Marisa
@chinooks
Maltese expat in England
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About me
Maltese
Lives in Warwick
Speaks English Maltese, Italian
Registration: 01 October 2013
Why Do People Move Abroad To Be Surrounded By ExPats? by Chardor
This is a genuine question for a blog that I do, and wanted to get some feedback from those who have moved but prefer to be with their own nationality and the reasons for their decision. All replies are for reference, no names or places will be ...
Mike and I both love meeting folk from different cultures and nationalities. Absolutely agree with integration...but there is a comfort from knowing people from back home too. I am Maltese and lived in UK for the whole of my working life (38years). ... Read More
Why Do People Move Abroad To Be Surrounded By ExPats? by Chardor
This is a genuine question for a blog that I do, and wanted to get some feedback from those who have moved but prefer to be with their own nationality and the reasons for their decision. All replies are for reference, no names or places will be ...
We also have lots of Maltese friends...but occasionally it is nice to meet (like minded) folk from your home country. My husband is trying desperately to learn Maltese...but very hard. He does feel a little left out sometimes as it is a normal thing ... Read More
Hi Everyone by pongo1976
Hi To Everyone, I have not used this forum for a while, I am still very much interested in moving to Malta in the Future, so hello to everyone.
I was working as a hospital midwife at Glos Royal at the time, so possibly our paths would have crossed. It is not such a big maternity unit. I became a community midwife early 90s I think. Read More
Hi Everyone by pongo1976
Hi To Everyone, I have not used this forum for a while, I am still very much interested in moving to Malta in the Future, so hello to everyone.
There are 2 surgeries there. One is St James and one is Severnvale surgery. You are right. They are in a little square behind Tesco. Weather here is beautiful (sorry!). Sea lovely and still very warm. And yes, we have lampuki. Read More
Hi Everyone by pongo1976
Hi To Everyone, I have not used this forum for a while, I am still very much interested in moving to Malta in the Future, so hello to everyone.
Small world. I worked with the Severnvale surgery for over 10 years. Probably your GP's. Say hi to everyone....not sure how many of "my" GP's still there now. Loved being a midwife. Loved being a community midwife in Quedgeley ... Read More
Hi Everyone by pongo1976
Hi To Everyone, I have not used this forum for a while, I am still very much interested in moving to Malta in the Future, so hello to everyone.
Yes I know it well as I was a community midwife for many years. Mostly worked around quedgeley, tuffley and central areas. Some of the outlying areas were lovely, particularly when the sun was out....and actually loved all the autumn ... Read More
Hi Everyone by pongo1976
Hi To Everyone, I have not used this forum for a while, I am still very much interested in moving to Malta in the Future, so hello to everyone.
From Gloucester?? Worked there for 20 years! Read More
Inbound UK mail missing? by GuestPoster566
Hi, has anyone had any experience of inbound mail from UK going missing? I have 'lost' a credit card posted from UK a month ago and two Pension Pay slips posted two weeks ago. I have contacted MaltaPost (who are investigating) but just ...
Will ask my son to chase moonpig. They have always been excellent too. Everything else has arrived, I agree. Read More
Inbound UK mail missing? by GuestPoster566
Hi, has anyone had any experience of inbound mail from UK going missing? I have 'lost' a credit card posted from UK a month ago and two Pension Pay slips posted two weeks ago. I have contacted MaltaPost (who are investigating) but just ...
2 moon pig cards went missing. One to my address in xemxija and a sympathy card to friends in Mellieha. My son sent them both from uk. Read More
Regular Expat blog meet up by Emma3
Hi everybody! Anybody would like to arrange a group meet up this week for a casual beer in Sliema/st.julians area?:)
My hubby and I would love to meet some new friends. Read More
Looking for friends by Planenuts
Hello Everyone, I've been living in Malta for a year by myself now. I haven't made to many friends because of my work (Aviation) and travels. Currently I decided to stay put for awhile and settle down. I'm looking to make new friends ...
