Transport
Malta bus fares, Tallinja cards and airport routes
Compare Malta's current bus fares, journey cards, Explore products and Airport Direct routes before you tap or buy.
Article reviewed 13 Sep 2026
Travel writer and destination journalist
William Bernard
William Bernard writes about European destinations, rail and overland routes, and the costs and connections involved in planning an independent trip. He is based in Lisbon, Portugal.
- Based in
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Languages
- English, Portuguese, Spanish
Background
Before becoming a travel writer, William spent six years in logistics and supply-chain analysis in Manchester. A three-month trip through the Balkans led him to investigate an outdated bus timetable in Bosnia and publish the corrected route information.
Over the following decade, he travelled through Europe and Southeast Asia, often returning to the same regions in different seasons. His destination research includes Portugal, Spain, Italy and the Balkans.
What he covers
- European rail and overland travel
- Trip budgets
- Destination planning
- Transport logistics
- Slow travel
How he approaches a guide
William looks at how the whole trip fits together: stations, connections, booking choices, daily costs and seasonal changes. His guides favour time in fewer places and routes that avoid unnecessary backtracking. Prices and schedules can change, so readers should check the sources and review dates beside the relevant information.
Guides by William Bernard
Transport
Cyprus Buses: City Routes, Intercity Fares & Airports
Choose the right Cyprus bus and ticket, with current intercity singles, separate urban fares, airport stops and practical advice for changing services.
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Things to Do
Koman Lake and the Valbona–Theth walk
Treat the ferry, road transfers and mountain crossing as separate parts of the trip, with enough time for each.
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Transport
Getting to Paris from the airport
Choose the route to your actual accommodation, then buy the correct airport ticket. Charles de Gaulle, Orly and Beauvais need different plans.
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Transport
TGV, OUIGO or TER in France?
Understand which French train fits your trip before comparing the fare, station and luggage allowance.
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Things to Do
Lake Como, Garda or Maggiore without a rushed itinerary
Choose a base with useful transport and the kind of days you want, rather than treating each lake as one small destination.
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When to Go
When to visit Italy for cities, coasts and walking
Plan around the kind of trip you want, and treat summer heat, Ferragosto and seasonal transport as practical details rather than reasons to rule out a month.
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Budget Strategy
Amsterdam daily costs and a budget you can adjust
Build an Amsterdam budget around your actual room price, accommodation tax, transport and the museums you want to visit.
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Visas & Entry
Schengen's 90/180 rule, with a simple counting example
A border crossing does not give you a fresh allowance. Here is how to count a short stay and leave room for changes to your plans.
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Travel Safety
Getting home safely after a night out
Choose the return route while you are still fresh, keep a backup option and make sure the last part of the journey works.
Article reviewed 8 Sep 2026
Budget Strategy
Moldova on a budget
Use Chișinău as a base for a manageable Moldova trip, with clear daily spending assumptions and practical advice for booking a winery visit.
Article reviewed 20 Sep 2026
Transport
Helsinki to Rovaniemi by night train: cabins, costs and arrival
Choose the right private cabin, count the hotel night once and plan a comfortable Rovaniemi arrival on Finland’s overnight train.
Article reviewed 12 Sep 2026