Alfredo
@Alf007
Peruvian expat in Canada
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About me
Peruvian
Lives in Vancouver
Speaks English, Castellano, Portugues
Registration: 16 December 2010
Moving to Valencia by Katie Bevan
Hi my name is Katie and I am 23 years old. I currently live in England but am moving to Valencia in August to start a teaching job in September! I like sports, particularly tennis, socialising and meeting new people. I've never been to Valencia ...
Hi All, So there is a chance that I have to go for work to Valencia (or Castellon) Any suggestions? I have read about Benlloch, Oropesa.... will living in Oropoesa be too far away for a daily commute to benlloch? What about Cabanes? Safe place to ... Read More
Collecting Canadian Old Age Pension by ptalley
Can we collect our Canadian Old Age Pension if we move to the USA in the future?
Hello, And how many are the required number of years? Read More
EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info for UK ExPats by GuestPoster566
Removed due to thread going off topic and cluttered again. No longer serving a useful purpose.
Is there a link for the Non-Eu? I couldnt find it... thanks Read More
Schools
After knowing the system in here I will recomend San Andrea School. Good number of expats as well. This might be a little old but helpful... http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/en/newsdetails/news/national/The-real-costs-of-private-education Read More
Moving to Malta Info/Help (Complicated maybe in a good way :S) by thebigjg
Me and my Girlfriend of 7 years are interested in moving to Malta. She has dual citizenship with Malta/Canada I just have Canadian. I have ran my own small business in Canada for the last 6 years in Energy Management systems. I am interested in ...
Hi there, i will be interested in taking a look at your resume. When are you planning to move to Malta? Send me a private message if interested. Read More
Contact adress/email for Mellieha primary school by marc1151
Hi can anyone send any info for contacting mellieha primary school please Regards Marc
http://mrcmelliehaprimary.wordpress.com/ Here is the website, at a first glance I couldn't see the phone but might be somewhere in there. Read More
Moving to Malta and childrens education by marc1151
Hi, First time post so here goes I am moving to Malta in april and could do with some advise on who to contact ref schools for my kids. We are moving to Mellieha area and would like any help on registering my 2 boys and 1 girl ages 10,7,2........ ...
are you looking for private or public schools? San Andrea School (Private)might be a good option for you, several international students and from Mellieha (I live there) you are always against traffic that is a plus. Read More
Ex-pat children in Maltese schools by fergie11
Hi guys , we're a UK family gearing up for a move to Malta in August 2013 and were wondering how ex-pat children integrate into Maltese schools ? We had previously heard excellent reports on the school system down there but have read some not so ...
I have kids at San Anton and San Andrea (space issues)... good number of expats in both... but If I was to pick again and there will not be space limitations I will registered all in San Andrea... Read More
Voluntary work in Malta
You must hold a valid Maltese passport,Hi Katherina, I believe that you are targeting the wrong audience here... good luck tough. Read More
Buying via the Net ????? by PEProChef
My flight has been confirmed and ( what was supposed to be November 10 ) I now expect to be in Malta on the first of December. The next few weeks are somewhat crucial to me because I prefer to be prepared but will adapt if given no other choice. I ...
My wife buys a LOT from ebay (UK/US anyways most sellers are from China) and we don't have a problem. Now, since you are a Non EU citizen opening a bank account in Malta you will have some issues opening a Bank Account in the beginning but you ... Read More
Seeking Tenancy by PEProChef
I arrive in Malta in December and would like to find a rental as close to one hundred fifty Euros a month as possible - based on long term rates to about next April or longer, from the middle of the month. A unlimited highspeed wireless internet ...
long term in estate agents terms is anything over 6 months...but in reality long term here is more than a couple of years...I am with you here...in my case I was able to talk about Long Term rent since I signed for 2 years... One year is standard ... Read More
Texas person living in Toronto............feels lonely.............. by dallastxone
I've been here two years, and haven't met any other southern people, much less Americans in Toronto, living............... Why is that? I miss my southern people...........and saying "ya'll" without being ashamed. Is it just me? or is Toronto a ...
