Sarafima
Norwegian expat in Canada
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About me
Norwegian
Lives in Rothesay, New Brunswick
Speaks english, norwegian, french
Registration: 27 November 2009
Charity work
I would recommend contacting the Salvation Army, the Red Cross, or one of your local churches. Read More
Buying Grocery in Canana...
I like the bigger stores - loblaws, sobeys, superstore for the ability to get everything I need in one shop. Read More
Hello Everyone!!
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp Be careful with immigration representatives - a bunch of them are under investigation in BC right now for making false representation to the government about the jobs people were coming over to. There is some ... Read More
looking for a flat to rent in toronto
I was in TO about 10 years ago (yikes) and the only way to get a decent apartment was to be awake when the paper showed up at the local newsstand and be ready to start calling at 08:00... However, since you're arriving in the summer if you're ... Read More
Immigration from Dubai to Canada - Job prospects & Education? by dxbdude
Dear All, Thank you for taking time out to view this topic. I am 27/M/Indian, based in Dubai (UAE). Completed my B.Sc in Marketing (2004). Currently employed as a Sales & Marketing Executive in the Valet Parking industry, having a total work ...
dxbdude, There are many universities that do part-time MBA's. Interestingly, they sometimes cost more than a full time MBA...However, people are getting less excited about hiring MBA's because the market is a bit flooded with useless people with ... Read More
Job prospects in canada for Software testing and Physiotherapy
I don't know anything about software testing, although I did hear on the radio the industry is growing right now, particularly in Vancouver and Montreal. Physio I think it would be pretty easy to find patients considering (from a patient ... Read More
Live and work in canada by joeandemma
Hi everyone My name is joe. My girlfriend soon to be wife and I would like to move to canada. Im a qualified Metal Fabricator. We would like to get as much information as possible before we commit to moving. If there are any irish people on the ...
JoeandEmma, I'm afraid I'm not 'up' on the metal fabricating business, but I do hear all the time in conversations how we are terribly short on skilled trades. If being somewhere where Irish is important to you, I suggest researching Newfoundland ... Read More
why people leaving Malta? by wisnicz
Do you know somebody? Do you know the reasons?
Dear forum members, I just wanted to say thanks for all the help the forum has offered myself and my husband. Circumstances are such (personal reasons) that we have moved back to Canada, but we very much enjoyed our time and the people we had the ... Read More
6 Nations Rugby by Damsel
I am wondering if anyone knows of any nice child friendly pubs that will be showing the 6 nations rugby?
By child friendly do you mean they allow children or that your children would enjoy it? I think all bars in malta pretty much allow children - anyway Black Gold in Sliema usually shows the six nations and I've seen children in there before. Usually ... Read More
What to buy before you move to Malta? by whiteprimer
Each time I move to a new country I find out after the event... Nuts, I wish I had bought this first and shipped it over with the rest of my things... With this in mind, what things would you buy in advance to stick in your container of household ...
Let's see...when I'm back in Canada I tend to load up on: - computers and associated things (routers, laptops, printers) - small appliances (horribly overpriced here) - clothes - I've barely bought anything here. Expensive and I'm 5'10 so I have a ... Read More
Bringing pet goldfish - no don´t laugh..... by lucyanya
I know this may seem like a really stupid question..... but they are my speciality. My kids have two pet goldfish and would like to bring them to Malta with them. Are there any special regulations regarding this, as they are just a couple of VERY ...
At the same time, Malta is a bizarre place where small-minded people make up laws. I wouldn't mention the fish to the border guard, in case he/she decided to make a fuss. Read More
Bringing pet goldfish - no don´t laugh..... by lucyanya
I know this may seem like a really stupid question..... but they are my speciality. My kids have two pet goldfish and would like to bring them to Malta with them. Are there any special regulations regarding this, as they are just a couple of VERY ...
Oh that's much easier. As far as my colleague knows there are no limitations on bringing goldfish to Malta. They are not an endangered nor invasive species ;-) Read More
Bringing pet goldfish - no don´t laugh..... by lucyanya
I know this may seem like a really stupid question..... but they are my speciality. My kids have two pet goldfish and would like to bring them to Malta with them. Are there any special regulations regarding this, as they are just a couple of VERY ...