Hi, we would love to meet some new people too. We are often free during the day and some weekday evenings. Read More
Conversation English teacher around St. Paul's Bay
Interested. I have just sent you a message. Read More
Want to retire to Malta by tigerlil
Hello Everyone, Myself and my partner are thinking of retiring to Malta as soon as possible, We are 60yrs of age but more like 40. As you can imagine at our time of life it is going to be a big decision for us to relocate, but it is what we both ...
Hope to meet up with you guys for a drink in October. But we won't be available 15th to 20th as our son is visiting. Read More
Want to retire to Malta by tigerlil
Hello Everyone, Myself and my partner are thinking of retiring to Malta as soon as possible, We are 60yrs of age but more like 40. As you can imagine at our time of life it is going to be a big decision for us to relocate, but it is what we both ...
Hiya. Welcome to the expats Malta. My husband and I have recently retired here (62 and 58) pleas pm me if you would like more information. We live in St. Paul's Bay Area which is lovely, although we do find it tedious to drive to the central ... Read More
Meeting happening tonight anywhere?
Hi is there a meet up anywhere tonight? Marisa Read More
Man with a van needed to move a small sofa. Can anyone help?
Perfect!! Called him. Job done and only asked for 15 euros. Many thanks. Read More
Man with a van needed to move a small sofa. Can anyone help?
Many thanks. I will get in touch with him. Read More
Man with a van needed to move a small sofa. Can anyone help?
Hello, I was wondering if anyone out there knows someone who can move a small wooden sofa for me from SanGwann to Xemxija? someone with a small van who does not charge too much. There are no stairs to manoeuvre. Many thanks. Read More
Taking car from Guernsey to Malta, please help! by LigaKurpa
Hi, I have tried to find this information online but with no success, hence hoping somebody would know. We are planning to buy a second hand car in Guernsey (this is where my partner currently lives) and head down to Malta in June, to live there ...
Not so sure about this, but I think you would have to pay registration on the car of your choice in much the same way we did from UK (unless you have owned the car for 2 years or more) If you go on the maltagovt transport website I am sure you will ... Read More
Sick Relative in Mater Dei by MovingToTheMed
Hello, Lately, I've been excitedly writing about our move to Malta by the end of the year. However, an unexpected turn of events may change or even necessitate we accelerate the plans. Mother-in-Law (MiL) developed a case of Shingles for her ...
Sorry to hear about your MIL. Difficult to talk to anyone for information over the phone. However when you come over, you can ask the nurses to tell you when the consultant is around and speak to him/her then? Read More
Regular Expat blog meet up by Emma3
Hi everybody! Anybody would like to arrange a group meet up this week for a casual beer in Sliema/st.julians area?:)
I can understand that. But will take our chances tomorrow. Looking forward to meeting on the beach very soon. Read More
Joining my EU soon to be husband by gabby77
Hello everyone, I am from Mexico and I will be moving to Malta by the end of this year, after I get married to my partner (in Mexico), he is British and lives in Malta, I have so may questions going in my head as it is a big move! I suppose I ...
not too sure Gabby but I think it might be benficial to take your documents to the births and deaths etc office to register your wedding in Malta. Worth going there and asking anyway. Read More
Regular Expat blog meet up by Emma3
Hi everybody! Anybody would like to arrange a group meet up this week for a casual beer in Sliema/st.julians area?:)
Hi Ricky, I think we will still go for drinks to Bianco's this Wednesday if anyone out there wanted to come along. marisa and mike Read More
Sell up in the UK or Keep your property? by MovingToTheMed
[color=#1A11ED]We're just about to put our home up for sale in the UK before we depart to Malta (we hope in September, if we find a buyer). I've had a chap giving some of the rooms a lick of paint ready for the sale. He got me thinking. He wanted ...
