Stay Safe in Malta: 5 Places and Activities to Avoid
Malta is an incredibly safe place. According to several reports, Malta has one of the lowest violent crime rates in the EU, and the Crime Index for 2016, published by Numbeo, lists only two...
Foreigner in Malta? You May be Paying DOUBLE for Your Utilities!
The infamous "foreigner rate" for utilities, as it's often (incorrectly) called, is perhaps one of the major nuisances of those renting property in Malta.
And a nuisance it is - one that can cost you...
Are you Sick of Melita? Here’s a Look Into the Alternatives!
It's no surprise that Melita has managed to (pardon my French) piss off many people - be it because of their horrible customer service, because of their tendency to overcharge people and send incorrect...
Why It’s OK to Punch Any Expats That Say Mela
So, you’ve been on the island for long enough to have heard mela thrown around plenty of times. Maybe you’ve even heard an explanation or two about what the word supposedly means from some...
Getting Married in Malta – 7 Must-Know Tips
As a foreigner who got married in Malta last year, I know from first-hand experience that getting married in Malta can be an absolutely fantastic experience, but that it also pays to do your...
Best of Malta: Where to Work with your Laptop?
It's colder inside your flat than out, and sunbathing is no longer a procrastination option, which means it's the perfect time to take your remote work to a café! But where to go? Where...
50 Ways to Know You’ve Become Maltese
Every country in the world has its own unique quirks, and Malta is no exception! Love them or hate them - they're here for all of us! Below is a list of 50 things...
12 Ideas for This New Year’s Eve in Malta
We’re approaching this time of the year again. No, I’m not talking about Christmas, though the eager displays of blinking lights and Wham on the radio cannot go unnoticed. I mean the time for...
How Malta White Taxi Driver Ripped Me Off, Nearly Killing Me
Oh, the infamous white taxis of Malta ...
There probably isn't a single person who has lived on this rock for over a few years and doesn't have a story to share that involves the...
BRACE YOURSELVES: 6 Tips for Surviving Winter in Malta
The weather has started to turn. In the morning, it drips, and in the evenings, lightning takes the place of summer fireworks. For anyone who’s weathered winters in Central Europe, North America, or god forbid,...