{"id":754,"date":"2018-02-23T16:13:00","date_gmt":"2018-02-23T14:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maltalifestyle.co.za\/?p=754"},"modified":"2024-04-08T11:54:06","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T11:54:06","slug":"trains-planes-automobiles-boats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maltalifestyle.co.za\/trains-planes-automobiles-boats\/","title":{"rendered":"Trains, Planes, Automobiles \u2026.. and boats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 0in;\"><span style=\"color: black;\">Also, it\u2019s hard to get lost in Malta as all you need to do is ask \u2013 most people are friendly and speak English.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 0in;\"><span style=\"color: black;\">Believe it or not Malta did have a train line which opened in 1883, and after a brief time was closed in 1931 after buses had been introduced and became the favoured mode of transport. The railway tunnel proved to be of great value as an air-raid shelter during the siege of Malta (1940-1942),<\/span> <span style=\"color: black;\">when the fight for control of this strategically important island\u2014then a British colony\u2014pitted the air forces and navies of Italy and Germany against the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 0in;\"><span style=\"color: black;\">The popular bus service \u2013 whilst it receives much local criticism, is heralded by those who\u2019ve never had the privilege of public transport. The routes link most localities in Malta and neighbouring Gozo island.\u00a0 I have found that taking a bus is a great way to mingle with the locals while taking in the fascinating sights and sounds of this cosmopolitan country. There is an express bus route as well with fewer stops, which gets you to and from the airport, hospital and university in the best possible time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 0in;\"><span style=\"color: black;\">Buses are air-conditioned and designed to allow ease of access and seating for people with mobility impairments and the elderly. The main bus terminus which has undergone an upgrade is based in the capital city, Valetta.\u00a0 The system works on a colour coded route system; free maps, and online and phone apps make it easy to plan your route. The Tal-Linja bus card (similar to the UK Oyster card) makes it easy not to pay and get the best rate. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 0in;\"><span style=\"color: black;\">There\u2019s a large variety of cars available, in fact too many cars on the island. From big brand names to collector\u2019s items; sports, SUVs, bakkies and still some horse drawn carts, and electric cars are being introduced. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 0in;\"><span style=\"color: black;\">Malta\u2019s waterways are very popular with cruise liners, and getting around by ferry is a popular way of travelling between Malta and Gozo island, between Sliema and the capital city Valletta. And, if you\u2019d like to pop over to Sicily or other neighbouring islands, there\u2019s regular schedule for many.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 0in;\"><span style=\"color: black;\">Don\u2019t worry about getting lost; there\u2019s a saying in Malta that if you don\u2019t\u2019 know where you\u2019re going or have been, a local will know!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Also, it\u2019s hard to get lost in Malta as all you need to do is ask \u2013 most people are friendly and speak English. 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