Living in Malta on a Shoestring? Budget Hacks for Saving your Euros
Let’s be honest, Malta is arguably one of the more comfortable European expat destinations when it comes to cheap living. Whereas in London, you might pay twice as much in rent, or pay up...
How to Best Cure Your NYE Hangover in Malta?
Now that we’ve all had our fun and welcomed 2017 by cheering the night away, it’s time to deal with the consequences. If you belong to the unlucky majority of the population who suffers...
Expats Pronouncing Maltese – Xmas Edition
In the spirit of Christmas, we've asked some fellow expats to say Christmas greetings in Maltese and also in their native language.
Merry Christmas and a happy new year from all of us at The...
7 Christmas Traditions in Malta that are Unmissable
As the air gets slightly colder outside and indoors starts feeling like the inside of a refrigerator, the island starts to take on a more Christmassy atmosphere, and people start preparing for the season.
Naturally, there...
Best Shops for Russian and Eastern European Food in Malta
Living abroad, outside your own culture and the comfort zone that comes along with it, can be difficult. Depending on how much of a challenge you have picked for yourself, the experience varies.
You could...
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...
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,...
Only In Malta: When Public Transportation FAILS
While considering a move to the rock, it's tempting to think that it should be easy to get around without a car. After all, how ineffective can a bus system really be when there's only...
The Morning-After Pill in Malta: Mission Impossible?
As an expat, you might be baffled to learn that this question is a very valid one in Malta. Up until recently, Malta was the only European Union country where women had no access...
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...