I used to think Canada and US were similar. .I mean no disrespect to the American fellows on this thread but I know that most Canadians feel "offended" when they are confused with Americans... same with me (Latinofrom Peru) when in north america ... Read More
Are Canadians becoming racists? by James
Hello all, I am a Canadian who has been living in Brazil for eleven years now. I keep tabs on some of the things that are happening back in Canada by reading the online versions of both the Hamilton Spectator and Vancouver Sun, since those were the ...
I am Peruvian national that has lived in the USA, Canada and temporarily in Europe but Canada is home... to be honest.. having lived in these 3 places I can say for sure that in Canada I have not felt discrimination at all as I have seen in the ... Read More
Winter in Malta by JoeToronto
Hello Everyone, I have read several forums where people have stated that winter in Malta is harsh, particularly inside the house. Furthermore, I have read that many have to wear gloves, hats, and winter coats inside the house just to maintain body ...
Absolutely right. You can't compare USA/Canada to Malta in terms of market, salaries and specially the way to generate electricity... Read More
Winter in Malta by JoeToronto
Hello Everyone, I have read several forums where people have stated that winter in Malta is harsh, particularly inside the house. Furthermore, I have read that many have to wear gloves, hats, and winter coats inside the house just to maintain body ...
The subsidy... is it new or the same from last year when the gas prices were raised. thanks Read More
Winter in Malta by JoeToronto
Hello Everyone, I have read several forums where people have stated that winter in Malta is harsh, particularly inside the house. Furthermore, I have read that many have to wear gloves, hats, and winter coats inside the house just to maintain body ...
"1 it is obviously cheaper than electricity" - it used to be, but now the subsidy on gas has been stopped (and there is now effectively a subsidy on electricity), a modern aircon costs less to run than a gas heater and dehumidifier combinedReally? ... Read More
Winter in Malta by JoeToronto
Hello Everyone, I have read several forums where people have stated that winter in Malta is harsh, particularly inside the house. Furthermore, I have read that many have to wear gloves, hats, and winter coats inside the house just to maintain body ...
Living expenses are high in Canada, especially in Toronto.Could be worse. Thanks God you are not in Vancouver... :P Read More
Winter in Malta by JoeToronto
Hello Everyone, I have read several forums where people have stated that winter in Malta is harsh, particularly inside the house. Furthermore, I have read that many have to wear gloves, hats, and winter coats inside the house just to maintain body ...
Hi Canuck (Or Joe Toronto)... So the difference between Canadian Winter and Maltese winter is called HUMIDITY... and that the houses, doors and windows are not winterproof as you can find in every average house in Canada. I will strongly recommend ... Read More
They love their English and Italian football here ! by TheDarkman
Well that's what I was led to believe. But my experience so far has me doubting the truth of this. Last week I watched the Everton v Liverpool game in The Bucket in Qala. It was like a morgue. The most animated anybody got was to point at the ...
Any tip for for watching the Spanish La Liga? I had Melita and they no longer briadcast it, neither Go... and during the Champions Legau I went to a Bar to watch Barca-Celtic and they where showing something else... :( Personally I prefer a good ... Read More
hotel jobs by Noora22
Hello I am Andrea currently living in Amsterdam, but I wish to get job in Malta.Please someone can help to me that where should I looking for hotel jobs? In which recruitment? Also interest me the health sector, ( I am nurse-house doctor ...
the only tip I can give you (based on people I know) related to Health Services try to find a job at a Private Hospital.. I know people that came here to improve their english and got a job at Mater Dei... guess what? entire days not listening to a ... Read More
Problem getting my passport by jmuthe
Hello, I am from America and got my dual citizenship to Malta but I am having trouble getting my passport. I am filling out that Biometric Passport Form A, and in section 8 it states that they want a recommender to sign it and stamp it. I didn't ...
