hammersfan
Maltese expat in England
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Online pharmacy success by hammersfan
I just wanted to share that we recently used an online pharmacy to get a generic prescription medication that was not available here in Malta, and the brand-name version was too expensive. The experience was phenomenal. We were anxious as there are ...
Hi, As my information is a few years old now (I left Malta in 2011) I will post the URL of the online pharmacy we used but all I can say now is that when we used it in 2010/11 it was reliable and legitimate, but other than checking that the website ... Read More
Online pharmacy success by hammersfan
I just wanted to share that we recently used an online pharmacy to get a generic prescription medication that was not available here in Malta, and the brand-name version was too expensive. The experience was phenomenal. We were anxious as there are ...
PM Sent. Hi Tim, I need the details of the pharmacy. Could you please send me a PM? Many thanks for your help. All the best, Valentina :) Read More
Living in Malta. PLEASE HELP! by Kristian0922
Hello, I am new to this but in desperate need of help. My name is Kristian. I am a British citizen, and would like to live in Malta. I want to live in bugibba. I have been doing my own research for the info I need but I have hit a wall with it ...
Hi Kristian, My wife also suffers from RA - and though we no longer live in Malta we did for a couple of years until about a year ago, so if you have some specific questions about RA treatment in Malta I'm sure she would be happy to share her ... Read More
Looking for Genuine Online Pharmacy
PM sent to Luggerbugs Tim Read More
Thinking of moving to Malta by stephen27
A job opportunity in Malta has arisen for me, I have a wife and young daughter (17 months), the pay would be around 1800 Euros net.. should this be enough to live/? Id be hoping to live in or near St Julians but working near Kalkara and how ...
Thanks Julian - we'll definitely seek the South out next time we are over and look you up. Rooikat - we can't help but look at life through the lens of our own experiences and I don't think any of us claim that where we have lived in the past is ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Malta by stephen27
A job opportunity in Malta has arisen for me, I have a wife and young daughter (17 months), the pay would be around 1800 Euros net.. should this be enough to live/? Id be hoping to live in or near St Julians but working near Kalkara and how ...
I just wanted to welcome CdninMalta as it is their first post. Also as similarly one half of a North American/British couple with kids in Malta schools, we experienced it pretty much the same way as CdninMalta expressed it and hence we finally ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Malta by stephen27
A job opportunity in Malta has arisen for me, I have a wife and young daughter (17 months), the pay would be around 1800 Euros net.. should this be enough to live/? Id be hoping to live in or near St Julians but working near Kalkara and how ...
Hi Julian, I'm sure we agree and the only reason I commented was that although this is a great forum with some terrific people posting on it and providing a lot of great information - my only concern for people who come here wanting to know what ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Malta by stephen27
A job opportunity in Malta has arisen for me, I have a wife and young daughter (17 months), the pay would be around 1800 Euros net.. should this be enough to live/? Id be hoping to live in or near St Julians but working near Kalkara and how ...
Yep - quality of life...that's why we left Malta and returned to the UK and haven't looked back (apart from the occasional check back to this forum)...so it's all down to personal circumstances/attitudes. Tim Read More
Online pharmacy success by hammersfan
I just wanted to share that we recently used an online pharmacy to get a generic prescription medication that was not available here in Malta, and the brand-name version was too expensive. The experience was phenomenal. We were anxious as there are ...
Hi Eaqle, PM sent to you with details. Regards Tim Read More
Free prescriptions? by SummerRaine
Hi all I apologise if this has already been asked but I can't seem to find the answer. We are looking to relocate to Malta next year, however my husbands mother and my mother intend to follow within 3-6 months. I am trying to find out whether they ...
Hi Tim, nice to see you back on the forum and thanks for replying to the post. How are things in the UK ? I guess the weather might not be as nice as here. Cheers RickyHi Ricky, That all depends on your definition of "nice". tbh we're loving ... Read More
Free prescriptions? by SummerRaine
Hi all I apologise if this has already been asked but I can't seem to find the answer. We are looking to relocate to Malta next year, however my husbands mother and my mother intend to follow within 3-6 months. I am trying to find out whether they ...
