Ken Drewitt
@Fingers
English expat in Bulgaria
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About me
English
Lives in Kabile close to Yambol
Speaks English
Registration: 26 May 2014
Activity
Sports in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The Olympic Games are now just a few days away and we would like to talk about sports. What sports are the most popular and/or unusual in Bulgaria? Are sports facilities easily accessible there? Where and how can one find ...
I have in my life been an avid sportsman. I was an international swimmer and water polo player and an avid runner, specialising in the mile, with a best time of 4 minutes 10 seconds. Now, aged 80 years, I am no longer an active sportsman but I am an ... Read More
Expand your social circle in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Moving to Bulgaria means leaving one's family and friends behind. Creating a circle of friends or joining an existing one should therefore be paramount in order to fight loneliness in your host country. But how can one develop ...
St190dnr - So you have been in Bulgaria 3 years and find it difficult to meet likeminded people. Perhaps you should alter your parameters as people do not wish to be like you. I have been in Bulgaria for 6 years and have countless Bulgarian friends ... Read More
A breakdown of living costs in a village by Corter
I have been lucky enough that an expat living in a village not far from Veliko Tarnovo has let me borrow and reprint here a breakdown of actual living costs. It originally appeared as a post in The Pavlikeni Post a Facebook group and there was a ...
Hello again Kristian, You suggest that I try Mastika to accompany home grown vegetables. I do not like Mastika and have a similar aversion to Rakia. I have been in Bulgaria for 6 years and have managed to get myself a Bulgarian wife, 40 years my ... Read More
A breakdown of living costs in a village by Corter
I have been lucky enough that an expat living in a village not far from Veliko Tarnovo has let me borrow and reprint here a breakdown of actual living costs. It originally appeared as a post in The Pavlikeni Post a Facebook group and there was a ...
Hi Kristian, I have difficulty understanding how you put a numerical value on the taste of a vegetable. Personally I do not see any difference between shop bought vegetables and home grown other that the effort one is required to expend to cultivate ... Read More
Essentials to live in Bulgaria by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Bulgaria, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Bulgaria? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
Hi Beezone. Whilst it is not Lea & Perrins you can get, in Kaufland, Heinz Wocestershire Sauce. I use it and have failed to notice a great difference. Marmite I used to get in our local English Shop but the owner died and I have not found ... Read More
Essentials to live in Bulgaria by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Bulgaria, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Bulgaria? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
I have never been able to find nail brushes in BG and always ask visiting friends to bring some from the UK. Also getting insect repellents containing DEET has proven impossible and I now order via the internet. Read More
Essentials to live in Bulgaria by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Bulgaria, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Bulgaria? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
Well Ianinbg this is not true. Both Kaufland and Billa stock teabags of Ahmad Tea, London as well as their loose tea. Iwould strongly recommend it. It is excellent. Read More
Driving in Bulgaria by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Bulgaria? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving ...
Driving in Bulgaria by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Bulgaria? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving ...
I told you I did not know of any restrictions for cyclists and trap drivers. I suggest you sober up and research it for yourself. I will tell you about an experience I had with the police whilst cycling in the UK. I was pulled over for doing 46mph ... Read More
Driving in Bulgaria by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Bulgaria? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving ...
Krisoxo: You think that driving at 200 kph is okay if you feel confident to do so. What a load of rubbish. We are talking about driving on public highways not racetracks. If you have a blow-out at this speed you are going to crash and your next ... Read More
Driving in Bulgaria by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Bulgaria? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving ...
The official drink/drive limit in Bulgaria is 0.05mg which is practically zero tolerance. Also the police have been following zero tolerance of late so it is best not to drink at all. Regarding cyclists and horse drawn vehicles I have no knowledge, ... Read More
What do you like the most in Bulgaria? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Bulgaria? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Bulgaria and the reason why you enjoy ...
Respects to your suggestions but I think I will stick with the wife. Read More
What do you like the most in Bulgaria? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Bulgaria? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Bulgaria and the reason why you enjoy ...
Stepool I have spoken to the mayor in our village on many occasions and this has never happened. I always had to get the services of an interpreter until I married a Bulgarian and my wife now acts in that capacity. The mayor in your village is ... Read More
What do you like the most in Bulgaria? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Bulgaria? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Bulgaria and the reason why you enjoy ...
Hello again Phil & Les, In the last post I made to you I did not answer your question on how you would find out about the total gypsy population. Another post suggested you enquire of the local Bulgarian residents which is a good idea. Also do ... Read More
What do you like the most in Bulgaria? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Bulgaria? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Bulgaria and the reason why you enjoy ...
Hello Phil & Les, The village in which we live is Kabile, which in Roman times was the capital of Bulgaria, close to the city of Yambol. It has a population of around 1500 and is looked upon, by Bulgarians and others alike, as a prestigious ... Read More