About the Author

Contact:

    * Email Address: ilene.sennuwy@gmail.com
    * Web site: http://www.writer.cc

One-Line Bio:

I am a writer, mother of two daughters and soon-to-be expat.

Biography:

At the age of 55, I am planning to move to Malta, inshallah (which means G-d Willing). There are three reasons:

1. I've been in a relationship with a man from Europe, and this will be a good place for us to be together after a very good, very long-distance relationship.

2. I have the Mediterranean in my blood, and have always wanted to be in a warm, beautiful place where it's OK to take naps.

3. I cannot survive financially in America anymore. My health insurance is now $900/month--as much as my rent. Even with the terrible dollar, as of this writing, I should be better off in Malta.

This is going to be a very hard journey for me and my two daughters and my brother--who are staying behind in the States. I dedicate this web site/blog to them for understanding that I have to try this, and to my European man for trying to make it happen.

Interests:

Moving to Malta, ancient Egypt, Persian cats, my two daughters, lots of chocolate, funny movies, musicals, horseback riding, writing, collecting pottery...

 

Let's Exchange Links on Malta

If you have a web site/blog related to Malta or being an expat in Malta, please email me at ilene.sennuwy@gmail.com  (cut and paste link), and we'll make a deal.

 

Disclaimer!

I am not giving legal, immigration or other official advice about moving to Malta.  What I tell you here is based on my own research for myself. The facts may change at any time.  The information here is no substitute for contacting a lawyer or immigration officer.  The first thing I will ever do is refer you to an official department in Malta to seek advice.  I am not liable for any information that is incorrect on this site.

Comments

[Martin]

This blog is cool. Can you give us an idea of prices for property e.g. buying a 4 bed house near the beach? We're planning a trip to Malta over Christmas, staying in Rabat, hope the island's as good as you say it is!

[Sennuwy (an ancient Egyptian name)]

Hello Martin, Thanks for your kind comment. Buying property here is very expensive--to me, anyway. I suggest you check out some of the realty places you may see listed on this blog or elsewhere. I don't look much at the prices, but I would say the range is between $400,000 up to $1,000,000.

[lawrence saliba]

Congratulations for your blog. Our web site www.cultel.com provides the history details of the island, we also provide free ebooks from our web site. Moreover, we have also interactive dvds of Vittoriosa and Valletta, one could enjoy watching more than an hour at the comfort of home and then upload content on mp3 enabled mobile use the booklet attached to it and roam around as if you were a local. www.cultel.com explains it all.

Should you want to include our ebooks on your blog please feel free. Regards.

[Josette Gera]

Hi Ilene I am reading your blog. Good luck for tomorrow huray our last day!Josette

[Sennuwy (an ancient Egyptian name)]

Hey Josette,

I can't wait until the CELTA is all over. And I can't wait to celebrate with you and all my wonderful buddies. Let's drink to Friday afternoon!!!!--------Ilene

[Nadia Koppens Apap]

Hi Ilene,

I stumbled on your blog this morning and spent the best part of my Sunday morning reading your entries. I love the way you see things, the little things that make your day... I hope this country brings you lots of happiness and serenity.

[Sennuwy (an ancient Egyptian name)]

Thanks, Nadia, so much for your nice comment. Do you live in Malta?----Ilene

[Elton]

Hey there, I've been living in Malta for 23 years now and I never noticed the small nice things that you wrote about. Thinking about it, Malta really is unique in many ways.

PS: I really like the way you write.

[Sennuwy (an ancient Egyptian name)]

Hi Elton--Thanks so much for your nice comment. Yes, everyday I am grateful for the chance to live here. I get annoyed with many things, but at the end of the day, I'm glad I'm in Malta---Ilene

[Teresa]

hi there, came across your blog accidentally and have spent all of yesterday reading it!!!

I've been living in malta since 1993, left to study abroad in 2001 and just came back recently. Trust me this whole issue of getting a work permit for third country nationals is driving me nuts too! They make residency a big issue for me as well even tho my family has been here the whole time for the last 16 yrs! so I kinda know what you're going through.

Really like your blog though! Especially the nicer parts about malta which I suppose I have been taking for granted! keep posting! =)

btw might be able to help a bit with Carl's question on the student part. since I am a vet myself and also back in post-secondary most of classmates then are now doctors here. You can forward him my email address if you want.

[Sennuwy (an ancient Egyptian name)]

Hi Teresa--Thanks for your comment and advice. I will have to reapply for my permit again in Sept to continue teaching for another six months. You spend your first month's salary here on paying fee for permits, don't you? Where are you practicing as a vet? I hope you're in Sliema, because I need a vet for my kitty---Ilene

Hello Ilene..
My Auntie Marcelle told me about your Blog. This is my first visit and am looking forward to reading about your life in Malta through your prospective.
Cheers,
Kathleen

[Sennuwy (an ancient Egyptian name)]

Hi there, Kathleen. Do I know your auntie Marcelle? Please thank her for
sending you to my website. Hope you enjoy it--and please comment once in a
while--Ilene

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