On the way to Malta, we flew over the alps. Here they are. You know that feeling when you’ve read a few “mixed” reviews about a place before you arrive? Well, I’d not read a thing about the Bay View Apartments in Gzira. And I’ll admit that I was just a bit apprehensive when the…
Jasper Carrott used to do a great comedy routine about East Midlands Airport, berating its basic facilities. He’d joke that the aircraft were so old they were launched by bungee. These days, East Midlands is owned by the same group as Manchester Airport, our departure point. And at 4am, it’s grim up north. The morning…
For me, one of the joys of travel is getting off the tourist trail and sampling some local life. Mixing with ordinary folk, learning about their culture and finding out what makes them tick. The great thing about Malta is that it’s a small place, so that shouldn’t be too hard, right? Well, that might…