We have kept a base in UK as I think it is a safer option and an insurance plan. Houses seem to sell easier in UK than here and overall increase in value more than here. We only have a small house which we are hoping to rent in UK. Read More
BAM!! (Hello) by HiTF5
So excited, just sorted my contract and fly out to live and work in Malta in 2 weeks time. Just wanted to say hello and check out whats going on here on the forum. Hi!
Hi and welcome. Hope we will meet you at Biancos on Wednesday evenings? Read More
EASIEST DRIVING ROUTE TO MALTA
at this time of year the only ferry coming to Malta was from Pozzallo or possibly Catania as well. No direct ferry from Italy. PM me if you want more information. we spent loads of time checking it all out before we left UK. Wish we had been able to ... Read More
EASIEST DRIVING ROUTE TO MALTA
Hello, we have just arrived from UK last Friday having driven over from Leamington spa Warwickshire. It was a relatively good journey and the total cost was 拢1000 including ferries, 4 nights accommodation and tolls. we got the ferry from Dover to ... Read More
Cat from UK to Malta by scubaboy
Ok not often i actually ask something on here... I have a Cat in the UK that i need to get to Malta. I have spoken to a really nice person at airmalta who have stated that I need to speak to Wexco, their Agents in the UK. I have a cat Passport and ...
My sister's cat travelled from Malta to France then back again a few years later. The return journey he was actually near the passengers!!! Not sure it is the same procedure from France... I am sure it must be relatively simple these days but sorry ... Read More
shipping and custom by AdriaNoce
Hi, As you all know by now I'm about to start a new adventure in Malta, I check some shipping company to ship some stuff from uk to Malta and they told me I need to pay the custom to clear my stuff once arrived, is this a procedure that everyone has ...
How much stuff have you got in approx. cubic metres and what were you quoted? You can pm me if youprefer Read More
shipping and custom by AdriaNoce
Hi, As you all know by now I'm about to start a new adventure in Malta, I check some shipping company to ship some stuff from uk to Malta and they told me I need to pay the custom to clear my stuff once arrived, is this a procedure that everyone has ...
we used Hunts international. they seemed Ok but quoted me one price for a bike then it doubled later..... so far so good with the main shipment though and unless they ask for more money, they were cheaper than some and seemed professional this ... Read More
annual road tax / circulation tax
Just been reading some of the old blogs and really confused. We were planning to drive a car over to Malta and calculated what the import tax would be, according to the Malta Govt site. We also asked about it last time we came to Malta. No one ... Read More
shipping and custom by AdriaNoce
Hi, As you all know by now I'm about to start a new adventure in Malta, I check some shipping company to ship some stuff from uk to Malta and they told me I need to pay the custom to clear my stuff once arrived, is this a procedure that everyone has ...
I hope not and I don't think so. Our container is now en route and I hope that as it is EU like UK no customs will be paid for personal belongings brought in. I will let you know in about 3weeks time! Read More
Removal men?
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone knew of a removals firm or a man with a big van to help us transport our boxes and furniture from the Freeport when it arrives off the cargo boat? Many thanks, Marisa 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 ...
well spoken ricky. while everyone is entitled to their own opinion, if you don't like a place just leave! Name me a place that is perfect Alessandro .. Read More
Bringing furniture to Malta
Thank you to all who replied. Packers are here as we speak...scary stuff!! Read More
Bringing furniture to Malta
We are just about to ship things to Malta and I have some new things for my sue such as a mattress and a fan. Will I have to pay tax or any sort of import duty? Read More
Here at last!!! by itsnowornever
Hi everyone| Well I finally got here yesterday and i'm staying in Bugibba for the first two weeks while I find a more permanent place and i'm wasting no time in my search. Funnily enough I was offered an apartment by the taxi driver on the way from ...
