
duffydoodle2
American looking for information about Malta
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Lives in Anchorage
Registration: 26 January 2011
Rental Agencies by lindseyb
Hi, Can anyone recommend a good rental agency to me. We麓re looking to move over in the next few months :) :) :)
To the person who PM'd me to tell me he had a room in his house available (already listed in the classified section): I am capable of reading the advertisements for myself. If I had been interested, I would have contacted you. Isn't the ... 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
George and toonarmy, Wow! Thank you for saving me from my own stupidity. It looks so close on the map. I still like that hotel for a few days vacation though. Maybe I'll spend most of my time on Malta and a few days on Gozo if they have ... Read More
The future of the Euro-Zone: Comments,opinions and info by ricky
Hi all, as the future of the 聙 will affect us all (even the Brits-)) I've started this new topic to keep us busy and up-to-date on the daily changing situation in the Euro-Zone. Feel free to post , especially when it has implications for Malta and ...
rferra, Thanks - I think we are kind of talking about the same things but I speak American English vs English English. We call (I think) what you call derivatives "options trading" - regulated (COMEX) or unregulated (used to be mainly out of ... 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
George, Why is it not practical to commute? Here, a 40 minute trip each way is common. Does it take longer than that? Oh - I apologize for my spelling in post to Ricky. It is Qala. But looks very beautiful and from the terrain, looks like ... 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
Ricky, I think you are right; I am looking for a hotel instead of a short let for my first visit. That way I have more flexibility and can move if I don't like it. It IS Qala. Am I allowed to say the name of the B & B I was looking at? It is ... 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
Would it be possible to restart this thread? It began as what do people think the various areas of Malta have to offer. I found two useful suggestions here and wondered about a city in Gozo that I found myself in some B&B blogs ( forgot the ... Read More
The future of the Euro-Zone: Comments,opinions and info by ricky
Hi all, as the future of the 聙 will affect us all (even the Brits-)) I've started this new topic to keep us busy and up-to-date on the daily changing situation in the Euro-Zone. Feel free to post , especially when it has implications for Malta and ...
Hi rferra & Ricky, Are the "hypothecations" (sorry, my spelling is awful) you refer to the same thing we call "derivatives" in the US? Where the banksters buy a bunch of mortgages, bundle them, chop them up, resell them, and then when the bubble ... Read More
B&Bs in Qala, Gozo??? by duffydoodle2
Hi -- is there anything I ought to know before booking something? From the pictures I've seen on line, it seems to have coral reefs for snorkelling, some sandy beaches for swimming, and also some nice rocky beaches to paint or photograph winter ...
Thanks Ricky, Sounds like Alaska. The good jobs are in Anchorage or Juneau and the beauty is out in the "bush". I would actually rather not drive, but have driven on the left when I lived in Japan without any accidents. Duffy Read More
B&Bs in Qala, Gozo???
Hi -- is there anything I ought to know before booking something? From the pictures I've seen on line, it seems to have coral reefs for snorkelling, some sandy beaches for swimming, and also some nice rocky beaches to paint or photograph winter ... Read More
Rental Agencies by lindseyb
Hi, Can anyone recommend a good rental agency to me. We麓re looking to move over in the next few months :) :) :)
Hello, I was looking at ReMax and Frank Salt. What does it mean when you see something promising and it says "P.O.R." I assume that means Price on Request. I am looking for something kind of secluded, ocean view and access, scenic, away from ... Read More
High net worth individuals scheme by ricky
Hi all, I think the new scheme to replace the previous Permanent Residence Scheme is worth a new topic! It was presented today in parts by Finance Minister Tonio ...
Ricky - thank you. I had always thought that our fearless leader only sent Mr Kmiec there to curry favor with the Catholic voting bloc for our elections next year. But not a lot of news about his return. I thought he resigned voluntarily, but it's ... Read More
The future of the Euro-Zone: Comments,opinions and info by ricky
Hi all, as the future of the 聙 will affect us all (even the Brits-)) I've started this new topic to keep us busy and up-to-date on the daily changing situation in the Euro-Zone. Feel free to post , especially when it has implications for Malta and ...
The Catholic Club: not an insult. I could also call it the Club of the sunny countries (well, Ireland is not, but the Irish are so sunny inside, a marvelous people). Every culture has strong and weak points. Work and keep your money outside of ... Read More
High net worth individuals scheme by ricky
Hi all, I think the new scheme to replace the previous Permanent Residence Scheme is worth a new topic! It was presented today in parts by Finance Minister Tonio ...
