Gabrio
@gabrio
Italian expat in Malta
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Registration: 01 August 2013
Melita Refund, how long it REALLY takes? by gabrio
hi guys, i have closed my melita account on 28th feb 2014 and applied for a refund, with their procedure, delivered the router to their tech and they phisically collected the router and closed the internet access on 28th feb. I had a 100 euro ...
I have some great news... yesterday i finally had the deposit back in my bank... it took exactly 9 weeks since the day our internet was shut down. Hope it helps someone now. God bless Read More
Melita Refund, how long it REALLY takes? by gabrio
hi guys, i have closed my melita account on 28th feb 2014 and applied for a refund, with their procedure, delivered the router to their tech and they phisically collected the router and closed the internet access on 28th feb. I had a 100 euro ...
wow that is shocking, I have everything with Sky right now (phone and fiber optic) and i am really pleased with it, fast and all. i live in City though, sorry about the poor speeds! Read More
Melita Refund, how long it REALLY takes? by gabrio
hi guys, i have closed my melita account on 28th feb 2014 and applied for a refund, with their procedure, delivered the router to their tech and they phisically collected the router and closed the internet access on 28th feb. I had a 100 euro ...
alright, thanks for sharing your experience....hope i get my refund soon!!! Read More
Melita Refund, how long it REALLY takes? by gabrio
hi guys, i have closed my melita account on 28th feb 2014 and applied for a refund, with their procedure, delivered the router to their tech and they phisically collected the router and closed the internet access on 28th feb. I had a 100 euro ...
BTW my advice : Stay away from Melita!!! I wouldn't recommend them to anyone else in the future... oh also, make sure you find out the hidden download limits. is not unlimited download. and also, the most expensive fiber connection in all Europe, I ... Read More
Melita Refund, how long it REALLY takes? by gabrio
hi guys, i have closed my melita account on 28th feb 2014 and applied for a refund, with their procedure, delivered the router to their tech and they phisically collected the router and closed the internet access on 28th feb. I had a 100 euro ...
well, not interested? they were interested when I had to pay them 100 euro though....wow, I'd really hope they would learn how to deal with customers in a different way. if customers leave Malta, AND that is allowed in the contract, it shouldn't be ... Read More
Melita Refund, how long it REALLY takes?
hi guys, i have closed my melita account on 28th feb 2014 and applied for a refund, with their procedure, delivered the router to their tech and they phisically collected the router and closed the internet access on 28th feb. I had a 100 euro ... Read More
Are we gone nuts?? Syria聮s 聭most critical聮 chemical weapons to be dest by gabrio
hello everyone, Syria's most chemical weapons to be destroyed off Malta's coast. a colleague of mine just shared this one ...
Well and do you believe it? I bet the us paid a hefty sum for the maltese to take that in. Personally will never ever touch again water in here. The island is so small that risk of something going bad and arriving to people is very high. Do u ... Read More
Are we gone nuts?? Syria聮s 聭most critical聮 chemical weapons to be dest
hello everyone, Syria's most chemical weapons to be destroyed off Malta's coast. a colleague of mine just shared this one ... Read More
Weather in Malta by pongo1976
Just wondering what the weather is doing in Malta today, the weather here is really windy and raining, a couple of the national newspapers here said that the we are going to have the coldest winter for decades, so far they have egg on their faces, ...
alright, well we have lived in London 3 years so I cannot comment for the countryside really.. just saying that is not that better here when it comes to roads. I had higher expectations before moving here, gotta say that :( Read More
Weather in Malta by pongo1976
Just wondering what the weather is doing in Malta today, the weather here is really windy and raining, a couple of the national newspapers here said that the we are going to have the coldest winter for decades, so far they have egg on their faces, ...
and btw check this out http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20120322/local/-I-m-not-drunk-just-avoiding-potholes-.412175 Read More
Weather in Malta by pongo1976
Just wondering what the weather is doing in Malta today, the weather here is really windy and raining, a couple of the national newspapers here said that the we are going to have the coldest winter for decades, so far they have egg on their faces, ...