Here's what my coworker says - - don't feed you fish for two days, - put them each in a professional fish packing bag (find a pet shop) - use water from aquarium - 1/3 water + 2/3 oxygen gas (from pet shop) - put it in a styrafoam box, ship live ... Read More
Bringing pet goldfish - no don´t laugh..... by lucyanya
I know this may seem like a really stupid question..... but they are my speciality. My kids have two pet goldfish and would like to bring them to Malta with them. Are there any special regulations regarding this, as they are just a couple of VERY ...
I can ask for you at work tomorrow. Just so happens I'm a marine biologist, and one of my coworkers works with imports of exotic fish ;-) Read More
water and electric want me to chase last owners for outstanding bills by francesco camilleri
Hi everyone I bought a house in August and everything went very smooth. However when we went to the water & electric with the last owner to change the account into my name the lady took the reading off us and we signed forms and told the owner he ...
I wouldn't panic. Yes you need to resolve it (and if you can't get any satisfaction with the previous owner, time to speak to your lawyer who was involved in the purchase) , but enemalta was recently in the news for letting someone accrue 7 years ... Read More
Bringing our Pet dog to Malta by Honney
We are looking into moving to Malta and would like to know if there any expats who have brought a pet dog over from an EU country (we have a pet passport and the dog is well travelled around Europe) and would like share their experiences with us, ...
I followed the advice by Ilene and Ricky bringing my cats in and it was smooth as could be :-) Read More
Charity items - clothes, shoes, childrens toys
I'll miss all the excellent people I've met here too :-( one of the very sad parts about being an expat. Read More
Charity items - clothes, shoes, childrens toys
Yepp, time to head back to Canada. We're taking off on the 24th of January. Read More
MOVING TO MALTA EARLY 2011 - LOOKING FOR ADVICE AND NEW FRIENDS! by angelabraveheart
Hi everyone my partner and I are moving to Malta early 2011 (Im 30 he is 27) He is French and I am Scottish. He has been offered a position for a company to start in January. We dont have accommodation sorted yet. We would like to be close enough to ...
Hi there, we chose to live in B'kara which is great for transit, but depends on where you are working. Read More
Charity items - clothes, shoes, childrens toys
Hello! I am doing a house clearing and I have some boxes of used-but-still-good things that I won't be able to take with me to Canada - Does anyone know any charities which accept clothing/shoes/toys donations, preferably one that is in b'kara or ... Read More
finding employment by maura
hi there, I have been in malta for 5 years and so has my husband who is from the channel isles, However, i get depresses when i am reading blogs and people are coming over to malta and partners have got work or they simply come over and find work, ...
We recently hired an IT person from the ETC registry - is your husband registered there? Read More
Hair Stylists by RubyMarie
Can anyone suggest to me a good hair stylist? I've been to a few since we moved here and I've yet to find one I like or feel confident with. I have short and fine hair so usually needs texturizing but the stylists I've seen seem to not know what ...
Yes, ask specifically for Herbert. There are 3 hairdressors. It is across the street from a grocery story and next to the targa gap pharmacy. Read More
Hair Stylists by RubyMarie
Can anyone suggest to me a good hair stylist? I've been to a few since we moved here and I've yet to find one I like or feel confident with. I have short and fine hair so usually needs texturizing but the stylists I've seen seem to not know what ...
I, in fact, just went from dark brown to blonde. Very happy with the results. The aforementioned Herbert at Ego salon did it, single process but with two toners. My hair is not even fried ;-) Read More
Hair Stylists by RubyMarie
Can anyone suggest to me a good hair stylist? I've been to a few since we moved here and I've yet to find one I like or feel confident with. I have short and fine hair so usually needs texturizing but the stylists I've seen seem to not know what ...
