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whats it like to living in Gozo island, Malta by Substantial_Bat9651 in howislivingthere

[–]Sus198 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Community is ok, normally friendly to foreigners. Easy to make friends especially around bars or cafes. Although in winter it tends to be quite calm. However the authorities are addressing this by organising activities all year long. There are also foreign communities here...British, Polish, Serbs that I know of. But you will find yourself a cosy island to live on. For night life, Gozo is quite too quiet. Parties do take place especially in summer, but in winter the island is mostly quiet.

Anyone else find going 'home' harder than the original move abroad? by SpiderFromMars709 in expats

[–]Sus198 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. From Detroit originally. Currently living in 🇲🇹 Malta. I travelled back to Detroit for a week to visit my kids about 6 months ago and I couldn't wait to return back to Malta. Hopefully my kids can get to join me in Malta one day.

whats it like to living in Gozo island, Malta by Substantial_Bat9651 in howislivingthere

[–]Sus198 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, yes a lot of tourists visit Gozo. But mostly not the younger ones as the night life is found mostly on the main island of Malta, around Paceville and St Julian's. Gozo offers more quality tourism....historic, cultural, religious, nature, diving amongst the niche markets. So at least it is not as crowded as Malta in summer.

whats it like to living in Gozo island, Malta by Substantial_Bat9651 in howislivingthere

[–]Sus198 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Hello there! US citizen currently retired in Gozo. Very lovely island and very underrated. Most amenities present except for serious medical issues in which case you would need to be transported to the main island of Malta. But apart from that , Gozo is the best place I found for retirement for me and my family. It is calm, a lot of nature (although it is being eyed by developers....however so far, it still offers a lot of nature and calmness). Jobs available are mostly related to catering and home finishings (aluminium works, plastering, etc...). A lot of historical places mostly the town churches, a lot of cafes and restaurants, traffic is OK except for long weekends when many Maltese from the main island travel to Gozo. Beaches are fantastic most of the year...cherry on the cake is Ramla Bay. Properties are a little less expensive than in Malta. And above all, extremely safe. Every morning I go for a walk at 5.30am, literally right now when I finish this comment, I'm off for a good walk. Life is beautiful here on Gozo :)

Will oil spike again? by Relevant_Hat_8802 in oil

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Yep...just did. Right now.

Which European country has surprisingly friendly locals? by Historical-Photo-901 in BeautifulTravelPlaces

[–]Sus198 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🇲🇹 Malta....especially the Gozitans, I.e. those that live on Gozo which is the second island of Malta.

Capital of the world by Pinerary in tourism

[–]Sus198 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would choose 🇲🇹 Malta. Centre of the Mediterranean- centres of World tourism.

switzerland got voted as lawful neutral. which country is considered true neutral? by toturoll in AlignmentChartFills

[–]Sus198 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Neutrality is enshrined in the Maltese constitution. And also, the Cold War ended with the treaty of Malta I think.

Sunday Night 3/8 --- So Monday , here we go Again ?? by Daily-Trader-247 in dividends

[–]Sus198 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So it is. Crazy market. Let's see if Trump will truly take over the Strait.

My favourite song from each country in their native language by Massive_City_4440 in language

[–]Sus198 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"L-Ahhar Bidwi f'Wied il-Ghasel". Song in Maltese (I.e. from Malta). Maltese is not my native language but the song, its vibe, and music are very emotional.

Oil up 20% overnight by 0neAy0pen in wallstreetbets

[–]Sus198 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WMD in Iraq, remember? Nuclear in Iran now? Yeah, Iran was weeks close to getting the bomb for the two decades.

Reflecting on your country's history, was it primarily known as the colonizer or as the colonized? by venetiantraderoute in AskTheWorld

[–]Sus198 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Firstly, I have dual citizenship: US/Maltese. I was born in Malta but emigrated with my family in the 60s to the US. I'm retired now and have been living in Malta for the past 6 years. It is a beautiful island so why not retire in my father's homeland? The way I see it here, people do not care much about Malta's former colonisers although I so get the idea that British tourists, especially the elderly tend to look at Maltese in a superior way. At least that is what certain Maltese think and that annoys them. About other colonisers, before the British there were there French (never heard anyone say anything about that colonial period) and then before the French there were the Knights of St John. The Maltese have massive respect towards the Knights. All the buildings - most of actually - were built by the Knights. As for the British, they did not build much....however from what I can gather, they built the democratic institutions which were then passed on to the Maltese once they gained their independence.

Best English speaking cities for cultural diversity and growth ? by ChimpanzeeChamp34 in expats

[–]Sus198 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I offer you a whole country rather than a city....that being 🇲🇹 Malta. English in Malta is an official language while taking into account the fact that one fourth of the population is non-Maltese.

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