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American expat in Bulgaria

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Lives in Plovdiv

Registration: 31 January 2015

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VillageGirl replied to a thread
3 years ago
lukejngodley

Plovdiv Real Estate by lukejngodley

Hi everyone, I have been reading through the threads on this forum and have found it extremely helpful. Myself and my wife who is a European citizen are looking at moving to Plovdiv. Looking for a reliable estate agent or the possibly purhasing a ...

VillageGirl

Hi Luke, My husband and I live in a village near Plovdiv. I have sent you a message with our recommendation. VillageGirl Read More

VillageGirl replied to a thread
4 years ago
sagedm

Locating Aircraft Crash Location by sagedm

I am seeking help from anyone near Sofia in finding the location that my father's B-24 crashed during World War II. The best information that I have indicates that the crash occurred in the mountains between Sofia and Pirot.

VillageGirl

I have sent you a pm :) Read More

VillageGirl replied to a thread
5 years ago
dtmills40

looking for DIY store by dtmills40

Hello all, I am looking to see if there is a DIY store or a Builders merchants in or near Lyulyakovo/ General Toshevo? Many thanks in advance Dave

VillageGirl

Hello, David, and welcome to Bulgaria! I do not live in the General Toshevo area, but I see that there is a DIY store in Dobrich called Mr. Bricolage. It's a chain store in BG. You can Google for the location, etc. VillageGirl Read More

VillageGirl replied to a thread
6 years ago
Julien

New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Bulgaria forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

VillageGirl

Welcome to Bulgaria! Here are some links to private, English language schools in Sofia: https://www.bssofia.bg/ https://www.aas-sofia.org/index.cfm https://www.acs.bg/ http://aeasofia.com/ By the way, I got these links from from this ... Read More

VillageGirl replied to a thread
6 years ago
JaneAndJason

Selling Assistance - Job offer? by JaneAndJason

We have lived here for a year. We were planning on staying 5 however a change of circumstances has meant we have to go back to Australia. We are now in the situation where we have a fully furnished house but we cannot take it with us, mostly ikea ...

VillageGirl

My husband knows lots of people in Sofia and area. I will pm you. Read More

VillageGirl replied to a thread
6 years ago
JaneAndJason

Selling Assistance - Job offer? by JaneAndJason

We have lived here for a year. We were planning on staying 5 however a change of circumstances has meant we have to go back to Australia. We are now in the situation where we have a fully furnished house but we cannot take it with us, mostly ikea ...

VillageGirl

Hello Jane & Jason If you tell me what part of the country you live in, I may be able to recommend someone who can help you. VillageGirl Read More

VillageGirl replied to a thread
6 years ago
GinnyHench

American, Retired, looking to settle in Sofia, BG by GinnyHench

Hello all - I just joined this group, and am following the leader in introducing myself :) I am starting the process for a long-term visa, I'm female, currently living in Hawai`i for the last 25 years. I'm staying in Sofia with friends right ...

VillageGirl

i have sent you a personal message. :) Read More

VillageGirl replied to a thread
6 years ago
GinnyHench

American, Retired, looking to settle in Sofia, BG by GinnyHench

Hello all - I just joined this group, and am following the leader in introducing myself :) I am starting the process for a long-term visa, I'm female, currently living in Hawai`i for the last 25 years. I'm staying in Sofia with friends right ...

VillageGirl

Hello Ginny, When I first moved to Sofia I joined a club https://iwc-sofia.org/ . It proved to be a good support group, which helped ease my integration into life here. You are welcome to message me; I am also a retired American. Read More

VillageGirl replied to a thread
6 years ago
Sharon Melissa

SHOUT OUT FROM HASKOVO by Sharon Melissa

Hello My name is Sharon and I moved to Haskovo two years ago. Any expats nearby?

VillageGirl

Hi Sharon! We live close to Plovdiv. I will PM you. VillageGirl Read More

VillageGirl replied to a thread
7 years ago
jonl

Travel from Sofia to Plovdiv by jonl

Hi, Is it best to go from Sofia to Plovdiv by bus or train? I'll be arriving into Sofia airport tomorrow at 1610 Thanks for any help anyone can give me! Jon

VillageGirl

Hi Jon, At that time of day I would recommend taking the bus. You can ride the metro from the airport to Serdika Station and then change lines (towards Obelya) which takes you to the central train station (the bus station is next to it). There is a ... Read More

VillageGirl replied to a thread
7 years ago
davidsoup

Thinking of moving to Bulgaria, Please help make sense of the process? by davidsoup

Hi, We're a family with two young children. We're mostly dual citizens US and Israel (and German). We're currently residing in a Chicago suburb. Arrived back here in Dec after spending a year in Israel. So we've been moving lots ...

VillageGirl

My husband is a vegetarian and we grow our own veg and have fruit trees (apple, cherry, plum, pear). The saying here in the Trakyia Valley is, "If you stick it in the ground, it will grow." Organic products are available. We know ... Read More

VillageGirl replied to a thread
7 years ago
davidsoup

Thinking of moving to Bulgaria, Please help make sense of the process? by davidsoup

Hi, We're a family with two young children. We're mostly dual citizens US and Israel (and German). We're currently residing in a Chicago suburb. Arrived back here in Dec after spending a year in Israel. So we've been moving lots ...

VillageGirl

If one of the adults is a German citizen, he or she can come here and establish immediate residency. And so long as he or she can prove that they can support the other spouse, they can subsequently bring the spouse and children with them. Nothing ... Read More

VillageGirl replied to a thread
9 years ago
Magsy13

Stay in a monastery in Bulgaria. by Magsy13

Hello people, does maybe anyone has knowledge of a monastery where guests, people from outside are welcome to stay for some time? I don't mean any religion reason for that, neither I'm not a tourist running through those places. I mean more ...

VillageGirl

Hello Magsy13, Here is a link that may give you the information you are looking for: http://www.bulgariamonasteries.com It is in Bulgarian and English. Regards, VillageGirl Read More

VillageGirl replied to a thread
9 years ago
Jpad

Are there any other South African members on the site? by Jpad

Hi All My wife and I (Rita and Jean-Pierre) are not yet living full time in Bulgaria. We bought a house in Gostilitsa (central Bulgaria) at the end of 2011. We live permanently in South Africa but have been coming for three months at a time, ...

VillageGirl

Hi Jan, Although not from SA, my British-born husband lived for years in East Africa (Kenya). We are in a village close to Plovdiv. PM me if you would like to meet up in Plovdiv sometime. VillageGirl Read More

VillageGirl replied to a thread
9 years ago
stepool1970

Municipality tax? by stepool1970

Hello Forum, regards the Municipality tax, this yearly tax that I was told is due to pay by February/March 2016, I have found an old link replying to a question asked by another member about where to pay this bill a local bank? Now I have no ...

VillageGirl

Hello Steve, I can direct you if you bought the property without forming a company. Take your notary act to the municipal building located in the county seat of your "obshtina." You can pay your tax there. I don't know what the ... Read More