Julian
@JayJay1970
English expat in Malta
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128
Contacts
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About me
English
Lives in Bugibba
Speaks English (trying to learn maltese)
Registration: 11 July 2013
if you need me pm me by robpw2
hey all i have decided to take a break from this forum, i still read the posts but i will not be commenting. There are people on this forum who have been rude and accused me of being stupid and not knowing enough about things to post . firstly i ...
Sadly Rob the Internet as we all know isn't the best place at times for conversation, things escalate quickly when if we were all having a beer then I'm sure it would be a far different discussion. :( No need to go silent we all have ... Read More
Considering move to maltA
Colin Hi. I would recommend you visit malta before you ask these questions as it isn't for everyone. J Read More
working as a waiter in Malta, do you get tips? by mauro1975
Hi everyone, just wondering if anybody here has any experience in the restaurant industry, do you get any tips on top of your salary??Obviously provided that you are giving good service ;-) Thanks in advance..
We now own a restaurant in Qawra called "the Whole Hog" and being English we split the tips with everyone working that shift as everyone works hard and the whole operation depends on excellent food, great service and polished plates, ... Read More
Excellent Theatre productions. by JayJay1970
While being here I've been to see several productions by maltese Theatre companies. Many of them are excellent. Last night we went to see "Festen" an award winning play that got rave reviews in the West End. The acting directing and staging of ...
Hey Russell! Excellent I'm pleased you enjoyed/appreciated it and yes it would be great to sort out some more theatre trips maybe get a few expats going ( but only if they drink Shiraz ) ;) Any one else interested? I'll post any new shows. I ... Read More
Excellent Theatre productions.
While being here I've been to see several productions by maltese Theatre companies. Many of them are excellent. Last night we went to see "Festen" an award winning play that got rave reviews in the West End. The acting directing and staging of ... Read More
Is this possible? by K4ot1K
Hello everyone, and thank you for taking a sec to read this. My wife and I are looking VERY strongly at moving to Malta. I am American & she is German. We currently live in Germany, and I work for the US Air Force. I am a veteran (15 yr military and ...
As others said the right area will have the right priced property, although many houses are called houses of distinction, and I looked at 3 of these older properties they look very beatiful but as they were built onto the bedrock with no ... Read More
Children fitting in at state schools by Lori73
Hi there! My husband has been offered a job in Malta. We have three children aged 9,5 and 2. Initially we thought we would send them to private school, but after doing the maths (and even though private schools cost much less an in the UK ) we would ...
Lori they probably won't ease his worries just looking at them St Paul's looks slightly scruffy from outside and it's a big school. 900 pupils, I think. That said my 10 year old started there 3 weeks ago, he's found it a little daunting as he's in ... Read More
Cars extortionate to buy & bus service crap... How do you travel? by Wanderlust1
Hi guys, I've been doing a lot of reading various topics & this intrigues me.....It appears from the threads on here that cars are extortionate to buy/maintain & bus services it seems from comments are crap/unreliable then...... How do people get ...
I live in the north near the terminal and getting onto the bus is not a problem as it's the first stop but in summer it can be a nightmare, the buses can literally be full by the second stop and then refuse admission for any number of stops en ... Read More
singing work in malta
Yes I totally agree, the ones who do seem to do well have a theme (eg comedy and singing mixed in a whole package or a certain type of music or excellent karaoke skills eg great singer and fun personality. I'd suggest one of you having a less ... Read More
What irritated you in Malta/Gozo by JayJay1970
Please post about anything that irritated you about Malta/Gozo parculiarities today. Small dogs. My neighbour to the rear has a small terrier thing, she kicks it out (literally ) at 5am every morning where it proceeds to whine and yip on the ...
:o right that's it then I'm off back to Blighty! :D oh oh that will be bad is that absolute George? Read More
What irritated you in Malta/Gozo by JayJay1970
Please post about anything that irritated you about Malta/Gozo parculiarities today. Small dogs. My neighbour to the rear has a small terrier thing, she kicks it out (literally ) at 5am every morning where it proceeds to whine and yip on the ...
Hope you didn't think mine was sarcastic Mick just a bit of fun. :gloria The problems are certainly more exaggerated in the urban areas like Bugibba and I've seen both the Maltese and expats fly tip, drop litter and refuse to pick up dog mess. ... Read More
What irritated you in Malta/Gozo by JayJay1970
Please post about anything that irritated you about Malta/Gozo parculiarities today. Small dogs. My neighbour to the rear has a small terrier thing, she kicks it out (literally ) at 5am every morning where it proceeds to whine and yip on the ...