For Canadian Passports we have sort of the same requirements but they were flexible in terms of who your reccomendor ir (so I imagined it should be similar for Malteses) so I checked here http://www.passaporti.gov.mt and it says: Ordinary ... Read More
Footbal: La Liga Spain
So, yesterday I found out that Melita decided no to broadcast the football Spanish Liga anymore... and to be honest is the only League I am interested in and that was the only reason to get Melita in my case... Does anyone know if somebody else ... Read More
Is this really the way Malta wants to be seen ? by ricky
http://c257.r57.cf3.rackcdn.com/199b4754a49110461758421269b6a0573865766439-1344873875-50292593-620x348.jpg I can only recommend to steer clear of Marsaxlokk and in particular the stretch of beach taken over by thugs and vagabonds until enforcing ...
it is indeed one of the safest places to live - couldnt and wouldnt disagree with thatAmen! just a story, one day forgot my son's push chair (without the kid :D ) in Mosta (just in the middle of the street.. i was getting the kids in the car and ... Read More
Is this really the way Malta wants to be seen ? by ricky
http://c257.r57.cf3.rackcdn.com/199b4754a49110461758421269b6a0573865766439-1344873875-50292593-620x348.jpg I can only recommend to steer clear of Marsaxlokk and in particular the stretch of beach taken over by thugs and vagabonds until enforcing ...
I have been living here for 2 years and I am in my last year (and I have to admit that I am happy about that)... I have to say that there are 2 completely different group of locals... the ones that believe that shouting and fighting is the way to ... Read More
HOW CAN I JOIN GOOD FOOTBALL TEAM IN MALTA? by raphrinco
HELLO MALTESE AM TALENTED PLAYER IN QATAR,AM LOOKING FOR A GOOD FOOTBALL TEAM TO PLAY FOR IN MALTA,I CAN SEND MY CONTACTS UPON REQUEST.AM READY TO START FROM ANY DIVISION,AM 20 YEARS OLD.THANKS!
There are also strict limits on the number of foreign players allowed per team (in Gozo, Maltese are foreigners in this respect)Really? I guess UEFA pretends to ignore this is happening... after the Bosman Ruling you can not limit the number of EU ... Read More
san andrea school place by lgander
hello my daughter has been offered a school place at san andrea school in malta. can anyone offer me any information about this school. good or bad? attitudes/ bullying/ subjects are you pleased or displeased? know anyone who goes there school ...
I have experience with San Andrea and San Anton... and from what I know I will tell you that S.Andrea is a very nice option... Bullying is a problem here, but not a exclusive problem of the school but of the whole Island :) Read More
Beach Volleyball by IvanhoeIII
hi guys, do you know where can we play beach volleyball and find some people who wants to play? thx
last weekend I saw a beach volleyball court set up at Golden Bay,,,. Let me know if you want to get together.. Long time haven't played but love the sport. Read More
Applying for an ID card after 90 days?
take note about the summer hours of public entities... some of them close at noon :P Read More
New in Malta - Looking for friends and activity partners by mio
Hello Everybody, My name is Laura and I live in Mellieha. Just moved here about a week and a half ago. I've got a lot of free time on my hands, and was wondering, if there is anybody out there, that would like to explore the island or do other ...
Hi neighbours! this looks like a Melliehan get together :) Read More
EURO 2012 - The Maltese and Football
I personally found it less irritating than the fireworks being set off at all hours!AMEN! Read More
Sharks in Malta by VaitkusTom
I recently found out there are 15 aggresive shark species in Malta waters among them Great white :o. Damn, it is no fun! How do you live with that? Are the main beaches netted? I love the beach, but I want to come out from water in one piece.
mmm now I am curious and found out that there is even a sharksmalta website.. :/ BTW Great White = kelb il-bajar abjad jew silfjun now, really, is the sea and fish leave there...small, medium and large ones! Read More
Car Registration Plate question...
Well... I lost one plate some time ago (I really did!) during a heavy rain... so you can "lose" one as well. Read More
how do you renew a british passport in malta
There is one... British High Commission Whitehall Mansions Ta' Xbiex Seafront Ta' Xbiex XBX 1026 Malta GC Telephone +356 2323 0000 Better call.. I know that some of this High Commission offices send everything to Rome..so you got to wait at least 2 ... Read More
Sharks in Malta by VaitkusTom
I recently found out there are 15 aggresive shark species in Malta waters among them Great white :o. Damn, it is no fun! How do you live with that? Are the main beaches netted? I love the beach, but I want to come out from water in one piece.