exciting times! We are snowed under with moving boxes etc. Our stuff leaves us on the 7th and we should be in Malta around the end of the month. so hopefully we will meet up at one of the weekly sessions and compare newbies notes. Read More
st pauls bay by Corrin
Hiya, What can people tell me about St Pauls Bay? What are the amenities for families like? Are there shops? Whats the easiest way to get back to Valletta? What public transport links are there? Thanks in advance :) Corrin
malta is terrible for traffic jams but I couldn't tell you because I have always avoided peak times. I wonder if anyone else can help here? I do have a friend who lives in Mellieha (even further out) and he commutes daily to Qormi. He says that yes ... Read More
long term car lease by Corrin
Hiya, does anyone lease a car? How much does it cost you for a family sized car and where would you recommend hiring from? Corrin x
If you have owned your car more than 2 years you can drive it over and use it in Malta. Read More
st pauls bay by Corrin
Hiya, What can people tell me about St Pauls Bay? What are the amenities for families like? Are there shops? Whats the easiest way to get back to Valletta? What public transport links are there? Thanks in advance :) Corrin
Hi Corrin, Quite a self sufficient area as regards shops etc. Frequent buses to Valletta, although very hot and crowded in peak summer months. Our apartment is in Xemxija, St Pauls Bay area Not sure about schools though. marisa Read More
Regular Expat blog meet up by Emma3
Hi everybody! Anybody would like to arrange a group meet up this week for a casual beer in Sliema/st.julians area?:)
Hi Ricky, Marisa and Mike here. Shame about Bianco's, but we will keep a look out for the new venue and come and say hello when we return next month. Read More
Working in Malta - Moving from UK by jordlea
Hi guys, I am very new to this, and i've never moved away from my hometown before so moving to malta would be a massive step, At the moment i have a passport and money in my bank. I intend to make a move to malta perminant, Before i come out ...
If this is in regard to a moving company, please let me know too as we are currently trying to find the best way to bring our stuff over. we need to do it very soon.. Read More
shipping goods to Malta from UK
thank you Ken. I will contact them. marisa Read More
shipping goods to Malta from UK
Many thanks. I will do that. Marisa Read More
shipping goods to Malta from UK
We are just moving to Malta and I am in the process of pricing up shipping and containers to move our belongings to Malta. Can anyone recommend anyone and give me some idea on the best and cheapest way of doing this? Do I have to pay tax if I bring ... Read More
Pregnancy by pinas52
Hallo, I am Italian and I am at the 8th week of pregnancy. I would like to have some more information regarding which kind of analysis are performed in Malta by the antenatal clinic of the Mater Dei. I booked an appointment for the antenatal clinic ...
Hello, I would strongly suggest you speak to a local GP to find out the way things are done here. I am sure you WILL be offered tests same as in any European country. there are two ways of getting care. One is the state and one is the private sector ... Read More
Regular Expat blog meet up by Emma3
Hi everybody! Anybody would like to arrange a group meet up this week for a casual beer in Sliema/st.julians area?:)
would love to come as newbies the following weds. Will you be around? Read More
Retiring to Live in Melliaha by peter & molly
We are a yachting couple who have been sailing in the Eastern Med since 1998 and now wish to buy a home and retire in Malta.The Blogs speak highly of Mellieha could established expats in the town help us with their views.We are visiting to house ...
Do you have expats meetings in Gozo? If you do, I will definitely come over with Mike. Coming over to Malta next week......... Read More
Retiring to Live in Melliaha by peter & molly
We are a yachting couple who have been sailing in the Eastern Med since 1998 and now wish to buy a home and retire in Malta.The Blogs speak highly of Mellieha could established expats in the town help us with their views.We are visiting to house ...
Hello Redmik, Personally I would love to get to know Gozo a little better before deciding on where to live but at the moment my husband is dead set against. Would love to meet up with you when we are over. Read More
Retiring to Live in Melliaha by peter & molly
We are a yachting couple who have been sailing in the Eastern Med since 1998 and now wish to buy a home and retire in Malta.The Blogs speak highly of Mellieha could established expats in the town help us with their views.We are visiting to house ...