Scrape it up and pop it on your Bougainvillea and grape vines, free fertiliser you can turn poop into flowers and wine! ;) 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 ...
Hi guys have pm'd you my number just give us a shout when you arrive :) 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 ...
Hi Peter and Molly. St. Paul's is a very busy area and in the Summer is even busier than Mellieha, it has a large expat community. We live in Qawra which is a nice quiet part of St Paul's yet is only a short walk to the hustle and bustle of ... Read More
What irritated you in Malta/Gozo by JayJay1970
Please post about anything that irritated you about Malta/Gozo parculiarities today. Small dogs. My neighbour to the rear has a small terrier thing, she kicks it out (literally ) at 5am every morning where it proceeds to whine and yip on the ...
Absolutely Mick it's almost like dancing these molecules are missing each other by milliseconds and they don't wait like the uk but it's very fluid Mary's actually decided she likes it and isn't a "polite " driver anymore. :D Read More
Adapting to Malta by RKH
Hello, My husband,son,dog and I are looking to make the move to Malta. I am fine with the island life as I grew up in Hawaii. However, I moved 5 years ago to Lake Tahoe, Nv. which is at a much slower pace with traffic, which was a big motivation for ...
@ fergie I always pick up after my retriever in Qawra every walk :P but I know what you mean although we do have a lovely walk from the point to the dolmen and back twice a day do you not walk that route it's lovely and not many other dogs. I'll ... Read More
italian grammar book by martelli
hi everyone! i have been trying to study italian online for about 2-3 months now but since i am a bit old fashioned when t comes to reading and studying i need a grammar/exercises book. beginners level, any suggestions? i have been to agenda at ...
Hi Martelli We just had to get language books for our son, Macmillan do language starters in a range, that we ordered from agenda and they arrived in a couple of days. There are also some very good apps for iPhones etc that have native language ... Read More
Most crowded island by tearnet
This from the Daily Mail !! Number of people expected to be living per square kilometre in 2015 - by country England - 419 Holland - 408 Wales - 258 Germany - 226 Italy - 205 N. Ireland - 130 Poland - 123 Portugal - 116 France - 105 Romania - ...
I don't care I just bought Filfla :D Read More
2 pets to be re-homed by maura wallace viel
1 x 6 yr queen adelaide dog, 1 x 5 and a bit old cat... both pets were dumped on my doorstep when only a few hours old, why they were dumped in the first place don't know obvious the person who did that did not want them to be sacrificed... !! ...
William. I'm sorry you feel like that, I'm sure you have given and continue to give extremely helpful and invaluable advice to others around the world. Unfortunately you let your own opinion "fog" this one. Mainly by totally missing or choosing to ... Read More
2 pets to be re-homed by maura wallace viel
1 x 6 yr queen adelaide dog, 1 x 5 and a bit old cat... both pets were dumped on my doorstep when only a few hours old, why they were dumped in the first place don't know obvious the person who did that did not want them to be sacrificed... !! ...
Julien, I may have a solution for her not sure yet. As to calming down we are calm it's just a little annoying for a community ( wonderful community of Malta and Gozo) to be chastised like children by an expert who isn't even an expat here. Could ... Read More
2 pets to be re-homed by maura wallace viel
1 x 6 yr queen adelaide dog, 1 x 5 and a bit old cat... both pets were dumped on my doorstep when only a few hours old, why they were dumped in the first place don't know obvious the person who did that did not want them to be sacrificed... !! ...
Deeply offensive and rather smug. Anyways can't stop and chat I'm off for a "Brazilian" Then I'll see about this lady to help with the dogs then tonight I'm going to a new thing to Malta a wonderful "pity party" hope my dress still fits. Read More
Nothing specific. by GuestPoster566
I was wondering that if we had 'Nothing Specific' as a topic, we could never be off topic? What I mean is that I can understand the need to keep a sense of order on this forum but in the interests of 'networking', communication and generally ...
No I think it's the amount of time they have spent in the country they are moderatei...wait..no sorry that's not it? Read More
2 pets to be re-homed by maura wallace viel
1 x 6 yr queen adelaide dog, 1 x 5 and a bit old cat... both pets were dumped on my doorstep when only a few hours old, why they were dumped in the first place don't know obvious the person who did that did not want them to be sacrificed... !! ...
Dear William. How lovely for you teaching students such a wonderful language. I still don't think a moderator should finalise a post in such a manner as " if you're not part of the solution, (comma added) then you're part of the problem" it's a ... Read More
2 pets to be re-homed by maura wallace viel
1 x 6 yr queen adelaide dog, 1 x 5 and a bit old cat... both pets were dumped on my doorstep when only a few hours old, why they were dumped in the first place don't know obvious the person who did that did not want them to be sacrificed... !! ...