Why did our former ambassador resign (Doug Kmiec)? You've actually got feet on the ground there and I've got bankster propaganda: the golden rule. Duffy 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
I live in Birzebbuga, which is wonderful and quiet in the winter and not to bad in the summer. Mainly Maltese visit in the summer although you will get a few tourists. The surf isn't brilliant and to tell you the truth the best area's for surfing, ... 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
To All, Are there any nice quiet coastal villages with surf? I had originally planned to visit in the summer, but now it looks like it will be winter. From the map, it looks like there are some areas that are exposed enough, but you don't know ... Read More
The future of the Euro-Zone: Comments,opinions and info by ricky
Hi all, as the future of the 聙 will affect us all (even the Brits-)) I've started this new topic to keep us busy and up-to-date on the daily changing situation in the Euro-Zone. Feel free to post , especially when it has implications for Malta and ...
rferra, I don't disagree with anything you've said - for some reason the Austrians aren't really taught here. I stumbled on them by accident and just kept reading and thinking it made so much sense, so why are we still being stupid? When I took ... Read More
The future of the Euro-Zone: Comments,opinions and info by ricky
Hi all, as the future of the 聙 will affect us all (even the Brits-)) I've started this new topic to keep us busy and up-to-date on the daily changing situation in the Euro-Zone. Feel free to post , especially when it has implications for Malta and ...
Hi - I have insomnia tonight so am catching up on the forum. This is interesting - our news media here are almost silent on EU problems because of our own dismal economy. But rferra, be a little careful what you wish for as far as the "real ... Read More
Finding a job in Malta.
Ricky, Is there even a job market for logistics/shipping for expats? I saw a lot of "first world" ships flying Maltese flags when I did an internship at a US port. But does Malta itself *have* a shipping industry? My impression is no, but you are ... Read More
Do landlords ask for proof of income before renting? by duffydoodle2
Hi again. I've been tied up in some personal stuff, but this has been in the back of my mind for a while. Am cleaning out my house so I'll be free when the time comes. hen I do move, I'd like it to be simple. I had a two year contract job in ...
Hello, Thank you for the responses; I think I have a better feeling for the housing situation (I am the OP). I did not mean to start a rabbit hole of slandering Japan. They have enough problems right now and most of the Japanese I met were good ... Read More
Do landlords ask for proof of income before renting?
Hi again. I've been tied up in some personal stuff, but this has been in the back of my mind for a while. Am cleaning out my house so I'll be free when the time comes. hen I do move, I'd like it to be simple. I had a two year contract job in ... Read More
job interviews malta by me3512
Back in the states as an IT guy I will usually wear some decent slacks or jeans and a long sleeve button up shirt to an interview.... Are most companies in Malta pretty relaxed about these things or is it a suit and tie or just a tie ...
Hi, I had similar questions about 9 months ago or so. I'm a female engineer and the consensus seemed to be to dress professionally, like I would in the US, but in lighter fabrics (eg - linen instead of wool). A suit or a conservative dress with a ... Read More
What kind of veterinary care is available in Malta?
Thank you Maria 9 Is there good vet care in Italy or somewhere within an hour or so's boat or plane ride - chartered if I have to? I'm not looking for cheap as much as good. I have turned down job offers in countries with quarantine requirements, ... Read More
What kind of veterinary care is available in Malta?
Hi - this probably sounds stupid to non-cat lovers, but I have an older cat with kidney problems, which is why I haven't applied yet. Plus the quarantine issue - I don't think he would survive it in his condition. Will he be able to get good ... Read More
ANY 1 THINK THIS IS A GOOD IDEA OR NOT??? by budding6
do you think this is a good plan , stay in malta for 3 months in the summer with the intention of staying , go round paceville with loads of cv's for bar work , hopfully get a bar job to keep me there untill a call centre posistion apears and try ...
Oh, okay. That makes sense, especially about the mold. It's been below zero (deg F - I'm an American) and it costs me about $300/month to heat my house - tolerably, not warm and toasty. When it gets up to just below freezing, we walk around ... Read More
Cats from South Africa to Malta by MaryLove
Hello all I am looking at moving to Malta sometime between July and September this year. We want to bring our Cats along, however as we come from South Africa we have to Quarantine them for 6 months... can anybody help with info on the Quarantine ...
To MaryLove and all the other cat lovers: This is why I think I might have missed my window of opportunity. I have wanted to move to Malta for a long time, but I have a 20 year old cat I got in school who I refuse to abandon or quarantine. Well, ... Read More
ANY 1 THINK THIS IS A GOOD IDEA OR NOT??? by budding6
do you think this is a good plan , stay in malta for 3 months in the summer with the intention of staying , go round paceville with loads of cv's for bar work , hopfully get a bar job to keep me there untill a call centre posistion apears and try ...
@mgrima -- how bad does winter actually get? I live in Alaska now, so . . . duffy Read More
Permanent Residence Scheme suspended ! by ricky
According to an article in the Sunday Times of Malta the Permanent Residence Scheme has been suspended as of 4 th January 2011 due to alleged abuse of the program. The scheme was designed to attract wealthy foreigners to take up residence in Malta ...
Hello, I am still "Duffy" but forgot my password, which is encrypted in my phone so I am reregistering. I originally registered in June 2010 and had planned to come look around this summer. WHY????? How "rich" is rich? I am not Paris Hilton, ... Read More