@ruby_hosh
English expat in Bulgaria
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Registration: 09 May 2024
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New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 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 your ...
I finally bought a house here in Bulgaria last year and have just started on my first 90 days of living in this beautiful country. I'm here to really get a feel for how life would be for us long-term.So far, I’m having a good time exploring ... Read More
Dangers to dogs, pets, other animals by JosieCrew
Hi,Where we currently live there are several dangers to pets, leishmania from mosquitos, snakes, toads that shouldn't be licked, processional caterpillars.Is there anything like that in Bulgaria that we need to be aware of please? We are looking at ...
I was reading about the potential dangers to children and pets from processionary caterpillars.Just seeing photos of them quite frankly scares the life out of me! Thankfully we dont have any pine trees near our home. Read More
Tick bite urgent advice needed by ruby_hosh
Hello everyone,Last night my youngest got a tick stuck in her armpit, which was quite a scare for us. A villager helped us remove it by dabbing the tick with cotton soaked in alcohol. She still has a small red lump in her armpit now. We've kept the ...
I just realized what that mini-crowbar thing in my first aid kit is actually for—it’s a tick removal tool! All this time, I thought it was for pulling out splinters.Oh, I feel a bit silly now but it just goes to show, every day is a ... Read More
Tick bite urgent advice needed by ruby_hosh
Hello everyone,Last night my youngest got a tick stuck in her armpit, which was quite a scare for us. A villager helped us remove it by dabbing the tick with cotton soaked in alcohol. She still has a small red lump in her armpit now. We've kept the ...
Thank you to all the fab community!We took the tick to the lab in VT. Honestly, the staff there weren't the most sympathetic and kind of rude, which scared us even more. They explained in English that there was no need for a blood test and that the ... Read More
Tick bite urgent advice needed
Hello everyone,Last night my youngest got a tick stuck in her armpit, which was quite a scare for us. A villager helped us remove it by dabbing the tick with cotton soaked in alcohol. She still has a small red lump in her armpit now. We've kept the ... Read More