Who would have guessed that in Malta, they use UK electrical plugs. I didn't đ€Ł đ€Ł đ€Ł. This, too, shall be overcome.
Ryan Air was more forgiving on carryon sizes and weight than was Lufthansa last week. And at least as comfortable as Lufthansa.
Rookie mistake Mr. E. not checking the electrical situation, đ. Enjoy Malta, another place on my still long list of places to see.
I checked ! At the airport in Budapest đ€Łđ€Ł I am a rookie. I just bounce along with the flow (and bought an adapter at the airport).
Now I discover they drive on the wrong side of the road. Almost got run over but played matador with the traffic. Hey, it was 16.000 forints to get here. What can go wrong?
While youâre there, be sure and have the local treat, Maltaâd Milk!
Are you making a side trip to Gozo?
Hmmmm, for a planner, this sounds like a lack of planningâŠ.. đ€Ł But at least you found the airport and your plane. Hope itâs fun!
I planned nothing. Just bought the ticket. It's warm here too. Need to find map to see where I am. Looking for Bogi and the bird
With humor, the best defense is a clever offense, as stand-up comics will tell you. But humor isn't for everyone.
Are you making a side trip to Gozo?
Sure! Go-what?
Everyone should do this once. Just buy a ticket and see what happens. Let someone else book the room. Never looked.
Hey!!!! It's an island! That explains a lot. I need to get out more.
The plane must be late and you are bored..âŠ.đ€Ł Malta is on my list for next year or the year after - but not when itâs hot! So pay attention to more than just where the best wine is.
I had a 2 hour wait. Yes bored. Cooler here than Budapest. Not sure what I think yet. Sort of "rustic" in a north African/Mediterranean way but not in a bad way. Coming in cold with no knowledge or expectations may work well.
Looking for Bogi and the bird
Sadly, Humphrey Bogart died in 1957, Had he made it into his 60âs, he wouldâve undoubtedly driven a Ford Falcon.
Since this is literally a fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants trip, we would love a trip report, not too long, but not too brief either.
And yes, everyone should take a fun trip like yours!
I am playing tourisrlt. Nothing less. Spent the day in Mdina which is an amazing museum fortress town, then Rabbat which is an amazing functioning historic town. Then 2 hours on a horse, then St Paul Bay for wine and dinner till 2am. Beautiful place.
Guide almost knows where we were.
mango.tree; both airlines did exactly what I needed them to do, efficiently, comfortably, and economically. If that is the bottom, I am happy there.
The prices here are among the lowest I have experienced anywhere in Europe.
Two hours on a horse! Please elucidate, I know youâre a Texan butâŠ..
The horse? "Tourist Activity" Went riding along the coast line one evening.
Other tourist activities included boat to Blue Grotto, swimming, boat to Gozo. I got a little burned.
Come across many Brits? Expats, second-homeowners, fellow tourists? Did anywhere seem like a piece of England had been transplanted into the Mediterranean?
Any meals or eating activities of note?
Imagine if Beirut were and island and instead of being French influenced it were British influenced and you get an inpressuon of what it looks and feels like.
Very little bright and "shinny" here. Lots of British which makes sense. Lots of British living here too. Also makes sense. Interesting place.
A good experience.
In Valletta, a restaurant called AKI. I love nice restaurants and have done some of the best all on my trips. None have been better than this. Maybe the best dinner experience I have ever had (maybe)
Generally speaking an interesting experience. Be prepared for a little grunge mixed with lovely. Very cheap. Biggest downside I'd way too many European Trust Fund Brats.
Grunge + lovely seems to be my favorite mix, so I will keep it on my list. Partiers not so much, but maybe not summer will help.
Coming over on Ryan, Priority Boarding meant you were among the first to walk across the runway to thr plane. Returning on Wizz it means you are among the first and board the bus and wait. Seats on both flights are fine for the 90 minute flight. No one on either Wizz or Ryan looked at carryon size or weight but did watch quantity. So less restrictive than my Lufthansa flights a few weeks ago.
Both Ryan and Wizz well run and got the job done. And both 90%+ full. Not good when it's a late night flight and everyone has been out sweating in the streets.
We were surprised on our flights on Ryanair and EasyJet last month that we didn't get hassled with our rather fat 21" carry on bags. They seem to be getting a little more reasonable.
I guess they were more interested in how to handle the gate check of my wife's personal scooter that she rides up to the airplane door.
