A visit to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is an exhilarating smorgasbord of racing cars, spectacular sunsets, ecstatic yacht owners energetically sounding their horns and a bewildering array of entertainment venues. As virgin Formula One tourists we had no idea what to expect of our visit to the Abu Dhabi …
Read More »How to save money on a day trip to the Three Cities in Malta
A visit to Malta is not complete until you have made a day trip to the Three Cities. Many tour operators offer tours to the Three Cities starting from £28. However, what they fail to tell unsuspecting tourists is that these 3 cities can easily be accessed by ferry for …
Read More »How to save money on an independent day trip to Mdina and Rabat
Mdina is the jewel in the crown of Malta. Perched on a high rock in the centre of the island, its strategic location helped to protect residents from invaders in ancient times. These days, the only invaders are hordes of tourists that descend en masse from cruise ships and the …
Read More »The first time visitor’s idiot proof guide to getting around Malta
The small island nation of Malta is only 17 miles long and 9 miles wide and neighbouring Gozo is just 9 miles long and 4.5 miles wide. Despite the small size of the islands however, getting around Malta can be frustratingly painful. Traffic jams, road works, and trucks barring the …
Read More »Discover the whole of Malta in one day on the epic Rat Race Maltese Falcon adventure
Waves crash against the rocks beneath us as we scramble over giant stone slabs and try to quickly navigate perilous sandy paths that hug the edge of the cliff. Clumps of gauze and shrubbery fringe the path, prickling our skin as we cautiously ease over narrow sections trying not to …
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