жыл бұрын

You love Malta! Glad you are back.

@vladana6601 Жыл бұрын

Just returned from Malta ,enjoyed the island and in particular historical sites very much.Have fun 😊

@markclayton626 Жыл бұрын

Lovely Gabriel. ❤

@BusyBrittain Жыл бұрын

Malta is sure very close to Africa.. be wild to see you explore some of sub saharan Africa some time Also I went to Madeira this year would definitely recommend.. a unique climate for europe and one of the best places for hiking

@EnglishmaninMalta Жыл бұрын

Good luck ! Beautiful sunny skys about 27c enjoy Malta 😎 but we are having a busy start to the year !

@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers Жыл бұрын

Recently watched a very interesting video on Malta so much history!

@motamark Жыл бұрын

Really good tips there on exchange rate, thank you.

@donstravelsandrants. Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing the airports Gabriel. Love airports and planes.👍😊✈️🛫

@Ojstra Жыл бұрын

Amazing Malta, good choice. Popeye Village is a very unique place there but there are still some other places that you didn't go first time there. Have a nice time.

@miguelmelchior986 Жыл бұрын

“Your room has death view.” 😄

@isamaaltaein8672 Жыл бұрын

Hi Gabe, we enjoyed your video, thank you for shearing. Chaos

@hopper990 Жыл бұрын

Great videos Gabe!

@GabrielTravelerVideos Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks James. ✌️

@kurtarendse5739 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads-up, concerning currency conversion.. much appreciated

@ArizonaprincessM Жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining everything, so clearly and in American terms! ❤ your videos…

@rumik-stahnke6512 Жыл бұрын

Nice one 👍😎Thanks for sharing and Cheers 🥂😁😂

@roamingalone5226 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the exchange rate tips & trick of the ATM and the restaurant.

@stereomaster4231 Жыл бұрын

Wow, you're cracking those videos out, man!

@wilburbonzo Жыл бұрын

I remember flying into CDG airport in August 2012 before dawn, we had to transfer to another terminal for our connecting flight to Prague and at that hour the shuttle was not operating, we then had to sprint for what seemed like forever to get to our destination, the airport is massive

@anniecassar8883 Жыл бұрын

No way! You went back! Yay!!!!!!!! You seem extra relaxed and happy there. It’s something about it! Try the traditional food at Nenu the Artisan Baker. I was there in June of 2019 for the first time as well! Enjoy and I am looking forward to all your videos on 🇲🇹!

@jordihako2867 Жыл бұрын

That urban splash of yours in Malta was epic! Now one interesting thing would be to see if Malta is a scooter-friendly island to explore, just like Bali , Corsica or other islands !

@RSN-Bran Жыл бұрын

My parents are from malta so I've gone to Malta to visit family countless times. Glad to see you there. I hope you go to Gozo too!

@PaulaBean Жыл бұрын

Gozo is to Malta what Formentera is to Ibiza ;-)

@stevecook706 Жыл бұрын

Malta is gorgeous, stunning and steeped in history. We had our honeymoon there 9 years ago and went back 4 or 5 times afterwards. The Battery Salute at Valletta is a must see/hear! Gozo and Comino are great although Comino is too busy to enjoy it now and the waters can be full of jelly fish.

@weekendadventure9585 Жыл бұрын

Malta is such a great destination - so much to see in a relatively small area. Expensive though! 😮 But worth it! ❤

@GabrielTravelerVideos Жыл бұрын

Exactly, agree on all points.

@weekendadventure9585 Жыл бұрын

Hopefully you make it to the megalithic temples. They are incredible - with amazing, ancient history! And Gozo for scenery!

@GabrielTravelerVideos Жыл бұрын

@@weekendadventure9585 That's part of my plan. I want to visit some of the ones mentioned in the Graham Hancock Netflix series. One of the reasons I wanted to come back.

@weekendadventure9585 Жыл бұрын

@@GabrielTravelerVideosThey are really impressive, and in a great location. I look forward to the video! 🥳🥳🥳 (Graham Hancock certainly has some interesting views on them!)

