Hello I will tell you about the Malta islands and Maltan people.
I am living in Malta so I know a lot about this things.
What is told to you by garçon is good. Especially to rent a bike.
What hotel you are staying at?
The best scenery is at Island of Gozo.
Only driving around, you will see great scenery.
Look how nice is Gozo.
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The beach of Birzebbugia, near Freeport, is good for photographing people.
If you have telephoto lens, You can compress people against the background of the port.
Valletta is not bad for street photography, in the late hours when there is lots of play with shadows and light.
The area of Isla, Bormla or Birgu is very good scenery of Valletta and the port area.
Golden bay, and Gnejna, Anchor bay are also very nice
Marsaxlokk has many traditional boats that make good photographs.
There is a fisherman's market every Sunday.
If you want to go genuine African safari, try area of Marsa.
Here is a good tip:
Before you go on the beach, you should know that swimming nude is fine of €100.
If you want to swim nude for cheaper fine cost, you should masturbate on the beach or at the water. Because fine of masturbation only cost €20
Things you must not say or do:
Do not say bad against anyone's Mother
Do not say bad against hunting and trapping of birds
If someone is wanting to show you his pickup van, do not say bad comments about it.
Do show your stupid and say I like Toyota if his van is Isuzu.
Most land and some rural roads is private owned. If the road is concrete, it is 99% private owned. Do not be giving shit to the owner if he say you to leave.
If you see words RTO or skull painted on a wall, it is mean DANGER this is area of bandits
If you ride on red minibus, never slam the door.
Never ride the bus system. The the bus will not come. You will die waiting.
If you want more specific information, just say to me ok.
Btw if you want, I rent for you my car.