Have you reread the tone though William, people were trying to help or am I missing something and were then accused of sarcasm. I think this is just lost in translation really but to take such exception from people trying to help and marking an on ... Read More
Change of bus fares by maximusm03
I had a "little" discussion with a bus driver this morning who refused to sell me a ticket for 1.50€. He demanded a Maltese ID or me paying 2.60€. I've told him that I don't have a Maltese ID, but tried to explain him that the government wanted to ...
I've always paid 1.50 just stood my ground if questioned explained my rights and with a bemused look they print a ticket. :D Read More
2 pets to be re-homed by maura wallace viel
1 x 6 yr queen adelaide dog, 1 x 5 and a bit old cat... both pets were dumped on my doorstep when only a few hours old, why they were dumped in the first place don't know obvious the person who did that did not want them to be sacrificed... !! ...
Oh my goodness I was going to offer some advice. I don't think I will now ??????? :/ Read More
Staying in Gozo by pongo1976
I have always stayed in Malta and would now like to stay in Gozo for a few weeks this year, I was wondering which area would be the best place to stay, that is well serviced by the bus and that also has a few nice restaurants to eat in the ...
Mick you know there's not mush room there! ;) Read More
Weather in Malta by pongo1976
Just wondering what the weather is doing in Malta today, the weather here is really windy and raining, a couple of the national newspapers here said that the we are going to have the coldest winter for decades, so far they have egg on their faces, ...
Yup they were plopping cement into the potholes around us a couple of weeks ago cars were just driving over them and pulling the cement straight out and then it deluged removing the rest. Some of the major roads are ok but our suspension would ... Read More
Favourite Ice Cream
Ha ha ha what a lovely random post. Mine are any of the hazelnut/ praline types. "What do the Maltese eat on Christmas Day" Expats! ;) Read More
The Christmas Wishes thread. by GuestPoster566
Thought I'd start this off to save a lot of separate threads? Anyways............... [b][large]Here's wishing you and yours the very best at Christmas and for the future year(s).[/large][/b][color=#0DC80D][/color] [img ...
Somewhere in the world my dear boy somewhere in the world! :cool: Read More
The Christmas Wishes thread. by GuestPoster566
Thought I'd start this off to save a lot of separate threads? Anyways............... [b][large]Here's wishing you and yours the very best at Christmas and for the future year(s).[/large][/b][color=#0DC80D][/color] [img ...
Happy Christmas everyone couldn't post a pic and couldn't be bothered to try, the wines open ;) Xxx Read More
Turkey?
Trolleys in bugibba have Turkey legs? Otherwise I have only seen frozen turkeys. Read More
What irritated you in Malta/Gozo
Please post about anything that irritated you about Malta/Gozo parculiarities today. Small dogs. My neighbour to the rear has a small terrier thing, she kicks it out (literally ) at 5am every morning where it proceeds to whine and yip on the ... Read More
Nothing specific. by GuestPoster566
I was wondering that if we had 'Nothing Specific' as a topic, we could never be off topic? What I mean is that I can understand the need to keep a sense of order on this forum but in the interests of 'networking', communication and generally ...
Fibre optic or LEDs ? @ Mick not Mike, perfect arriva training online manual except for the bus station pull out where they stop the bus 2 metres away from the front of the bay 7 minutes before departure time and as you run up and bang on the door ... Read More
Offer accepted on house... by Rocking Ken
Offer has been accepted on our house (cash buy), so fingers crossed we'll be in Malta before crimbo...
Haha ha ken that's just the Maltese having a chance to show off their winter fashions, I'm sat looking at Gozo in my t-shirt. Read More
So many decisions and questions by Robonline
We are determined not to spend another cold winter in the UK. The older we get the worse they seem to get. We did visit Malts a few years ago and really liked it. Southern Spain or the Islands also have similarly mild climates but they seem ...
Micks absolutely right. This is a reality and there are pitfalls that people need to be aware of but there is so much to offset the negatives. Malta and to a point Gozo has changed a lot in a relatively short time and although are eu members and ... Read More
Formalities to bring your pet in Malta by Julien
Hi all, What are the formalities and paperwork required to bring your pet in Malta? How long do formalities & paperwork usually take in Malta? What are the relevant authorities to contact? Which vaccines are compulsory? Do your pets have ...
There is indeed a form Terry and everyone should fill one in as I did do I'm only highlighting the flaws in the process of all the others on the ferry only we another couple with a dog and a horse box were checked. I would never presume to advise ... Read More
Applied for e residence card but got no receipt !