Do you have a link to an online pharmacy that is reputable?We used an online Pharmacy to obtain an Asthma drug (the generic version of Singulair) for our son: pharmstore.com I can vouch that the company is reputable based on the dealings we had ... Read More
Leaving the island official admin info - Tax/Expatriate Section
best of luck to you Tim and all the family hope to see you when you come back on holiday and thanks to both of you for your help ,you couldnt wish to meet nicer people.Enjoy your time in the U.K. from both myself and Jim good luck and safe ... Read More
Beware Paceville by hammersfan
The daughter of a good friend of ours was drugged in Paceville and then taken somewhere else and gang-raped by 4 men on Tuesday night. Make sure you, your daughters, friends etc. stay safe, esp. if you/they visit Paceville at night.
it's 1973. Almost dinner time. I'm havin' timpana.I'm going to miss you, George. Read More
Beware Paceville by hammersfan
The daughter of a good friend of ours was drugged in Paceville and then taken somewhere else and gang-raped by 4 men on Tuesday night. Make sure you, your daughters, friends etc. stay safe, esp. if you/they visit Paceville at night.
They took her yesterday to the area where she was picked up so they could find out which CCTV cameras might have recorded the events. However, ANYTHING positive they have done has ONLY occurred after the intervention of the British High Commission. ... Read More
Leaving the island official admin info - Tax/Expatriate Section
ARMS sorted - 2 hours, got there at 8AM to do a transfer of the meters from our name to the Landlord's name. FYI they are closed from tomorrow (18th August) for 10 days as they are moving offices. Also they no longer do photocopies of documents ... Read More
ferry crossing with a car by travelEU
hi, i will be moving to malta by car. i wonder how does the ferry crossing look like - is there any border control in valletta port? i'm asking because i will be taking two pets with me and i don't want any hassle with that. i'm also going to have ...
Seriously Tim, I really didn't have that much of a Problem getting the car sorted.... JulianJulian - sorry if you misunderstood me, the OP didn't mention whether they had done any investigations into bringing their car in and was just asking about ... Read More
Beware Paceville by hammersfan
The daughter of a good friend of ours was drugged in Paceville and then taken somewhere else and gang-raped by 4 men on Tuesday night. Make sure you, your daughters, friends etc. stay safe, esp. if you/they visit Paceville at night.
Thanks to all for your thoughts/support. She has now permanently returned to the UK as a direct result of this. Tim 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?:)
No worries. Cheers and enjoy the picnic...wave at the plane as it flies overhead at about 9:30PM We'll stay in touch for sure, and see you on future visits. Tim Read More
Leaving the island official admin info - Tax/Expatriate Section
I was told by both my Employer and the Inland Revenue support email contact that I needed to go to the Expatriate Section of the Inland Revenue Dept. (Block 3 in Floriana) with my FS3 in order to close out my Tax affairs in Malta before leaving. ... 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 all, this weeks beach picnic will be on Thursday 18 th. PM for details. Cheers Ricky:( because we won't be able to attend because we're leaving the island that day :) Read More
ferry crossing with a car by travelEU
hi, i will be moving to malta by car. i wonder how does the ferry crossing look like - is there any border control in valletta port? i'm asking because i will be taking two pets with me and i don't want any hassle with that. i'm also going to have ...
Have you investigated all the ramifications of bringing your own car into Malta - it can be a minefield and potentially very expensive depending upon your circumstances, expectations etc. Tim Read More
Beware Paceville by hammersfan
The daughter of a good friend of ours was drugged in Paceville and then taken somewhere else and gang-raped by 4 men on Tuesday night. Make sure you, your daughters, friends etc. stay safe, esp. if you/they visit Paceville at night.
What's most disconcerting from what I've heard (admittedly third hand) is the Police response to this has been utterly shameful - is it because she is British? Is it because they don't want to acknowledge this has happened? I don't know. ... Read More
Beware Paceville by hammersfan
The daughter of a good friend of ours was drugged in Paceville and then taken somewhere else and gang-raped by 4 men on Tuesday night. Make sure you, your daughters, friends etc. stay safe, esp. if you/they visit Paceville at night.
AFAIK the morning after pill is still illegal in MaltaAs such I think you are correct George, but according to this website, there may be alternatives: http://ec.princeton.edu/countryquery.asp put in Malta and it lists several regular birth ... Read More
Beware Paceville by hammersfan
The daughter of a good friend of ours was drugged in Paceville and then taken somewhere else and gang-raped by 4 men on Tuesday night. Make sure you, your daughters, friends etc. stay safe, esp. if you/they visit Paceville at night.
