scareglow
Austrian looking for information about Portugal
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About me
Austrian
Lives in Lisbon, Lisbon District
Speaks English, German and a little bit of Japanese and I'm currently studying Portuguese.
Registration: 14 April 2013
please explain: rents in Germany / Berlin
Hi, apologies if this has been asked or posted before but I have a twofold question. 1.) kalt/warm ..I see a lot of apartments posting rent amounts in kalt or warm. When it's warm, does that mean there are no extra costs for electricity, ... Read More
New members of the Germany forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Germany 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 ...
hello there, I'm an Austrian who mostly forgot how to German due to living in Malta for 7+ years. My wife got a job offer in Germany and it looks like we're moving. We're aiming for Berlin due to it's 'multicultural' vibe ... Read More
lets not ignore it: racism is on the rise in Malta
I have been in Malta for almost 7 years. Since I have dark hair, a beard and I'm neither translucent or very dark skinned I'm usually approached by locals in Maltese as I pass off as Maltese. But let's not ignore the issue that racism ... Read More
considering Malta? here's my honest recap after 5+ years
Every experience is different of course, but after 5+ years and knowing a lot of expats from all over the world this is what you have to expect: - expect racism if you're from Scandinavia or look Scandinavian. The locals tend to blame rising ... Read More
Is it just me or are real estate agents "absent"? by GSoupi
I've been trying to contact a few agents, I got acknowledgement for the emails/messages with an answer that they'd get back to me with a different options, and then weeks pass and nothing! Is it a "Malta thing"?
YES. emails will generally be ignored and you hardly get a reply. I have learned. It is in deed a "Malta thing". Many companies have lost me as a customer by not replying or not following up on requests. Also see - bad customer service. Read More
In need of root treatment - what dentist is recommended? by MaltaCommando
Hello, I am in need of a root treatment for my tooth, but I am unsure of what dentist to go. I've been to two here in Malta, in Floriana and St.Paul's Bay, and none have impressed me nor been good enough to come back again. In this case I ...
if you're brave you can go to the teaching clinic in Mater Dei. Read More
Can i stay in Malta for 6 months without claiming residency by BevMichelle
Hi can you all help please...I'm looking to rent in malta for as long as i can without claiming residency and i need to know how long i can do it for and if it's 3/6months etc can i go away for a week or 2 and then come back and stay in ...
I know people who lived her for years without, so no problem. Read More
Cycling in malta by Julie2016
Are there any cycle tracks in Malta ?
When I moved her someone told me "cycling is suicide" and I agree. I have seen too many bad accidents since. I'm happy to be safe in my car given the lack of driving skills of a majority of the population. Read More
Live music in Malta by felinefine81
Hi everyone What's the live music scene like in Malta? Can anyone recommend any good places to go? I'd imagine there will be house and guest bands in some of the hotels and bars- any decent ones? Do the local band clubs just play at ...
Valletta... i agree. I used to live there. There was a band playing in front of my window every Friday and Saturday all summer. Not so cool if you actually live there. Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Malta? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Malta, would you heartily say "let聮s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
Well, I wanted to get out of my home country desperately, so.. joke's on me. I wanted to move somewhere where they speak English. This is not really the case. I'm not a native speaker but the Maltese English still seems weird, especially ... Read More
Business etiquette in Malta by Julien
Hello everybody, As you know, professional habits may differ from one country to another. In order to help newly arrived expats better understand their new professional environment in Malta, we warmly encourage you to share information and ...
from my experience everything will be very 1950ies mad men, when it comes to office etiquette. The boss receives Whiskey and cigars as a gift for Xmas. I work with Maltese and expats alike and the Maltese will make inappropriate comments about the ... Read More
Garage for 1 car (in the north or central or anywhere..)
tried that. They are all for sale. I even asked if they'd consider renting it out and those who didn't get upset about how stupid my question was said "only for sale". :( Read More
Garage for 1 car (in the north or central or anywhere..)
I'm desperately looking for a garage, but I just can't seem to find one. Does anyone know someone who rents out a single garage? All I find are people who want to sell it. I'd prefer if it's close to home (Mellieha) or work ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Malta by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Malta. What is ...
CON No.1 problem for me is and will always be the driving. I have never seen that many stupid drivers and unnecessary accidents anywhere in the world. And I travel a lot. The entire road situation is not helping. No.2 all the feasts, road closures ... Read More
Safety in Malta by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Malta? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there is ...
Generally really safe (if you're white) Unless you're driving or close to where cars drive (not necessarily a street) Least safe place in Malta: Paceville (average IQ of the people there: 12) Read More
homesick... by amej
hi all, We arrived 4 weeks ago and I started to feel a bit nostalgic. I had a big enthusiasm about leaving London and moving to a less hectic place... now startong to feel a bit weird and a bit sad. I moved here for a job and this dod not worked ...
