@HiTF5
English expat in Malta
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Lives in St Julians
Registration: 02 April 2014
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Driving in Malta by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Malta? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
I think it is not quite as bad, first you must forget the driving of your home country as the culture is very different here. It may look crazy and is extremely dangerous for the pedestrians, motorcyclists and indeed all participants but I think a ... Read More
Safety in Malta by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Malta? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there is ...
Malta is literally one of the safest places I have ever know, the people are awesome and you will just be fine. Unless you are black, look Arab in any way or are homosexual, then this really is the last place you should ever go. Read More
Catnip anti mosquito. by GuestPoster566
Now this could be fun, especially on Malta. Catnip is a natural mosquito repellent. In August 2010, entomologists at Iowa State University reported to the American Chemical Society that catnip is ten times more effective than DEET, the chemical ...
Oh my gosh it's good to see this thread, also on third level but I am 75% mosquito bites by surface area within the last 48 hours! Will visit a pet supplies store tomorrow! Read More
Cash Cheque in Malta? by HiTF5
Hi! So here I am in beautiful Malta and it looks like I will be paid before I can secure a local bank account. Not the end of the world but it is a bit irritating. I searched back through the forum and saw cheques used to be cash'able at bank of ...
Excellent, thank you ,one less thing to worry about :) Read More
The Maltese way of living and doing things by PMgirl
Dear all, I need some advice. I have been in Malta for just one week but now I feel that so far for me Malta has been a great disappointment. I came here intending to stay for a year, but what I went thru for just one week makes me feel like Malta ...
Just going to jump in and throw my experience in for balance as if I had read this thread before my move I would have begun freaking out. I have been here a grand total of 9 days, I started my new job last Wednesday. I can without a single doubt ... Read More
Cash Cheque in Malta?
Hi! So here I am in beautiful Malta and it looks like I will be paid before I can secure a local bank account. Not the end of the world but it is a bit irritating. I searched back through the forum and saw cheques used to be cash'able at bank of ... Read More
BAM!! (Hello) by HiTF5
So excited, just sorted my contract and fly out to live and work in Malta in 2 weeks time. Just wanted to say hello and check out whats going on here on the forum. Hi!
Thanks all, I fly out next Monday (14th) and I begin work almost strait away, I saw the Wednesday meet group and will be there if not the first one but the second, I look forward to meeting you all. Read More
Size of the island(s) - does it bother you? by ApolloTenerife
Hi all The one thing which could be classed as a negative for us with regards to moving there is the size of the place. It is obviously quite/very small. Does this or has this ever bothered you or caused irritation? Bumping into the same ...
It did cross my mind but after only a little research it looks like there is more than enough to keep us busy. I suppose it depends on the individual but I guess if it gets boring it is time to move on. (I fly out in 7 days! so excited) Read More
Driving Licence / Instructor?
So, I am moving over in a couple of weeks and to my shame I have never passed my test! (I am 35 and work only central London so I just never needed it) I can do the research on licenses and all that but do feel free to message me if you know the ... Read More
BAM!! (Hello) by HiTF5
So excited, just sorted my contract and fly out to live and work in Malta in 2 weeks time. Just wanted to say hello and check out whats going on here on the forum. Hi!
Thank you, yes indeed, expect to see me there. Will be spending the first couple of weeks living in a hotel so it would be nice to meet some people and get a good idea of where is good to live. Read More
BAM!! (Hello)
So excited, just sorted my contract and fly out to live and work in Malta in 2 weeks time. Just wanted to say hello and check out whats going on here on the forum. Hi! Read More