I have a great hairdresser in Mosta - Herbert at Ego salon - it's at the top of constitution street. I have loved everything he has done to my hair. Read More
Brazilians in Malta by djinn
Hello, Are there any Brazilians (not teenagers, preferably, as I am in my mid-fifties) living in Malta ? I used to speak good brazilian-portuguese 35 years ago (learnt with cousins in Sao Paolo) and brushed it up again last year in Italy, following ...
Most definitely - Footloose in Paceville was having brazillian nights for a while - not sure if they are still happening though. Read More
Working in Malta - please help! by pinksakura
Hello everyone! I was offered a job in Malta for around 20k p.a. Our office is in Valletta. I'm currently in Singapore (not my home country) and my current salary is roughly the same as Malta. But Malta is such a wonderful country that I'm really ...
Honestly my boss chucks the ones without photos. Read More
Working in Malta - please help! by pinksakura
Hello everyone! I was offered a job in Malta for around 20k p.a. Our office is in Valletta. I'm currently in Singapore (not my home country) and my current salary is roughly the same as Malta. But Malta is such a wonderful country that I'm really ...
My impression of the IT industry is that people are not on the market long - we hired someone in IT earlier this year and were a little slow after the interviews to proceed with the hire - and people we called back had already been hired within a ... Read More
Working in Malta - please help! by pinksakura
Hello everyone! I was offered a job in Malta for around 20k p.a. Our office is in Valletta. I'm currently in Singapore (not my home country) and my current salary is roughly the same as Malta. But Malta is such a wonderful country that I'm really ...
I think that totally depends on how specific your skills are. What industry are you looking in? Read More
internship
Hi Paula, What do you do? Do you have your own funding or would you need a paid internship? Read More
Work permits for third country nationals by Sarafima
In a new and hilarious turn of events.... If you read your work permit, it says that you must reside in premesis duly licensed by the Malta Tourism Association. I asked them how I find out what residences are licensed. This is the link I received ...
Update- I sent them my current address(not a hotel) and they updated my work permit without a comment. I don't think the left hand and the right hand are speaking Read More
Work permits for third country nationals
In a new and hilarious turn of events.... If you read your work permit, it says that you must reside in premesis duly licensed by the Malta Tourism Association. I asked them how I find out what residences are licensed. This is the link I received ... Read More
Looking for some new friends :)
Hey Katie, shameless plug for rugby but it is a great way to make friends. I play with the alligators, we train monday and wednesday in b'kara at 1915. MSG me if you are interested. Read More
reliable gps in malta ? by djinn
Are there now any gps (garmin or other) reliable and up to date in Malta ? I've been told they never were satisfactory, but there may be something more recent on the market. I have no sense of orientation and it would be a great help.I need ...
I bought the card from medconm and I am constantly lost... Read More
Utility Bill Process by iamharibo
Hey, I live in a small two bedroom flat with my partner. We have electric and water but no gas. I was under the impression that the electric and water bills were paid quarterly. We agreed to give the landlady 70 a month on top of rent so that after ...
Unfortunately you are not the only one I have heard this story from. It seems quite common for landlords to try to get some extra for utilities...I say stand your ground and refuse to give her anything more than the agreed unless she can give you an ... Read More
Advice on purchasing appliances
Hi, Anyone had any success purchasing low-cost appliances? I'm looking for a used or inexpensive microwave. I am horrified by the cost of microwaves in Malta, although I'm starting to wonder if I'm spoilt from North America because I was horrified ... Read More
One for the ladies- shopping help! by iamharibo
I miss the make up counters of Debenhams and John Lewis from the UK! I'm really wanting to buy products like Mac Bare Escentuals Bourjois Benefit etc I've tried looking online but all I got was the link to Inglot which I will be trying but I want ...
I buy makeup whenever I'm through duty free :-) Read More
wimax or adsl ? In need of internet in Senglea soon
For vodafone there was installation fees as well as the monthly fee Read More
Move my furniture to Malta? by canadianfamily5
Hello and thank you for your information on schools. I have a question about our furniture. We have a fully furnished house in Canada and will be moving to Malta, but renting for probably 12 months to see where we want to live permanently. ...