Can you name the establishment/club where it started so that our forum readers are warned. Regards RickyRicky - from what we understand it didn't happen at a club/bar but in the street - she had got some pizza from a walk-up place and was ... Read More
Beware Paceville
The daughter of a good friend of ours was drugged in Paceville and then taken somewhere else and gang-raped by 4 men on Tuesday night. Make sure you, your daughters, friends etc. stay safe, esp. if you/they visit Paceville at night. 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?:)
Unfortunately we won't be able to make it to the picnic tonight - but it looks like we will still be on the island next Wednesday...so hopefully 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?:)
Hi all, our next beach picnic in Sliema is coming Wednesday 10 th August at 7 pm. Anybody not on our mailing list can send me an PM for the details. Look forward to seeing our regulars and also newbies there. Cheers RickyMy wife and I are ... 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?:)
Ricky can get a bit rowdy after a few Cisk! Read More
Car Hire/Rental recommendations by hammersfan
Anyone have any Car Hire/Rental company recommendations - we need to rent/hire one for a couple of weeks sharpish if the sale of our car goes through! Don't want to spend much, just need a small, family run-around for a couple of weeks. Cheers Tim
Cheers. KWL got our business a couple of days ago - they were very reasonably priced and easy to work with, though the car has seen better days...but that's OK it's just to get us though a crunch period. Tim Read More
sky tv in malta by rowlesr
hi has anyone had any luck receiving sky tv in malta/gozo? i have heard you can receive it if you use a 3metre dish which can see the astra satellite? also can you receive hd channels, i take it you need an address in the uk to keep an active ...
not sure if anyone has posted this before its a piece of software that asigns you a uk ip address which allows you to view itv and bbc i players and its free expatshield.com/Thanks Mark - it's been discussed on one of the other threads. I and ... Read More
Car advice by hammersfan
As we are now committed to leaving Malta, can anyone suggest the best place for us to try and sell our Car (2006 Toyota Ractis family car). I will definitely put an entry in the Classifieds on this site, and I am thinking about maltapark too. ...
Car is SOLD! Thanks for everyone's help/advice/support. Maltapark produced quite a lot of interest. We sold it for €6,800 - probably should have put it on Maltapark for more than we did - maybe €7,500 initially, but we wanted a quick sale and we ... Read More
Car advice by hammersfan
As we are now committed to leaving Malta, can anyone suggest the best place for us to try and sell our Car (2006 Toyota Ractis family car). I will definitely put an entry in the Classifieds on this site, and I am thinking about maltapark too. ...
Thanks for the info Ricky - perhaps we have mutual friends without knowing it! We have had considerable interest already. Read More
Car Hire/Rental recommendations by hammersfan
Anyone have any Car Hire/Rental company recommendations - we need to rent/hire one for a couple of weeks sharpish if the sale of our car goes through! Don't want to spend much, just need a small, family run-around for a couple of weeks. Cheers Tim
Yes please, Julian, Cheers Tim Read More
Car Hire/Rental recommendations
Anyone have any Car Hire/Rental company recommendations - we need to rent/hire one for a couple of weeks sharpish if the sale of our car goes through! Don't want to spend much, just need a small, family run-around for a couple of weeks. Cheers Tim Read More
New TV Thread by scubaboy
Hi All, Found this today... very interesting for us expats https://iplayer.bbcworldwide.com/ Iplayer is going to be worldwide :) :) :) :) Julian
BBC report on IPTV (in France, but maybe it's the future everywhere): news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/click_online/9549499.stm Tim Read More
Car advice by hammersfan
As we are now committed to leaving Malta, can anyone suggest the best place for us to try and sell our Car (2006 Toyota Ractis family car). I will definitely put an entry in the Classifieds on this site, and I am thinking about maltapark too. ...
Good idea Jim! My Ad is up in the classifieds. I have more pictures and detail if anyone is interested. Tim Read More
Car advice by hammersfan
As we are now committed to leaving Malta, can anyone suggest the best place for us to try and sell our Car (2006 Toyota Ractis family car). I will definitely put an entry in the Classifieds on this site, and I am thinking about maltapark too. ...
Cheers Julian. We think €7000 is a fair price but for a quick sale etc. we would negotiate. I tried to put a classified ad on this site, but it hasn't shown up yet. I have a picture and more details I can send you if you send me your email address ... Read More
Car advice by hammersfan
As we are now committed to leaving Malta, can anyone suggest the best place for us to try and sell our Car (2006 Toyota Ractis family car). I will definitely put an entry in the Classifieds on this site, and I am thinking about maltapark too. ...
Arghhh! Well enjoy your Scenic anyway. We would take our car with us but it would have almost no value at all in the UK as the Ractis is not sold there and used cars are realistically priced anyway...unlike here. Hopefully others will realise our is ... Read More
WATCHING THE TRI-NATIONS RUGBY by MaryLove
Hi all, My husband and I moved here from Cape Town SA, a month ago. WE really love supporting the Boks, we havent subscribed to any TV here and would like to know where we can watch the Rugby in English in the Sliema Area. Went to Times Square ...
and as an added bonus... they serve good beer!!!Such as? Read More
WATCHING THE TRI-NATIONS RUGBY by MaryLove
Hi all, My husband and I moved here from Cape Town SA, a month ago. WE really love supporting the Boks, we havent subscribed to any TV here and would like to know where we can watch the Rugby in English in the Sliema Area. Went to Times Square ...
