Marietta
@mari157
Maltese citizen
Forum posts
32
Contacts
12
About me
Maltese
Lives in Sliema
Speaks Maltese, English, Italian
Registration: 26 April 2013
Moving to Malta by Rachal1084
Hi all I have posted in forums before so I am aware that I probably haven't give enough information and that I am probably approaching the move with a Naivety but please bare with me. I have lived in Turkey, Benidorm, Marbella, Malta and Portugal ...
Hi Rachal, Since you will have a car I would definitely look at Mellieha, Xemxija and St. Paul's Bay. From experience I tell you that I enjoyed living in these three towns and having a car makes it so much easier to reach everything and ... Read More
Moving to Malta! Could need some advice, please! :) by JackieGold
Hallo everybody! I am a German music teacher and I finally decided to move to Malta! I saved up some money and learned to speak a bit Maltese. But now more and more questions come to my mind every day. Questions like: 1. I have to decide very ...
HI Alexandros, I regret that you had such a bad experience at this lovely island. I am Maltese myself and I don't recall that I ever hated foreigners, nor wanted their company for their money. In fact most of my friends come from a foreign ... Read More
Moving to Malta by Rachal1084
Hi all I have posted in forums before so I am aware that I probably haven't give enough information and that I am probably approaching the move with a Naivety but please bare with me. I have lived in Turkey, Benidorm, Marbella, Malta and Portugal ...
Hi Rachal, Sliema is a very busy town. Being at the centre of the island and host of lots of offices and shops, no wonder it is too hectic. So unless you love the city environment, Sliema will not be the town to live in. Saying this however, most ... Read More
meet people
Hi axklcyar, Come on it's not that bad, and we do have places in Malta where you can practice your english...it's all around you. There is no need to walk around with a sign saying 'I'd like to meet people to talk in english and improve it', how ... Read More
Pubs/niteclubs by Dianneg48
Hi we are here :) we were coming to the meet up tonite but i unfortunately pulled a muscle in my back on a lilo! and had to come back to the hotel :( anyway theres no entertainment at our hotel so i would like some advice on where to have a good ...
Hi Dianneg48, Hope you are feeling better. Sorry but only saw yr message now. In Bugibba go towards the square. There are like two or three pubs on the left hand side (giving your back to the sea), one of which with some entertainment and ... Read More
moving to Malta by carolinedoyle
Hi everyone i am planning on moving to Malta from Scotland in march, iv followed everyones posts on here and there hasn't been many bad things about Malta untill recently when i read about a group up in arms iv tried researching the group via google ...
Hi carolinedoyle, I think you should really come for a holiday stay between 10 to 15 days and it will help you decide better. Am sure that you will like Malta, however you need to consider everything before you make such a move. If you would like ... Read More
Withdrawing money from Maltese bank from UK account by JTJ
Moving to Malta April 11th, would be gratefull for any info on the best way to finance my stay in Malta from a UK bank acc to try and avoid all the usual bank charges when withdrawing money while abroad. JTJ
Hi GeorgeinGozo, Unfortunately that's everyones fear, however at the moment we are not having such a feedback, but noone knows what will happen in the future Read More
Withdrawing money from Maltese bank from UK account by JTJ
Moving to Malta April 11th, would be gratefull for any info on the best way to finance my stay in Malta from a UK bank acc to try and avoid all the usual bank charges when withdrawing money while abroad. JTJ
Hi GeorgeinGozo Why wouldn't Maltese Banks be trusted? I mean we have two main banks here in Malta i.e. BOV and HSBC...don't think that most people can moan about them, maybe the service is not as fast however today with the internet banking usage ... Read More
Withdrawing money from Maltese bank from UK account by JTJ
Moving to Malta April 11th, would be gratefull for any info on the best way to finance my stay in Malta from a UK bank acc to try and avoid all the usual bank charges when withdrawing money while abroad. JTJ
Hey Redmik :) It was a pleasure to help Read More
job by gaily58
Hi there Anyone now where i can get a job, only something like clearing tables not waitressing though, you know general dogsbody work or washing up something mundane in the background so to speak. Dont want anything to involve handling money,etc ...
Hi Gaily, Try go to Scotts Supermarket in Burmarrad (just out of Bugibba) or Trolleys Supermarket in Qawra and ask them if they need someone. Read More
Just moved from UK to Sliema with a 3.5 year old and 2 month old! by deniseb
Hello, We are originally from Canada but have just moved to Sliema a week ago after living in London for 6 years. My husband is working in St Julian's and I am on Maternity leave. I know from reading there was a local meet up for expat moms at ...