We brought 6 cubic meters from Canada in 'groupage' - personal stuff. It took about 30 days, we had to pay the full 1200 euro deposit, it cost us about 2000 CAD, plus delivery here in Malta (another couple hundred euro). The only thing that ... Read More
wimax or adsl ? In need of internet in Senglea soon
I'm using vodafone at home, both with XP and windows seven. No problems, although I do notice that it slows down during high traffic periods (like right after work). Read More
Hi All by Mark_Anderson
Hi All, Im Mark and im planning on moving out to Malta Next Month, im looking on renting a 2 bedroom apartment in the St Pauls or Bugibba area, im not looking for a job out here as i will continue to do the job i have which is working offshore on ...
Hey Mark! My husband and I moved from Norway to Malta as well (although we're canadian). If you spend some time reading the backposts on this blog you'll see there's a lot of great advice tucked away. Best of luck Read More
learning Maltese language by sandiemil
can anyone suggest classes to learn Maltese?
oh, and you need to register by Sept 3rd. Read More
learning Maltese language by sandiemil
can anyone suggest classes to learn Maltese?
http://www.eveningcourses.gov.mt/ However it looks like you need a maltese identity card to register :-( Read More
Are there jobs in Malta? by concy
Hi all, im a young Irish guy thinking about moving to Malta at the start of 2011 and, will more than likely be going over unemployed and im just wondering would it be hard to find a job as im not Maltese or even speak the language? I am a qualified ...
Sorry to say but we were recently hiring at the company I worked for and there seemed to be quite a few unemployed people in the electrical area listed already with ETC...so looks like you might want to focus in other areas. Read More
New job in Malta - advice wanted please by northern_lad
Hi, I am going to be moving to Malta in September as I have a new job. I am going to be working on the Attard end of the Mriehel Bypass in B'Kara. I am single and would ideally like to be within walking distance to where I work as well as a Gym if ...
My husband also discovered this link recently maltabybus.com/ Read More
Answers about festas!
Finally, one of my Maltese friends pointed me to a listing of festas in Malta. Now I'll know why there are fireworks! trymalta.net/festas.aspx Read More
Weekly/Monthly Pub quiz by hammersfan
Can anyone recommend a good weekly or monthly Pub quiz? I know there are several pubs that advertise them but if anyone has any recommendations that would help cut down on the trial and error process I'd appreciate it. Also if anyone wants to join ...
For anyone still interested in pub quiz - we went and were informed it isn't on in the summer - so maybe we'll try back in September :-) Read More
New job in Malta - advice wanted please by northern_lad
Hi, I am going to be moving to Malta in September as I have a new job. I am going to be working on the Attard end of the Mriehel Bypass in B'Kara. I am single and would ideally like to be within walking distance to where I work as well as a Gym if ...
Hi there, I live in B'kara and commute to Mosta. I use the St. Aloysius Gym which is adequate although not the newest or shiniest. They also have an associated tennis club. B'kara is very Maltese, we quite enjoy living there (we live by the old ... Read More
New test for Third-country nationals applying for long-term residency by ricky
As of 1. August 2010 Legal Notice 370/2010 will apply to new applications for long-term residency of Third-Country Nationals. This means that in the last 12 months immediatly prior to the application the applicant has to attend a course organized ...
We had to take the same thing in Norway. It was quite intelligence insulting but somewhat hilarious Read More
Weekly/Monthly Pub quiz by hammersfan
Can anyone recommend a good weekly or monthly Pub quiz? I know there are several pubs that advertise them but if anyone has any recommendations that would help cut down on the trial and error process I'd appreciate it. Also if anyone wants to join ...
Perfect. So we'll aim to arrive between 20:30 and 21:00? Read More
Weekly/Monthly Pub quiz by hammersfan
Can anyone recommend a good weekly or monthly Pub quiz? I know there are several pubs that advertise them but if anyone has any recommendations that would help cut down on the trial and error process I'd appreciate it. Also if anyone wants to join ...