These places may be showing the games - as they have been known to show Rugby matches in the past: The Dubliner (Spinola Bay), Portside (Sliema), Saddles (St. Julians), Ryans (St. Julians), The Draytons (Pacewille). Also they are available on the ... Read More
Car advice
As we are now committed to leaving Malta, can anyone suggest the best place for us to try and sell our Car (2006 Toyota Ractis family car). I will definitely put an entry in the Classifieds on this site, and I am thinking about maltapark too. ... Read More
Orthodontist in Malta by brand.new.day
Hi, Could you recommend a good orthodontist? I've had braces for 1.5 years. I moved to Malta 2 months ago and have problems to find a doctor who could continue the treatment. Do you know how much is a consulation? Are you satisfied with the ...
Wow! I am very sorry and surprised to hear that. As far as I know our national status was never a concern to them. You could try a google search for health or medical tourism for Malta - I just did that and 3 or 4 clinics came up...a couple with ... Read More
Average housing costs in Malta 157 € by ricky
Hard to believe! These figures were revealed by the National Statistics Office today. Housing costs, including interest payments on mortgage, electricity, gas, house insurance, maintenance and rent added up to an average monthly spend of €157 when ...
One of my Maltese co-workers was given some shocking (to me) advice by a relative of his (who apparently audits several very large companies in Malta) - It was exactly the kind of advice he wanted to hear (buy as much/many properties as the banks ... Read More
Orthodontist in Malta by brand.new.day
Hi, Could you recommend a good orthodontist? I've had braces for 1.5 years. I moved to Malta 2 months ago and have problems to find a doctor who could continue the treatment. Do you know how much is a consulation? Are you satisfied with the ...
Our daughter went to Kevin Mulligan (Orthodontist) @ Camilleri Dental Clinic in Sliema Address: 15, Regent House, Triq Bisazza, Sliema SLM 1641 Phone: 21 330 468 Email: info@camillericlinic.com.mt He didn't charge us anything as he just did 3 or ... Read More
doctors in qawra by gizzmo73
Hi Everyone , can anyone tell me of a doctor in qawra that i can register with as I require seeing one to get medicine ,beeb looking unsuccessfuly and hope someone can help. Also am I right in thinking that the nearest health centre for me would br ...
Hi Bev, I don't know the nearest Dr. but they mostly work out of your local Pharmacy...and there are usually several of those in a town, so unless someone can provide you with a specific recommendation I'd just go to your nearest Pharmacy and see ... Read More
New TV Thread by scubaboy
Hi All, Found this today... very interesting for us expats https://iplayer.bbcworldwide.com/ Iplayer is going to be worldwide :) :) :) :) Julian
...more about the BBC iPlayer app on the iPad launch guardian.co.uk/technology/appsblog/2011/jul/28/bbc-iplayer-global-ipad-launch No Malta! Tim Read More
Fees and tuition for private school by smuscat
Can someone tell me what the fees and tuition are for Chiswick House School and St. Catherin's? Thank you.
Hopefully someone can give you exact numbers for those schools, but most of the private schools charge about the same, I believe (a couple of more expensive exceptions: Verdala and QSI). The rest charge about 1000 EURO per term per student, 3 terms ... Read More
New TV Thread by scubaboy
Hi All, Found this today... very interesting for us expats https://iplayer.bbcworldwide.com/ Iplayer is going to be worldwide :) :) :) :) Julian
Drop in Hammersfan and see it, JimJim - I already have your system...but I need to give the boxes back to you, I sent you a PM but you didn't reply...when/where can I do that? Tim Read More
New TV Thread by scubaboy
Hi All, Found this today... very interesting for us expats https://iplayer.bbcworldwide.com/ Iplayer is going to be worldwide :) :) :) :) Julian
Hmmm. Having used it I've found Expat Shield takes over my browser (Chrome) a bit more than I am comfortable with (lots of ads, redirected google search to search-results.com etc.). So I'm trying to find out if there are solutions to these (I've ... Read More
New TV Thread by scubaboy
Hi All, Found this today... very interesting for us expats https://iplayer.bbcworldwide.com/ Iplayer is going to be worldwide :) :) :) :) Julian
I found this interesting, so I mentioned it to an expat group back in the USA that I used to belong to when I was living there - and one of them recommended "Expat Shield" (www.expatshield.com), which I have since installed on my PC and so far it ... Read More
Asian Tiger Mosquito by hammersfan
is expected to be back in large numbres again this year... http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110511/local/No-escaping-the-Tiger-mosquito.364750 They made my summer hell last year and I've lived most of the last 20 years in Minnesota, USA ...
