France and Malta

Before busy season started this year, I was able to hop back over to Europe to check off more destinations.  I also wanted to visit Madrid again as I loved it so much I needed to see more.  I only have photos for France and Malta as these were my new countries!  I really enjoyed visiting Nice, France also know as the French Riviera.  Although a bit cold, the sun was out and was still very nice weather.  I was surprised by how blue the water color was at the beach.  Their beaches are also rocks instead of sand which was a nice surprise.  I love seeing how different beaches are around the world.  Here's hoping I can see many more.  We walked around the town square, the castle and the old town.  Had amazing food and took a ton of photos.  Although I much enjoyed Nice, I do feel it was a one and done.  Malta however was my favorite. This small island packs a rather large punch.  Due to its location, it has many influences such as Italian, North Africa and I even got Croatian vibes.  The weather was stunning and so was the architecture and food!  We stayed in the capital city of Valletta.  So much just in walking distance so I highly recommend staying there.  We took a bus from the airport, very convenient and easy.  We also took an Uber over to the other side of the island which was less city and more beaches and cliffs.  This was the highlight of the trip for me.  Watching the prettiest sunset I've ever seen but sadly I did not have my camera with me because I thought we were going horseback riding.  That did not pan out but we got to walk the cliffs around the beach instead and I have to say it was absolutely stunning!  I did have my phone though so I have photos on my Instagram! On the way back to the other side, we had dinner in St Julians and that area is super nice as well and more nightlife.  Not sure I need to return to Malta but I wouldn't be against it!  Great trip and I miss Spain already!  Below are my final shots from this trip using a Canon 5D Mark IV.  Phone photos are already posted to my IG: @kelseynicolesmith

My next trip will be for my 34th birthday this summer and although my original plan is not going to work out sadly, I am currently working on a back up plan!

Enjoy the photos!