Hello, My husband and I will be going to Malta in the next two weeks to start house hunting too. I am Maltese but have been in UK all my working life so this is a big change for me! I have very good friends who are in the yachting fraternity and ... Read More
Retirement by jeaniecam
Hi. Jean here , was wondering how the hospitals and doctors are for people who have retired .Do you have to take out private health insurance Thank you jean
Not exactly. In the main it is free but you do not have the luxury of a named GP like in UK. You can attend the polyclinics (found in all the towns and villages) and see a random doctor with any problem for free. As far as I can understand there is ... Read More
Retirement by jeaniecam
Hi. Jean here , was wondering how the hospitals and doctors are for people who have retired .Do you have to take out private health insurance Thank you jean
Hope not Jeanie because that is us! Read More
Breastfeeding in Malta by Corrin
Hi all, We may well be moving to Malta in the new year. I have a 3 yr old and 9 month old. I'm breastfeeding the baby and I was wondering what the social attitudes are like out there to breastfeeding. Ive always been very happy to breastfeed in the ...
Please keep in touch. I hope (all fingers and toes crossed) that we exchange next week. If we do, I am free to plan!!!!!!! Sooooooooooooooo happy to hear from you lovely ladies. Read More
Breastfeeding in Malta by Corrin
Hi all, We may well be moving to Malta in the new year. I have a 3 yr old and 9 month old. I'm breastfeeding the baby and I was wondering what the social attitudes are like out there to breastfeeding. Ive always been very happy to breastfeed in the ...
Your experiences are very similar to the things we did in this area...breastfeeding friendly stickers etc and a leaflet produced etc etc etc. I am happy to hear about the support at Mater Dei but I think it would be lovely to have a more informal ... Read More
Breastfeeding in Malta by Corrin
Hi all, We may well be moving to Malta in the new year. I have a 3 yr old and 9 month old. I'm breastfeeding the baby and I was wondering what the social attitudes are like out there to breastfeeding. Ive always been very happy to breastfeed in the ...
Brilliant. Sounds great. I really look forward to seeing you and maybe starting something together??? Next week is crucial for us. Hopefully we exchange and then it is all systems go. Please keep in touch. At the moment we aim to be there towards ... Read More
Breastfeeding in Malta by Corrin
Hi all, We may well be moving to Malta in the new year. I have a 3 yr old and 9 month old. I'm breastfeeding the baby and I was wondering what the social attitudes are like out there to breastfeeding. Ive always been very happy to breastfeed in the ...
Would love to meet up when I come to Malta (hopefully in January) because I too ran some breastfeeding groups here until quite recently. I was very grateful when mums help run the groups. Did you do your Baby Friendly training? Where in UK were you? ... Read More
Breastfeeding in Malta by Corrin
Hi all, We may well be moving to Malta in the new year. I have a 3 yr old and 9 month old. I'm breastfeeding the baby and I was wondering what the social attitudes are like out there to breastfeeding. Ive always been very happy to breastfeed in the ...
I do know they are trying from things I have heard. Yes they are slow as everything is in Malta. But they have sent midwives to UK to get ideas Read More
guide me on having a home birth in Malta. by Teresa Fernandez
Hi! I麓m wondering if any of you could guide me on having a home birth in Malta. I just found out I麓m 3 weeks pregnant of my second baby and my husband just got and excellent job offering in Malta to start this December. We were living in London ...
Hello Teresa, I am a recently retired midwife (qualified in UK since 1980) with lots of experience in home births.(UK not Malta) I am Maltese and hope to be moving to Malta towards the end of January. (providing our house sale does go through) I do ... Read More
Breastfeeding in Malta by Corrin
Hi all, We may well be moving to Malta in the new year. I have a 3 yr old and 9 month old. I'm breastfeeding the baby and I was wondering what the social attitudes are like out there to breastfeeding. Ive always been very happy to breastfeed in the ...
