'I was the only non-pensioner on an over-50s trip - it has to be on your bucket list'

Travelling has no age limit, and Titan Travel makes sure of that. Malta, the small southern European island archipelago, isn't a new friend of mine, having previously visited it in 2018.

But this time it came with a twist. I was the youngest person on The Historic Gems of Malta Tour designed for travellers of the age of 50, but nothing about the obvious age range put me off living life to the fullest with a group of adventurous pensioners.

We spent a week under the glorious sun in the middle of October, drinking endless glasses of Maltese vino and Aperol Spritzes, delving deep into the country's rich history, and making memories to last a lifetime. Here's how my adventure with the OAPs went...

It’s not every day you find yourself, a fully-fledged Millennial, on an island tour with a group of thirty pensioners. Had I boarded the wrong flight? Did I get lost on the way to Malta? Or is my skincare routine so good it’s age-defying? These are just a few rumours which floated around when I arrived on the island amongst a group of bemused seniors ready for an eight-day adventure with Titan Travel.

My cover had been blown. I was officially the worst undercover journalist on the planet. The next eight days on The Historic Gems of Malta tour consisted of a deep dive into the country’s extensive – and proud – history: visiting iconic fortress cities, taking to the rough waves of the Med, and plenty of aperitivos under the autumn sun. Armed with our incredibly knowledgeable guide Joseph, we were given a complete picture of just how significant the country has been throughout its life.

A non-negotiable visit to Malta is Valletta, the country's capital, enclosed by a collection of fortifications which played a pivotal role for the