They are not normally referred to in the media as sharks, but "big fish", so as not to scare the touristsYou are right... I found this quote on the Air Malta site.. The Mediterranean Sea surrounding Malta can be considered as very safe. Big fish are ... Read More
Sharks in Malta by VaitkusTom
I recently found out there are 15 aggresive shark species in Malta waters among them Great white :o. Damn, it is no fun! How do you live with that? Are the main beaches netted? I love the beach, but I want to come out from water in one piece.
I love your sense of humour! I have never heard about a shark attack in the island if that happens.. unless the news were in Maltese :cool: Read More
ID card office by SunshineLover2011
Hi, Can someone advise if the office is open on a Saturday morning ? And also directions from Valletta bus terminus. Thanks.
you don't receive a number, you cue the maltese way...sitting in line in the chairs and everytime someone goes in everyone moves one chair ahead :) There are 3 lines..one to check your documents, one to get your photo taken an then one across the ... Read More
Converting an Australian Drivers License to a Maltese License by emailschem
Hi all, I am really new to Expat but it looks like a great way of sharing experiences and tips. I have just moved to Italy from Australia and hold dule Citizenship (Australia & Malta). In Italy they do not reccognise my license and have said that ...
I have a Canadian license.... I thought that as both countries being part of the Commonwealth helps but no... so now I have been driving with my license for this 2 years and not planning to get one since I leave the island next year... yes.. to get ... Read More
San Andrea and Chiswick House schools by LouiseL
Hello, I'm new to the forum and hoping to move to Malta later this year..... After a short visit to Malta in April, we are trying to decide on a school for our almost 4 year old daughter and 19 month old son. We were impressed with San Andrea and ...
he was severly bullied over a period over 6Mmm.. that seems to be a major issue across the whole island school system... and the school takes it as normal .... Read More
San Andrea and Chiswick House schools by LouiseL
Hello, I'm new to the forum and hoping to move to Malta later this year..... After a short visit to Malta in April, we are trying to decide on a school for our almost 4 year old daughter and 19 month old son. We were impressed with San Andrea and ...
So just wanted to make that correction so no one reading this puts off San Andrea thinking it is an Italian curriculum!Hi, you might be right, probably is not the Italian curriculum... I have an italian friend that works at the Consulate that ... Read More
Killing tourists on Maltese roads because of drunken driving by ricky
Hi all, due to recent incidents by drunken,in-insured drivers with or without licences killing or seriously injuring mainly foreign tourists and children I think it is time to issue a serious warning for all pedestrians! One link of many ...
Well, Catania by far is worse than Malta, but Malta is terrible! and this is a Latin American speaking :) Now is the beginning of Summer... Pedestrians, be Careful of Drivers!!! Drivers, be careful of Pedestrians!!! Read More
So I ended up in hospital... by SummerRaine
I thought I would post to let others know my experience of this, especially as I have only been here a few weeks and was unsure what to expect. Sorry in advance for the novel ;) First of all I will say that I am fine now and it all seems like it ...
wow... thanks for sharing... I ended up there but with one of my kids... for a public hospital I'll say its quite good and even with kids they are more flexible. Now, I agree, weird to see how there are no mobile signs all around but the same ... Read More
San Andrea and Chiswick House schools by LouiseL
Hello, I'm new to the forum and hoping to move to Malta later this year..... After a short visit to Malta in April, we are trying to decide on a school for our almost 4 year old daughter and 19 month old son. We were impressed with San Andrea and ...
Hello, I don't know much about Chiswick but I know about San Andrea and San Anton since I had my kids in both due to vacancies issues (now they are all in San Anton). Both have a lot of expats... What I learned from San Andrea is that they follow ... Read More
ID Card address by SunshineLover2011
Hi, Would it be possible to get an ID card using a hotels address ? Im planning on staying in a hotel for a month or two until an apartment I like is available. Thanks.
