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Registration: 15 February 2016
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Clearing out a Property by GuestPoster357
I'm going to be clearing out / cleaning up a Property and garden when I arrive in Bulgarja I know normal household waste is collected in villages but what do I do if I have a lot of stuff to get rid of like garden waste and stuff from an old barn - ...
@janecaruthers There had used to be specified areas in each village that were used as tipping areas. These are now banned. The correct procedure is to book a municiple trailer or part there of and arrange a day for collection. You need a Bulgarian ... Read More
Safety of Pet Dogs in Bulgaria by The Doghouse
I am thinking of buying in Bulgaria, but I am worried about the attitude of Bulgarians towards dogs. I have seen posts about poisoning of dogs, cruelty, shootings. Is this the norm or if you keep your dogs safe within your own property and walk ...
We came with a Staffy and a Pitbull and they were later joined by a Staffy/Karakachan puppy. Before we'd properly secured the property the buggers escaped constantly. Both dogs are friendly (save small wild animals) but the sight of 2 ... Read More
English Bulgarian language barrier by guest1232
Good afternoon, As a native English language speaker the prospect of having to learn a new language with a different alphabet in order to go about effectively living in Bulgaria is somewhat doubly daunting. Even if one does not need Bulgarian ...
I had to smile at your reply. My neighbour speaks Greek which is fantastic. But because of the physical location and connections I have to ask her to say a sentence in Greek before we can begin the conversation. I can only think of Bulgarian ... Read More
English Bulgarian language barrier by guest1232
Good afternoon, As a native English language speaker the prospect of having to learn a new language with a different alphabet in order to go about effectively living in Bulgaria is somewhat doubly daunting. Even if one does not need Bulgarian ...
Hi I'm reading from your replies that you have had an adverse experience of learning another language? Fear should never be a starting point for any new venture in life, language learning included. There are no positives in not learning the ... Read More
Life as a female expat in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello, While moving to a new country and discovering new cultures is definitely an exciting adventure, everybody experiences it differently. It can be particularly different for women, in both positive and negative ways. What are some positive ...
I also live in a village and feel absolutely safe. My feeling is that whilst men often seem publically deferred to I have found Bulgarian women to have no identity crisis', are extremely confident, strong and educated women, be that through ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
Thanks Sue, It is heartwarming that people responded to the post. And it is good to give as well as take, battenburg cake is the exception to the rule! I have taken so much helpful information from the forum that giving back is such a pleasure. ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
Hi Nigel, I have come across an excellent series of Bulgarian language learning on YouTube. The narrative is all in bulgarian but has English subtitles. It might look a bit heavy going at first but if you manage to find someone to give you a head ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
Hi In the 2nd year of our move the locals began to put pressure on us to attend the community events. something we had not managed in the first year. We were renovating a derelict house and we had such a rush to get it watertight that first year. ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
Hi It can be difficult finding the right kind of ex pats to fit your needs. If you have a particular interest then try your voice on social media platforms (facebook in this case) that are dedicated to your hobby. An example if you are a grower ... Read More
Cost of living in Bulgaria - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Bulgaria, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices ...
Hi We have been here 8 months and are in the middle of renovating our house. We are on the Veliko Tarnovo and Pleven borders in North Central Bulgaria We don't rent but in the village 200-250 per month depending on facilities is norm. We ... Read More
Pets in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Bulgaria have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Bulgaria? What about pet adoption procedures in the ...
We have a Staffie and A Staffie/Pitbull cross that we bought with us from UK. We had to get their vaccinations in order and a pet passport issued which was expensive but fairly painless. The journey across was with a transit van packed to the ... Read More
Getting around if you don't know the language. Any expat community ? by D_Hollington
Hi everyone! My name is Danni. I am currently living in London but am going to be moving to BG next year around summer time with my boyfriend - super excited!! I have an international background, growing up in Hong Kong and I love to travel to new ...
Hi Danni Whilst I am managing to pick up the language my other half isn't. This hasn't held him back a jot even buying and negotiating prices for building materials. If he ever gets truly stuck he will get an image up on his phone. He ... Read More
Buying in Veliko Turnavo by Jules999
Hi, I'm new to this forum and have lived in Bulgaria for just over four years, after escaping the U.K. We have been extending & renovating our first purchase since we arrived, by ourselves. We live in a village near Yambol. We are ...
Hiya Jules 999 thanks for putting a smile on my face re your Facebook comment. I still stand by my VT Properties recommendation. Ivelin is a tad austere but knows his onions - he's VT born and bred! Read More
Buying in Veliko Turnavo by Jules999
Hi, I'm new to this forum and have lived in Bulgaria for just over four years, after escaping the U.K. We have been extending & renovating our first purchase since we arrived, by ourselves. We live in a village near Yambol. We are ...
Hi we bought 18 months ago and have been living here north of VT for 5 months. We've bought 3 properties in our vicinity all for 6000 lev and under. They're good sized properties with about 1000 - 1500m2 land. We bought from locals and ... Read More
Getting a small farm house plot of land by highlandknight
Hi all I am thinking of moving to Bulgaria getting a small farm house plot of land and would like to meet people that have done this are thinking of doing it. would like to get your thoughts and ideas. So thanks :)
Hi it's always good to meet like minded individuals. Those of us for whom the lifestyle is more important than the financial gain. North of VT is stunning with the eyes of God caves in Devataki, the Krushuna waterfalls, the monasteries are ... Read More