Anyone know what time the quiz is? Read More
Weekly/Monthly Pub quiz by hammersfan
Can anyone recommend a good weekly or monthly Pub quiz? I know there are several pubs that advertise them but if anyone has any recommendations that would help cut down on the trial and error process I'd appreciate it. Also if anyone wants to join ...
Yes still interested! No, haven't gone yet. Shall we make a foray on Wednesday July 21st? It'll be me + 1 so that's 4 to start with :-) Read More
Third-country nationals work permit renewal! by Optimist
Hi all! I'm new here, not in Malta but! I read all that there is on this forum about the above issue and considering that in August I should apply for my third renewal, got pretty concerned and alarmed my boss! Now, two days ago she contacted ETC ...
That's great news! Looking forward to the updates about how it gets 'easier'. I just spent an hour down at MQIRC showing them original documents AGAIN, because someone forgot to write down that they had already seen them. The agent herself was ... Read More
Dog lover by Gessabean
Hi, I'm thinking of moving over and I have 2 dogs. Could anyone tell me where could I walk them? Are there any open spaces? If I go real early, I mean 4 -5 am could I play with them on the beachs? Thanks, Gez
No no, not offended, just enjoying a very relevant discussion. It was a decision we struggled with as well leaving Canada, but most of our friends had full cat households as well due to adoptions and I'm a schmuck. Then once we'd moved to Norway, ... Read More
Dog lover by Gessabean
Hi, I'm thinking of moving over and I have 2 dogs. Could anyone tell me where could I walk them? Are there any open spaces? If I go real early, I mean 4 -5 am could I play with them on the beachs? Thanks, Gez
Excellent point Tim, except then what would I have done with my cats that I already owned when I moved here? I'm happy to adopt (and my kitties are both rescues) but now that my household is full I can't just ditch them every time I move... If ít's ... Read More
kalimera to everybody!
Rents range wildly with location and also with season, so that's a tough one. If you are signing a long term lease, you should be able to find a decent apartment for one person for what you are paying now. However, trying to find something in the ... Read More
Third-country nationals work permit renewal! by Optimist
Hi all! I'm new here, not in Malta but! I read all that there is on this forum about the above issue and considering that in August I should apply for my third renewal, got pretty concerned and alarmed my boss! Now, two days ago she contacted ETC ...
Also, you can report problems like the 'unoffical policy' of WP rejection to ec.europa.eu/solvit where you may find some satisfaction. Their mandate is to rectify 'misapplication of laws', and specifically the do deal with residence permits. The had ... Read More
Minimum wages
Oops just read the last part of your question - there are lots of incentives for SMEs in Malta - check Malta Enterprise, also ETC has some good programs (for everyone at least) not sure if they have specific sme assistance programs. Read More
Minimum wages
It looks to me like people who are part time in retail employed before March 12, 2010 got paid more. However, it definitely looks like it has been standardized now. I would read this as everyone employed after March 12, 2010 makes 3.81 an hour. ... Read More
Dog lover by Gessabean
Hi, I'm thinking of moving over and I have 2 dogs. Could anyone tell me where could I walk them? Are there any open spaces? If I go real early, I mean 4 -5 am could I play with them on the beachs? Thanks, Gez
I am currently cuddling with my Canadian kitty while checking emails so I feel the need to add it can be done and it's worth it! Read More
Hello!
I'm in B'kara and the football fans are NUTS. Parties until all hours of the nights if any of the fav brit teams win, or B'kara.... Read More
Bringing our Pet dog to Malta by Honney
We are looking into moving to Malta and would like to know if there any expats who have brought a pet dog over from an EU country (we have a pet passport and the dog is well travelled around Europe) and would like share their experiences with us, ...
I brought two cats on two seperate occasions and there was definitely no contribution expected (that I was aware of!). I'm renting with cats, so no idea about renting with dogs. Read More
Can I reclaim my taxes? by nellej
I'm a non EU member about to leave Malta coz of these work permit issues. I have been paying FSS & Social Security Contributions. Can I reclaim my taxes?
