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Before riding into a taxi, ask the taxi driver how much will the trip cost!....In Malta its not like other countries, taxi drivers do NOT use the taxi meter and they charge as much as they want!
If you really need to catch a taxi, then its better if you use 'black taxis'. In Malta we have white taxis and black taxis.....Black taxis are cheaper than white taxis and normally these taxi drivers are also a bit friendlier :)
Well, since public transport here is not really efficient, i suggest that one should rent a car or even rent a bike! would be much convenient...but remember that we drive on the other side of the road (like Britain). Leave a Comment
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 The Karozzzin by tophat30
Personally I don't see anything exciting about riding this cab. Just take a pic and move on. Most of the horses are mistreated and old. They stay for long hours under extreme sunshine and hot temperatures. The cab in itself is not comfortable and most of them need a full refurbishment. Some of the seats are covered in plastic which makes the journey more uncomforatble in hot and sweaty days. Leave a Comment
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If you're hiring a car take care where you park, especially in Tourist zones. As the traffic wardens have a quota for a number of tickets daily, the hottest target for them are rented cars as they know that tourists can't justify their inncocence. Rented cars are recognized in Malta as the numberplate is always **K-***. Tickets are immediatly reported to the garage owners and in most cases you can't get away with it ... innocent or not.
Certain places such as Sliema and Rabat Gozo are 1 hr time zone. Better play it safe and display your' parking time meter' wherever you park. These carton time cards can be obtained from the garage you're hiring your car from.
Beware of the men/bi/women in green. If you're on Holiday....... they're not !!! Leave a Comment
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 Glass blowing by Bilimari
Many shops have demonstrations, and watching the glass blowing was interesting. (See photo.) Of course, after the demonstration, you have to go through the gift shop to go outside the building. (It is a trap!)
Open: Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm
By bus: lm50 o/w from St. Sullian's
There is more crafts center on the islands, including the one in Valletta called The Malta Government Crafts Centre. However, I heard that they do NOT sell the products there. Leave a Comment
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On occasions, especially in Bugibba, Qawra and St Paul's Bay Promenade, you meet persons who sell timeshare. Altough Malta's timeshare have excellent reputation, DO NOT engage in a conversation unless you are genuinly interested in buying. If you show the slightest hint of interest, prepare yourself for a two hour dialoge, negotions, brochures and hotel tours.
Just say firmly but politely that you're not interested in timeshare. Leave a Comment
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We drove to the Craft village near Mdina a Maltese man waved us into an empty car park then said "you pay me now." I asked how much thinking he was a car park attendant he said " how much you think," I gave him 50 cents.
The exact same thing happened at Gnejna Bay beach again I didn't want a confrontation with anyone Maltese so I gave him 50 cents, going back to the car a Maltese man had parked refused to pay.
So these men are not car park attendants and as I thought you don't have to give them money if you don't want to I still would, it was only 50 cents and I didn't want any bother with enyone Maltese.
Don't pay if you don't want to! Leave a Comment
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 blue grotto by Myndo
So they are a lot of companies that offer that "experience".
I would only recommend you doing it, if you have too much time and the weather is good (or else you will not be able to see the "fantastic" blue") Leave a Comment
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We went to Comino for snorkelling and have been told we could rent the equipment there. When we arrived, there was a stone platform (very comfortable!) with some chairs and sun umbrellas and 2 guys with very little snorkelling equipment. They wanted 15 Euros for fins, snorkel and mask per person and another 15 Euros as deposit, even though there was no possibility to escape! When we gave everything back to be able to buy something to eat, we were told:" Oh, you`ve been using the chairs, that`s another 10 Euros!"
Anyway, there was not much too see underwater, but the scenery was nice!
there`s really not much to do, just go up the hill and enjoy the scenery! The blue lagoon is beautiful and also nice for swimming!
Sorry, no photo, camera still did not work!! Leave a Comment
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 Popeye Village by joanj
visit the website www.popeyemalta.com
situated at Anchor Bay, Mellieha. Malta
Tel. 21570631 Fax 21570579 Leave a Comment
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When buying drinks and such at shops avoid ones on main tourist streets. For instance a 2 liter bottle of water will cost .70 on Islet Promenade in Bugibba but if you walk up the side streets a bit you can find stores that cater to the locals and get it for .30 for a 2 liter bottle instead. Other things can also be purchased for less away from the main streets as well. Leave a Comment
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