StaceyMadeleine
American looking for information about Malta
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Lives in Valletta, Il-Belt Valletta
Registration: 10 December 2017
Kitchens in rentals, Ubud Bali by StaceyMadeleine
Hi, I am noticing that there aren't real kitchens in the long term accommodations in Ubud. How do families get around this? Are there places that cost reasonable and customary rent that are equipped with modern kitchens? Are restaurants so ...
Thank you so much Fred & Ubudian! I appreciate it. Read More
Kitchens in rentals, Ubud Bali by StaceyMadeleine
Hi, I am noticing that there aren't real kitchens in the long term accommodations in Ubud. How do families get around this? Are there places that cost reasonable and customary rent that are equipped with modern kitchens? Are restaurants so ...
LOL "if you're posh" :) Read More
Kitchens in rentals, Ubud Bali by StaceyMadeleine
Hi, I am noticing that there aren't real kitchens in the long term accommodations in Ubud. How do families get around this? Are there places that cost reasonable and customary rent that are equipped with modern kitchens? Are restaurants so ...
Thank you for your reply! Yes, I would like a year lease but I have yet to see a normal kitchen. What am I going to do with one burner and no oven? What do the locals make every day for their families that they only need one burner and no oven? I ... Read More
Kitchens in rentals, Ubud Bali
Hi, I am noticing that there aren't real kitchens in the long term accommodations in Ubud. How do families get around this? Are there places that cost reasonable and customary rent that are equipped with modern kitchens? Are restaurants so ... Read More
Long term rentals in Ubud Bali by StaceyMadeleine
My daughter and I will be moving to Ubud in September. We need a one or two bedroom (inside living space) for one year, near the town center, so that we could walk everywhere. I understand this would cost a lot more than a 10 minute drive outside ...
I was afraid they may not be road legal even though I do not know why they wouldn't be? Are they not fast enough? What are drum brakes? Three wheels might be fine... Read More
Long term rentals in Ubud Bali by StaceyMadeleine
My daughter and I will be moving to Ubud in September. We need a one or two bedroom (inside living space) for one year, near the town center, so that we could walk everywhere. I understand this would cost a lot more than a 10 minute drive outside ...
Thank you! That is the plan. We may rent a place a 10 minute scooter ride away from the city center to be away from noise and traffic. Do you know if there is any place to rent a quad monthly instead of a motorbike? I would feel safer transporting ... Read More
New members of the Indonesia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Indonesia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi! My 8 year old daughter and I are moving to Ubud in September. I need to find a place to live in the city center or close by, a coshare office space with reliable high speed wifi, and a world school community. I am thinking of renting a scooter ... Read More
Success stories with Primary Schools by Maltafour
Hello! I would love to hear some success stories about those of you who have found local government primary schools that teach also in enough English for your children to understand the lesson? Thanks xxx.
Hi! My 8 year old is in year 4 at St Clare College Primary School in Sliema. It is a government school. She is taught 100% in English because out of the 21 kids in her class, there are only 5 Maltese, everyone else is from all over the world. I ... Read More
Long term rentals in Ubud Bali
My daughter and I will be moving to Ubud in September. We need a one or two bedroom (inside living space) for one year, near the town center, so that we could walk everywhere. I understand this would cost a lot more than a 10 minute drive outside ... Read More
Health Nuts - where do you buy your weird organic things? by NilaMcC
Hi guys! Where do you guys buy all your unusual health related stuff like for example: apple cider vinegar, organic spices, essential oils, Aloe Vera Juice, kelp & dulce, organic cosmetics, Manuka honey, etc., etc. I did see some small Shops ...
Casa Natura in Sliema is the best option I have found. Also Holland & Barrett in Sliema. Tower in Sliema has a plethora of GF options and other vegan organic items you would normally find in the speciality stores. It is a 3 story mainstream ... Read More
Sending and receiving packages in Malta by Priscilla
Hello, As an expat, there are inevitably certain items you might want or need from back home, and around the holiday period, many people like to send gift packages. How easy is it to send and receive packages in Malta? Is the public postal ...
We have been waiting for 3 packages shipped from Florida 3 weeks ago and still no sign of them. Once a package arrives, we get a notice through the mail slot of our building stating that our package has arrived and need to go to the post office ... Read More
Food Intolerance Testing
I found a pharmacy that does food intolerance testing, but it is 鈧�150. It is for my 7 year old, but still 鈧�150. Does anyone know where I could go to have it done for less money for a child? Read More
Schools policy on placing according to age- how to get around that?
My daughter was supposed to begin primary school last Wednesday. According to their policy, she would be in grade 4. She started grade 2 in her school in the US this year (which is on level for her age there- the cut off for birthdays is august 31 ... Read More
Landlords refusing form H
Has anyone had experience with landlords refusing form h to get the residential rate for electric which is much cheaper? They claim if I leave without telling them (as if they wouldnt know??) and electric is turned off they have to pay 600鈧� to ... Read More
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property on Malta. by GuestPoster566
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property. Compiled from other's contributions to this blog and personal experience. Beware of agents! Some are good but many are predatory and will try to set you up with something that is ...
Wow! Thank you, Redmik! This is a lot of useful information I wouldn't have thought about going in. Do you know of any good, reputable leasing agents or agencies? My daughter and I are moving there from Florida this summer and it is very ... Read More
Making friends in Malta by deejay1988
Hi everyone, I posted on here back in March/April to see if anyone was in the same boat as me - wanting to make friends etc. I'm pleased to say it was successful but I know people don't always read old forum posts so thought I would repost ...
We are thinking about Sliema, St Juliens, Valetta... areas with a lot of expatriots. We need a good primary school for my daughter. Read More
Making friends in Malta by deejay1988
Hi everyone, I posted on here back in March/April to see if anyone was in the same boat as me - wanting to make friends etc. I'm pleased to say it was successful but I know people don't always read old forum posts so thought I would repost ...
Hi! My 7 year old daughter and I will be moving to Malta from Florida in May. It is just the two of us. We do not know anyone in Malta and are interested in making friends. We love meeting new people and as native English speakers, we would ... Read More
WARNING: Maltese Landlords will try to rip you off, also in Gozo! by ewa22
Hi everybody, When I came to Malta I did not believe, when my new colleague told me that she does not like the greed in Maltese people and this is the main reason she does not have Maltese friends. I did not believe that it can be that bad since ...
I just read the Tenants' Rights brochure that SimCity posted and it states that their is no law or rule governing Landlords to pay back the deposit. Is there any way to ensure you get your deposit back? Maybe have them give you previous ... Read More