Mics
Finnish expat in Malta
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Finnish
Lives in Madliena
Registration: 05 March 2012
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Gas cylinders in Ibrag area? by LacAssal
Hello, wanted to get some gas cylinders but since this is my first time I'm not really sure how to go about it. I noticed several times trucks with cylinders going around but they don't seem to be on a specific time/day. Is there a sign ...
Hi! The gas cylinder truck passes once a week, on the same day and usually roughly at the same time. Right now I can't remember if it's Tuesday or Wednesday in Ibrag. The easiest way to find out is to ask a neighbour or in one of the shops. ... Read More
Volunteering in Malta by Maximilien
Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in Malta? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes have ...
Your best option is probably through their website, www.redcross.org.mt or maybe their facebook page. The phone numbers on their website are these : +356 2122 2645, +356 2122 1022, +356 2722 1022. Read More
Volunteering in Malta by Maximilien
Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in Malta? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes have ...
There's also CSAF [Carers for Stray and Abandoned Felines} who are based in the south and desperate for volunteers. You can find their them on facebook. They do a fantastic job with the little help they get so if you can spare even an hour or ... Read More
Where to buy household appliances? by mayn
Hi everyone! I moved in recently and I was wondering where can I buy household appliances-- you know blenders, kettles and that kind of things--, for a reasonable price. I live in Sliema and I know a local shop where to buy them, but I find them ...
Another good place to shop is Vitel in San Gwann. Tiny store but he gets most brands and gives good advice. He has a very good reputation among locals. Read More
Has anyone ordered online through Ikea Sicily by sarah101
Hi, just wandering if anyone has ordered online through Ikea Sicily. There are a good few things we would like to purchase but are struggling on the website even tho we have translated the page. Maybe our bad Internet connection we have at the mo ...
I would hope that's the only reason because I was very happy with the service provided by Sicily Bargains. I just worry because of the warning issued :/ ... Read More
Has anyone ordered online through Ikea Sicily by sarah101
Hi, just wandering if anyone has ordered online through Ikea Sicily. There are a good few things we would like to purchase but are struggling on the website even tho we have translated the page. Maybe our bad Internet connection we have at the mo ...
I think it's more than the ferries not operating... I used Sicily Bargains in the past and was very happy with the service and also posted that. Now? I would't use them. You don't get a general warning from the local consumer association ... Read More
lots of questions....hopefully you have some answers? by adalai
Hi good evening, My partner and I are english and have been living now in Holland for 5 years and plan to move to beautiful Malta this October, We have applied for lots of jobs so we are confident something will come up but we seem to be facing ...
Hi Adalai, There is a transport service that does the Holland-Malta route, Holland-Malta.com. I haven't used it myself but have heard good things about them from people who use them to shop for Ikea items. They also do other transport so it ... Read More
Supermarket cost comparison? by RoyR5085
Hi Everyone again, We are trying to compare supermarket prices and although we may have things wrong we are looking at Pavi (http://www.pavi.com.mt/LandingPage.aspx ) and Smart (http://www.smart.com.mt/home.aspx ) but there could be others and then ...
I would include Greens, http://www.greens.com.mt/ and GS, http://www.maltasupermarket.com/ in any comparison, both deliver. It's not easy to find the cheapest overall as most will have some items at a cheaper price but others at a higher ... Read More
50 inch 3D TV from Currys UK - How best to get it to Malta? by SMeddie
Hi Guys! I have been contemplating on buying a 50 inch 3D TV from Currys UK (On sale) and sending it via DHL to Malta. What is the best way to do this? Any tax to pay? Thanks Meddie
I see that it came as a link, the service I meant is provided by Shiplowcost, run by Express group of Malta :) Read More
50 inch 3D TV from Currys UK - How best to get it to Malta? by SMeddie
Hi Guys! I have been contemplating on buying a 50 inch 3D TV from Currys UK (On sale) and sending it via DHL to Malta. What is the best way to do this? Any tax to pay? Thanks Meddie
I don't know how much DHL charges but I would suggest you check out shiplowcost.com. That way you can compare costs before you decide! I have used them a couple of times to get things from shops that do not ship to Malta. Read More
Has anyone ordered online through Ikea Sicily by sarah101
Hi, just wandering if anyone has ordered online through Ikea Sicily. There are a good few things we would like to purchase but are struggling on the website even tho we have translated the page. Maybe our bad Internet connection we have at the mo ...
I don't remember my first post on any forums being because I felt so strongly about a service that I just had to recommend them... so I am a little suspicious of Mics' post. But, hey, toon's post can't be a fake so maybe I should stop being so ... Read More
Has anyone ordered online through Ikea Sicily by sarah101
Hi, just wandering if anyone has ordered online through Ikea Sicily. There are a good few things we would like to purchase but are struggling on the website even tho we have translated the page. Maybe our bad Internet connection we have at the mo ...
I have used Sicily Bargains a couple of times and had no problems at all. I compared prices with another local firm providing the same service and Sicily Bargains were cheaper. Some of my ordered items were unavailable at the time but got them soon ... Read More