The Italian Man who went to Malta
There is a funny story that’s been around for quite some years about “The Italian Man Who Went To Malta”. The story is rather amusing and plays on a misunderstanding between the English accent adopted by the Italian and how it’s actually understood by his Maltese hosts.
The tale has been told on several websites, and is also popular on t-shirts and tea towels sold in the tourist resorts of Malta such as Bugibba, Qawra, St. Julian’s, Sliema and Mellieha. If you go into any souvenir shop in these bustling seaside towns, you can usually find the story of The Italian Man Who Went To Malta.
May 8th, 2010 by Hilary | No Comments »
With Malta being a small island and having a population of just over 400,000, many Maltese have friends and family overseas and they often keep in touch online. This means that the Maltese have a web-savvy culture, and the development of online shopping, services and other sites have mushroomed in the country over the past few years. With tourism playing a key part in Malta’s economy, hotels, restaurants and other outlets need a high-profile, international web-presence.
As in most European countries, there is a gay scene in Malta. With Malta being a small country though, there isn’t a huge selection of LGBT specific venues, but there is a small but thriving gay community made up of both Maltese and foreign residents. With Malta being a popular tourist destination, there is a wide selection of clubs and bars in the Paceville & St Julians area, but only a few cater specifically to gay customers and their friends.