I had to insist that I had one at the time otherwise they wouldn't give them out any more, these aren't the original blue? Ones with your number on that would become your number if accepted this is just a paper receipt stamped and dated with the ... Read More
Formalities to bring your pet in Malta by Julien
Hi all, What are the formalities and paperwork required to bring your pet in Malta? How long do formalities & paperwork usually take in Malta? What are the relevant authorities to contact? Which vaccines are compulsory? Do your pets have ...
Ours wasn't even going to be looked at until we insisted we could just have driven through customs and onto the main roads off the ferry. Very very easily. She was not looked at at any point of our uk to Malta journey. Read More
UK to Malta Drive and Ferrys by Naz23
Hi all I am moving from the UK to Malta in march does anyone know the best route to go to avoid tolls and best ferry's please
Aaaaaand relax. Ok guys we did it, set off last Friday at 4pm from London and arrived back in Malta Tuesday evening, everyone in tact and the dog happy rather than petrified in a plane hold and noisy caged area. It was rather tiring but a good ... Read More
UK to Malta Drive and Ferrys by Naz23
Hi all I am moving from the UK to Malta in march does anyone know the best route to go to avoid tolls and best ferry's please
Thanks for the info sicily it is then. Sorry about your journey it sounds pretty grim, J Read More
UK to Malta Drive and Ferrys by Naz23
Hi all I am moving from the UK to Malta in march does anyone know the best route to go to avoid tolls and best ferry's please
How did you do the crossing then ? Read More
UK to Malta Drive and Ferrys by Naz23
Hi all I am moving from the UK to Malta in march does anyone know the best route to go to avoid tolls and best ferry's please
Tear who was the operator I've booked this ferry for tomorrow night with Grimaldi lines oh my god my family are in Turin and I'm flying out to meet them this morning!!!! What alternative did you use as I've just checked and they are still taking ... Read More
After recent rain i started seeing some worms in the kitchen by gabrio
hi there, After the recent rain (this week November 1th 2013), I have noticed that one of the walls in my kitchen had some wet stain with patches, which I guess is "normal" for Maltese walls... ok fine, a bit annoying but I can live with that and ...
Hey Gabrio this is definitely a type of beetle larvae and would be either 1 of 2 types it would either be a meal feeder eating things like bran, cereal or dried food possibly even dry dog food or the second type a wire worm which would eat plant ... Read More
find friends by monicastar90
Hello! I'm Monica. I'm 23 and I come from Italy. I'm in Malta (in the San Pauls Bay) recentlyly. I would like to improve my english, because it's just scholastic. So I'm looking for a girls willing to spend a few mornings with me (take a talk, have ...
But Hoggard you don't speak English you're from Newcastle! Hides in garage from Hog and Toon! :D Read More
EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info for UK ExPats by GuestPoster566
Removed due to thread going off topic and cluttered again. No longer serving a useful purpose.
Excellent! This is invaluable Mick and will help take the sting out of a confusing and convoluted process. And the need to trawl through an e document the size of war and peace. Why didn't you do this last week ! ;) Could you if possible put some ... Read More
Wanted; Patients needed for theDental Teaching Clinic by coxf0001
Hi, Some of you may know already, that I am studying a BSc(hons) in Dental Hygiene. As well as the hygiene students, some of the dental students are needing certain cases. Children Orthodontic cases are needed (teeth straightening/braces.) ...
Mick, withers or not you get your teeth done, you da mane man. :lol: Read More
New I.D. card rules by tearnet
This should boost income tax revenues.:D The Government of Malta intends to review the current process for the issue of the ID Cards to foreigners. The new format of residence document applies to EU/EEA/Swiss and Non-EU nationals. The Changes ...
Yes good idea Toon as long as it's pinned. Read More
New I.D. card rules by tearnet
This should boost income tax revenues.:D The Government of Malta intends to review the current process for the issue of the ID Cards to foreigners. The new format of residence document applies to EU/EEA/Swiss and Non-EU nationals. The Changes ...
Invaluable advice Mick. Could something like this be placed into the original page 1 post as the entire forum post is now so sprawling I grew a full beard whilst reading it. There's lots of help and advice but it's a real slog trawling through it ... Read More
New I.D. card rules by tearnet
This should boost income tax revenues.:D The Government of Malta intends to review the current process for the issue of the ID Cards to foreigners. The new format of residence document applies to EU/EEA/Swiss and Non-EU nationals. The Changes ...
Oh my goodness Caroline! Please that's a godsend! Yes St. Paul's past the Tafra is exactly where I'm aiming for thank you x Read More
New I.D. card rules by tearnet
This should boost income tax revenues.:D The Government of Malta intends to review the current process for the issue of the ID Cards to foreigners. The new format of residence document applies to EU/EEA/Swiss and Non-EU nationals. The Changes ...
