SillyPennyP
English expat in Malta
Forum posts
47
About me
English
Lives in Buggiba
Registration: 17 April 2013
Activity
10 months in.... by sunmaverick
Hello. Well, 10 months into our new life here, and all I can say, is that it beats Spain by a mile. I have written a book "Retire to Spain", now I am writing, "Retire to Malta", so the differences are important to my publishing work. I have been ...
Welcome sunmaverick.. We landed here via Costa Del Sol, then Gibraltar and we are loving it too. Been here 3 months now and feeling very settled :D Read More
tap water by martelli
17 days left before i arrive and i'm thinking: can one drink tap water or do i have to buy bottled water? i will also be grateful if sb gives me prices examples of detergents, shampoos etc. thanks!
martelli, hi :D If you google supermarkets in Malta, you can see the prices of food and groceries. I tend to do a big shop once in a while at Carrefour and have it delivered. Read More
Anyone who can help!!!! by stayce nimusiima
Hi guys, me and my three colleagues from Kingston University London are conducting research on expats in Malta and would love to interview anyone about their experiences. This is such a fascinating subject and will be soooo grateful for any ...
Always happen to help... we are in Mosta, happy to do it in person, on the phone or by email :D Read More
Phone Contract by Hezza
Hi Everyone, I'm currently tied in with a mobile contract in the UK, does anyone know of any mobile phone companies in Malta will buy my current provider out of the contract? Thanks Henry
You can generally reduce your package incrementally each month in the UK... that cuts the cost down some over time. :D Read More
Work in Schools by Ann marie das
Hi everyone, I am a British national who has been working in a private school in Morocco for 24 years. I was married in Gib a few years ago, and own an apartment on the Spanish coast. I was wondering if there are many opportunities to work as a ...
HI, There are classroom assistants positions available from time to time, and yes, they are open to all nationalitiies. The Dept of Education is the place to go... this can be found on Queensway. Government jobs are always listed in the Gib ... Read More
Some Advice - Moving by Namasta
Hello, I am moving end of August to Malta on my own with my daughter and 3 very small dogs (Toy Poodles). I have listen to the advice provided about not renting until I arrive and can see the properies. However now I need to find a place to stay ...
Hi Namasta :D We have just made the move with a dog and a young teen. The dog was easy, we booked her in to Matthew's in Marsaxlokk http://www.petsittingmalta.webs.com/ who made our dog feel right at home, even sent us pictures and videos daily ... Read More
opening a bank account in malta by lgander
anyone have a bank they would recommend? what do you need to open a bank account in malta if you have arrived with no letters or references etc. i want my salary paid in to bank what has to happen. any info on internet banking
We have just started this process... and suffering the same pitfalls, no ID card! Fingers crossed our bank can fill in a reference doc!!?! Read More
hi everyone! by martelli
so a dream is about to come true! i'm visiting malta next month for three months as an intern. and i hope to stay permanently! i'm open to any advices regarding life in malta or whatever you can think of!!
Hello and welcome Martelli :D Read More
Household utilities by SillyPennyP
We have found a house and been given copies of the tenancy agreement, and have a few questions with regards to utilities. Is it within the law and standard for the landlord to take a deposit for utilities? (I think 250e is a little steep?) Can ...
Thanks George :D Will take a look. Read More
Household utilities
We have found a house and been given copies of the tenancy agreement, and have a few questions with regards to utilities. Is it within the law and standard for the landlord to take a deposit for utilities? (I think 250e is a little steep?) Can ... Read More
Satnav in Malta by SillyPennyP
We are looking to buy a satnav... can anyone recommend one that works well in Malta?
redmik... thanks mate, made me giggle! Read More
Satnav in Malta by SillyPennyP
We are looking to buy a satnav... can anyone recommend one that works well in Malta?
Thanks mantona... will check that out :D Read More
Satnav in Malta by SillyPennyP
We are looking to buy a satnav... can anyone recommend one that works well in Malta?
Well we bought a map... and are enjoying getting lost at least twice a day! We will probably upgrade to a Tom Tom shortly (our old one doesn't have Malta maps :() Thanks for your help guys :D Read More
yarn shop, knitting club in Malta by pevi
We are moving soon and I would like to know if anyone knows a yarn shop in Malta? My internet search so far has failed me. Also is there a knitting club or anyone would be interested starting one? I am a stay at home mum of two and I have some ...
Good evening all :D I went into Mosta today to look at a craft shop... John C Vella at 95 Trig Kostituzzjoni... an Aladins cave for crafters and stitchers! And the lady was so nice :D Can anyone recommend somewhere that I can get felt and ... Read More
Bringing your pet to Malta - a success story! by SillyPennyP
I imported my faithful family dog into Malta today and it was really very simple. Microchipped, passported, vaccinated against rabies and send off for a permit to travel (which we asked for but they never sent so I had to wait 15 minutes for a vet ...
Tinna... ROADTRIP!!! How awesome :D Good luck on your travels! Read More