My boyfriend is pretty sure he had an Asian Giant Hornet land on his foot yesterday.. He said it was like a bee/wasp almost the size of a small bird (!). Any other similar sightings?!Whoa! - I would run a mile if I saw one of those ... Read More
Private schools in the news
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110722/local/Mother-objects-to-son-s-isolation-at-private-school.376710 This is a different school than the ones my kids go to, but the themes are strikingly similar. We know 2 families at our kid's ... Read More
Bus fare question by hammersfan
I believe there is a 2 tier bus fare system in operation now: residents rate and tourists rate. My daughter (a resident, with an ID Card) was unaware of this and so was only surprised how expensive the bus fare was for her journey. It seems the ...
My daughter got the lower priced fare today - thanks for all the info. Small victories. Tim Read More
Any Japanese in Malta?
Hi and welcome, I can't help with the question about Japanese, but as far as schools and English language there are many posts on this forum about it (please select "Schools & studies" under the Topic categories to get a list of recent threads on ... Read More
Cystic Fibrosis in Malta by cunninla
Hi My 21 yr old daughter has CF (Cystic Fibrosis) and is planning a stay in Malta. Can anyone advise on the treatment of this condition and if there are any specific clinics dealing with patients with such? Kind regards Lee
And be prepared for lots and lots of waiting around, confusion and frustration whilst dealing with the Malta Healthcare system esp. Mater Dei. Even though you may be entitled to free healthcare, everyone assumes you will pay the private rates (which ... Read More
Bus fare question
I believe there is a 2 tier bus fare system in operation now: residents rate and tourists rate. My daughter (a resident, with an ID Card) was unaware of this and so was only surprised how expensive the bus fare was for her journey. It seems the ... Read More
New American in Malta by EliJ
Id like to meet other Yankees for a beer(or tea) and a chat and reminisce over the old country (I cant believe I just said that). I like to do lots of stuff and even though I don't miss living in America I do miss Americans and hanging out with my ...
I lived in Antwerp for about a year and i totally agree about the Belgian beers... There was a bar near the catherdral called Yips Bar or in our works, the hundred beer bar... never quite made the 100 though :) JulianWe all need goals in life! Read More
New American in Malta by EliJ
Id like to meet other Yankees for a beer(or tea) and a chat and reminisce over the old country (I cant believe I just said that). I like to do lots of stuff and even though I don't miss living in America I do miss Americans and hanging out with my ...
I am specifically talking about "craft" beer or micro-brewery beer, not the Buds, Millers, Pabst etc. which are as you describe, imo. There has been a major resurgence of craft beer making in the USA in the past 10 years or so and they produce some ... Read More
New American in Malta by EliJ
Id like to meet other Yankees for a beer(or tea) and a chat and reminisce over the old country (I cant believe I just said that). I like to do lots of stuff and even though I don't miss living in America I do miss Americans and hanging out with my ...
Chad - I don't suppose the fake American bar has real American craft beers by any chance (Bells, Summit, Fat Tire etc.)??? Applebees=OK, but I'd rather it was an Old Chicago if we're going for an American style bar. On a related note - my boss was ... Read More
Thinking about moving to Malta and have a few questions? by Blaze
Hello, We are looking into the possibility of moving to Malta with our 2 small children. Our 3 1/2 year old will be starting Montessori this year and I was wondering how much it costs in Malta? Also would you recommend bringing over a big jeep or ...
Did your co-worker find his job after he moved to Malta or did he have the job offer before he/she came ? Cheers RickyHe had a job offer first and came here for the job. I agree with your general points. To be fair too, he was bored by his job here ... Read More
Thinking about moving to Malta and have a few questions? by Blaze
Hello, We are looking into the possibility of moving to Malta with our 2 small children. Our 3 1/2 year old will be starting Montessori this year and I was wondering how much it costs in Malta? Also would you recommend bringing over a big jeep or ...
Hi Lacra, It does not make a big difference where you live on the island. RickyHi Ricky, I tend to disagree with that - if you are commuting or have other regular appointments (school, Mater Dei etc) I think it does matter where you live. But I ... Read More
Mt Etna 4x4 excursion by hammersfan
Anyone who has done them, got any advice on which one of the 4x4 excursions to take to Mt Etna? We'll be in Sicily for a few days next week: Options as I read them from the online brochure are: a) Morning half-day b) Full Day c) Evening (sunset) ...
