Travel Tidbits: Malta

May 14, 2015: If you haven’t been you should go – a travel gem and still very reasonably priced. Charm, hospitality, and ease of getting around are great qualities of this tiny but significant island. It is best known in historic times as a “hub for pirate operations” and more recently known for a visit from Hilary Clinton—not sure of any pirate significance there?

The War Museum in Malta was hard to find but well worth the effort. The Museum itself has been almost kept in tact from hits from its use as a major control center for thousands of troops, planes and ships, as the allies used it as their base for retaking Sicily. Malta can get crowded during the day as its a major day trip stop for small and large cruise ships that ply the waters in the area. Hotel service and hospitality some of the best your Curmudgeon has experienced anywhere!

The ancient wall still surrounds Malta, keeping pirates safe inside.
The ancient wall still surrounds Malta, keeping pirates safe inside.
Casual fishing village dining in Malta
Casual fishing village dining in Malta
Small Fishing Village in Malta
Small Fishing Village in Malta
The Travel Curmudgeon in Malta reviewing a restaurant menu featuring the Obama Burger, with numerous indecisive toppings!
The Travel Curmudgeon in Malta reviewing a restaurant menu featuring the Obama Burger, with numerous indecisive toppings!