I have a 16 and a 10 year old both ps3 mad so I'm sure they may pal up x If she gives you any trouble tomorrow just yell Mella! le Le Mella Mella, she'll be confused thinking your part maltese and will help your application along. It would help ... Read More
New I.D. card rules by tearnet
This should boost income tax revenues.:D The Government of Malta intends to review the current process for the issue of the ID Cards to foreigners. The new format of residence document applies to EU/EEA/Swiss and Non-EU nationals. The Changes ...
Oh Claire, best of luck hon, it's nothing less than I expected but I'm finding Malta to be a bit like Ryanair, you follow the rules do what's expected and be in no rush to get anywhere fast and you'll be fine. You do have to be insistent I was the ... Read More
Wanted; Patients needed for theDental Teaching Clinic by coxf0001
Hi, Some of you may know already, that I am studying a BSc(hons) in Dental Hygiene. As well as the hygiene students, some of the dental students are needing certain cases. Children Orthodontic cases are needed (teeth straightening/braces.) ...
Hay that's not funny :D. I handed it in manually this morn Mick so don't have a number yet just a paper receipt with a size 6 doc Martin stamp on it ;) Read More
New I.D. card rules by tearnet
This should boost income tax revenues.:D The Government of Malta intends to review the current process for the issue of the ID Cards to foreigners. The new format of residence document applies to EU/EEA/Swiss and Non-EU nationals. The Changes ...
Oh my days guys do not under any circumstance lose your card went this morning with my housemate to apply for our first cards, Dave got there at 8.45 was straight in and immediately processed, B#*t%#*! The chap in front of me had lost his card or ... Read More
Wanted; Patients needed for theDental Teaching Clinic by coxf0001
Hi, Some of you may know already, that I am studying a BSc(hons) in Dental Hygiene. As well as the hygiene students, some of the dental students are needing certain cases. Children Orthodontic cases are needed (teeth straightening/braces.) ...
Hi Caroline. I don't have an id number only a receipt to say it's being processed would that be ok or is full residency mandatory? I've got teeth like a very old horse so the students would have a great time dealing with those. If I had been a ... Read More
Private health insurance is it needed for self sufficiency ID app? by JayJay1970
Hi guys do I need private health insurance if I'm applying for the ID card as self sufficient or is the uk/eu link enough? If so can any one guide me to cheap insurance as I don't want to pay over the odds if someone knows of very reasonable ;) ...
Ok guys so went to no 12 merchant street with my form duly filled in at 8.50 and after waiting for 45minutes had my provisional RHA certificate then took it to the residency part of the Evans building and it was duly accepted as part of my self ... Read More
Private health insurance is it needed for self sufficiency ID app? by JayJay1970
Hi guys do I need private health insurance if I'm applying for the ID card as self sufficient or is the uk/eu link enough? If so can any one guide me to cheap insurance as I don't want to pay over the odds if someone knows of very reasonable ;) ...
Mick I knew it was mick but predictive text decided you looked like a Mike. I think it's because you have a large head and long body and people sing at you :D Would be lovely to meet you I'll pm you when we come over and if you're free I'll get ... Read More
Private health insurance is it needed for self sufficiency ID app? by JayJay1970
Hi guys do I need private health insurance if I'm applying for the ID card as self sufficient or is the uk/eu link enough? If so can any one guide me to cheap insurance as I don't want to pay over the odds if someone knows of very reasonable ;) ...
Brilliant, thanks for the help guys! So glad to hear your doing well Mike. First trip to Gozo next week! Read More
Private health insurance is it needed for self sufficiency ID app? by JayJay1970
Hi guys do I need private health insurance if I'm applying for the ID card as self sufficient or is the uk/eu link enough? If so can any one guide me to cheap insurance as I don't want to pay over the odds if someone knows of very reasonable ;) ...
So sorry Toon is it still possible to get the provisional cover from the reciprocal agreement and this is still acceptable ? I don't quite understand. Being a first time applicant. Sorry about yesterday's result as well my housemate hasn't stopped ... Read More
Private health insurance is it needed for self sufficiency ID app? by JayJay1970
Hi guys do I need private health insurance if I'm applying for the ID card as self sufficient or is the uk/eu link enough? If so can any one guide me to cheap insurance as I don't want to pay over the odds if someone knows of very reasonable ;) ...