We went for the Full Day 4x4 excursion. It was a lot of fun and quite informative. 1. Picked up at our hotel at 10:30 by the Jeep/Guide (nearly an hour late due to an accident on the Autostrada) then driven by road to near the Bove Valley (past ... Read More
Schools by Honney
Hi We are visiting Matlta next week as we will be moving out there soon. I have an 8 year old daughter who I need to find a good school for. I would like a school that teaches in English. St Catherines has been recommended to us. Can anyone ...
Hi, You could also try Verdala International School situated in Pembroke. They do the IGCSEs and the IB. They teach in english and has quite a good reputation. They do have waiting lists for some years but it is worth a look at. Good luck.True, ... Read More
new X-Pats by jim IPTV
We arrived yesterday and wife had me unloading which involved climbing up on roof of van at midday, followed by daughter forcing me into a paddling pool build, today its off shopping to buy everything they forgot even though I had to leave my boat ...
Sounds Great Ricky.... See you thereJulian - will you be emerging from the sea or getting there by more conventional means? Tim Read More
Schools by Honney
Hi We are visiting Matlta next week as we will be moving out there soon. I have an 8 year old daughter who I need to find a good school for. I would like a school that teaches in English. St Catherines has been recommended to us. Can anyone ...
Here are details for registering a child from another country at one set of Public Schools in Malta (the Naxxar/Mosta/St. Pauls Bay/Mellieha area): http://mrcmalta.wordpress.com/faqs/faqs-4/ I recommend you contact them on the phone number listed ... Read More
new X-Pats by jim IPTV
We arrived yesterday and wife had me unloading which involved climbing up on roof of van at midday, followed by daughter forcing me into a paddling pool build, today its off shopping to buy everything they forgot even though I had to leave my boat ...
Welcome Jim n Bev - glad you made it safely. Tim Read More
Mt Etna 4x4 excursion by hammersfan
Anyone who has done them, got any advice on which one of the 4x4 excursions to take to Mt Etna? We'll be in Sicily for a few days next week: Options as I read them from the online brochure are: a) Morning half-day b) Full Day c) Evening (sunset) ...
Hi Tim, Can't share any experience on this as my only trip to Mt.Etna was with Virtu Ferries and went by bus and then cable car to near the top. Look forward to hearing your report when you are back. Have fun and enjoy yourselves. RickyCheers ... Read More
Online pharmacy success by hammersfan
I just wanted to share that we recently used an online pharmacy to get a generic prescription medication that was not available here in Malta, and the brand-name version was too expensive. The experience was phenomenal. We were anxious as there are ...
Thanks Chad - too bad though, it's nice to have choices. Also to get back to my original post about the online pharamcy I used - regardless of the very important issue of how safe etc. the medication is, I was really reporting that: a) I had found ... Read More
sky tv in malta by rowlesr
hi has anyone had any luck receiving sky tv in malta/gozo? i have heard you can receive it if you use a 3metre dish which can see the astra satellite? also can you receive hd channels, i take it you need an address in the uk to keep an active ...
Hey Hammersfan ... how did you get on with the Jim test box you had?Here's my review: Pros: * Very easy to set-up - I was watching BBC inside 2 minutes from starting to open the box. * Worked right out of the box without referring to any manual ... Read More
Mt Etna 4x4 excursion
Anyone who has done them, got any advice on which one of the 4x4 excursions to take to Mt Etna? We'll be in Sicily for a few days next week: Options as I read them from the online brochure are: a) Morning half-day b) Full Day c) Evening (sunset) ... 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 ...
ah well if you cant accept an honest opinion your problem not mineIt seems deliberately provocative. Anyway, you are of course welcome to your opinion, and I've read many of your posts that I've found helpful and informative...I'd just like to see ... Read More
Online pharmacy success by hammersfan
I just wanted to share that we recently used an online pharmacy to get a generic prescription medication that was not available here in Malta, and the brand-name version was too expensive. The experience was phenomenal. We were anxious as there are ...
Hey Chad - that's interesting. drugstore.com have a lot of products I wouldn't mind buying from them, but when I try and checkout they say "The product is restricted due to destination country import restrictions." and it's nothing too ... Read More
Online pharmacy success by hammersfan
I just wanted to share that we recently used an online pharmacy to get a generic prescription medication that was not available here in Malta, and the brand-name version was too expensive. The experience was phenomenal. We were anxious as there are ...
Guzeppi, You make some good points. I agree 100% with you that the potential buyer should do their own research before making any buying decisions after weighing up any cost/benefits and risks - not just for medicine but for anything (that ... 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 ...
to be honest - i wouldnt thank you for anything from ikea......Why rain on somebody else's parade? Tim 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 ...