I'm also curious - what is your area of work, if you don't mind me asking? I've given my employer a heads up on the 4 year thing, and they are convinced that as I am 'specialised' I'll be ok.... Read More
Work Permit by wisnicz
Hi, To get a work permit - do I have to have a job offer at first? Do you maybe know - how this will looks like after 2011? -work permits for EU people? Thx.
also work permit and residency are seperate beasts.... Read More
Work Permit by wisnicz
Hi, To get a work permit - do I have to have a job offer at first? Do you maybe know - how this will looks like after 2011? -work permits for EU people? Thx.
yepp, new work permit each job. But to clarify, you personally don't apply, the company who wants to hire you has to apply for you. Read More
Regrets, anyone? by Gunner35
Attention all Expats! We are now seriously looking into moving to Malta! Just like to know now (rather than too late) if there is anything that you expats are unhappy with out there, or if you have any regrets? For instance: 1) Power cuts - How bad ...
nope, no regrets here. I drink the tap water, the powercuts are kindof fun as long as you have a bbq, some frozen burgers, beer and some candles on hand...the driving is nuts so I take the bus and the shopping is great but shops close for siesta in ... Read More
Best area for 27yo fella to move too?
I'm living in birkirkara as a 28 yr old and i'm really liking it-it's not in tourist land but there are good bus connections to tourist land and the associated swanky bars and restaurants. There is another thread already on letting agents. ... Read More
Some Questions by Roel82
Hello All, I just signed up to Expat.com after reading for 2 days. I Probably move soon from Holland to Malta as i'm trough to the last round of a job application. A good time to start sorting thing out. First of all my biggest question is will ...
My employer recommended against remax, but no personal experience Read More
Some Questions by Roel82
Hello All, I just signed up to Expat.com after reading for 2 days. I Probably move soon from Holland to Malta as i'm trough to the last round of a job application. A good time to start sorting thing out. First of all my biggest question is will ...
I'm going to disagree a tiny bit with Ricky on the 1100 - it really depends on your lifestyle, and if it's just you or you'll be supporting a family. Many people make less than 1100 and do just fine, but you'll have to be choosy about your ... Read More
Expat meeting this Friday by ricky
Hi all, last Fridays meeting was great fun. This week Friday 26 th March from 8 pm onwards we are going to try something different. One of our regulars,Trisha, has organized an evening at SJI's in Paceville .It is a soft jazz club ( whatever ...
I think it's Terrazo, Spinola Bay, St. Julians at 20:00 :-) directions are in a previous post. Read More
Moving to Malta
Hi Meghan, I was nervous about making friends in Malta as well, but I've only been here two months and I've made a lot of friends already. I'm never short of things to do! Plus, ryanair and easyjet fly lots to England, so you and your friends can ... Read More
Expat meeting this Friday by ricky
Hi all, last Fridays meeting was great fun. This week Friday 26 th March from 8 pm onwards we are going to try something different. One of our regulars,Trisha, has organized an evening at SJI's in Paceville .It is a soft jazz club ( whatever ...
Hey Ricky, thanks for Friday. It was great, I really enjoyed putting some faces to names :-) Looking forward to the boat trips! Kes Read More
Expat meeting this Friday by ricky
Hi all, last Fridays meeting was great fun. This week Friday 26 th March from 8 pm onwards we are going to try something different. One of our regulars,Trisha, has organized an evening at SJI's in Paceville .It is a soft jazz club ( whatever ...
I'm planning to go this Friday for a little while (need to make an airport run to pick up my husband at midnight), and I'm working on convincing 'Tilap' to attend as well, as she's currently bunking with me in B'kara :-) Kes (aka Sarafima) P.S. - ... Read More
Yoga or Pilates in Malta?
Try http://www.yellowpages.com.mt I put in yoga and got a bunch of hits :-) Read More
Public transportation in Malta
www.atp.com.mt is the official website. www.tal-linja.com is a project a university student did which is sometimes helpful sometimes not... Hope that helps! Read More
Accommodation in Mosta
Depends on where you work in Mosta. I am working up in Targa gap, so Naxxar is on the opposite side of Mosta. Mosta is also a pretty big area so don't expect to necessarily be able to walk from all areas of mosta to everywhere else. There are great ... Read More
New adventure in Malta! help!! by Sppica
Hi people! I'm a spanish 26 girl and need help in my new adventure in Malta. March is the month when I will land in this island and for now I know nobody and I will be alone! :( Do you know anybody to share a flat with? ;) Do you want drink a coffee ...