Layers of cr*p not laters :) Read More
Private health insurance is it needed for self sufficiency ID app? by JayJay1970
Hi guys do I need private health insurance if I'm applying for the ID card as self sufficient or is the uk/eu link enough? If so can any one guide me to cheap insurance as I don't want to pay over the odds if someone knows of very reasonable ;) ...
Cheers guys although being a first time resident application it says *Persons who are not yet in possession of a residence certificate/permit may still apply for this scheme but will be covered on a provisional basis. Is this still sufficient? ... Read More
Private health insurance is it needed for self sufficiency ID app? by JayJay1970
Hi guys do I need private health insurance if I'm applying for the ID card as self sufficient or is the uk/eu link enough? If so can any one guide me to cheap insurance as I don't want to pay over the odds if someone knows of very reasonable ;) ...
Thanks rainbow! That's a pot of gold piece of advice.:D Read More
Private health insurance is it needed for self sufficiency ID app? by JayJay1970
Hi guys do I need private health insurance if I'm applying for the ID card as self sufficient or is the uk/eu link enough? If so can any one guide me to cheap insurance as I don't want to pay over the odds if someone knows of very reasonable ;) ...
Thanks Antonio. I missed that one, So as Smeddie says the reciprocal health agreement should suffice? Only asking as several others are still talking about the insurance. Read More
Private health insurance is it needed for self sufficiency ID app?
Hi guys do I need private health insurance if I'm applying for the ID card as self sufficient or is the uk/eu link enough? If so can any one guide me to cheap insurance as I don't want to pay over the odds if someone knows of very reasonable ;) ... Read More
Bank Accounts dont get any easier with an ID! by SMeddie
Just because someone has an ID Card, it doesn't mean that the banks are becoming more helpful. So if you're waiting for an ID Card to apply for an account. I have got bad news for you. Here is a quick snapshot as of my inquiries from yesterday and ...
Thanks guys :) Yes pg that was the bit they really decide your fate upon I don't know what the reference should say or how positive it should be, I did catch a glimpse of mine which said something like ..... "My dear Maltese counterpart, Jay has ... Read More
Bank Accounts dont get any easier with an ID! by SMeddie
Just because someone has an ID Card, it doesn't mean that the banks are becoming more helpful. So if you're waiting for an ID Card to apply for an account. I have got bad news for you. Here is a quick snapshot as of my inquiries from yesterday and ...
Hey pgl yes they asked for a reference from my uk HSBC account took 4 days apparently. The rest of the process involved Several Ftiras a gallon of coffee and meetings with cake. ( they didn't finish the cake at the 3rd meeting so called another ... Read More
Bank Accounts dont get any easier with an ID! by SMeddie
Just because someone has an ID Card, it doesn't mean that the banks are becoming more helpful. So if you're waiting for an ID Card to apply for an account. I have got bad news for you. Here is a quick snapshot as of my inquiries from yesterday and ...
Ok guys 3 weeks after the last meeting checked my mail box this morning and a shiny new HSBC cash card was waiting for me and a letter saying my account had been opened. So although it took a while, a couple of meetings, a couple of phone calls ... Read More
UK to Malta Drive and Ferrys by Naz23
Hi all I am moving from the UK to Malta in march does anyone know the best route to go to avoid tolls and best ferry's please
Ok, thanks for that Caroline very useful tips. Especially Italian seating. I'll also bring some mountaineering equipment and Brian Blessed, should be useful :) Read More
UK to Malta Drive and Ferrys by Naz23
Hi all I am moving from the UK to Malta in march does anyone know the best route to go to avoid tolls and best ferry's please
Thanks Ricky and Caroline! Yes I think the second one makes more sense there's no particular rush but we will have Lila our retriever with us so have to plan hotels etc carefully and not really going to be able to do Pompeii/sightsee particularly ... Read More
UK to Malta Drive and Ferrys by Naz23
Hi all I am moving from the UK to Malta in march does anyone know the best route to go to avoid tolls and best ferry's please
Or this one? http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b438/mantisimo1/image-1.jpg Read More
UK to Malta Drive and Ferrys by Naz23
Hi all I am moving from the UK to Malta in march does anyone know the best route to go to avoid tolls and best ferry's please
Hi guys am ready to bring my car and family over not too sure about the best route from uk, can you have a look at this one and advise if its rubbish or not! I can't seem to be able to paste the link? It's mantisimo1 on photo bucket Thanks guys ... Read More
Bank Accounts dont get any easier with an ID! by SMeddie
Just because someone has an ID Card, it doesn't mean that the banks are becoming more helpful. So if you're waiting for an ID Card to apply for an account. I have got bad news for you. Here is a quick snapshot as of my inquiries from yesterday and ...
