janark
Estonian expat in Malta
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About me
Estonian
Lives in San Gwann
Registration: 02 August 2016
Are zebra crossings compulsory for drivers? by felinefine81
Are drivers supposed to stop when someone is waiting? We cross 2 different ones on a busy road every day and [b]not one single time [/b]has the traffic stopped unless we force them to by stepping out. I'm not brave enough to do that unless ...
In many countries (not sure about Malta) you're supposed to stop if a pedestrian is standing next to a crossing (doesn't have to step on it) with the intent to cross. I've been fined for not stopping even though a group of people were ... Read More
Are zebra crossings compulsory for drivers? by felinefine81
Are drivers supposed to stop when someone is waiting? We cross 2 different ones on a busy road every day and [b]not one single time [/b]has the traffic stopped unless we force them to by stepping out. I'm not brave enough to do that unless ...
Such comments are actually pretty common. :( The Maltese are strange that way - some are extremely helpful and honest, while others seem to absolutely hate foreigners (ripping them off, telling them to f... off, etc). I've never experienced ... Read More
Are zebra crossings compulsory for drivers? by felinefine81
Are drivers supposed to stop when someone is waiting? We cross 2 different ones on a busy road every day and [b]not one single time [/b]has the traffic stopped unless we force them to by stepping out. I'm not brave enough to do that unless ...
Zebra crossings as compulsory as using turn indicators. Or not texting whilst driving. Or not being drunk out of your mind. Meaning: - If you read the laws then the answer is pretty clear; - If you ask the general population then they have no ... Read More
Cash Exchange
For a few hundred pounds it really doesn't matter much - just go to any high street bank branch that's the closest to you. Yes, banks have differences in their exchange rates but the difference between a 'good rate' and a 'bad ... Read More
Delicata Wine Festival Upper Barrakka Gardens - Worth it? by GSoupi
Two months in Malta and I already settled in. Lots of festivals and feasts, some are excellent others are not. Does anyone have any experience with this festival? I could just go and find out for myself, but too "off" this weekend to ...
Haven't been myself but my wife went last year and loved it. Should be very nice if you're keen to try different wines - the wristband/credit system is perfect. Read More
ARMS: Account holder or not? by LacAssal
Hello everyone. I wondered if you could help us. We are on the process of moving to a new house. The landlord has proposed two options re water and electricity as below and to be frank, I don't get it. Is it just a difference of the account ...
Like Ray said above, both are perfectly valid options. One other thing to bear in mind, though, is that if you're indeed planning on remaining in the flat for long time then having everything on your name would potentially make things easier in ... Read More
36 Shocking Pros and Cons of Moving to Malta by matm911
Found this article, although I'd have something to add here and there, in gerneral I can agree :) [url=http://therealmalta.com/36-pros-cons-moving-to-malta/]36 Shocking Pros and Cons of Moving to Malta[/url]
Biggest problem with shopping on line for high value, high tech items from Amazon and the like is when they go wrong, the warranty situation becomes a nightmare and can be very expensive as you will probably be responsible for all transport costs ... Read More
36 Shocking Pros and Cons of Moving to Malta by matm911
Found this article, although I'd have something to add here and there, in gerneral I can agree :) [url=http://therealmalta.com/36-pros-cons-moving-to-malta/]36 Shocking Pros and Cons of Moving to Malta[/url]
I actually wouldn't know much about the prices of electronics here, as I do 90% of my gadget-shopping online. Not really missing the megastores either, as at the end of the day there's not a lot of difference between going to a physical ... Read More
36 Shocking Pros and Cons of Moving to Malta by matm911
Found this article, although I'd have something to add here and there, in gerneral I can agree :) [url=http://therealmalta.com/36-pros-cons-moving-to-malta/]36 Shocking Pros and Cons of Moving to Malta[/url]
Thanks! I do admit that the "shocking" part was a bit of a click-bait :shy But the bottom picture is actually of Marsalforn, Gozo (a rather nice place - used to live there for a year!) - it was just suiting because of the dark tones, ... Read More
36 Shocking Pros and Cons of Moving to Malta by matm911
Found this article, although I'd have something to add here and there, in gerneral I can agree :) [url=http://therealmalta.com/36-pros-cons-moving-to-malta/]36 Shocking Pros and Cons of Moving to Malta[/url]
Thanks OP for the mention, and others for your comments! I'm the author of this article so figured I'd ship in. I just wanted to say in response to a few of you that it's needless to say that what I write is purely my opinion, and depdning on ... Read More