well, I have to say I don't see many good roads in Malta, there are some that are good and new, near the area where you take the ferry for going to gozo (cant remember the name), but around the Sliema area where I live not really for example.. just ... Read More
After recent rain i started seeing some worms in the kitchen by gabrio
hi there, After the recent rain (this week November 1th 2013), I have noticed that one of the walls in my kitchen had some wet stain with patches, which I guess is "normal" for Maltese walls... ok fine, a bit annoying but I can live with that and ...
thanks guys it looks like we got rid of them after isolating all food (cereals, oats, cous cous, etc) in plastic bags, had few flies for the following days, probably they were turning into that and now no more. Read More
After recent rain i started seeing some worms in the kitchen by gabrio
hi there, After the recent rain (this week November 1th 2013), I have noticed that one of the walls in my kitchen had some wet stain with patches, which I guess is "normal" for Maltese walls... ok fine, a bit annoying but I can live with that and ...
Cheers for the info. Gab Read More
After recent rain i started seeing some worms in the kitchen by gabrio
hi there, After the recent rain (this week November 1th 2013), I have noticed that one of the walls in my kitchen had some wet stain with patches, which I guess is "normal" for Maltese walls... ok fine, a bit annoying but I can live with that and ...
oh well they started coming just after the rain. we don't have any spoiled food and everything is very clean inside the fridge. here's a picture, now this just appeared after I killed 3 earlier. even if it was food I don't think they could be so ... Read More
After recent rain i started seeing some worms in the kitchen by gabrio
hi there, After the recent rain (this week November 1th 2013), I have noticed that one of the walls in my kitchen had some wet stain with patches, which I guess is "normal" for Maltese walls... ok fine, a bit annoying but I can live with that and ...
oh well they started coming just after the rain. we don't have any spoiled food and everything is very clean inside the fridge. here's a picture, now this just appeared after I killed 3 earlier. even if it was food I don't think they could be so ... Read More
After recent rain i started seeing some worms in the kitchen
hi there, After the recent rain (this week November 1th 2013), I have noticed that one of the walls in my kitchen had some wet stain with patches, which I guess is "normal" for Maltese walls... ok fine, a bit annoying but I can live with that and ... Read More
Weekly Groceries Spend? by gabrio
hello guys, wanted to ask (if anyone wants to share, that is), how much you spend in groceries per week... I have been checking things here and there and it seems that for 2 people we are spending approx. 150聙 / week. We are trying to get organic ...
we don't drink, don't smoke so none of the above :-) just eat and drink healthy. Read More
Weekly Groceries Spend?
hello guys, wanted to ask (if anyone wants to share, that is), how much you spend in groceries per week... I have been checking things here and there and it seems that for 2 people we are spending approx. 150聙 / week. We are trying to get organic ... Read More
Looking for Pharmacy with Oral-B Professional Floss by gabrio
hi there I am looking for this product from Oral-B: media.oralb.com/en-US/assets/images/products/gallery/glide-pro-health-deep-clean-floss.jpg now goes under the name of Oral-B Glide Professional Floss, or just Oral-B Professional Floss. It's not ...
thanks anyway, I found it on sale from some Italian website but as usual I contacted them and they didn't reply me... love their professionalism sometimes! I am sure if I order from the guy on ebay that I pay a lot more but it will arrive in time! ... Read More
Looking for Pharmacy with Oral-B Professional Floss by gabrio
hi there I am looking for this product from Oral-B: media.oralb.com/en-US/assets/images/products/gallery/glide-pro-health-deep-clean-floss.jpg now goes under the name of Oral-B Glide Professional Floss, or just Oral-B Professional Floss. It's not ...
Hi Caroline, did you have any info about that floss? Otherwise I am going to order it tonight on ebay (crazy huh!! ordering online a floss hahah).. thanks Gabrio Read More
Looking for Pharmacy with Oral-B Professional Floss by gabrio
hi there I am looking for this product from Oral-B: media.oralb.com/en-US/assets/images/products/gallery/glide-pro-health-deep-clean-floss.jpg now goes under the name of Oral-B Glide Professional Floss, or just Oral-B Professional Floss. It's not ...
