I left London for an island many people haven't heard of. My life didn't change in the way I expected.
After 20 years in London, I moved to Malta, and then a smaller island, Gozo. I thought life here would be simple and quiet, but I was surprised.
Kerry Gaffney moved from London to Malta in search of a job opportunity. She ended up living on Gozo, a smaller island in the Maltese archipelago. While Gozo is not as peaceful as she expected, it offers more activities than she anticipated. However, there are some inconveniences such as limited cuisine, hot temperatures, and no next-day delivery service.
Initially, Gaffney aimed to return to northern England after moving to London, but after exploring Gozo, she decided to make the move there. Despite being smaller and less known, Gozo has a rich cultural scene with opera houses, concerts, festivals, and parades. The island feels more rural and quiet, resembling what Malta was like 20 to 30 years ago.
Gaffney adjusted well to the island life, experiencing free cultural events and building friendships easily. Despite some challenges like limited cuisine options and hot summers, she found more to do in Gozo than she ever imagined.
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