Just sent you guys an email. Read More
2 questions : place to have sportive and cultural activities + Shop
Personally I'm going to be joining a rugby club either this week or next. There's a strong rugby community here which is nice for making friends, and it keeps you fit. Seem to be lots of sailing clubs and scuba clubs too. Hope that helps, and I'll ... Read More
New adventure in Malta! help!! by Sppica
Hi people! I'm a spanish 26 girl and need help in my new adventure in Malta. March is the month when I will land in this island and for now I know nobody and I will be alone! :( Do you know anybody to share a flat with? ;) Do you want drink a coffee ...
I'm here! whoo hoo! My email is sarafima-at-hotmail.com I'd post my cell number but that seems like a bad plan... Read More
2 questions : place to have sportive and cultural activities + Shop
For the shop I would try the near the armoury in valetta - there seemed to be a lot of places selling that kind of stuff. I don't understand your question about sportive activities. Are you looking for a company to work for? A place to rent scuba ... Read More
good areas
I am currently in Malta looking for an apartment and everyone has their opinion! Some real estate agents can't understand that any foreigner might live outside of Sliema, St. Julien's, or Gzira, some thing that those areas are a rip-off and too ... Read More
Sail Boats
There seem to be loads around, and I'm pretty sure you can rent *whatever* you like if you are in the Sliema/St. Julien's area. There are definitely a couple of sailing clubs around here, maybe try googling and getting in contact with them if you ... Read More
Importing personal goods
check out this post - might be helpful to you https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=22502 Read More
What should I look for in an apartment in a hot country? by Sarafima
Personally, being a canadian in norway, when I inspect an apartment I look for good insulation, multi-paned windows, and good doors to keep the heat in. So moving to a place here there's too much heat is totally new to me! I've heard people mention ...
My experience so far with looking at renting vs buying totally agrees with you assessment Ricky - the purchase prices are not reflective of the current market state. We'll be renting as a result (as long as we can find someone who will accept a cat, ... Read More
shipping goods by klaz
Hi, We are planning to move to Gozo in March. Just wondering if anyone has information about good shipping companies? We have to ship some stuff including computer, bike, cot and a few other goods. Thanks for any information, Klaz
Fantastic! Thanks tim. We will be shipping from Canada, but have been living in Norway so it would never have occured that we would have to prove residency in Canada (Conveniently I continued to be employed in Canada). I will make sure I get that ... Read More
What should I look for in an apartment in a hot country?
Personally, being a canadian in norway, when I inspect an apartment I look for good insulation, multi-paned windows, and good doors to keep the heat in. So moving to a place here there's too much heat is totally new to me! I've heard people mention ... Read More
how to find job in norway by maxatt35
Dear all, This is mitesh from Uganda, East africa, Can some one kindly assist me how to find a good job in norway while i am in Uganda,Africa??? Please please let me know soon as possible. with kind Regards Mitesh Bhatt Uganda
The only way I found work in Bergen was networking - I found people in my field in my location (after moving here) and made it known I was looking. Seems like there are a lot of jobs that go unlisted. My husband found his job in Norway using ... Read More
New adventure in Malta! help!! by Sppica
Hi people! I'm a spanish 26 girl and need help in my new adventure in Malta. March is the month when I will land in this island and for now I know nobody and I will be alone! :( Do you know anybody to share a flat with? ;) Do you want drink a coffee ...
