Do you live for those weekend dinners at nice restaurants or short getaways just to escape the daily grind? Do you feel constantly stressed by your workload, dreaming of a proper time-out? Believe me, I remember those feelings all too well from my time in London.
It was a fantastic city with a pulse of its own, but one day I simply had enough of the hustle. I decided to move to Malta with my partner, and to this day, I have not regretted that decision for a second. In this post, I want to share exactly what makes life on this island so worthwhile for me.
Geography and Climate: Beating the London Rain
Do not get me wrong—London had its charms. I loved spending Saturday evenings with good friends at top-tier restaurants or winding down with cocktails at a trendy bar. But waking up on Sunday morning to grey skies and rain? That was never a highlight.
In Malta, the sun shines almost year-round. It is warm, with genuine summer temperatures often stretching from March right through to October. You can spend so much time outdoors and by the sea, which brings a natural sense of inner peace to your daily routine. The proximity to Italy and having some of the cleanest waters in the Mediterranean make Malta a geographical hotspot in my eyes.
The Culture and the People
London is a melting pot where culture is in a state of constant flux. What I appreciate about Malta, however, is the people, their deep-rooted traditions, and their love for their own culture. There is something monumental about it; it conveys a sense of stability and constancy.
Of course, you do not have to love every aspect of a place all the time, and Malta certainly has its downsides. But looking at the big picture, I am incredibly satisfied here and thoroughly enjoy life on the island. Perhaps this balance works so well because I am not here 365 days a year; business takes me to major cities across Europe regularly.
Variety adds the necessary spice to life, and it makes returning to the island all the sweeter. As the saying goes, absence makes the heart grow fonder—and coming home to Malta is always a pleasure.
