Travel to Malta to backpack, study, intern, volunteer, work, or live as a digital nomad, expat or emigrant?

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Backpacking or travelling in Malta & Gozo?

  • Islands full of beautiful coastlines, some of the best snorkelling in Europe, archaeological finds to die for and all that with more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Malta and Gozo are perhaps the best beach destinations in Europe and are suitable for a cultural trip, a backpacking adventure or a beach holiday.
  • Spotting activities: visit the capital Valletta; enjoy crystal clear waters in the Blue Lagoon; explore the medieval town of Mdina; soak up the sun and go snorkelling and swimming at the popular beaches; go on a boat trip and discover caves and bays; visit the megalithic temples; taste the Maltese cuisine; enjoy the peace and quiet of Gozo; explore the vibrant (and English) nightlife.
  • Spotting animals: white-tailed sea eagle, Maltese lizard, dolphins, foxes, chameleon. Food Spotting: pastizzi, fenek, bragioli, Maltese bread, Ħobż biż-żejt, aljotta, kapunata, timpana, chestnuts, Maltese wine.

Studying in Malta & Gozo?

  • Malta is an attractive destination for international students due to its English education and multicultural environment. There are many study options, but it can be interesting if you want to focus on local geology, geography or archaeology, for example.
  • Study cities: Valletta, Sliema.
  • Language: English, with some opportunities in Maltese.

Internships in Malta & Gozo?

  • There are various internship opportunities in Malta, mainly in the tourism, hospitality, IT and marketing sectors.
  • Competencies: international experience, language skills, networking, independence.

Volunteering in Malta & Gozo?

  • Help out at a stray animal shelter, teach English, contribute to the tourism sector, live and work in people's homes and contribute to nature conservation.

Working in Malta & Gozo?

  • Do you have specific skills and do you want to work in Malta? Then you may be able to find a job, but with an international company because Maltese companies often require you to speak Maltese. You have the best chance in IT (including gaming), but the financial, law, pharmaceutical, medical and tourism sectors are also sometimes looking for experts.

Working as a digital nomad in Malta & Gozo?

  • Malta & Gozo is a very comfortable place for digital nomads. There is a lot of sun, people speak English and the internet connections are excellent.
  • Favorite locations: Valletta, Sliema, St Julian's.

Living in Malta & Gozo?

  • If you are looking for a nice climate, relatively low costs and a safe environment then you have come to the right place. You have all the comforts, but you live on an island that can be boring for some people. Education: Malta has several international schools.
  • Expat community: there is an active expat community.
  • Safety: it is a safe country with low crime.
  • Culture: lots of beautiful culture, lots of archaeological finds, but also lots of English people.
  • Health insurance: health care is well developed, so make sure you have your own good health insurance.

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Packing list for Malta, travel insurance for Malta, and taking your belongings

Packing list for Malta, travel insurance for Malta, and taking your belongings

Packing list for Malta, travel insurance for Malta, and taking your belongings

To take or not to take to Malta, leave at home or arrange locally?

Sufficiently insured or not for your activities in Malta?

Sufficiently insured or not for your trip to Malta?

 

What to bring to Malta: highlighted

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  • Documents: passport that is valid for at least six months. An online and/or offline copy of your passport is always useful.
  • Money: you probably won't need much cash because you can pay with a card everywhere (so take one with you!), but some euros in your pocket will come in handy.
  • Care: sunscreen, also for the winter, because there are few places to hide from the sun.
  • Outdoor and handy items: good sunglasses and a cap or hat.
  • Clothing: light clothing for the summer and slightly warmer clothing for the winter. Layers are useful if you go hiking.
  • Shoes: sandals/slippers for the beach and good hiking boots if you want to explore the interior.
  • Medicines and travel pharmacy: basic necessities such as plasters, desinfectant, for yourself, but pharmacies can be found everywhere.
  • Technology and equipment: world plug type G.

What else can you bring:

  • Reusable water bottle with filter, because tap water is technically drinkable, but often tastes strange.
  • Umbrella that can withstand a strong wind (especially if you go in the winter).
  • Rain gear if you go outside the summer months.
  • Snorkel set, because it is one of the most beautiful places in Europe to snorkel.

What knowledge is useful when you go to Malta?

  • The system of flags and swimming, and where it's better not to go swimming.
  • How much to tip!

Are there mosquitoes in Malta?

  • There are mosquitoes in the warm months. They are not dangerous, but they are annoying, especially in the evening.
  • So it is useful to bring some mosquito spray or covering clothing if you do not want to be covered in bumps.

Are there sand flies in Malta?

  • There are quite a few sand flies in Malta from May to October, outside of that you will hardly encounter them. They are most active during sunrise and sunset.
  • They are not really dangerous for humans, but dogs often experience problems with them.

