We stayed in Victoria on Gozo and chose the Duke Boutique Hotel. It was conveniently located--a 5-minute walk from the Bus Terminus and...

We had planned to take the fast ferry from Valletta to Gozo, which takes 45 minutes, but the ferry was cancelled because of high winds....

We had dinner at Beati Paoli, located at 240 St. Paul Street. Fegato di coniglio alla marchese (rabbit liver)--€10. These were very good....

We grabbed a quick snack at Is-Suq Tal-Belt--Valletta Food Market. There's an open seating area and food options from all over the world....

The National Museum of Archaeology is worth a visit. Entry is €5. Plan on spending 1-2 hours. The museum provides an overview of the...

From the Lower Barrakka Gardens, continue along the waterfront until you reach the Upper Barrakka Gardens. The gardens were created in...

We were finally able to complete a walking tour of Valletta. Previously, it got too dark or started to rain. Castellania was built...

Malta is known for pizzas and we tried to eat at Soto Pizzeria, which was highly rated. We didn't have reservations and couldn't get a...

After returning to Valletta, we took another walking tour. We turned right after entering the City Gate and found Jean de Valette Square....

We had lunch at Coogi's, located at 5 Saint Agatha's Esplanade. There is outdoor seating. The interior is atmospheric. Fettucine al Ragu...

Getting from Marsaxlokk to Mdina by bus was not easy. We took Bus 81 to Bomba 2, crossed via underground to Bomba 1 and caught Bus 52 to...

The next day was Sunday and we headed to Marsaxlokk, founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century. The Turkish fleet was moored here...

Dinner was at Porticello, on the waterfront. It's located on Boat Street. We sat outside with a view of Sliema. Complimentary olives to...

The Triton Fountain marks the entrance to Valletta. It was sculpted in 1959, restored and reopened in 2018, in time to mark Valletta as...

From Vittoriosa, continue along the peninsula to Kalkara. St. Joseph Church Memorial honoring fallen soldiers in WWII. Fort Rinella in...

The backside of the Church of St. Lawrence. Right next door is "Heaven's Door." It costs €1 to tour the interior. A man got up from his...

The third city is Vittoriosa, just up the peninsula from Cospicua. The Church of St. Lawrence was built between 1681 and 1697. Entrance...

Once you reach the base of the peninsula, you'll find Cospicua, where the American University of Malta is located. Cross the footbridge...

The Three Cities, situated across the Grand Harbour from Valletta, were the original home of the Knights of St. John. It comprises...

After touring the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, we walked to the Three Cities. We stopped for a typical Maltese snack at Ta' Guzi, a take-away...