Hey there, I'm moving in Feb, I'm a 28 F from Canada. We should definitely get a coffee when you arrive. What are you going to be doing in Malta? How long are you going for? Read More
shipping goods by klaz
Hi, We are planning to move to Gozo in March. Just wondering if anyone has information about good shipping companies? We have to ship some stuff including computer, bike, cot and a few other goods. Thanks for any information, Klaz
I heard back from the Maltese customs, and they corroborated the 1200 euros per container. I asked what would happen if it was less than a container, and the 'standard practice' is to charge 1200 euros no matter how small the shipment (FYI). Oh ... Read More
shipping goods by klaz
Hi, We are planning to move to Gozo in March. Just wondering if anyone has information about good shipping companies? We have to ship some stuff including computer, bike, cot and a few other goods. Thanks for any information, Klaz
Well, at least the interest rates at the banks are pretty low right now, so we won't lose too much on interest. Do you happen to know where I can find info on that customs? I've been surfing there webpage for the last half hour and I can't locate ... Read More
shipping goods by klaz
Hi, We are planning to move to Gozo in March. Just wondering if anyone has information about good shipping companies? We have to ship some stuff including computer, bike, cot and a few other goods. Thanks for any information, Klaz
Any idea where I can find out more information on this? I'm looking to ship about 10 boxes. Did you line up your customs agent? Can you reccomend one? I'd be concerned about my money getting 'lost'.... Details - you provided 12 months utility bills ... Read More
Drivers licens in Malta. by insulin
Hi there, I am a swedish male who will be moving to Malta for a few years in the near future. I dont have any drivers license but am thinking of getting one once in Malta (A). My question is... Is it possible for me as a non-Maltese citizen to ...
you can just swap your EU license for cheap apparently. No idea about getting a new one... Read More
maltese language course
Language courses are required in Norway and not paid for...so I wouldn't say it's normal for it to be free Read More
DINKS in Malta
I'm still here! Arriving on Feb 17th, and would love to meet up for drinks. I'll send you a message with my private email. Read More
Work in Malta by Evofirst
We are visiting Malta this weekend and wonder if this is a good place to move to? What sort of skills are in demand in Malta and what are the government policies towards expatriates? We are looking to purchase a house rather than a flat and which ...
I am also looking to move to malta, and I'll share what research I've done but I'm not there yet so I may be wrong - working- the online gaming industry is going nuts, so if you work in that industry, lucky you. The way work permits go, youre ... Read More
shipping goods by klaz
Hi, We are planning to move to Gozo in March. Just wondering if anyone has information about good shipping companies? We have to ship some stuff including computer, bike, cot and a few other goods. Thanks for any information, Klaz
I'm shipping from Canada, but by far the best quote I received was from EuroTransport International. I've also been advised by my employer that I will likely need to pay customs clearance on the goods (in the realm of 60 euros). Hopefully someone ... Read More
Foreign kids in Gozo schools? by klaz
Hi, I'm thinking of moving to Gozo with my partner and two children (6months and 11yrs). I was wondering if anyone has any experience of British children in state schools? (particularly in Gozo if possible). I've heard that most text books ...
I'm not there yet, but when I visited in November, one of the friends we made (expat by birth, maltese by descent) warned that he was having some challenges with the school system. Although the public school system is technically bilingual, he said ... Read More
Going on a trip to Bergen or Stavanger by Tsjoeme
Hello, I'm living at Karsto near Haugesund, but I want to see something more than Haugesund. That's why I'm planning to go on a trip with one of my colleagues to either Bergen or Stavanger. What is the difference between the two? What is the best ...
Bergen has a lot more charm, but a lot of stuff is shut down in the winter, or much muted. Stavanger is a very worldy kind of city, so it loses a lot of the tourist appeal. Also, very expensive, even for norway. That's my two cents. Read More
Nursing jobs in Norway by Ottom
Guys,can someone help me find or assist with finding a nursing job in Norway.
Seems like there are lots of nursing jobs in Norway, especially in rural areas (just from talking to friends) Read More
Do and don't in Norway by expat.com
Are you living in Norway? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Norway? Could you please share with us a list of the [b] do's and don't's in Norway?[/b] Thanks!
Do make a solid effort to speak norwegian. This has really made a big difference in our social circles. don't just socialize with other expats Do express desire to eat whatever special foods you are fed. Our experience is that norwegians are very ... Read More