Question in case you know.. I am a resident and my id expires in Sept. My residency extension is already in process... do I really need a "Certificate"? ID was widely used in Malta by Maltese Residents so I don't know what will happen now. cheers. Read More
Foreign Student In Malta asks for Help from expats by Student_In_Malta
Hello to all, i am totally new into this, so will try to do my best. I got admitted at the University of Malta for starting as a full-time student in a Bachelor programe starting on September, 2012. I would like to move in Malta before my ...
Hi There, having been an expat student myself I agree with Ricky's suggestion... get the exact requirements from the University because if something happens and you need to complain to somebody you have an official document from the University. The ... Read More
Anyone know where I can buy printer paper in Sliema? by SummerRaine
Have just ordered a printer but forgot about the paper. Does anyone know where I can find decent packs of printer paper in Sliema or the surrounding area? Thanks
@ Computer Stores as well.. the one I know in Qormi's main street sell printers, ink, paper, etc, etc Read More
Informations: Royal Moroccan Restaurant by OnitzzaT.
My dear friends, Can anyone tell me anything about the Royal Moroccan Restaurant, located on Malta Island? I cannot find any details about it on the internet. I just applied for a job there and the answer was positive, but i would like to find out ...
Count me in to discover the arabian mysteries :P Not long time ago some "restaurant" owner ended up in jail for bringing foreigners for a job that happened to be a "different kind of job" but was threatening them to turn them in to the immigration ... Read More
Here and moving to Swieqi by SummerRaine
We arrived in Malta on Saturday and had a look around Mellieha, Qawra and St Pauls Bay but decided that these areas weren't for us. We then moved on to Sliema and St Julians and preferred these areas and managed to get an apartment in Swieqi which ...
Welcome to Malta! I agree with Damsel... JB is your choice. My wife goes there often. I will also suggest LIDL, last week they had the bath and bed items... so I saw yesterday that they still have a few left. In case you need some furniture I'll ... Read More
Renting a property - Can anyone recommend an estate agent, please. by kmc
Hi Good forum; thanks! We are looking at moving to Malta and seeing info. on this forum I'm a little concerned about the pitfalls/problems experienced with landlords. It seems that it maybe best to go through an agent and hope that they'll work ...
If you are interested in Mellieha, my neighbour (who lives abroad) is renting his flat so no comission there. Read More
Renting a property - Can anyone recommend an estate agent, please. by kmc
Hi Good forum; thanks! We are looking at moving to Malta and seeing info. on this forum I'm a little concerned about the pitfalls/problems experienced with landlords. It seems that it maybe best to go through an agent and hope that they'll work ...
mmm I used 2 Perry and Dhalia... I told them both my budget limit and the 1st one showed me properties from my max limit above and the 2nd one did show me something more realistic. Do you have an idea of the area where you would like to leave? Read More
Driving & daycare by lau01
Hello everyone, Our family have an opportunity to relocate to Malta for a couple of years. We came to visit last weekend to have a better picture of what to expect. Certainly big storm did not help but I am sure it was just bad luck and generally I ...
You might not really need to drive at the beginning... if you have all the services you need in a walking distance. My wife (sounds like) is like you... but she got use to drive here in Malta very fast (we live in Mellieha so driving is kind of a ... Read More
Restaurants... by ajwebber
....Which is your favourite and why? :idontagree: Amanda x
Well Hard Rock Cafe only... You have 3 in Malta + one at the airport Read More
Impending Malta arrival. It's exciting!! by Theglasgow6
Hello everyone, I am planning on moving to Malta from the US (I am an EU National). We are a family of 6 (4 young children 10 down to 2) and I have found this website extremely informative. Thank you all for your advice! I have read about ...
I think that you will get use to Malta and would not want to move to Sicily... I leave in Mellieha and it does have some of the characteristics that you mention (quiet, open space, family w kids)... regarding traffic you are almost always against ... Read More
Restaurants... by ajwebber
....Which is your favourite and why? :idontagree: Amanda x
Cafe Sakura near the Preluna hotel is preety good for Sushi... now just 2 weeks ago you can find sushi @ Wagamama as well... this is more like a Sushi Bar, Sakura is more formal. Both are pretty good. Read More
Restaurants... by ajwebber
....Which is your favourite and why? :idontagree: Amanda x
We are chinese food lovers and got to admit that Chinese food in Malta is not good... The best ones in Malta for us are shaukiwan in xemxija...thereis also another pretty good one at the Valleta waterfront..the one with the lion statues at the ... Read More
Working and living in Malta by SmilerFrapps
Can anyone help me? I'm looking at moving to Malta from England, but where do I start on the getting a job and moving? Which should come first? Thank you.
