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Bernie

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Austrian citizen

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Austrian

Lives in Innsbruck, Tyrol

Speaks English, German, Spanish, basic Italian

Registration: 21 July 2015

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Bernie
bernie_iris_fabian_david replied to a thread
2 years ago
StephanieDesira

Teaching English in Malta by StephanieDesira

Hi :) I'm looking into coming to Malta for sometime and i was wondering what course of certificates I need to tach English in Malta? Thanks :)

Bernie

@Silver81 I've sent you a PM Read More

Bernie
bernie_iris_fabian_david replied to a thread
4 years ago
GuestPoster23110

Summer rentals by GuestPoster23110

Hello All I will be in Malta middle of July beginning of Aug not sure about the date yet and can't go earlier but was wondering if it is difficult to rent a place (house,Apartment) at that time or will be ok to find something and if the rent ...

Bernie

I can second that Read More

Bernie
bernie_iris_fabian_david replied to a thread
4 years ago
ChrisandrachelHolland

Driving to Malta by ChrisandrachelHolland

Dear Friends, What is the recommended route to drive a car from the UK to Malta? and, what are the hidden costs? Best regards Chris and Rachel

Bernie

I have just checked ferry connections, as I was also thinking about driving down to Malta this summer (but from Austria - not the UK). As an alternative to the Virtu Ferries connection from Pozzallo (Sicily) - which is rather expensive - Grimaldi ... Read More

Bernie
bernie_iris_fabian_david replied to a thread
5 years ago
Gary1957

Language schools work. by Gary1957

How come there are so many language schools in Malta - is there such a big demand for language learning in a rather small country? I'm a certified teacher (62) based in Bangkok (Th.). I teach English, German, Dutch and Geography. Have a EU ...

Bernie

Hey there, I'm in Austria. Sorry for the late reply, it was the Christmas holidays here, so I didn't find the time to write - but I've just sent you an e-mail. Read More

Bernie
bernie_iris_fabian_david replied to a thread
5 years ago
Gary1957

Language schools work. by Gary1957

How come there are so many language schools in Malta - is there such a big demand for language learning in a rather small country? I'm a certified teacher (62) based in Bangkok (Th.). I teach English, German, Dutch and Geography. Have a EU ...

Bernie

Hey Gary, First of all - the language schools mostly cater to incoming students, i.e. many students from Spain, Italy, other European countries, Russia, the Middle East, and also Japan and Colombia come to Malta to study English, as Malta has a ... Read More

Bernie
bernie_iris_fabian_david replied to a thread
6 years ago
scareglow

considering Malta? here's my honest recap after 5+ years by scareglow

Every experience is different of course, but after 5+ years and knowing a lot of expats from all over the world this is what you have to expect: - expect racism if you're from Scandinavia or look Scandinavian. The locals tend to blame rising ...

Bernie

I agree with most of what's been said above. A few comments I'd like to add: I personally don't find driving in Malta that bad - I mean, there are lots of bad drivers, but it's not war... I'd say it's the same as in ... Read More

Bernie
bernie_iris_fabian_david replied to a thread
6 years ago
gleopardi

Malta Limited for sale by gleopardi

Due to some changes in private life I want to sell my established maltese limited (since 2015) incl. office adress, bank account with credit cards, VAT No. and Tax No. Anybody interested? In the moment I am in germany.

Bernie

Sent you a pm... Read More

Bernie
bernie_iris_fabian_david replied to a thread
6 years ago
KatPras

Rural Malta by KatPras

Hi, We are visiting Malta this summer with a view to move there permanently in the near future. We would love to visit small villages and rural areas while we are there. Could anyone please suggest any places we should look at? Thank you. ...

Bernie

On Malta I'd suggest looking into the south around Siggiewi or Zurrieq, or north west, e.g. Manikata, or maybe around Mgarr. I must say though that I know these areas just from hiking trips or visits as a tourist, I've lived in Mellieha and ... Read More

Bernie
bernie_iris_fabian_david replied to a thread
6 years ago
Jwyrebek

Room to rent by Jwyrebek

Hello all. Looking for a room to rent from May until October. Ideally in Sliema or St Julians. Can you help please? Thanks

Bernie

have you tried airbnb and facebook groups? https://www.facebook.com/groups/1449306665345767/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/722445004478175/?hc_location=group (...) Read More

Bernie
bernie_iris_fabian_david replied to a thread
6 years ago
ItsMrsGray

Driving across Europe from Uk to Malta by ItsMrsGray

Hello, My husband and I moving to Malta em Feb and we are planning to drive there with our 2 years-old boy. We will obsviously stop for sightseeing and we think will be impossible to do it straight with a toddler.... Has anyone done this trip ...

Bernie

When we did the journey from Austria to Malta (ferry from Livorno to Palermo), and then back from Malta to Austria (driving all the way) back in 2016, our two children aged five and one-and-a-half were fine. But they are used to longer trips in the ... Read More

Bernie
bernie_iris_fabian_david replied to a thread
6 years ago
StimpsonJ

Pollution levels if living near to Gzira? by StimpsonJ

I was considering taking up employment in Malta, working around Gzira, and hopefully living close enough that I could commute by bicycle (I've been able to cycle around Sliema no problems when I visited.. certainly safer than cycling in ...

Bernie

BTW, I just found the blog by the ex-expat I mentioned above (the one from Scotland): https://ourmaltamove.wordpress.com/ I really wholeheartedly advise you to check it out... About pollution, she writes: "Breathing in fumes and dust ... Read More

Bernie
bernie_iris_fabian_david replied to a thread
6 years ago
StimpsonJ

Pollution levels if living near to Gzira? by StimpsonJ

I was considering taking up employment in Malta, working around Gzira, and hopefully living close enough that I could commute by bicycle (I've been able to cycle around Sliema no problems when I visited.. certainly safer than cycling in ...

Bernie

Sorry I can't help with a suggestion for a place to live, either... as Ray said further up, the only way to find a place that suits you is to come look for yourself... Your posts remind me a bit of an ex-member of this site who attempted to ... Read More

Bernie
bernie_iris_fabian_david replied to a thread
6 years ago
Alfie97AA

Is It worth bringing my car to malta from uk by Alfie97AA

just passed my test and got a really nice car worth around 3 grand , is it worth bringing to Malta ? Also do I have to put Malta plates on ? Is car insurance cheep in Malta ? Also would it cost a lot to bring it to Malta ? Hope someone can ...

Bernie

Regarding Q1: No. I know of 2 German expats who brought their cars over and had no problems registering them. We drove our Austrian car as tourists in Malta for 3 months and never had any problems either. Read More

Bernie
bernie_iris_fabian_david replied to a thread
7 years ago
MarcelMarcelMarcel

Import Car with steer on the left (example Poland, Holland) by MarcelMarcelMarcel

Hi, I'm getting ready to move to Malta and I'm wondering if it's allowed to import a car with the steer on the left into Malta? I've owned the car for over 2 years and I see you don't have to pay import tax then so it should be ...

Bernie

No, never mentioned anything. We drove our car down from Austria and used it in Malta for three months in 2016, and it never was a problem, either. Read More

Bernie
bernie_iris_fabian_david replied to a thread
7 years ago
MarcelMarcelMarcel

Import Car with steer on the left (example Poland, Holland) by MarcelMarcelMarcel

Hi, I'm getting ready to move to Malta and I'm wondering if it's allowed to import a car with the steer on the left into Malta? I've owned the car for over 2 years and I see you don't have to pay import tax then so it should be ...

Bernie

Friends of ours imported their car from Germany (with the steering wheel on the 'correct' side ;-) ) and it wasn't a problem. Read More