I would have paid! Ha ha Thanks RedMik I understand how it works and am very patient and good humoured really and nothing could stop me enjoying these beautiful islands, but to someone whom doesn't have the strength to fight (gently) for their ... Read More
Bank Accounts dont get any easier with an ID! by SMeddie
Just because someone has an ID Card, it doesn't mean that the banks are becoming more helpful. So if you're waiting for an ID Card to apply for an account. I have got bad news for you. Here is a quick snapshot as of my inquiries from yesterday and ...
Cox I'm very tanned but quite obviously not lybian! And all of my documentation was valid I even took my uk account statement ! Read More
Bank Accounts dont get any easier with an ID! by SMeddie
Just because someone has an ID Card, it doesn't mean that the banks are becoming more helpful. So if you're waiting for an ID Card to apply for an account. I have got bad news for you. Here is a quick snapshot as of my inquiries from yesterday and ...
Ok matey thanks for that ill wait and see if it turns up if not I'm going in to the Mosta road branch (not for a couple of days I suspect wrapped up shivering with a chest infection and antibiotics I'm allergic to) :( You think this is bad I don't ... Read More
Bank Accounts dont get any easier with an ID! by SMeddie
Just because someone has an ID Card, it doesn't mean that the banks are becoming more helpful. So if you're waiting for an ID Card to apply for an account. I have got bad news for you. Here is a quick snapshot as of my inquiries from yesterday and ...
Toon I know , totally against the international policies followed by every other branch in their huge company this one makes its own rules! Extremely small minded. I live in Qawra so needed the local branch ( the mosta road one is quite a treck on ... Read More
Bank Accounts dont get any easier with an ID! by SMeddie
Just because someone has an ID Card, it doesn't mean that the banks are becoming more helpful. So if you're waiting for an ID Card to apply for an account. I have got bad news for you. Here is a quick snapshot as of my inquiries from yesterday and ...
Well. As an HSBC customer in the uk I was told that to open a bank account at HSBC in Malta would be as easy as taking in my passport and proof of accommodation (I actually went in branch and they called HSbc international to confirm this) Ha ha ... 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?:)
Hey guys lovely to meet you last night and put faces to the names, you kind of all looked like I'd have imagined :) hope to be there next week although dont think ill do paceville afterwards! Or maybe. Thanks again Ricky for your dedication on the ... Read More
Actor/director help?
Thank you Mike I'm very interested in the links that was kind of you. Jay. Read More
Actor/director help?
Thanks for the answers guys will certainly look into the link Charlo ! Thank you. Read More
26 and moving to Malta !! Nervous any advice appreciated ! by dani90210
My grandfather was Maltese and I have family who live in Sliema (aunts, uncles and cousins) I have been to Malta plenty of times and love the life. I'm a hairdresser in the uk and I also work in a call centre too. I can speak a little bit of ...
Dani I need a haircut every 2 weeks so book me in :) Even though its just a shave! Read More
26 and moving to Malta !! Nervous any advice appreciated ! by dani90210
My grandfather was Maltese and I have family who live in Sliema (aunts, uncles and cousins) I have been to Malta plenty of times and love the life. I'm a hairdresser in the uk and I also work in a call centre too. I can speak a little bit of ...
Hi Dani You can stay as a visitor for 3 months but within that time you will need to apply for your card which can either be as working or as a financially independent person. There are several threads (including the top stickied one that explain ... Read More
Have you learnt the maltese language? by JayJay1970
Hi guys I have started learning maltese and am having a lot of fun doing it I thought it would be much more difficult for an old un but I'm really enjoying it. I'm only on the basics so far and wouldn't even consider trying to converse yet but ...
What do you think Redmik, it seems very good value for money! :D Oh and a belated happy birthday Red! :one Read More
Have you learnt the maltese language? by JayJay1970
Hi guys I have started learning maltese and am having a lot of fun doing it I thought it would be much more difficult for an old un but I'm really enjoying it. I'm only on the basics so far and wouldn't even consider trying to converse yet but ...
Rofl. Can't wait to have a beer with you guys. Ceerio! Read More
Have you learnt the maltese language? by JayJay1970
Hi guys I have started learning maltese and am having a lot of fun doing it I thought it would be much more difficult for an old un but I'm really enjoying it. I'm only on the basics so far and wouldn't even consider trying to converse yet but ...
Is that on the "ch" sound for cisk Mike! :cheers: I really am going to enjoy that sound. Read More
Have you learnt the maltese language? by JayJay1970
Hi guys I have started learning maltese and am having a lot of fun doing it I thought it would be much more difficult for an old un but I'm really enjoying it. I'm only on the basics so far and wouldn't even consider trying to converse yet but ...