I feel you should say something as there is a massive move to improve breastfeeding rates in Malta. It is a shame if one health professional has outdated information. Mention The UNICEF Baby Friendly initiative. It is a global initiative and one of ... Read More
Breastfeeding in Malta by Corrin
Hi all, We may well be moving to Malta in the new year. I have a 3 yr old and 9 month old. I'm breastfeeding the baby and I was wondering what the social attitudes are like out there to breastfeeding. Ive always been very happy to breastfeed in the ...
Hello Corrin, There is a massive move in Malta to improve breastfeeding rates so go for it!!! I am a midwife who has spent many years promoting breastfeeding (and teaching) in UK. I will be moving to Malta (house sale permitting) in January. x Read More
English and Turkish moving to Malta...help please! by kbun22
Hi everyone :) I am English and planning to move to Malta within the next couple of months with my Turkish husband. I'd love some advice regarding visa's etc, as I understand it for me I can just turn up and then I'm good for 3 months until I need ...
mmmm not quite.....but west Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Caribbean.....get the picture? Read More
English and Turkish moving to Malta...help please! by kbun22
Hi everyone :) I am English and planning to move to Malta within the next couple of months with my Turkish husband. I'd love some advice regarding visa's etc, as I understand it for me I can just turn up and then I'm good for 3 months until I need ...
We like to travel further afield, and often when my husband could get in without a visa, or buy one on entry, I could not. Very annoying!! Read More
English and Turkish moving to Malta...help please! by kbun22
Hi everyone :) I am English and planning to move to Malta within the next couple of months with my Turkish husband. I'd love some advice regarding visa's etc, as I understand it for me I can just turn up and then I'm good for 3 months until I need ...
No, not to enter Malta!!!! Of course they let me in. lol Read More
English and Turkish moving to Malta...help please! by kbun22
Hi everyone :) I am English and planning to move to Malta within the next couple of months with my Turkish husband. I'd love some advice regarding visa's etc, as I understand it for me I can just turn up and then I'm good for 3 months until I need ...
Just get in touch with the embassy. That is the only way you will find out the real story. Maybe things are different in Malta! Until very recently, a woman was husband's property almost! Equality did not arrive at the same rate as elsewhere. I am ... Read More
English and Turkish moving to Malta...help please! by kbun22
Hi everyone :) I am English and planning to move to Malta within the next couple of months with my Turkish husband. I'd love some advice regarding visa's etc, as I understand it for me I can just turn up and then I'm good for 3 months until I need ...
I don't want to enter this heated argument. However from my own experience, whoever and whatever nationality you are married to and travelling with, it is the documents YOU hold that count. Read More
Brazilian Samba by chinooks
I am very keen to find any samba percussion players in Malta. Does anyone know of any community bands I can join?
Where do I do this? On the expat site? Read More
Brazilian Samba
I am very keen to find any samba percussion players in Malta. Does anyone know of any community bands I can join? Read More
Shipping from Australia to Malta by catherineshopper
Hi all was just wondering if anyone has had any experience in moving about a dozen tea chest size boxes of personal belongings from Australia to Malta. I am trying to get a few quotes and deciding whether its worth it or just buy more stuff when i ...
I left Malta when I was 18.....many years ago!! But we come over a few times a year, albeit only for a few days at a time. I am quite nervous about relocating after all this time, as well as being very excited. I am under no illusions that there ... Read More
Shipping from Australia to Malta by catherineshopper
Hi all was just wondering if anyone has had any experience in moving about a dozen tea chest size boxes of personal belongings from Australia to Malta. I am trying to get a few quotes and deciding whether its worth it or just buy more stuff when i ...
Many thanks for your reply Redmik. We will certainly take your suggestions on board. Awaiting exchange of contracts here before we start moving everything!!! Quite an in limbo and tense time as we have been here before earlier this year! Read More
Shipping from Australia to Malta by catherineshopper
Hi all was just wondering if anyone has had any experience in moving about a dozen tea chest size boxes of personal belongings from Australia to Malta. I am trying to get a few quotes and deciding whether its worth it or just buy more stuff when i ...
