@Pig Ear
English expat in Malta
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75 posts
About me
English
Lives in Fontana
Registration: 13 February 2014
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Avoid taking dogs on Virtu ferries in the heat by robpw2
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20150811/local/dog-dies-from-heat-stress-on-board-sicily-catamaran.580136 i know that its the only route into malta for many of you but please think twice about taking your family pet onboard when its ...
that's very worrying for me as we're due to use the ferry as foot passengers in just over two weeks and our dog would not cope with being confined like in that story. They had assured me that they had air conditioned kennels which although I ... Read More
Planing to longterm rent house on Gozo whit 2 very small dogs by Missdina
Hi hope some one can help whit info about bringing dogs to the Iland. Gozo I have been looklng all over and found a lot info that its not easy to find a Landlord that allows dogs ? And its best to go there and talk private ? Thanks in advance ...
We used Remax and Frank Salt to look for properties and there seemed to be plenty of landlords willing to take a small dog. In the end we went through Remax and our dog was written into the contract by name! The key is to make it clear that your ... Read More
The ferry from Sicily to Malta by Kirsikkakumpu
Hello, we booked a ticket on the ferry from Sicily to Malta the 3rd of September and it cost 618 euros for one car and five people! Is this really the price for the 2,5 hours trip on ferry or have we been robbed?
Yes, that sounds right. They have fixed tarrifs on their website and you will see that they hike their prices right up for the Summer season. I'm not sure if it's just because they have a monopoly that they charge so much, or because it ... Read More
GOZO ACCOMODATION by Terry4646
We are thinking of moving to Gozo when our 12 month contract is up at the end of October. Has anyone got any comments good or bad about Gozo and if good ones where do you recommend to live on the island. And can anyone recommend a good landlord or ...
We got back to England yesterday having secured our new home in Victoria through Remax (Denis). We also saw properties with Grace at Frank Salt. Both were very friendly and helpful, but be sure to have a clear idea of what you want, because if ... Read More
Renting a property - Can anyone recommend an estate agent, please. by kmc
Hi Good forum; thanks! We are looking at moving to Malta and seeing info. on this forum I'm a little concerned about the pitfalls/problems experienced with landlords. It seems that it maybe best to go through an agent and hope that they'll work ...
I'm going to be in Gozo next week. I've been trying various routes to avoid agents (Facebook, Maltapark, forums, etc) but haven't had any luck so far. Contacts we had on the island have rudely moved on :) so we are now having to go down ... Read More
Maltese roads are more a threat than terrorists - British Foreign Offi by ricky
This is from the British Foreign Office ... http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2015-07-02/local-news/Maltese-roads-more-of-a-threat-than-terrorists-British-Foreign-Office-6736138253 They should have also issued a travel warning for Paceville ...
It's obviously been a quiet day for that journalist and they needed to fill some space. The FO didn't say "There's a low terrorist threat, but lookout for those crazy Maltese drivers", instead the journalist appears to have ... Read More
Getting my dog to Malta. by Adamazin
Hi everyone, I am looking for a bit of help. My partner and I are moving to Malta and we are bringing our dog. I was wondering how you do this without using a pet relocation company as that will cost £1200 and that would be a good chunk ...
I just received a response form the ferry company which has put my mind at ease: Thank you for your email. Please be advised that the procedure has been changed recently. Pets in cages (provided by clients) are kept in a secluded area on board ... Read More
Well Done Expat-Blog by SunshineLover2011
Visited a rival site for the first time in years today and its basically a ghost town now.They actually charged for membership at one point(not sure if they still do) for information readily available here lol
In fairness a big chunk of that fee goes to a local animal charity, so that doesn't bother me. Read More
Getting my dog to Malta. by Adamazin
Hi everyone, I am looking for a bit of help. My partner and I are moving to Malta and we are bringing our dog. I was wondering how you do this without using a pet relocation company as that will cost £1200 and that would be a good chunk ...
Thanks Terry. I'll give them a call. The dog is getting far more attention than the rest of the family :) Read More
Getting my dog to Malta. by Adamazin
Hi everyone, I am looking for a bit of help. My partner and I are moving to Malta and we are bringing our dog. I was wondering how you do this without using a pet relocation company as that will cost £1200 and that would be a good chunk ...
This does actually worry me a bit, as we're going to be travelling in August and I'm worried that even if he can travel in a cage in the garage that a) the garage may be too hot, and b) it may be pretty stressful if there isn't an ... Read More
Getting my dog to Malta. by Adamazin
Hi everyone, I am looking for a bit of help. My partner and I are moving to Malta and we are bringing our dog. I was wondering how you do this without using a pet relocation company as that will cost £1200 and that would be a good chunk ...
That's what I read on their website too, but now I think I better double check before turning up as we'll be on foot. I could disguise him as a ugly baby of course. Read More
Getting my dog to Malta. by Adamazin
Hi everyone, I am looking for a bit of help. My partner and I are moving to Malta and we are bringing our dog. I was wondering how you do this without using a pet relocation company as that will cost £1200 and that would be a good chunk ...
If you do the train/ferry route then make sure you check whether the carrier allows dogs and in what form (e.g. Eurostar doesn't allow dogs, some ferry companies only allow dogs in a car, etc.) One route is to get the Newhaven to Dieppe ferry ... Read More
Getting my dog to Malta. by Adamazin
Hi everyone, I am looking for a bit of help. My partner and I are moving to Malta and we are bringing our dog. I was wondering how you do this without using a pet relocation company as that will cost £1200 and that would be a good chunk ...
We're travelling down by train and ferry through France and Italy. I haven't booked it all, but it's looking like it will cost roughly £700 for two adults, a child and the pooch (not including accomodation). We're going to make ... Read More
Will Malta leave the EU? by Deithrian
What is the mood in Malta towards the European Union? Do you have any observations or were there any recent public polls about it? Is there a significant number of Maltese, who think they will be better off outside the EU? I'm really concerned ...
what is it with some peoples' obessions with stereotyping, generalising and categorising whole nations and groups? The personalities and traits of the maltese I have met are as diverse as any nation I have visited or lived in. Yes, I've come ... Read More
Foreign kids in Gozo schools? by klaz
Hi, I'm thinking of moving to Gozo with my partner and two children (6months and 11yrs). I was wondering if anyone has any experience of British children in state schools? (particularly in Gozo if possible). I've heard that most text books ...
Of course, I'm sure we can help each other with any problems we may encounter. We met a young family when we were over in November whose daughter (also 6) attends the happy school. They live in Marsalforn, but I think they may have moved there ... Read More