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Eddie George

@eddieg

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English expat in Bulgaria

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English

Lives in Veliko Tarnovo

Speaks English & little Bulgarian

Registration: 23 January 2015

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Eddie George
eddieg replied to a thread
6 years ago
eddieg

Visa Extension by eddieg

Hi All,, I am currently here on 1month visa,, working in Cancer hospital has volunteer,, I am 66yrs & am looking to live here next year with view to rent or buy small property,, can Visa be extended continually, I want to live here ...

Eddie George

Thanks all!!!? Read More

Eddie George
eddieg created a thread
6 years ago

Visa Extension

Hi All,, I am currently here on 1month visa,, working in Cancer hospital has volunteer,, I am 66yrs & am looking to live here next year with view to rent or buy small property,, can Visa be extended continually, I want to live here ... Read More

Eddie George
eddieg replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

The best services to use when moving to Bulgaria by Priscilla

Hello everyone, What were the biggest hurdles you faced when moving to Bulgaria? Were there any services available that helped? Which services helped you most upon your arrival in Bulgaria? Were there any that helped you adapt and integrate ...

Eddie George

Without Doubt My Translator,who helped me with 2 property,s,1 Bought & 1 Sold,,she has also helped me with various legal documents,,so honest,reliable & not expensive,,,My Estate Agent in VT was very helpful & trustworthy,,,Local Mayor ... Read More

Eddie George
eddieg replied to a thread
7 years ago
Monica

Bulgarian typical mentality or not? by Monica

My soon to be exhusband is from Bulgaria - I am from Romania but have been living overseas for almost 20 years. He has very old fasion views... he believes the woman has to take care of the house, baby, cook and he, as the man... doesnt really want ...

Eddie George

Good on you Monica,,,You deserve Better,,,Chatting to my Bulgarian friends,they have the opinion alot of Bulgarian males have a macho image & it's based on fear,so they need to control,,Best wishes☺ Read More

Eddie George
eddieg replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

How has your life changed in Bulgaria by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Has your life changed since you moved to Bulgaria? If so, in what way? Tell us more about all the changes in your life regarding your family, job, or friends. What about your frame of mind? How would you define your mood? ...

Eddie George

Jules,,, Awesome experience in Bulgaria,WOW !! Hoping many Brits will read your story,so Inspirational☺☺☺ Read More

Eddie George
eddieg replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Mistakes expats make in Bulgaria by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Bulgaria? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...

Eddie George

I was too impulsive in buying,i did,nt take my time in viewing different areas of BG,so in hindsight I would take 1 month viewing & also rent a place prior to viewing,,Also be very careful on trusting people on face value,,it takes time to get ... Read More

Eddie George
eddieg replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Mistakes expats make in Bulgaria by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Bulgaria? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...

Eddie George

Priscilla has asked about Bulgaria & not the World Read More

Eddie George
eddieg replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

How has your life changed in Bulgaria by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Has your life changed since you moved to Bulgaria? If so, in what way? Tell us more about all the changes in your life regarding your family, job, or friends. What about your frame of mind? How would you define your mood? ...

Eddie George

Hi ,,"Life Changed",,yes dramatically for the better,,after setbacks of being ripped off & being robbed by local builder in north BG,,I moved to SW of VT & found my bit of paradise,, Peacefull Village surrounded by nature,,local ... Read More

Eddie George
eddieg replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Best usages and practices in Bulgaria by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Living in Bulgaria means learning new ways of doing things and incorporating to your daily life unique practices. We invite you to share unique practices, tools or methods that could also make a difference in other countries. ...

Eddie George

Bulgaria has taught me to live a simple life,gratitude for what I have (a roof over my head,food in my stomach,a beutifull Village surrounded by nature),to split logs for my Pechka,,to cook a big pan of broth & live on it for a week,,to start ... Read More

Eddie George
eddieg replied to a thread
7 years ago
Twiggyruth

COT home security by Twiggyruth

I am buying a property in Yerusalimovo Bulgaria can anyone please tell me how I can contact a security company that will cover this area. I have trawled the Internet and not found anything.

Eddie George

Hi,,,Try MG Security who i used when i was living in a rural village,,,they are brilliant,,You can use there Patrol service at 10lev a month if you live here full time or they can install a Security System,,after installation cost its 40lev a ... Read More

Eddie George
eddieg replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Bulgaria by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Bulgaria can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Bulgaria? What are the ...

Eddie George

Hi,,,Yes i did have a" biased view"before i moved here based on 6mths research (culture,history,better standard of living,climate)which i still love before i moved here,,but i am a bit wiser now having lived here for 18mths,,I have ... Read More

Eddie George
eddieg replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Dealing with homesickness in Bulgaria by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Being an expat in Bulgaria can turn out to be a wonderful human, social or professional adventure... with potential moments of nostalgia and homesickness along the way. What are your personal tips to prevent ...

Eddie George

Dealing with Homesickness,,hmmm!,,I myself keep in touch with my Family & Friends in UK every couple of weeks,,i also allways remind myself what BG had to offer me compared to UK,which i Embrace,even tho i,ve had a few bad experiences,but good ... Read More

Eddie George
eddieg replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Customer care in Bulgaria by Priscilla

Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Bulgaria and ...

Eddie George

My experience has been a mixture of good,ie a friendly smile & thank you in some store,s,,,,& rudeness or scowls,as if they have been threatend !!!!!!,,,people should not be working in public service if they are not polite,why?,they lose ... Read More

Eddie George
eddieg replied to a thread
8 years ago
TerryMMM

Here at last. by TerryMMM

At long last I am living permanently in my house in a village near Veliko Tarnovo. So I was a wondering ... are there any of you fair forum members who would like to be this lonely old soul's friend and meet up for a chat, a cuppa or a pint ...

Eddie George

Terry,,,Sat or Sunday ??? Read More

Eddie George
eddieg replied to a thread
8 years ago
TerryMMM

Here at last. by TerryMMM

At long last I am living permanently in my house in a village near Veliko Tarnovo. So I was a wondering ... are there any of you fair forum members who would like to be this lonely old soul's friend and meet up for a chat, a cuppa or a pint ...

Eddie George

its on main rd,,that runs right thro VT,,,,if coming from Old Town,past big statue in centre,,250yds on left..past Unicredit Bulbank is Cafe Read More