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@Kirsikkakumpu

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Finnish looking for information about Norway

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Finnish, Single with children

Lives in Oslo

Speaks english, swedish, finnish

Registration: 27 November 2014

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Kirsikkakumpu replied to a thread
7 years ago
Julien

New members of the Norway forum, introduce yourself here – 2017 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Norway forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

Kirsikkakumpu

Hello all, I am going to move to Oslo in May with my three children (10,13,16). I'll be working as a vet and studying. It would be great to meet people in similar situation and to make friends. I enjoy the nature and having deep conversations ... Read More

Kirsikkakumpu replied to a thread
7 years ago
Kirsikkakumpu

Help needed in finding international school for kids 10,13 and 16 by Kirsikkakumpu

Hello all:). I am moving to Norway in May 2017 with my three children aged 10,13 and 16. I have tried to find a school for them, but have so far found one only for the youngest one ( the Northern Lights in Oslo). Which school do the older expat ...

Kirsikkakumpu

Thank you 😊. Read More

Kirsikkakumpu created a thread
7 years ago

Help needed in finding international school for kids 10,13 and 16

Hello all:). I am moving to Norway in May 2017 with my three children aged 10,13 and 16. I have tried to find a school for them, but have so far found one only for the youngest one ( the Northern Lights in Oslo). Which school do the older expat ... Read More

Kirsikkakumpu replied to a thread
9 years ago
naomi93

moving to malta by naomi93

Hi me my partner and dog are moving to Malta at the end of December and there are a couple of things were not to sure on 1. How dog friendly is Malta, is there places we could let him of the lead for a run? 2. I've been looking online for ...

Kirsikkakumpu

Yes we did. I think that that's absolutely necessary because there is no way of knowing what the apartments are really like just looking at the pictures in the internet. We looked at several ones before choosing. We mentioned that we have a dog ... Read More

Kirsikkakumpu replied to a thread
9 years ago
naomi93

moving to malta by naomi93

Hi me my partner and dog are moving to Malta at the end of December and there are a couple of things were not to sure on 1. How dog friendly is Malta, is there places we could let him of the lead for a run? 2. I've been looking online for ...

Kirsikkakumpu

Hello, just wanted to tell you about our experience. We moved to Malta 2 months ago ( family of five plus a dog). Lived in air bnb house in Cospicua ( Birgu), pet friendly ( Nicolettas house) and ended up renting a quite big ground floor apartment ... Read More

Kirsikkakumpu replied to a thread
9 years ago
nicknamero

System changed for non-English speakers..? by nicknamero

We enrolled our kid to Primary school, 1st year..we went today to the school but I've been told that for non-English kids there will be a separate induction/English class, and more info we should receive this week . They also said, that the ...

Kirsikkakumpu

Hi, our two kids are registered to St Paul' Bay Primary aged 8 (girl) and 11 (boy) . They called us and told that the school begins next Monday. Both children are going to be in the english course. Are there any other kids in St Pauls Bay in the ... Read More

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9 years ago
Kirsikkakumpu

St Pauls Bay: activities and friends for 8 and 11 year old children? by Kirsikkakumpu

Are there any regular activities, courses etc. for children in St Pauls bay? Summer school and the nurseries are for those who have parents working in Malta and younger children, so those are not for us. It would be nice for them to meet some other ...

Kirsikkakumpu

Hello, We arrived 1 month ago, So I really don't have any idea yet how they are going to adapt I, school and so on. I'll get back to you when I have more info Read More

Kirsikkakumpu created a thread
9 years ago

St Pauls Bay: activities and friends for 8 and 11 year old children?

Are there any regular activities, courses etc. for children in St Pauls bay? Summer school and the nurseries are for those who have parents working in Malta and younger children, so those are not for us. It would be nice for them to meet some other ... Read More

Kirsikkakumpu replied to a thread
9 years ago
Bodiz34

Looking for friends for 13 years old girl by Bodiz34

Hi to everyone, are there any teenie girls who wants to meet and make friends? My daughter likes animals, horse riding, swimming....just the friend is missing :((( We live in Madliena. Love to hear from you!

Kirsikkakumpu

Yes, you are absolutely right, we will do that Read More

Kirsikkakumpu replied to a thread
9 years ago
Bodiz34

Looking for friends for 13 years old girl by Bodiz34

Hi to everyone, are there any teenie girls who wants to meet and make friends? My daughter likes animals, horse riding, swimming....just the friend is missing :((( We live in Madliena. Love to hear from you!

Kirsikkakumpu

That would be very nice! Where should we meet? We don't have a car, is St Pauls Bay ok? Is your hotel nearby? Our daughter, Iitu is registrated to start school in Mosta secondary. They were extremely friendly at the school and told us that the ... Read More

Kirsikkakumpu replied to a thread
9 years ago
Ukbev

New friends in St. Paul's area by Ukbev

Hi, I moved here 1 month ago exactly and need to make some new friends. Happily married although, Hubby works away half the time so feeling quite lonely, just me and the pooch. Mid 40's although inside am 25. Like socialising, drinks, dog ...

Kirsikkakumpu

Hello, I would also love to meet some new friends. we arrived about 3 weeks ago, have 3 children,husband and a dog. , Outi Read More

Kirsikkakumpu replied to a thread
9 years ago
Bodiz34

Looking for friends for 13 years old girl by Bodiz34

Hi to everyone, are there any teenie girls who wants to meet and make friends? My daughter likes animals, horse riding, swimming....just the friend is missing :((( We live in Madliena. Love to hear from you!

Kirsikkakumpu

Hello, we have now settled down in St Paul's Bay and finally got Wifi. Other horse/ dog loving teenagers living in the same area? Our 11 years old boy and 8 years old girl would be happy to find friends, too. Any who might attend St Paul's ... Read More

Kirsikkakumpu replied to a thread
9 years ago
tearnet

ferry by tearnet

I'm shocked that every year Virtu ferries shuts down the only Passenger / vehicle ferry to Malta from the 11th Jan to 5th Feb !! It is for routine maintenance so surely they must be able to plan to have other vessels they can use or hire ...

Kirsikkakumpu

Our trip on the Ferry from Sicily to Malta costs 618 euros ( a car and five people). Is this really the price or have we been robbed? Read More

Kirsikkakumpu created a thread
9 years ago

The ferry from Sicily to Malta

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? Read More

Kirsikkakumpu replied to a thread
9 years ago
Bodiz34

Looking for friends for 13 years old girl by Bodiz34

Hi to everyone, are there any teenie girls who wants to meet and make friends? My daughter likes animals, horse riding, swimming....just the friend is missing :((( We live in Madliena. Love to hear from you!

Kirsikkakumpu

Hello, sounds great! Maybe We could try to find a stable for the girls. We were thinking of taking our pony with us, but it seemed all too complicated and tough for the 19 years old pony. I'm sure there are nice ones in Malta, tooBR, Outi Read More