Wow ok thanks for being so nice! We bought that one in italy and also london. Then again u cannot find it evertwhere.. Maybe cuz is expensive like 7-8 euro each...but is worth it. No bleeding also.. Gab Read More
Looking for Pharmacy with Oral-B Professional Floss by gabrio
hi there I am looking for this product from Oral-B: media.oralb.com/en-US/assets/images/products/gallery/glide-pro-health-deep-clean-floss.jpg now goes under the name of Oral-B Glide Professional Floss, or just Oral-B Professional Floss. It's not ...
LOL, well I am just thinking if is available in Malta at all or it's yet another thing to order online... I am happy that the post works well so that we can order lots of stuff from EU / UK. thanks Gab Read More
Looking for Pharmacy with Oral-B Professional Floss
hi there I am looking for this product from Oral-B: media.oralb.com/en-US/assets/images/products/gallery/glide-pro-health-deep-clean-floss.jpg now goes under the name of Oral-B Glide Professional Floss, or just Oral-B Professional Floss. It's not ... Read More
Good gyms in Sliema or Gzira by Lobo81
Hello ppl does anyone know of a good gym in Sliema or Gzira with a descent swimming pool?
That's high indeed.. but how about if I just show up and want to swim? Just one entry I mean... Read More
Filipino Store by gabrio
hi there, I was wondering if there's a Filipino store (food) in Sliema, St Julians or Gzira areas.. or Filipino restaurants in Malta at all? thanks Gab
Yeah that's the one, I have already been there. Azzopardi is just 2 minutes walk from there, is a very good fishmonger I have to say, don't bother buying fish anywhere else! thanks Gabrio Read More
Good swimming pool with lanes? by gabrio
hello guys, I am looking for a good swimming pool in St Julians / Sliema / balluta bay areas if possible. I have been at the pool in balluta bay, the one near the beach but I wasn't impressed... no lanes, people swimming in unorganized fashion, ...
Is there any other good swimming pool more central location? We have been today in Mater Dei area (hospital) and it seems that this swimming pool is in that area. Considering the bus services not being that efficient there is a bit too far for ... Read More
Filipino Store by gabrio
hi there, I was wondering if there's a Filipino store (food) in Sliema, St Julians or Gzira areas.. or Filipino restaurants in Malta at all? thanks Gab
Is this near azzopardi fishmonger??? Read More
Good swimming pool with lanes? by gabrio
hello guys, I am looking for a good swimming pool in St Julians / Sliema / balluta bay areas if possible. I have been at the pool in balluta bay, the one near the beach but I wasn't impressed... no lanes, people swimming in unorganized fashion, ...
How about if say i go after work at 18ish... Is it gonna be pack? Cheers Gabrio Read More
Good swimming pool with lanes? by gabrio
hello guys, I am looking for a good swimming pool in St Julians / Sliema / balluta bay areas if possible. I have been at the pool in balluta bay, the one near the beach but I wasn't impressed... no lanes, people swimming in unorganized fashion, ...
Cmon its not ALL malta like that. Gotta give it to melita for example tech showed up 07.30 on a saturday.. That was excellent! Read More
Filipino Store by gabrio
hi there, I was wondering if there's a Filipino store (food) in Sliema, St Julians or Gzira areas.. or Filipino restaurants in Malta at all? thanks Gab
hey did your husband ever got up from that nap? LOOOL Read More
Good swimming pool with lanes?
hello guys, I am looking for a good swimming pool in St Julians / Sliema / balluta bay areas if possible. I have been at the pool in balluta bay, the one near the beach but I wasn't impressed... no lanes, people swimming in unorganized fashion, ... Read More
Melita fibre packages monthly download limits by gabrio
Hi there We have just moved to malta and i am about to get the internet setup.. Being used to sky with truly unlimited internet i am a bit off by reading that melita has traffic management policy but i read few posts saying that is 'fair'. Having ...
Wow shocking.. With the price they charge. Highest in europe. I filed a complaint. Lets see if it goes anywhere. Cheers Gab Read More
Melita fibre packages monthly download limits by gabrio
Hi there We have just moved to malta and i am about to get the internet setup.. Being used to sky with truly unlimited internet i am a bit off by reading that melita has traffic management policy but i read few posts saying that is 'fair'. Having ...
