Living In Malta

Wondering how to spend your free time in Malta, whether you should switch from Melita to GO, how to find a better job or where’s the best beach to chill out? We’ve got the answers!

And if we don’t – just shoot us an email or a Facebook message and we’ll help you out anyway :-)

Florian Hohenleitner - German in Malta

WATCH: Expat Life in Malta – a German’s Story

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We sat down with Florian from Germany to talk about expat life in Malta. In the 15-minute interview, we’ll talk about the positives and the negatives of living in Malta, as well as tips...
Things to Do in Malta

12 Free or Cheap Ways to Spend Spare Time in Malta

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Whether you're in Malta or elsewhere in the world, finding entertainment options that don't bite a hole into your wallet can often be a challenge. From eating out to cinema and bowling - everything...

Only in Malta: Police Setting a Great Example in Traffic

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If you've been in Malta for long enough then you probably know that indicating turns isn't unfortunately overly common yet. One of the reasons for this is the (near-absolute) lack of enforcement by the police,...
Enemalta Smart Meters

Foreigner in Malta? You May be Paying DOUBLE for Your Utilities!

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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...
Malta Bus Stop

How to Not Lose ALL Your Hair When Using Buses in Malta

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Public transportation in Malta can be stressing. Extremely stressing. But things are improving, albeit slowly! If you're someone who uses public transportation often, then these 4 tips will help you save time, as well as...

How to Find Restaurants that Don’t Suck (in Malta)

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On TripAdvisor alone, there are 1,420 restaurants listed in Malta. Considering the population of 445,000, this is one restaurant for every 313 people - insane! And that's only the ones that are listed on Tripadvisor....
Killing Melita

Are you Sick of Melita? Here’s a Look Into the Alternatives!

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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...
Malta White Taxies

How Malta White Taxi Driver Ripped Me Off, Nearly Killing Me

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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...
Facebook Groups in Malta

Getting Social: Must-Join Facebook Groups for Expats in Malta

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Living in a foreign country, both information about things that matter, as well as contacts, can be scarce - especially in the beginning. For information, you of course have TheRealMalta.com :) But even though we...