@ivysprieto6058 Жыл бұрын

Island 🏝 life, exicted to see it ⛱️

@stephenjohnson5589 Жыл бұрын

I stayed at that same hotel in Paris near the airport.

@zivydeny Жыл бұрын

“Trying to get to Greece” = music to my ears. Can’t wait to see what islands are you going to visit this summer. Who knows, maybe the same as me 😬

@Nature_with_Peter_Kane Жыл бұрын

Which one are you on? Maybe you'll meet Gabe! haha

@jksezhey1 Жыл бұрын

Meal looks exquisite 😋! I would have gone for the fish and chips. That whole menu looks dank AF!

@dafh5280 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you on near as damn home turf!! Enjoy the summer, From N Wales. Uk.

@mistertigre.4611 Жыл бұрын

Don't forget to visit Sardinia Gabriel.

@sherryulaszonek550 Жыл бұрын

thanks Gabe for bringing back wonderful memories of one of my favourite countries in the world. I was there in 2018 and totally fell in love with it. I hope you stay for more than a few days and go to Gozo. You have probably visited Rabat which is so beautiful but if not well worth it. It looks like you might be staying in Birgu or Bormla, which is where I stayed. An amazing area to explore and wonder around and for a few euro is a 10 min ferry ride across to Valletta. I love your videos! Keep on trucking! Its funny I have watched so many of your videos and always watch one when I am travelling to a country you have been too, that when I tell my friends or daughters where I will going I tend to say my friend Gabe recommends blah blah or wait he's not actually a friend it just feels like you are. cheers from a fellow Canadian. Sherry

@SpikeBlighty Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the ATM tip.

@TheSwede70 Жыл бұрын

I am catching up on your last videos. Went up to the north of Sweden with a rental car. Back now. Finally got a possible diagnosis on my stomache problems I have had for about four years. Tropical sprue. Unusual disease to catch, but with my travel history very likely. NOT celiac disease. This means that my adventurising life is back again if I just can fix my small intestine. Probably will be fixed after antibiotic treatment!

@quinnerefc Жыл бұрын

Gozo is well worth the visit, I have stayed on both Gozo and Malta and I prefer Gozo. Its easy to get to. Get a public bus to the ferry terminal and then it's a short ferry ride

@timgreen5235 Жыл бұрын

23 euro bus pass for the week is a good idea. Googles maps knowledge of bus routes and times served me well on my last visit.

@iammaxhammer Жыл бұрын

You're so close!

@stephenjohnson5589 Жыл бұрын

I was in Vienna in 2009 and I remember how bad the exchange rate was. I then went to Hungry where they were not on the Euro and it was cheaper to visit.

@damienohare7473 Жыл бұрын

Love Malta

@triple_gem_shining Жыл бұрын

❤ fascinating

@coolGergesz Жыл бұрын

I am just going to Malta in 2 days lol, hopefully I'll have a great theme over yonder

@tube.brasil Жыл бұрын

E$ 22 is close to US$32 for access to a VIP lounge where one can eat a lot and rest. VIP lounges have always been expensive, but airport food prices are so outrageous that now lounges may be a better option.

@gerrem001 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to Malta 🇲🇹

@AvidLifestyle Жыл бұрын

I’m in Goza Right Now!!! Back in Malta in 2 days…Be rad to run into you!

@GabrielTravelerVideos Жыл бұрын

Cool. I might go to Gozo, not sure yet. If you see me say howdy.

@barbaracameron5610 Жыл бұрын

I'm going to Nice, Cannes in Oct. I'm fly stand by and less fly in the early winter, I can get a seat on plane. Plus hotels are affordable. Summer is crazy, no thx.enjoy Malta

@jeffryan7262 Жыл бұрын

Gabriel hitting up all the Mediterranean party islands. There’s a music festival on Malta going on right now, enjoy! 🔊🕺

@racheldecuba Жыл бұрын

Ooo Gabriel, thank you so much for the tip about currency conversion! You're the best! Just been in Europe. Next Latin America!