I've been here for over 2 years now and I never felt homesick. I just miss decent drivers. I've just been to Austria, Germany and the UK and found myself surprised by the mindfulness and consideration of other drivers. Read More
looking for a good (!) garage for rust removal +paintjob in the north by scareglow
Hello! Can anyone recommend a good garage to take care of rust removal on an old (classic) car that also can do a new paint job in the north - if possible close to Mellieha. Unfortunately most garages just do botched work.. cheers
thanks for the tip Terry, but which one do you mean? the one on the main street close to Selmun palace or the one on the bypass close to the fitness studio and football field? Read More
looking for a good (!) garage for rust removal +paintjob in the north
Hello! Can anyone recommend a good garage to take care of rust removal on an old (classic) car that also can do a new paint job in the north - if possible close to Mellieha. Unfortunately most garages just do botched work.. cheers Read More
Should I be worried of racism by bornonthe12th
Hi Guys, I was recently in Malta for a holiday and loved it there and on coming back to the UK I applied for some jobs and feel honoured to have been offered 2 jobs in Malta (Although I have not accepted either offer yet). I have been doing a lot ...
short answer: yes. I've witnessed bus drivers who closed to doors in front of people or refused to let them on the bus (because they "didn't have change") based on their skin color. It's pretty obvious, but only in a ..lets ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Malta by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Malta. What recommendations would you give ...
- Malta will test your patience. In regards to customer service or public transport Malta is way behind most other countries in the EU. The sooner you realize you're pretty much in northern Africa mentallywise the better. - the driving of the ... Read More
getting drivers license in Malta as citizen of an EU country?
Thank you! So it's just not possible for tourists, but if you have a ID card it's OK?! Cool. Read More
getting drivers license in Malta as citizen of an EU country?
Hello! We've been living in places where we could rely on public transport and now that we're living in Malta my girlfriend would like to get a drivers license. We are Austrian citizens residing in Malta. We have a resident card and job here ... Read More
dentist - covered by insurance? I still don't get it.
hello! I still don't get the health system in Malta regarding dental treatments. I'm Austrian, living and working in Malta (almost 2 years) and I have a Maltese ID /residence car (the one with A for alien at the end of the number) as well as ... Read More
Area to live by Bebop Sue
Please can anyone tell me what Melleiha is like to live in? I am currently renting in Marscalla and we are having difficulties renting somewhere here unfurnished. Have been offered a house in Melleiha and it has everything we need including price ...
ok, not exactly 30 min, but depending on traffic it usually takes me about 35-40 min to get to 'mater dei' by car. the bus takes about 40-50min. Read More
Area to live by Bebop Sue
Please can anyone tell me what Melleiha is like to live in? I am currently renting in Marscalla and we are having difficulties renting somewhere here unfurnished. Have been offered a house in Melleiha and it has everything we need including price ...
pro: location, view, small village charm. very close to nature (and it's rather rare to find a small stretch of land without buildings anywhere else), nevertheless good infrastructure (supermarkets, pharmacy, grocery stores,..) IMHO the most ... Read More
Peace and quiet by Duxx
Probably misspelled a subject but you get the idea :D So, back home there is a rule that from 15-17 and after 22 you should restrain your self from making loud noise, and if you dont obey then neibourghs can call police and you get a nice ticket ...
I moved to Valletta because people told me "it's dead after 6pm"..turned out there is a wine bar at the corner and they even set up a stage IN FRONT (!!!) of my window and I had to listen to concerts in full volume every friday and saturday until ... Read More
dentist (emergency) - free or not? what if tooth needs to be pulled? by scareglow
hello! so, I've been living in Malta for 7 months now and I developed some major problems with a tooth that already bothered me in the past. Here's something I still don't get - also my maltese co-workers couldn't really tell me: I have a social ...
thank you for your swift and helpful reply! :) Read More
dentist (emergency) - free or not? what if tooth needs to be pulled?
hello! so, I've been living in Malta for 7 months now and I developed some major problems with a tooth that already bothered me in the past. Here's something I still don't get - also my maltese co-workers couldn't really tell me: I have a social ... Read More
Where are the indie/alternative/underground/metal people are at?
Hello! I've been living here for 3 1/2 months now and I only saw like 1 or 2 people that could be considered "alternative". Maybe I'm looking at the wrong place. Is there a particular area where "the cool kids" go? I don't wanna sound like an ... Read More
looking for a REALLY good tattoo artist in Malta
Hello! I'm currently flying back and forth to get my tattoos done, since I didn't seem to find a good tattoo artist here on the island. I checked out various websites and the work that gets done here didn't really impress me. I'm looking for ... Read More
my girlfriend follows me here - what to do? insurance, health care,...
thank you very much.. she got a job offer yesterday, so that's no problem anymore. Read More
my girlfriend follows me here - what to do? insurance, health care,...
Can anyone tell me what to do? My girlfriend decided to follow me to Malta to work/study here. I was wondering.. if she doesn't find a job right away, how does she get a social security number, insurance or health care (if she doesn't have an own ... Read More