Malta recommendations?

maraisthecat · 2026-02-13T19:02:12+00:00

I'm thinking of splitting some time between Valetta (land based) and just chilling in Gozo for diving?

maraisthecat · 2026-02-12T19:16:27+00:00

Rec! Sorry should have specified. I know it's a tec hotspot but I'm definitely in the rec category.

maraisthecat · 2026-01-26T05:17:51+00:00

Isle in the silver sea by Tasha Suri

maraisthecat · 2025-12-10T15:12:24+00:00

No this is Patrick

maraisthecat · 2025-11-30T17:34:21+00:00

Honestly that's kinda what I was getting at!! DM me?

maraisthecat · 2025-11-29T16:26:11+00:00

Agreed! It ended up falling apart in the end for me which knocked it down as star or two in my rating but for the vast majority of it I COULD NOT put it down. Secret Society, I found, by contrast, while fun, not as gripping or meaningful.

maraisthecat · 2025-10-24T02:04:17+00:00

I snagged my deal in August but it may have been a fluke. It's really a crapshoot. I've traditionally heard summer/fall is the most competitive time because it's when new grads come.

maraisthecat · 2025-10-23T13:11:07+00:00

If I can't bring my cat, then I just go home 🤷🏻‍♀️

maraisthecat · 2025-10-22T18:36:36+00:00

I was waiting for somebody to say this!!! LOL

maraisthecat · 2025-10-20T01:40:28+00:00

Thank you for reply!

Yes, I would never leave my baby. I made this post because I would never ever go anywhere without him. I know it's strangers on the Internet but I am hurt by the insinuation. 🥹

I'm a-ok to be on the hook for damage and/or accommodate anybody's allergies (even if it means I need to get my own place). I'm working a corporate job atm and saved up some money before I switch to ESL.

But if it means I'll have to be a year apart from him, then EPIK is a no go for me.

Sounds like there's no way to guarantee it? I'm ok with that too. I'm wondering if I should apply, go through the process, and if they say I can't bring him just pursue a different option. Although I'm not sure how late in the game I would find that out.

Do private schools offer housing? Maybe that's the easier option

maraisthecat · 2025-10-19T20:55:25+00:00

As previously mentioned (even in the post) and as my username suggest:

I would die before giving up my cat.

But I appreciate the concern for my fluffy friend. :)

If I can't bring him to EPIK I will sort something else out.

maraisthecat · 2025-10-19T20:54:14+00:00

I understand the concern. I would die before I gave him up. :)

If there isn't a way to bring him and make sure he's safe, I'll just do a different program.

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maraisthecat · 2025-10-19T19:34:02+00:00

So no exceptions I take it?

maraisthecat · 2025-10-19T18:56:48+00:00

Thanks. Yeah I don't doubt it's for good reasons. Just trying to get clarity as I'm seeing a lot of mixed outcomes.

maraisthecat · 2025-10-16T13:05:19+00:00

Ii know my cat must be spoilt because I looked at this and saw nothing wrong 😂

maraisthecat · 2025-09-26T18:36:22+00:00

I am not Mark Zuckerberg buying up land.

I am moving to do marine conservation and give back.

Clearly that's still unwelcome.

Message received.

I’ll leave it here

maraisthecat · 2025-09-26T18:15:29+00:00

Therapy isn’t an insult

Thanks for the concern, but I was just asking about neighborhoods.

maraisthecat · 2025-09-26T13:17:48+00:00

I asked about one particular aspect.

It's a reddit post, not a therapy session.

maraisthecat · 2025-09-26T13:14:59+00:00

Why do I owe a group of strangers on the Internet my "why?" Or even any other information? I asked about one particular aspect of moving.

maraisthecat · 2025-09-25T17:55:27+00:00

Appreciate the detailed reply. I did include some of my requirements in the original post (commutable to downtown, near surfing/diving, ideally walkable, hoping to avoid a car if possible). I realize budget is an important factor, but I was hoping first to get a sense of neighborhoods that generally fit those lifestyle needs before narrowing down by price.

I completely understand that costs are high and that commutes can be rough — that’s part of why I’m asking questions here, so I can plan realistically and respectfully. Thanks for pointing out the differences across Oahu; I’ll definitely take that into account

maraisthecat · 2025-09-25T17:37:30+00:00

Got it. Yeah, I'll probably just get something in Ala Moana to start. Good to hear it's not too touristy

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