Hi George... one more to the list. Can you kindly send me the EU and Non-EU links? I would like to share the info with the "spanish speaking community" of expat-blog Grazzi 魔afna :P Read More
Heat!!! Gas vs Electricity by Alf007
Ok, I know.. the question will sound dumb but... is it really worth to use gas heaters instead of electrical heaters? The logic tells me yes..but with gas @18 euros per bottle and that lasts 3/4 days? is it really worth? I guess..if we compare a ...
Thanks for your replies. The humidifier thing makes complete sense. I will get one asap!!!! Read More
House SOLD!!!! Roll on Malta by SummerRaine
Well today our house has sold, after only 3 weeks on the market :D The purchasers entry date is March 23rd but we are hoping to leave a few days before this. Tomorrow I hand in my 4 weeks notice to my employer, yikes, it feels so real now. So now ...
Congrats and good luck! We live in Mellieha... if you want you to get in touch with us or my wife just send me a message. Cheers Read More
Heat!!! Gas vs Electricity
Ok, I know.. the question will sound dumb but... is it really worth to use gas heaters instead of electrical heaters? The logic tells me yes..but with gas @18 euros per bottle and that lasts 3/4 days? is it really worth? I guess..if we compare a ... Read More
Moving from Canada....what to bring by mjbelle
Hi, My fiancee and I are going to be moving to Malta from Canada this spring. I have been reading the forum looking for shipping and packing advice. Can anyone recommend a shipping company from Canada that did a good job? We are thinking of ...
Regarding winter...I agree with the comments made by the "colleagues"..the difference is called INSULATION... in Canada with the heating you can be at home literally in shorts and t-shirt...I don't see myself doing that here in Malta... Read More
Moving from Canada....what to bring by mjbelle
Hi, My fiancee and I are going to be moving to Malta from Canada this spring. I have been reading the forum looking for shipping and packing advice. Can anyone recommend a shipping company from Canada that did a good job? We are thinking of ...
mmm.. i just lost my answer to your question... summary.. we moved from Canada (BC) in 2010 (for just a 3 years tough) so we left our big belongings in Canada... Tip... just bring your laptop and if you have something you like a lot like your ... Read More
Recommended areas of Malta to live? by Kellyf
Hi Folks, Are there any area of Malta that you would recommend moving to over others? For example, St Juliens is more touristy and potentially more expenive to rent? Thanks in advance Kelly
And add to the time... The cost of the ferry, speially if you are planning to drive. Aprox 15 eu per day or 5 if you dont get your car... Read More
Malta Melita Tricks People with Deposit by IsaSARI
Hello, I went to Malta on August 29, and wanted to have an Internet connection. There were 2 companies to connect Internet, but it was obligatory to choose Melita, because my home owner was using Melita. They connected the Internet and took 聙 75 ...
mmm.. Nice topic for me. In July 2010 I moved to Malta and since I am not a EU citizen they told me that the only way to have even Go or Melita was with deposit... I asked the same...isn't that discrimination and in one company I got the nice ... Read More
computer and mobile fone repairs by fridge_uk
hiya, ave been here since july. and my screen has packed up on my laptop and my blackberry is knackered and ave been looking for somewhere to get it repaired near birzebbugia. any help would be great.
Hi there. now that you are talking hight tech... do you know about a place that can change screens of an IPOD, IPhone or IPADs? thanks Read More
Best Steak House ? by G Angel
Hi all. I am looking for restaurants in Malta which serve a great steak. Any recommendations or condemnations much appreciated, Thx.