In regards to plugs, you should probably bring sockets that convert from European 2 prongs to UK 3 prongs... The sockets here are 3 prong but a lot of the appliances are in the 2 prong format! We rented furnished places though so the appliances ... Read More
Buying furniture in Malta? by melindam
Hi - we are buying an apartment to let out in Sliema, MALTA and need some advice on suitable vendors to use in buying furniture. It costs too much to container goods from Cape Town, or UK for that matter. We need contacts for - 1. Lounge suite - ...
There's an IKEA in Catania now - just a ferr-ride away. Tim 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 ...
If you like IKEA, bring whatever you want from there because there isn't one here. I really miss a good trip to IKEA every few months to stock up on stuff I probably didn't need to begin with but couldn't resist! Good luck with your move! KimI ... Read More
Maltasupermarket.com by SunshineLover2011
Hi Guys, Has anyone used maltasupermarket.com ? Its a fairly new site which always makes me sceptical but its seem to b very legit. Also,im thinking should I tip the driver if I get an order delivered ?
On the topic of alcohol,has anyone tried this beer ?... maltasupermarket.com Works out about 45p a can !I've not tried that one but there are plenty of lager style beers available in the supermarkets for around that price and to my taste they are ... Read More
Ground Floor with no air con ? by SunshineLover2011
Hi, I've been offered a ground floor apartment in SPB with no air con.The owners say that because its a bottom floor the heat shouldnt be much of a problem....should i beleive them ?
It was pretty warm in our place in Xemxija today - we are effectively 1st floor, and have someone above us. There was very little air movement this evening and I nearly put the AC on...I expect in July/Aug we will use the AC, at least on those days ... Read More
Foreign Drivers license question by hammersfan
How long is it valid to drive here on a foreign drivers license - especially USA? I thought I read somewhere that it's a year from your last entry date, which suggests that so long as you leave and return occasionally then it remains valid (until of ...
Lucky you! Minnesota required a new photo and so my wife had to fly back...the most expensive Drivers License ever! Tim Read More
Income Tax Return by iamharibo
I am currently filling this in and feeling very scared and grown up! Never had to do anything like this in England so its a bit new. I'm just a bit unsure about one option; To be filled in by Expats only Please tick the box if during 2010 you... - ...
I got a very swift and helpful reply from this email address: taxpayerservice.ird@gov.mt Also I notice that this Saturday, 18th June and the following Saturday, 25th June the Inland Revenue Dept. will be providing assistance in the filling-in of ... Read More
Income Tax Return by iamharibo
I am currently filling this in and feeling very scared and grown up! Never had to do anything like this in England so its a bit new. I'm just a bit unsure about one option; To be filled in by Expats only Please tick the box if during 2010 you... - ...
Does the Tax Form go to your place of work (mine did last year but it was probably the only address they had for me at the time) or to your home address? I ask because we've moved flats recently and despite paying MaltaPost to redirect the mail we ... Read More
Income Tax Return by iamharibo
I am currently filling this in and feeling very scared and grown up! Never had to do anything like this in England so its a bit new. I'm just a bit unsure about one option; To be filled in by Expats only Please tick the box if during 2010 you... - ...
Iamharibo - when did your tax form arrive? - I haven't got mine yet this year! Read More
just a thought - lifts by Toon
has anyone who lives in a apartment block served with a lift ever been asked to pay more for the lift service than other lower level residents?
As long as an agreement has been signed without coercion, the law doesn't care about fairness or common sense...and even then it's not really about what the law says (unless it results in a criminal case) as with civil cases it may not be worth ... Read More
Foreign Drivers license question by hammersfan
How long is it valid to drive here on a foreign drivers license - especially USA? I thought I read somewhere that it's a year from your last entry date, which suggests that so long as you leave and return occasionally then it remains valid (until of ...
Thanks Ricki, I am an EU citizen, but have lived in the US most of my life. Thats why the US license. So there should not be a problem with buying a car here, is that correct???Correct - we bought our car and drive it with a US License. But you have ... Read More
anyone interested in football? by Barty
hi i wonder if theres anyone who would be interested in playin sone football from time to time. Need to find nearest pitches, get enough ppl and we can sort somethin out?
There is no American Football (at least the NFL variety) at the moment anyway, as there is a labo(u)r dispute at the moment that has resulted in a lockout - basically (as I understand it) the Team owners and the players union are squabbling with ... Read More
Renewal permanent residence permits by jonescom
We have just been informed that we cannot renew our permits as they have suspended the scheme. If this problem gets resolved is thus going to be an annual problem. We are on the brink of moving to Malta permanently and now this. They have even ...
