Holger
@holgerMalta
German expat in Malta
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About me
German
Lives in San Gwann
Speaks English, German, and Dutch, all fluently
Registration: 16 January 2013
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Could I trust the 82 or 85 bus to get me to work on time? by jmuthe
I am moving to Malta because I was able to find a job in Zejtun. Eventually I plan on finding my own apartment near the job, and getting my own car. However, I want to start the job first ,make sure I like it, and then look for an apartment and ...
You could use the tallinja app, which gives real time information on busses, to see how they are doing before you use them. I do that every time I go to the airport and it is very useful, because sometimes, an X1 might be 5-10 minutes early. Read More
Plug socket adaptor on Sundays?? by mavblack
I ordered speakers, but they came with EU two prong plugs. As you know, here we use British style 3 prong. Classic Malta in itself - but I'm having a hard time tracking down a plug adaptor. Had been hoping to use the speakers this weekend but ...
Smart supermarket (Birkirkara) is open on Sundays and definitely has them Read More
Where to buy ... ? by nilonilonilo
Where to buy: - good tea? As in, good loose leaf tea. Most shops have a big assortment of brands, even Clipper and other fancy stuff like that, but do you know of a good tea shop with bulk containers of loose leaf tea? - running shoes? Most sport ...
There is a new place opening for running shoes: Mochika - Outdoor Life in Qormi They advertise to even have a physiotherapist on site (better call ahead for that) and they have insoles, so that you might be able to get a neutral running shoe and ... Read More
What irritated you in Malta/Gozo by JayJay1970
Please post about anything that irritated you about Malta/Gozo parculiarities today. Small dogs. My neighbour to the rear has a small terrier thing, she kicks it out (literally ) at 5am every morning where it proceeds to whine and yip on the ...
The disregard for indicators whilst driving.. oh and pulling up to have a chat in the middle of the road :PThose are not irritations; just a way of life.So, when a pedestrian get hits, because s/he thought the car would not make that left-hand ... Read More
What irritated you in Malta/Gozo by JayJay1970
Please post about anything that irritated you about Malta/Gozo parculiarities today. Small dogs. My neighbour to the rear has a small terrier thing, she kicks it out (literally ) at 5am every morning where it proceeds to whine and yip on the ...
Dear Red, it seems to me that our argument hinges on the assumptions of cultural relativity, which you seem to subscribe to and I do not. I do not compare the Maltese culture to the German, I compare both to culture-universals. But to make matter ... Read More
What irritated you in Malta/Gozo by JayJay1970
Please post about anything that irritated you about Malta/Gozo parculiarities today. Small dogs. My neighbour to the rear has a small terrier thing, she kicks it out (literally ) at 5am every morning where it proceeds to whine and yip on the ...
To state a words of another expat I recently met: "What I like about Malta is that you can do any job, because hardly anyone is really well educated for their job." Which basically means that professional standards are usually low. Living in Malta ... Read More
Where to buy ... ? by nilonilonilo
Where to buy: - good tea? As in, good loose leaf tea. Most shops have a big assortment of brands, even Clipper and other fancy stuff like that, but do you know of a good tea shop with bulk containers of loose leaf tea? - running shoes? Most sport ...
For running shoes: It will be difficult to find a knowledgeable shopkeeper who can tell you which shoes fit your running style. (Do you know if you are a pronator or supronator?) But there is the outdoor shop http://www.thebowline.com/, which sells ... Read More
Brazilian Samba by chinooks
I am very keen to find any samba percussion players in Malta. Does anyone know of any community bands I can join?
I know there is a capoeira group and the guy leading it also plays percussion. This might be a way to start. Google capoeira Malta, and you will get there. Read More
Second hand bike by sandramn
Hi!! I would like to buy a bike, max 150 euros. A small one if its possible as im short please xD, kind of bmx or stuff like that. Thanks and have a nice day =)
"lol" ... sorry, as a cyclist I am not laughing. I do not have death wish. I simply want to live healthy and sustainable. There are three facts you cannot escape 1. Cycling is cheap 2. Cycling is healthy (ie., you can recognize us by the absence ... Read More
If you knew then what you know now.........? by itsnowornever
Hi everyone, Well my flights booked and short term accommodation sorted and i'll be arriving in Malta on 24 Feb 2014.....woopee! Just thought i'd pose the question to those that have made the move, "If you knew then what you know now....what ...
If you are in the UK, set up a HSBC account for here (ie Malta) from there. A colleague of mine managed to do that and this saves a lot of hassle (see the different threads on getting a bank account here on Malta) Read More
Good gyms in Sliema or Gzira by Lobo81
Hello ppl does anyone know of a good gym in Sliema or Gzira with a descent swimming pool?
A single entry is very expensive, about 9€ if I remember correctly, the yearly subscription is, if I remember correctly around 140€, with discounts for students and university employees. btw, the pool is open all day, it does not close in the early ... Read More
Good swimming pool with lanes? by gabrio
hello guys, I am looking for a good swimming pool in St Julians / Sliema / balluta bay areas if possible. I have been at the pool in balluta bay, the one near the beach but I wasn't impressed... no lanes, people swimming in unorganized fashion, ...
The National Pool in Gzira is close to Sliema and there tends to be ample space during the day with lanes of both 50 and 25m. They also started sending around thee schedules when there are lanes booked by clubs or due to waterpolo. Read More
Taxi from the airport by gabrio
hi guys, Just checking, what's the price I am expected to pay for a taxi ride from the airport to Sliema? We have quite a lot of luggage so probably need a big car. Do I need to bargain with the taxi driver and decide the price before taking off ...
Hi, I can recommend eCabs, fixed price (depends on where you go, check their websiste). And if you give them the flight number, they wait for you outside. They even take into account flight delays. I was once 1.5h late, yet there was a cab driver ... Read More
New I.D. card rules by tearnet
This should boost income tax revenues.:D The Government of Malta intends to review the current process for the issue of the ID Cards to foreigners. The new format of residence document applies to EU/EEA/Swiss and Non-EU nationals. The Changes ...
Just some information: A Maltese colleague of mine needed a new ID card, and the place for the Maltese nationals is overstaffed with clerks eagerly waiting for some Maltese person needing an ID card. She was in and out in 20 minutes with everything ... Read More
Banif Bank by iamharibo
I would love to hear from anyone who is using or has used Banif bank. I've been using them since January and have had nothing but problems. * They take 4-5 working days to clear a payment that most other banks would do in 3 days. * When I pay for ...
>This all seemed fine, so I toddled along to banif to ask about >obtaining a reference- 'we don't do references'. This is nearly funny if it was not so sad. Banif does require references to open an account (if one does not have an ID yet), but ... Read More