Chileans claim it originates from Chile...I am not going to start a discussion here but Pisco is a peruvian drink that originates from the town of Pisco in Ica, Peru. Anyways, the only thing that Peruvians and Chileans agree is that Peruvian and ... Read More
Info related to Bills, Internet, Rental, Jobs and Supermarket prices by dcmalt
[Moderated] I'm not Maltese, English speaker or affiliate to any of the websites posted below so if you want to rectify this post fell free to do so but keep the INFO. I have no problem deleting my post and keeping your one if you correct the wrong ...
we dont have our names on the bill - but our landlord made sure that all three of us were named as consumer occupiers and as such we get the full discounted rates. All we had to do was complete the required forms - the landlord had to do his form ... Read More
Recommended areas of Malta to live? by Kellyf
Hi Folks, Are there any area of Malta that you would recommend moving to over others? For example, St Juliens is more touristy and potentially more expenive to rent? Thanks in advance Kelly
That really depends on your lifestyle? single/married/ looking for party nights? We are a family of 5 and live in Mellieha and we love it! Read More
Toddler not settling into new nursery school - any advice?
last year we had the same problem with my youngest (2 year old) he cried about a month every morning until he realized that there was no other option. Have to say that he went to San Andrea School nursery and that they were extremely patient with ... Read More
bullying by voodoo hoodoo
Any one experienced their kids being bullied? My boy's just had a hell of a two weeks!
Unfortunately Malta is the land where you do whatever you want and there are no consequences... You see it from some parents at the school parking lots, some kids and some teachers that just pretend nothing happens (note the word SOME). I had two of ... Read More
Should I live in Valletta or Sliema or 聟? by Oak
I look forward to stay in Malta. In two weeks I聮ll be there to find an apartment, and I聮ll move in soon after that. I prefer a charming, tree-lined street, quiet at night, but only a few hundred meters from the crowds: lots of people, caf茅s, ...
Saint Julians is the place for you.... Read More
communial pool by bibbles
hi anyone know of any communial pools which can be used? cheers jo
we live in Mellieha - Tas Sellum Residence(close to the schools I mentioned in your other post) and in our condo we have a pool (3 pools actually). Yes, the price might be above the average for Maltese standards but not really if compared to other ... Read More
school for 8yr old boy by bibbles
hi Possibly moving to malta before xmas......need to find a school for my son....have been told about the international school in st pauls bay....any thoughta on this school or comments on other schools? any ideas on fee's would be good many ...
San Anton School and San Andrea School are the best in Malta for sur. My son (9) goes to San Anton and there are quite a few "expats". Both have good websites. Send me a message if you want any contact details. Read More
Best neighbourhood for a family? by canadianfamily5
Hello all. Again thanks for your previous advise. We are now moving forward with our move and are looking for the best neighbourhoods for our family. Any opinions would be much appreciated. We have three children and they will, hopefully, attend ...
Hi Fiona, We used to live in Richmond BC right before relocating to Malta (for 2 years). We currently live in Mellieha...reason being? SPACE. Our kids where used to run, parks and open areas tough to find in central Malta. Ok, Mellieha is far away, ... Read More
reliable gps in malta ? by djinn
Are there now any gps (garmin or other) reliable and up to date in Malta ? I've been told they never were satisfactory, but there may be something more recent on the market. I have no sense of orientation and it would be a great help.I need ...
I have a Garmin... and well.. a couple of times I have ended in dead ends and cliffs with no roads... the problem if you use it in the SHORTEST DISTANCE it will send you through the shortest distance no matter what... Read More
A MUST SEE in Gozo.
I was there with the whole family last weekend. Parked the car at the Ferry Terminal in Malta and walked about 10 mins to the Bethlehem. WORTH IT... planning to go again. Kids loved it. Read More
Schools by Honney
Hi We are visiting Matlta next week as we will be moving out there soon. I have an 8 year old daughter who I need to find a good school for. I would like a school that teaches in English. St Catherines has been recommended to us. Can anyone ...
Hi All, First message here. I moved to Malta 6 months ago and went through this exercise. I was recommended basically the same names listed in this topic but basically San Anton and San Andrea... I got San Anton's reply the day after and am still ... Read More