Is that from England Redmik? We are looking to ship things over from UK in January. Still not sure what to bring and what to leave here... Read More
Registering a birth in Malta by David
Hi, About to have a baby or already had children? Let's share your experience about the paperworks for registering a birth in Malta. What are the formalities to obtain a birth certificate? What is the procedure to follow if both parents are ...
Maybe so Redmik. My husband tells me to "shut up" if I try and explain I am aka another name! haha.... So I have learnt to shut up and do just that. lol Read More
Registering a birth in Malta by David
Hi, About to have a baby or already had children? Let's share your experience about the paperworks for registering a birth in Malta. What are the formalities to obtain a birth certificate? What is the procedure to follow if both parents are ...
I too was born in Malta and actually had 5 names (honestly) In fact what I have always been known as is not one of them!! The confusion is just as bad in UK, so I don't think it is just Malta on official stuff! Read More
Registering a birth in Malta by David
Hi, About to have a baby or already had children? Let's share your experience about the paperworks for registering a birth in Malta. What are the formalities to obtain a birth certificate? What is the procedure to follow if both parents are ...
As a midwife (in UK) I always gave that information to my mums. Can you not ask a local midwife to tell you? They surely must have up to date information? Read More
Buying car options by defectus
Hi all, I'm considering my options of getting a car in Malta. My initial idea was to import a car myself but the staggering import charges and complicated registration process somehow put me off. My other option would be to buy a car whilst in Malta ...
Thank you for the link and information. I see we have some work to do. Read More
Buying car options by defectus
Hi all, I'm considering my options of getting a car in Malta. My initial idea was to import a car myself but the staggering import charges and complicated registration process somehow put me off. My other option would be to buy a car whilst in Malta ...
Hello. I think my husband and I are in the same boat as you, but we are leaning towards shipping a car over to Malta. I am told diesel cars have lower registration costs. I was going to bring my own car but I am not so sure it is suitable for Malta ... Read More
Social life during long winter stay by GuestPoster821
I'm back in Malta, again, for a long winter stay. From primo November to ultimo mars. I d'not need a place to stay / live. I d'not need a job. But for social reasons it could be nice to have something to do. It could be a ordinary job or a job some ...
50% of the people will want you dead....but the other 50% will be happy you make a stand as they are sick of it too! Read More
10 months in.... by sunmaverick
Hello. Well, 10 months into our new life here, and all I can say, is that it beats Spain by a mile. I have written a book "Retire to Spain", now I am writing, "Retire to Malta", so the differences are important to my publishing work. I have been ...
glad to hear that as hopefully we are taking the leap there soon. Would love to hear about your experiences. Read More
Hi from a newbie
Just wanted to say hi to everyone on the forum. My husband and I have (hopefully) sold our house and next step is a move to Malta. I am originally from Malta but have been living in UK with my English husband for more years than I care to admit to. ... Read More
Hi by martinparker
Thought I had best say hi before delving into the other forums! We moved to Malta, from the Pyrenees in France, back in Oct 2011 and I think my wife joined the forum, but I never did. I am ex forces, 22 years RAF and we moved to France a couple of ...
Hi Martinparker, I hope you are enjoying life in Malta. I am Maltese born but have lived in UK for over 35 years, hoping to return for the same reasons you mention..add family to that. My husband and I are not sure where in Malta we would like to ... Read More
Hi from a newbie!
Are you in Malta yet? We are thinking of moving very soon too. Read More
I am a drummer who needs to play his drums!!!
Would you be interested in leading a Samba band? Would LOVE to join one when we get to Malta. It is so uplifting! Read More
New expat drummer in Malta
Hiya, Not in Malta yet...but hopefully house sale permitting we are on our way very soon. Have you considered starting up a community Samba band? I am not musical but over the last couple of years have been part of a Samba band and LOVE it. that ... Read More