In May 2015, I travelled to Malta. My great-grandmother, for some reason I don’t remember, liked the country and it felt like maybe I could know a bit more about her (she died when I was very young, and I don’t remember much). Also, a friend had lived there and loved it. So I decided to give it a go and booked my flights.

I don’t know exactly why, but I didn’t feel anything special for the main island of Malta. To me, it lacked personality and charm. Valletta is beautiful, but lacks colours. I don’t know, it just didn’t click. It felt very British and not as welcoming as I thought it would be.

I visited Comino and Gozo islands, and Gozo is the one that touched my heart. I loved the legends, the old buildings and its wild nature. I wish I had more time there. Comino is charming too, but felt less wild and more touristy.

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