John Huber says that they are " seeing the light at the end of the tunnel " but he doesn't say how long the tunnel is. Regards Ricky...and maybe that light is an on-coming train! Read More
Viking Sailing Club by lucyanya
I have heard there is a sailing club in Valletta, Viking? They were having an open day there a little while back and I missed it. Does anybody here know of them as I would love to take the kids there to give it a try and see if they like it? Any ...
~Tim, Did you still have the sailing info you mentioned? thanks Jules xHi Jules, Here is the website: http://www.maltayoungsailing.com/courses/ Tim Read More
Racing off Sliema?
Yes - some powerboat grand prix event http://uim.sportcentric.net/db11/files/serve.php?id=2628 Tim Read More
all-in-one printers & tower fans by Jakulin
Can anyone direct me to the best place (best selection) to find a wireless all-in-one (multifunction) printer? I'm looking for an HP or Cannon brand. Also, looking for a 'tower' fan to help breeze the flat - just back in town and noticed the ...
My wife's parents sent a box of Christmas presents for our kids... never ever turned up and of course in their naivety they didn't use a trackable service. Of course, it's impossible to know where those presents ended up...but I have my ... Read More
all-in-one printers & tower fans by Jakulin
Can anyone direct me to the best place (best selection) to find a wireless all-in-one (multifunction) printer? I'm looking for an HP or Cannon brand. Also, looking for a 'tower' fan to help breeze the flat - just back in town and noticed the ...
i couldnt trust the delivery from the UK...via customs.When we moved here form the USA all our shipped belongings had to clear through Customs and we went there to pick them up...it was a Friday afternoon, but there was a party going on in the ... Read More
Viking Sailing Club by lucyanya
I have heard there is a sailing club in Valletta, Viking? They were having an open day there a little while back and I missed it. Does anybody here know of them as I would love to take the kids there to give it a try and see if they like it? Any ...
Our son went to the St. Pauls Bay Sirens open day a couple of weeks ago, loved it and we have signed him up for the next session. I can post details if interested. Tim Read More
Best area for an expat family to live??? by lindseyb
Hello All, So my visit to Malta is fast approaching - 6 days woo hoo. Anyway we have a few things organised but would like to ask you all if there is a better area for an expat family so we can go there to check it out? Many Thanks in advance, ...
I'd retire here - but working and raising a family here (like we're trying to do) has lots of pitfalls. Sometimes an open mind will only take you so far. Tim Read More
international school by Andrea Mensa
Hi: I thought about sending my 13 and 15 year old boys to Verdala in September, but I am told that they are full with a long waiting list. The other school I have found is QSI in Mosta. Does anyone know this school and can give comments? Or is ...
We just looked into QSI school after reading this thread, but fees of 11,000 per child/year puts it out of our league. Tim Read More
Restaurants... by ajwebber
....Which is your favourite and why? :idontagree: Amanda x
Yes, the food at both places is sublime, truly exceptional - and the best thing is both places are very kid friendly, often packed with them at all times of day or night ;-) Tim Read More
Restaurants... by ajwebber
....Which is your favourite and why? :idontagree: Amanda x
We've only been in Xemxija a short time and haven't eaten out here much. So far we rate Ganesha over Star of India though. When we eat out it's mainly kid-friendly places though. Tim Read More
Restaurants... by ajwebber
....Which is your favourite and why? :idontagree: Amanda x
Cheers, Toon - will try out the Cannelloni, we only had the Pizza there. I find a lot of the pizza places in Malta spoil a good crust with cheap, slimy cheese...unforgivable. I do miss a good Chicago-style deep dish pizza pie too - all this ... Read More
Restaurants... by ajwebber
....Which is your favourite and why? :idontagree: Amanda x
Toon, Obviously food/restaurants is very subjective, but I'm interested when you mention the Cross Keys, not their Pizzeria surely, we found that pretty bleh! We haven't eaten at the other part of the restaurant - frankly got put off a bit by the ... Read More
Public Holiday - Sette Giugno
In case anyone was wondering the Public Holiday on 7th June is to " commemorates events which occurred on that day in 1919, when following a series of riots by the Maltese population, British troops fired into the crowd, killing four." from: ... Read More
Import a car or buy in Malta???? by lindseyb
Hi all, Just got back from our trip to Malta, loved it and we are going ahead to move there in the next few months. We´d like to get a car (although a little frightened of driving there, drivers are crazzzyyyy!!!)anyway all we wanted to do was get ...
you wont find that in any showroom or garage here....I woulnd't go that far (because I have seen prices advertised) but it is definitely the exception to the rule. Tim Read More