@timallison8560 Жыл бұрын

malta was the very first country ivisited as a traveler way back in 1979.

@GabrielTravelerVideos Жыл бұрын

Cool. 👍

@alanq7170 Жыл бұрын

Calamari always good on that island. Sea Salt = very good take-away (Sliema) 8-10 min walk up behind your hotel

@petergrima544 Жыл бұрын

Must do Saint John co cathedral it is stunning and it’s in the middle of Valletta

@marvinsalamero9111 Жыл бұрын

A blessed good day sir Gabe, Thanks again for your Wonderful Video Going Flew flight to " MALTA" I'm happy to See u Back again, in Tiny Beautiful 😍 Island, Waiting for your next Journey in MALTA" Stay safe And Godbless from your solid fan Viewer from the Philippines 🇵🇭 sir Marvin 😍♥️🙏🙂👏👏👏👏👍

@Nature_with_Peter_Kane Жыл бұрын

WoW that was just a beautiful hotel view of could be a last ditch fire escape!! Haha Nice video and Cheers from Canada!

@stellamarina4123 Жыл бұрын

Also it is an air/breeze tunnel if the power goes off.

@Nature_with_Peter_Kane Жыл бұрын

@@stellamarina4123 well, that could be true...but maybe you'd have to leave the door open haha

@emilymary1436 Жыл бұрын

I never caught that transaction scam in my travels. Wow, I probably fell for it too. I know now, thanks Gabriel!

@rexxig Жыл бұрын

No idea if you've been to Crete, but I've been there twice and really enjoyed it. I'd recommend staying in Elounda and visiting the island of Spinalonga, a former leper colony!

@GabrielTravelerVideos Жыл бұрын

Yep, been there: www.youtube.com/@gabejedmo/search?query=Crete I haven't heard of Spinalonga though, will look into it.

@tuckercarson3187 Жыл бұрын

like for the conversion tip

@thortessem271 Жыл бұрын

Hi from sunny Arizona🌵🌵

@GabrielTravelerVideos Жыл бұрын

Hi there. ✌️Where in Arizona?

@Ponkelina Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the reminder on the ATM scam

@Jose-ht2lw Жыл бұрын

You can get plenty of sun in the beach.

@georgebronte840 Жыл бұрын

@22. That's the flag of Georgia. Popular area for consular offices.

@TheWeardale1 Жыл бұрын

love malta, we alwys stay around st julians

@rashidahmed9933 Жыл бұрын

My Fav traveler, love from Pakistan Gabi

@kriskruz3792 Жыл бұрын

Great upload 👍. I am planning to go to Malta myself later this summer. Also, how about visiting the Golden Sands resort on the Black Sea coast in Bulgaria between Malta and Greece?

@jfp6400 Жыл бұрын

What a stud

@apostolia2124 Жыл бұрын

..."remarkably tasteless"... what a gentle way to put it, the "straw" taste, as i would call it .😅✌

@PanCakeMixer101 Жыл бұрын

A local here, if you want to dine for a great rabbit stew go to Mgarr

@shirleebusch1459 Жыл бұрын

The first of your videos that I watched were from when you were first in Malta.

@GabrielTravelerVideos Жыл бұрын

Excellent. ✌️

@dee74raz Жыл бұрын

Also to add more confusion, Montenegro 🇲🇪 and Kosovo 🇽🇰 aren’t members of the European Union or Schengen, but they use the Euro 💶 as currency 😊

@jimjim8645 Жыл бұрын

And to add more confusion Montenegro and Kosovo are not Official members of the Eurozone but have adopted the Euro currency unilaterally...

@christommo4402 Жыл бұрын

Malta is very nice, but i dont know whether I prefer Majorca. The beaches are better there and some really picturesque places. Both islands undeniably beautiful.

@barbaracameron5610 Жыл бұрын

Yrs ago, was in cdg waiting for flt. My daughter ordered a burger. Chavel burger. She knew french, and she said "mom, I just ordered a horse burger" aww. She cxl.french eat anything..almost