Why Malta is perfect to Travel Alone

The small island of Malta lies in the Mediterranean, and it's position has been crucial regarding winning wars over the years. They say that its location was instrumental to WW2. Nowadays, it's more of a tourist spot than a place of battle, and many people solo travel Malta.

Why Travel Solo in Malta?

1. It's safe and easy to travel

Malta is a relatively safe country to solo travel. The island is quite small (about 27km long). This, combined with an extremely reliable bus service, meal that you can easily get around across the whole island for your Malta sightseeing. There are plenty of interesting Churches and fortresses including Fort Manoel and the Rotunda of Mosta.

2. The Currency is EUROS

The currency of Malta is the EURO, which is a currency that most of us are familiar with. If you are a regular traveller, the likelihood is that you have been to a country that uses EUROS. This makes it easier to use the money and deal with the exchange rate.

3. The Country is full of Ancient Megalithic Monuments

Malta is surprisingly full of UNESCO world heritage sites and ancient temples such as Tarxien and Hagar Qim. The history of the island stretches back to the Stone and Bronze Age. Tours to these places also run from most hotels and the main city of Valetta.

4. Valletta, the Capital is Accessible and Friendly

Valletta, the capital is extremely easy to navigate, as roads were built in grids for ease of canon warfare. Valletta is rich in history and famous for the monastic order of the Knights Templar. Valletta is home to one of the most famous Churches - the Cocathedral.

5. The Climate is Mild

The climate isn't one of extremely, as it is surrounded by the sea. Warmer than UK, but not as hot as Morocco and Portugal in the summer months, it is the ideal climate for walking and sometimes warm enough to sunbathe!

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Travel Resources on Thailand

Thailand is one of my favourite countries to travel. It is cheap, easy and has some of the most amazing temples and scenery in the world.

You're off to Thailand? I've found some of the best links online to help you out....

Traveling to Thailand what do I need?
Allan Vera blogs about the ultimate Thailand packing list. The trick is to pack light! Most of what you need, you will be able to buy in Thailand very cheaply. But don't forget your Passport, Thai Baht, lose fitting clothes, scarf or shawl and flip flops!

Thailand Itinerary
Globetrotter Guru has created several itineraries for different lengths of stay in Thailand including a 10 day itinerary, 2 week itinerary and an itinerary for 30 days in Thailand. If you have a 30 day visa, go for the full 30 days if you can, as this will allow you to cover Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Bangkok (with a few day trips and some of the islands and beaches.

Chiang Rai Tours
My recommendation if you love temples is to fly directly to Chiang Rai to experience some of the best Chiang Rai tours, which will include the Blue temple, White temple and Baandam Museum (Black House Chiang Rai).

Sukhothai Historical Park

Sukhothai historical Park is an ancient Buddha Park in central Thailand, where you can visit Buddha statues and temple ruins dating back to 1400.

Top temples of Chiang Rai

Many people drop by the quiet and relaxing city of Chiang Rai for just a day or two to visit Wat Phra Kaew Chiang Rai and the White Temple. However, there is so much more to Chiang Rai and I recommend staying at least 3-5 days to fully enjoy and appreciate the city and its surroundings. There are many things to do in Chiang Rai.

Big Buddha Chiang Rai

Take a tuk tun out of the town to find the Big Buddha Chiang Rai. Actually, it's not a Buddha at all, but a giant Guan Yin statue (female Bodhisattva). This massive temple is relatively unknown to foreign visitors, but this is surely going to change! Accompanying the 23 storey giant Guan Yin is a 9 floor pagoda containing wooden Guan Yin statues.

Blue Temple

The Blue Temple Chiang Rai started to be constructed in 2005 and was finished in 2016, so it is a new addition to the Chiang Rai temple scene. It's vibrant cobalt blue exterior is complimented by a white porcelain Buddha inside that reflects to blue colour. Even the stupa is blue!

The Black House (Baandam Museum)

The Black House Chiang Rai is an architectural complex designed by and housing the collection of Thawan Duchanee. It's a rather interesting collection of Skeletons and Penis pots!

Temple Seeker on Blogger

My name is Amy, AKA temple seeker - I am an ex Religious Studies teacher who travels the world to discover the most amazing temples, famous Churches and historical or pilgrimage sites. I loved my career as a teacher while it lasted, but I suffer from stage 4 endometriosis and it's difficult to stand in front of the class and deal with the heavy workload. I certainly made the right decision to make the change.

Above: Sacre Coeur, Paris

I love to travel in Europe and Asia in particular - Europe for the Churches and Asia for the temples. I'm eager to get over to South America as soon as possible.

Blue temple Chiang Rai

On my blog, you will read articles such as the best Churches in Paris and the best temples in Bali. I'm so glad that you will be joining me on my journey. Next destination - Mauritius!