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@kaththomas2017

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2 years ago
Cheryl

Cost of living in Bulgaria in 2022 by Cheryl

Hi everyone, Two years after the start of the pandemic, it is time to take stock of the evolution of the cost of living in Bulgaria or more specifically, in the region where you live. The idea is to help people get ready for their expatriation to ...

kaththomas2017

I know that when I can make the move to live in Bulgaria full-time my actual standard if living will improve. I'm still able to grow , cook and preserve fruit and veg I'm not a smoker and I'm not a " vodka o clock" person , the yearly council tax ... Read More

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2 years ago
kaththomas2017

Lessons I've learnt since buying in Bulgaria by kaththomas2017

First let me say these are my opinions and may not be yours or anyone elses but feel free to add yours if you want to 1. Initially I was going btongo for my version of that old TV program " the Good Life". Thankfully that hasn't been the case ...

kaththomas2017

Thank you gwnyj for the clear and comprehensive answer to the diversion on the subject of lessons learnt. So as I said in the first place these are my opinions and may not tally with your experience or knowledge.8. When your a woman on your own ... Read More

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2 years ago
janemulberry

Krasen, Dobrich by janemulberry

Anyone have information, good or bad, to share about the village of Krasen in Dobrich? I'll be there in a couple of weeks.

kaththomas2017

I'd heard the same Judy so when we get our single glazed windows replaced they will have to be PCV. Read More

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2 years ago
janemulberry

Krasen, Dobrich by janemulberry

Anyone have information, good or bad, to share about the village of Krasen in Dobrich? I'll be there in a couple of weeks.

kaththomas2017

Congratulations Jane on your new Bulgarian home and many happy returns. Read More

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2 years ago
kaththomas2017

Lessons I've learnt since buying in Bulgaria by kaththomas2017

First let me say these are my opinions and may not be yours or anyone elses but feel free to add yours if you want to 1. Initially I was going btongo for my version of that old TV program " the Good Life". Thankfully that hasn't been the case ...

kaththomas2017

I've never said otherwise but thank you for reminding other members. Read More

kaththomas2017 replied to a thread
2 years ago
kaththomas2017

Lessons I've learnt since buying in Bulgaria by kaththomas2017

First let me say these are my opinions and may not be yours or anyone elses but feel free to add yours if you want to 1. Initially I was going btongo for my version of that old TV program " the Good Life". Thankfully that hasn't been the case ...

kaththomas2017

So can I ask you why are you so negative towards other people on this forum rather than being helpful considering your language skills and knowledge. I don't need the information above because I have residency. But if you started a thread on this ... Read More

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2 years ago
kaththomas2017

Lessons I've learnt since buying in Bulgaria by kaththomas2017

First let me say these are my opinions and may not be yours or anyone elses but feel free to add yours if you want to 1. Initially I was going btongo for my version of that old TV program " the Good Life". Thankfully that hasn't been the case ...

kaththomas2017

Anyway GB2BG you've not answered my question , how or where did you learn Bulgarian? It's an honest question because I need to learn ASAP Read More

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2 years ago
kaththomas2017

Lessons I've learnt since buying in Bulgaria by kaththomas2017

First let me say these are my opinions and may not be yours or anyone elses but feel free to add yours if you want to 1. Initially I was going btongo for my version of that old TV program " the Good Life". Thankfully that hasn't been the case ...

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Brexit Read More

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2 years ago
kaththomas2017

Lessons I've learnt since buying in Bulgaria by kaththomas2017

First let me say these are my opinions and may not be yours or anyone elses but feel free to add yours if you want to 1. Initially I was going btongo for my version of that old TV program " the Good Life". Thankfully that hasn't been the case ...

kaththomas2017

Thank you Jane yes number seven is true, so all the reasons why he was and maybe still is racist about immigrants in the UK he was doing exactly the same here in Bulgaria. I am grateful that we've got oyr residency cards because as you say getting ... Read More

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2 years ago
kaththomas2017

Lessons I've learnt since buying in Bulgaria by kaththomas2017

First let me say these are my opinions and may not be yours or anyone elses but feel free to add yours if you want to 1. Initially I was going btongo for my version of that old TV program " the Good Life". Thankfully that hasn't been the case ...

kaththomas2017

7. Quote from an expat " builder" . " You don't get immigrants here like you do in the UK". I had to point out to him that we were the immigrants, which threw him a bit. I told him that he was behaving just like immigrants in the UK. He lived in a ... Read More

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2 years ago
kaththomas2017

Lessons I've learnt since buying in Bulgaria by kaththomas2017

First let me say these are my opinions and may not be yours or anyone elses but feel free to add yours if you want to 1. Initially I was going btongo for my version of that old TV program " the Good Life". Thankfully that hasn't been the case ...

kaththomas2017

GB2BG how did you learn the language? Read More

kaththomas2017 replied to a thread
2 years ago
kaththomas2017

Lessons I've learnt since buying in Bulgaria by kaththomas2017

First let me say these are my opinions and may not be yours or anyone elses but feel free to add yours if you want to 1. Initially I was going btongo for my version of that old TV program " the Good Life". Thankfully that hasn't been the case ...

kaththomas2017

One note on learning the language is that young people are being taught English at school so they strike up conversation s with me to practise , which doesn't help me. Read More

kaththomas2017 replied to a thread
2 years ago
kaththomas2017

Lessons I've learnt since buying in Bulgaria by kaththomas2017

First let me say these are my opinions and may not be yours or anyone elses but feel free to add yours if you want to 1. Initially I was going btongo for my version of that old TV program " the Good Life". Thankfully that hasn't been the case ...

kaththomas2017

Lesson 5. Learn the language, I've tried and it's not going to be easy, a lot of the villagers are being helpful but this coming winter I'm going to the village school to enquire about language lessons.6. Remember the garden is a long term ... Read More

kaththomas2017 replied to a thread
2 years ago
kaththomas2017

Lessons I've learnt since buying in Bulgaria by kaththomas2017

First let me say these are my opinions and may not be yours or anyone elses but feel free to add yours if you want to 1. Initially I was going btongo for my version of that old TV program " the Good Life". Thankfully that hasn't been the case ...

kaththomas2017

Old buddies wanting to settle in Bulgaria before Brexit had to apply for and get a residency card. Post Brexit this option is no longer available. Read More

kaththomas2017 replied to a thread
2 years ago
kaththomas2017

Lessons I've learnt since buying in Bulgaria by kaththomas2017

First let me say these are my opinions and may not be yours or anyone elses but feel free to add yours if you want to 1. Initially I was going btongo for my version of that old TV program " the Good Life". Thankfully that hasn't been the case ...

kaththomas2017

But since Veexit the residency rules have changed for everyone old buddies are not exempt. Read More