Ok thanks toon, am also trying to master the q sound like in cockney "water" lots to learn! Read More
Travel insurance?
Hi Tina, thanks for the help. I have booked a one way insurance from virgin money in the uk which can be anything up to 5 days for the purpose of travelling but is actually terminated 24 hours after arrival. Apparently nearly all insurers offer ... Read More
Football, 5 a side...just for fun by AndS
Hey All I'm Andi and coming from Austria (Salzburg). One month ago, I moved to Malta (Msida) and stay here for an internship till December. Well, the weekends and the evenings (after work) are very boring - I don't want to spend every evening at the ...
Welcome Peter, that's what we need someone as bad as me then we can balance the teams! ;) Read More
Have you learnt the maltese language? by JayJay1970
Hi guys I have started learning maltese and am having a lot of fun doing it I thought it would be much more difficult for an old un but I'm really enjoying it. I'm only on the basics so far and wouldn't even consider trying to converse yet but ...
Thanks toon, are there different dialects and colloquialisms in the larger towns or are they more as standard? At least I'll be able to ask for things in shops and greet/ say goodbye I think an actual conversation is a long way off. Yeah I agree ... Read More
Have you learnt the maltese language? by JayJay1970
Hi guys I have started learning maltese and am having a lot of fun doing it I thought it would be much more difficult for an old un but I'm really enjoying it. I'm only on the basics so far and wouldn't even consider trying to converse yet but ...
Hi Redmik if you search for "surface languages maltese" it will get you the app. (Don't know how to post links) it was £6.99 but for the moment is free but it is great and helps with the pronunciation as a native voice gives you the correct ... Read More
Travel insurance?
Hi Ricky. Thank you so I actually only need to cover myself for the flight eg public liability etc? Read More
Travel insurance?
Hi again! :rolleyes: Can anyone advise me as to what travel insurance I need to take out when I come over to live next week as I don't have a clue, do I just need it for 1 day for my flight? Or do I need it for the 3 months visitor amount or do I ... Read More
Wills by Toon
Not a subject everyone wants to talk about but nevertheless very important after all the rumours one hears - so whats the craic with wills. 1. is your own home country will recognised here - if not can it be made so 2. do you need two seperate ...
I'm sorry to hear that, I hope they can get it sorted out as soon as possible. Here's a link to a new directive (2012) signed by eu member states . http://ec.europa.eu/unitedkingdom/press/frontpage/2012/12_87_en.htm Read More
Wills by Toon
Not a subject everyone wants to talk about but nevertheless very important after all the rumours one hears - so whats the craic with wills. 1. is your own home country will recognised here - if not can it be made so 2. do you need two seperate ...
Great post I never even thought about that! Thought you were going to say well done to the royal family with the post title :D Read More
Have you learnt the maltese language? by JayJay1970
Hi guys I have started learning maltese and am having a lot of fun doing it I thought it would be much more difficult for an old un but I'm really enjoying it. I'm only on the basics so far and wouldn't even consider trying to converse yet but ...
Grazzi haffna Mike! That site is brill and fills in a lot of the gaps I got from an app for android but it isn't available on iPad or iPhone as yet. But the ability to hear what your learning is very useful! Invaluable , thanks. By the way are ... Read More
Actor/director help?
Hi guys I'm an Actor/ Director mainly theatre based and wondered what opportunities there might be for mi in Malta. I have many other strings to my bow but would like to be involved in the arts if possible. So I know about the Theatre in Valetta ... Read More
Have you learnt the maltese language?
Hi guys I have started learning maltese and am having a lot of fun doing it I thought it would be much more difficult for an old un but I'm really enjoying it. I'm only on the basics so far and wouldn't even consider trying to converse yet but ... Read More
Football, 5 a side...just for fun by AndS
Hey All I'm Andi and coming from Austria (Salzburg). One month ago, I moved to Malta (Msida) and stay here for an internship till December. Well, the weekends and the evenings (after work) are very boring - I don't want to spend every evening at the ...
Bongu Andi I'm going to be staying in Qwara/ Bugibba area so quite northerly but everything's just a bus ride away so nota problem. Unless its Gozo every time! :) Caw. Read More
Ryanair online check in. by JayJay1970
Hi all. Its not really a huge thing but it says on the ryanair website that online check in is available 15 days before your flight. I went online on the 19th July to print my boarding pass which printed fine (for travelling out on the 5th ...
Ok George was absolutely correct if you have printed the pass you have booked in. The operator said that you should in most cases be able to book in 21 days before your flight ( although I think they rig the inward as 15 days to catch anyone staying ... Read More