Ian
@ianinbg
English expat in Bulgaria
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49 posts
About me
English
Speaks English, French (Rusty), Malko Bulgaria
Registration: 19 March 2011
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Information Needed On Land & Soil Types For Track Build by MOTOHAVENmatt
Hi i am looking for as much help, information, advice and sugestions on type of land i need to buy , were to find it and regulations and permits needed, This is for a Freestyle Motocross/supercross practice track/compound build. If Thank you in ...
Hi Matt, Looks like a big project there. The Sevlievo MotoX track has been voted best in the world a few times. Never seems to be used between race meets. Might be worth a visit. Ian Read More
Wasted Journey? I'm home already! by BruceLeeTheHealer
Hi Friends, This is just a catch up on my trip to Bulgaria. It's now 23:00 GMT on Tuesday and I am back home! All your advice was very much appreciated, however, we cannot control all of our life events, especially those which happen when we are ...
Maybe Bruce wasn't here long enough when he bought the house to get to know his neighbours or have friends nearby. I think his mistake was not realising how Bulgarian houses can deteriorate and not flying out before the road trip to check on the ... Read More
What are the fines like for overloading? Just in case! by BruceLeeTheHealer
I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason! Being as though my trip had been cancelled due to Green card misinformation I decided to take advantage of the opportunity to get the van weighed, more for peace of mind than anything! ...
Hi, Been away for a bit so not seen any posts. Glad you sorted out the non green card bit. As for being overweight, I drove here with a transit that was on the bumpstops and bow legged from the weight but it drove well and stopped ok, just looked ... 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 I've tried them all at some point and never found any as good as English tea bags so as I can get a fairly regular supply I don't waste the effort on them any more. If the day comes when I can't get English tea bags I will try again ... 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 I'm not a tea snob, I just like a tea that I can taste, Tetley, Yorkshire or even Tesco or Sainsburys. Not many places in Europe where you can get a decent tea from the normal shops. We don't have a speciality shop near that I have ... 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 ...
If coming from the UK or anywhere else and a tea drinker bring tea bags. Can't get a decent tea bag anywhere! Read More
If you are coming to Bulgaria. by ianinbg
I discovered Bulgaria the hard way, the overcharging, the rip offs, the bad workman, the outright lies but we live and learn. Now I’ve done it, been there and got the Tshirt and I’m still here! Things have improved greatly over the past ...
Just a couple of thoughts that might be useful for you. 1: Don't buy a house in a village in a valley! As soon as it gets cold you will be living under a smog of wood smoke until the wind can clear it. I have driven past many such villages in ... Read More
If you are coming to Bulgaria. by ianinbg
I discovered Bulgaria the hard way, the overcharging, the rip offs, the bad workman, the outright lies but we live and learn. Now I’ve done it, been there and got the Tshirt and I’m still here! Things have improved greatly over the past ...
Hello, Yes I know they can be done but as most people come to buy cash and let's say not expensive property finding one and the extra expense and possible dubious result I never found worthwhile. I only met one person who had one done and they ... Read More
If you are coming to Bulgaria. by ianinbg
I discovered Bulgaria the hard way, the overcharging, the rip offs, the bad workman, the outright lies but we live and learn. Now I’ve done it, been there and got the Tshirt and I’m still here! Things have improved greatly over the past ...
Just realised that I forgot to say that I live near Sevlievo. Also I have a big box of English magazines, lots of Sainsburys mags in there that is free to a good home if anyone is interested. Read More
If you are coming to Bulgaria. by ianinbg
I discovered Bulgaria the hard way, the overcharging, the rip offs, the bad workman, the outright lies but we live and learn. Now I’ve done it, been there and got the Tshirt and I’m still here! Things have improved greatly over the past ...
Hi Eddie, Glad you survived the experience and enjoying it here. It can all seem like a big mistake when you first have to deal with all the new strange stuff. I was lucky in that I lived in France before the EU and it was all very similar ... Read More
If you are coming to Bulgaria. by ianinbg
I discovered Bulgaria the hard way, the overcharging, the rip offs, the bad workman, the outright lies but we live and learn. Now I’ve done it, been there and got the Tshirt and I’m still here! Things have improved greatly over the past ...
Hi Andy, Buying Property. The basics. First of course, Common Sense. Try to get a feel for the area to see if it’s somewhere you can spend a lot of time. Likewise for the villages you will visit, does it look ok, are there a lot of Roma in the ... Read More
If you are coming to Bulgaria.
I discovered Bulgaria the hard way, the overcharging, the rip offs, the bad workman, the outright lies but we live and learn. Now I’ve done it, been there and got the Tshirt and I’m still here! Things have improved greatly over the past ... Read More
Log Supplier by eddieg
Hi All...Anyone know of a log supplier in Dryanovo area(VT),,thanks eddie
Hi Eddie, I'm nearer to Sevlievo so I don't know who does the logs down there but I would say don't burn pine unless it's dried out for a couple of years and even then only if there is nothing else around. Especially in a kamina or ... Read More
Pavlikeni area by Paulb28
Hi we have been looking at some houses in the Pavlikeni area and the village of Butovo. Does anyone know this area and have any advice please? Thanks Paul
Hi Paul, Nice area, lots of expats around. Big market on Tuesdays in Pavlikeni and numerous boot markets around from March to Nov. Veliko Tarnovo not far away for the big shops and plenty of places to visit and explore. I think you will like it. All ... Read More
satelite tv by jiveinteraction
Can anyone help. We have tried TV channels and no English films Is there a satellite that gives English films from Pleven area?
Hi, Just seen this post. We used to have Bulsat but it seemed to be going more and more Bulgarian voice overs for films etc. so we stopped that. Now we watch UK Tv via the internet on Filmon.com via a WIFI DVD/Blueray player that accesses the ... Read More