Can you buy DEET or other mosquito repellents in Malta?

  • DEET and other mosquito repellents are easy to get in Malta. For example in a pharmacy or large supermarket.

Where can you get your food and drinks in Malta?

  • There are supermarkets such as Welbee's, Lidl and Greens.
  • There are also local mini-shops where you can often get products for reasonable prices.
  • There are plenty of restaurants.
  • There is not much street food, but popular snacks such as pastizzi can sometimes be found.

Can you buy a joint or weed in Malta, or take it with you to Malta?

  • No, soft drugs are strictly prohibited!
Malta & Gozo: Updates & Travel

Malta & Gozo: Updates & Travel

Travel in Malta & Gozo?

  • A great European island where you can dive and eat well. Malta was English territory until 1964 and has developed into a language paradise to improve your English.
  • If you go to Malta you should of course visit the Blue Grotto. The water and the cave are at their most beautiful early in the morning when the sun shines right in. You can sail deep into the cave by boat.
  • Relax on one of the many beaches of Malta such as Blue Lagoon (where Troy was filmed) and Golden Bay. It can be extremely busy in the summer.
  • Visit the Ggantija temples which according to some are the oldest buildings in the world (more than 5,000 years old). Ggantija means giants, because it was later thought that only giants could have brought the enormous stones here. The Ggantija temples are not the only old buildings, the Hagar Qim and Mnajdra temples were probably built between 3,600 and 3,000 BC. Go diving in the North of Malta. You can also take scuba diving lessons here.
  • The island of Gozo is only a 25-minute boat ride from Malta, but it is a lot less densely populated, with a lot more nature for a nice day of hiking or mountain biking. Victoria, the capital, is also worth a visit.
  • Have a meal or a drink at the large harbor while you watch luxury yachts and sailing ships pass by.
  • You get the feeling that you are in the Middle Ages when you walk to the center of Mdina (former capital of Malta). Especially when you visit the Cathedral, the dungeons and the Palazzo Falson.
  • The capital Valletta has nice terraces and restaurants and is also on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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      StudyTravel consists of a permanent team of enthusiastic employees, all with experience abroad. You can go there to learn various languages such as Italian, German, Chinese, Portuguese, Korean, Russian, French, English, Japanese, and of course Spanish! If you have booked with StudyTravel using the a...

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      To take or not to take to Malta, leave at home or arrange locally?

      Sufficiently insured or not for your activities in Malta?

      Sufficiently insured or not for your trip to Malta?

       

      What to bring to Malta: highlighted

      Highlighted items:

      • Documents: passport that is valid for at least six months. An online and/or offline copy of your passport is always useful.
      • Money: you probably won't need much cash because you can pay with a card everywhere (so take one with you!), but some euros in your pocket will come in handy.
      • Care: sunscreen, also for the winter, because there are few places to hide from the sun.
      • Outdoor and handy items: good sunglasses and a cap or hat.
      • Clothing: light clothing for the summer and slightly warmer clothing for the winter. Layers are useful if you go hiking.
      • Shoes: sandals/slippers for the beach and good hiking boots if you want to explore the interior.
      • Medicines and travel pharmacy: basic necessities such as plasters, desinfectant, for yourself, but pharmacies can be found everywhere.
      • Technology and equipment: world plug type G.

      What else can you bring:

      • Reusable water bottle with filter, because tap water is technically drinkable, but often tastes strange.
      • Umbrella that can withstand a strong wind (especially if you go in the winter).
      • Rain gear if you go outside the summer months.
      • Snorkel set, because it is one of the most beautiful places in Europe to snorkel.

      What knowledge is useful when you go to Malta?

      • The system of flags and swimming, and where it's better not to go swimming.
      • How much to tip!

      Are there mosquitoes in Malta?

      • There are mosquitoes in the warm months. They are not dangerous, but they are annoying, especially in the evening.
      • So it is useful to bring some mosquito spray or covering clothing if you do not want to be covered in bumps.

      Are there sand flies in Malta?

      • There are quite a few sand flies in Malta from May to October, outside of that you will hardly encounter them. They are most active during sunrise and sunset.
      • They are not really dangerous for humans, but dogs often experience problems with them.

      Can you buy DEET or other mosquito repellents in Malta?

      • DEET and other mosquito repellents are easy to get in Malta. For example in a pharmacy or large supermarket.

      Where can you get your food and drinks in Malta?

      • There are supermarkets such as Welbee's, Lidl and Greens.
      • There are also local mini-shops where you can often get products for reasonable prices.
      • There are plenty of restaurants.
      • There is not much street food, but popular snacks such as pastizzi can sometimes be found.

      Can you buy a joint or weed in Malta, or take it with you to Malta?

      • No, soft drugs are strictly prohibited!

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