Also it seems its like this every day. Sure i understand traffic peaks at days or from other countries on their network but limited just like that every day? Is that their speed management in progress? Shall i complain? At the end of the day this ... Read More
Melita fibre packages monthly download limits by gabrio
Hi there We have just moved to malta and i am about to get the internet setup.. Being used to sky with truly unlimited internet i am a bit off by reading that melita has traffic management policy but i read few posts saying that is 'fair'. Having ...
Hi folks I got the 60 mbit package installed.. Works well but i noticed the speed ia odd... In the afternoon it seems i cannot download more than 1.3-1.6 mb/sec but in the evening i gotup to 6.5-7.0 mb/sec which is almost 60 mbit maxxed. Now this ... Read More
Fireworks again????
hello guys, We are about 3-4 weeks in Malta and I think they have done fireworks and firecrackers like 10 times already... is there any particular reason for doing that so often? how about using some of the fireworks' money to do some more ... Read More
Filipino Store by gabrio
hi there, I was wondering if there's a Filipino store (food) in Sliema, St Julians or Gzira areas.. or Filipino restaurants in Malta at all? thanks Gab
Hi Actually my wife is filipina and we wanted to buy some groceries in filipino store like we used to do in London. So cannot advise sorry since i am EU and had a job offer here in Malta so she is with me, very easy. Gabrio Read More
Filipino Store
hi there, I was wondering if there's a Filipino store (food) in Sliema, St Julians or Gzira areas.. or Filipino restaurants in Malta at all? thanks Gab Read More
Melita fibre packages monthly download limits by gabrio
Hi there We have just moved to malta and i am about to get the internet setup.. Being used to sky with truly unlimited internet i am a bit off by reading that melita has traffic management policy but i read few posts saying that is 'fair'. Having ...
BTW just FYI, I found this (after 10 mins of searching, it's well hidden), from http://www.melita.com/company/terms-conditions/standard-terms-conditions/conditions-of-service/conditions-of-service/ 5.4 We reserve the right to monitor and control ... Read More
Melita Mobile Data Network vs. Vodafone's?
Hmmm interesting, I am thinking I will "port" soon this Melita cell number to Vodafone, is a bit more pricey but seems they have a better network. Oh well, trial & error! I just hope the Fibre from Melita for home is good!! Read More
Melita fibre packages monthly download limits by gabrio
Hi there We have just moved to malta and i am about to get the internet setup.. Being used to sky with truly unlimited internet i am a bit off by reading that melita has traffic management policy but i read few posts saying that is 'fair'. Having ...
Well, can you try to test the speed over classic 100 Mbit cable rather than wifi? Sometimes it the wifi adapter on your computer cannot handle more than XX speed when connected to a certain wifi router. Forget if it says "connected at 300 ... Read More
Taxi from the airport by gabrio
hi guys, Just checking, what's the price I am expected to pay for a taxi ride from the airport to Sliema? We have quite a lot of luggage so probably need a big car. Do I need to bargain with the taxi driver and decide the price before taking off ...
OK so here's what happened... at the airport, we had 6 luggages, we got the white cabs since we were "noobs", so I asked for a bigger car / minivan and they said "we don't have it, you need 2 taxis" I said, ARE YOU FOR REAL???? long story short, we ... Read More
Melita Mobile Data Network vs. Vodafone's?
hi guys, after some fiddling around I got for me and my wife each a Melita pay as you go number just for starting and testing it out, and I noticed that the data connection on Melita mobile is horrible (lost a few calls here and there too), even ... Read More
Melita fibre packages monthly download limits by gabrio
Hi there We have just moved to malta and i am about to get the internet setup.. Being used to sky with truly unlimited internet i am a bit off by reading that melita has traffic management policy but i read few posts saying that is 'fair'. Having ...
Well technically on the 60 mbit package the upload IS 2 mbit. if you want more, there's the 100 mbit package that has 4. http://www.melita.com/personal/internet/packages/ Read More
Melita fibre packages monthly download limits by gabrio
Hi there We have just moved to malta and i am about to get the internet setup.. Being used to sky with truly unlimited internet i am a bit off by reading that melita has traffic management policy but i read few posts saying that is 'fair'. Having ...