Hi Denise, If I am not mistaken, I think that place closed, but not sure so check their website. However your best bet to meet people with young children is the garden with swings in it there is on the Sliema front just off Tower Road. There you ... Read More
Sum up your Expat experience in Malta....In 5 words! by coxf0001
A bit of fun and I thought it would help to get an overview to those thinking of moving over..... Hot, cold, beautiful, frustrating, friendly.
hi all :) what do u think about these?: sun, sea, warmly, helpful, historical Read More
Jet skiing around St Julian's
Good luck with that....and I seriously mean it!! I have been looking to rent out one myself but I found the same prices as yours or even more expensive :( My last resort is Borg's water sports at Golden Sands. Last year I managed to get one for ... Read More
Jet skiing around St Julian's
Hi :) Try the: 'Sun and Fun' water sports in St George's Bay - the booking office I think is close to the bars on the side The water sports at Hilton Portomaso (sorry don't know what's it called) Unfortunately renting a jet ski in Malta is so ... Read More
Breast feeding in public places/restaurants by rooikat
Have any expats encountered objections to discreet breast feeding outdoors and in public places. We have friends arriving from Madrid where it is the norm. Any idea if there is an official stance on this in Malta?
Hi, Don't worry about breastfeeding. As Redmik rightly said it is a natural thing to do and lots of women, including Maltese, do it. Obviously do it discreetly and no one will say anything Read More
Quad Bike and their safety on the roads....... by MikeInPoulton
Errrmm! I understand some peoples feelings on cycling in Malta (I for one wouldn't entertain it) however........for short trips maybe, how would the acquisition of a quadbike fit in - cheap to buy, cheap to run, cheap to insure, speedy to ...
Hi guys :) Quad bikes are really good and fun to drive, easy to park, and if you will be using it to go to the beach you will have the perfect means of transportation and parking facilities. I used to drive a quad bike for two years when living in ... Read More
Kindergarten in St. Julians and surroundings
Hi :) Check in Pembroke - it's on the outskirts of St. Julian's. There is the St. Catherine's school there. It's a private school but a very good one Read More
Where is the best place to live in Malta? by sarso7
Hi I have posted before about coming to Malta in September 2013. However, this is going to be delayed for a year as I have just secured a well paying one year teaching contract here in Madrid and so now plan to move to Malta in September 2014. ...
Hi Sarso, Yes sure, just send me a message when you are here and we meet and take you around :) no problem at all. Regarding the places you mentioned: 1. Valletta - there are people who live there and love it. I don't think that you find ... Read More
Where is the best place to live in Malta? by sarso7
Hi I have posted before about coming to Malta in September 2013. However, this is going to be delayed for a year as I have just secured a well paying one year teaching contract here in Madrid and so now plan to move to Malta in September 2014. ...
Hi :) I have to totally agree that it depends on ones tastes and what you are looking for. On the job you will be getting and the whereabouts you need to travel to and from every single day. Think the best way to do is to come here and get an idea ... Read More
Newbie by Cozmonaut
Hi folks, just stumbled across this site today and v impressed :) My wife and I, our 2 year old son and her 12 year old daughter (my stepdaughter) are thinking of emigrating to Malta but a bit worried re jobs.. I have been working as a ...
Hi Cozmonaut welcome to the blog :) try and go on the sticky where it says job agencies and scroll down - you can find a list of recruitment agencies listed by scubaboy....should be helpful Read More
new to forum blog by mari157
hi everyone I am Marietta and new to this forum. AM Maltese living in Malta and nice to hear what expats have to say about living here :) If I can help with anything than please let me know Marietta
Hi Andrew, Hope you find what you are looking for, however everything depends where you want to live, or if easier what are you looking for in the town/village you want to move to. PM me with details of what you are searching for and will try help ... Read More
Air Freight - Courier Export's
Hey Kev :) Am sure you will manage to find a job with an export freight here in Malta. Can you send me a private message on monday and i will have a look for you? Marietta Read More
new to forum blog by mari157
hi everyone I am Marietta and new to this forum. AM Maltese living in Malta and nice to hear what expats have to say about living here :) If I can help with anything than please let me know Marietta
hey all :) thanks for all the lovely comments...well if i can somehow repay with some of my assistance and knowledge please let me know :) Read More
new to forum blog by mari157
hi everyone I am Marietta and new to this forum. AM Maltese living in Malta and nice to hear what expats have to say about living here :) If I can help with anything than please let me know Marietta
Hey guys :) Thanks a lot for such a warm welcome. Especially Redmick and Scubaboy for such nice messages. Every opinion and advice is greatly appreciated and welcomed :) Ricky might take you up on the offer for the Expat meetings :) will be on the ... Read More
new to forum blog by mari157
hi everyone I am Marietta and new to this forum. AM Maltese living in Malta and nice to hear what expats have to say about living here :) If I can help with anything than please let me know Marietta
Thanks a million :) Thumbs up :D Read More
gourmet - "high quality" food shopping by brayster99
Hi All, I have been searching for decent food / supermarket outlets could anyone point me in the right direction. I am generally looking for typically poshy high end products spoken about on the likes of MasterChef and the myriad of other Foody - ...
Hi :) Why don't you try the supermarket there is at Portomaso? Arkadia? They have some selective goods. They don't have lots of different brands for the same product, however have most of the English brands. And if you don't find what you are ... Read More
new to forum blog
hi everyone I am Marietta and new to this forum. AM Maltese living in Malta and nice to hear what expats have to say about living here :) If I can help with anything than please let me know Marietta Read More