First solo trip to Malta

My first-ever solo trip was to Malta, what a beautiful country, full of history and colour. Despite being one of the most densely populated countries in Europe, it has over 300 churches!

I stayed in Valletta, the old capital, which I found incredibly charming, with its quaint streets and vibrant colours, as you can see in the first four pictures.

On my first night, I went to a tapas restaurant where a 12-year-old boy, whose father owns the small restaurant, was serving me. He was hardworking and passionate about Muay Thai and Taekwondo. I asked him what I should see the next day, as I hadn’t made any plans and wanted to keep the trip spontaneous. He suggested “Mdina Gate and Rabat,” so off I went the next day.

The “City of Silence” was historic, photogenic, and incredibly clean. With its Michelin-starred restaurants and peaceful atmosphere, I spent a good portion of the day simply walking and exploring. I also wandered through Rabat, which ended up being my favourite place to discover, tanks to the young waiter. You can see it from the fifth picture onwards.

During my last few days, I spent time walking along the promenade and exploring Sliema, a local shopping town my friend recommended. I didn’t enjoy it as much- the weather was rough, with heavy rain and strong winds. At one point, my umbrella broke and flew away! I almost gave up and headed back to the hotel, but then I thought, “I’m not made of sugar,” and decided to push through. I looked up what to do there, and the most interesting thing I found was the cat statue, which you can see next to the deep blue water.

Overall, I absolutely loved Malta as my first solo trip. I felt very safe as a woman, and it’s a great destination for anyone traveling solo for the first time. Thank you, Malta!