Yeah I've seen that report, I am not saying they are not good. I am just saying that a) it's VERY expensive and b) upload is slow. That's that Gab Read More
Melita fibre packages monthly download limits by gabrio
Hi there We have just moved to malta and i am about to get the internet setup.. Being used to sky with truly unlimited internet i am a bit off by reading that melita has traffic management policy but i read few posts saying that is 'fair'. Having ...
Oh well for once i like doing hd video calls with skype and that alone uses approx 300 k/ sec which is 2.5 mbit itself alonem then i also upload files to dropbox, ftp etc etc.. All in all its the slowest upload speed ive ever seen on fibre and also ... Read More
Melita fibre packages monthly download limits by gabrio
Hi there We have just moved to malta and i am about to get the internet setup.. Being used to sky with truly unlimited internet i am a bit off by reading that melita has traffic management policy but i read few posts saying that is 'fair'. Having ...
Ok not bad then i was thinking to get the 50 or 100mb one... But why upload is sooo slow here? Infrastructure cannot keep up? Thanks Gab Read More
Melita fibre packages monthly download limits by gabrio
Hi there We have just moved to malta and i am about to get the internet setup.. Being used to sky with truly unlimited internet i am a bit off by reading that melita has traffic management policy but i read few posts saying that is 'fair'. Having ...
Well could be some hd movies here and there and then all the everyday browsing.. Few days of hard download i did 24-30gb daily easy with a 33 mbits fibre connection in uk so with a faster connection thats soo easy... Plus they count both upload ... Read More
Melita fibre packages monthly download limits
Hi there We have just moved to malta and i am about to get the internet setup.. Being used to sky with truly unlimited internet i am a bit off by reading that melita has traffic management policy but i read few posts saying that is 'fair'. Having ... Read More
Taxi from the airport by gabrio
hi guys, Just checking, what's the price I am expected to pay for a taxi ride from the airport to Sliema? We have quite a lot of luggage so probably need a big car. Do I need to bargain with the taxi driver and decide the price before taking off ...
Wow it sounds like in Manila! let's put it another way, what is a HONEST amount to pay for 2 people with 6 luggages from the airport to Sliema center? just so I know what to bargain. I'm Italian so no problem to bargain, even though it's ... Read More
Taxi from the airport by gabrio
hi guys, Just checking, what's the price I am expected to pay for a taxi ride from the airport to Sliema? We have quite a lot of luggage so probably need a big car. Do I need to bargain with the taxi driver and decide the price before taking off ...
Thanks, do they accept credit card? Read More
Taxi from the airport
hi guys, Just checking, what's the price I am expected to pay for a taxi ride from the airport to Sliema? We have quite a lot of luggage so probably need a big car. Do I need to bargain with the taxi driver and decide the price before taking off ... Read More
Where to buy organic food in Malta?
hello everyone, Me and my wife are going to move to Malta shortly and i'd like to ask what is the best place in the island to buy organic food. We normally try to buy as much organic as possible here in the UK, say meat, fruit, vegetables, cereals, ... Read More
Opening bank account with job offer in Malta by gabrio
hi there I am Italian so EU resident and I have been offered a job in Malta and just recently i signed the contract for it. Up to now i have been living and working in London. Obviously i will need to have a bank account there and i just ...
not the easiest thing to open in HSBC here in UK either actually... in fact i have another one. Read More
Opening bank account with job offer in Malta by gabrio
hi there I am Italian so EU resident and I have been offered a job in Malta and just recently i signed the contract for it. Up to now i have been living and working in London. Obviously i will need to have a bank account there and i just ...
thanks for the feedback guys, i thought it was a bit easier to be honest. tho BOV seems to be easier and prolly what i will do 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
Check out my reply and enjoy! 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
transferwise.com/u/20e7JTJ]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. JTJI suggest you ... Read More
Opening bank account with job offer in Malta
hi there I am Italian so EU resident and I have been offered a job in Malta and just recently i signed the contract for it. Up to now i have been living and working in London. Obviously i will need to have a bank account there and i just ... Read More
Where to live in London? Islington?
Me and my wife always preferred West London, is safe although expensive. 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 there, I was just googling for some good grocery store in Malta since me and my wife are going to move there soon. I saw this thread and i thought you are into good food too. Personally we love shopping at Waitrose here in London and I was ... Read More