Georgi Grancharov
@absent
Japanese expat in China
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About me
Japanese
Lives in Chongqing
Speaks english, german, bulgarian .... I can buy a beer on russian and spanish ;)
Registration: 04 November 2009
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Arriving in Chongqing ;)
Hi, I am arriving in CQ in two weeks, a company just hired me. I'll be living in Jiefangbei, Yuzong. If anyone wanna catch up for a coffee just contact me :) George Read More
Moving to Sofia next week ! by caromady
Hello !! I am an enthusiastic 26 year old french girl and I'll arrive in Sofia next wednesday (February 15th, 2012) and I am looking for a room in a flat to share... I have just known this affectation yesterday, that's why I am looking something ...
Hey, I currently can't help you with a room, but if you need anything else just contact me : ) Best, George Read More
schooling by gardenshed
Hi All, We are af family of four with 2 kids age 10 & 7. We are looking to relocate to the Albena ish region of Bulgaria (not 100%) decided yet.We are having trouble finding out anything conclusive about the schooling. We are not sure if to enrol ...
Be careful with the property market - better rent a place for the first year. Europe isn't very stable right now, so I personally wouldn't buy any property in Bulgaria at this time. Did you get information about the schools already? Read More
Opening a bank account in Bulgaria by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Bulgaria ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Bulgaria ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services ...
You just need a valid passport or valid ID card in order to open up a bank account. Most international banks have branches in the bigger cities, and every employee is speaking English. If someone needs more help or advise just drop me a message ;) Read More
Mobile phone cost and broadband by WorldExpat
Hello, Does any one know if there is a 3G broadband (SIM card) in Sofia and what is the best cost for a 1 month subscription only? Thank you in advance.
There is no one month subscription only. You can take a prepaid plan, 5EUR for the simcard. 97% of Bulgaria is 3G, jus be sure to buy your card from MTEL or GLOBUL and you wont be having any problems. Read More
B&B or Cafe in Elhovo by thecoolfool
Hi Peeps my wife and i are thinking of selling up and moving to Elhovo to open a small B&B with snack bar/Cafe we used to have a Blackpool B&B so we're not new to the concept, but are worried about the basics, ie language ...
Mark, don't do it. Since you're foreign you will rely only on foreign clients until the place get's known. Elhovo is a very small town, and you could be having even trouble with the owners of other grills/restaurants/bbq's Unless you open up a ... Read More
Food in Bulgaria by greenergrass
Hello Thought I'd start a discussion about the food in Bulgaria. I am particularly interested to know if you can get fresh cows milk in Bulgaria. Dont think I could live without milk in my tea and I cant stand that long life stuff. Can this be ...
Bulgaria is still a place where you can find "housemaked" food, traditional cheese, butter, milk, meat, alcohol and so on. Almost every big foreign supermarket can be found in Bulgaria - Billa, Carefour, Metro, Kaufland, Penny, Plus, Hit - and of ... Read More
Bulgarian speaker wanted. by greenergrass
Hi We are looking for someone who speaks Bulgarian who could help us with negotiating a deal on a house. We're very aware that foreigners often get ripped off and taken advantage of and the fact that we don't speak the language is proving to make ...
Hi, I can do the job, I am writing you a message. Greetings Read More
Bulgarian houses confuse me, somebody explain!! by greenergrass
Can anybody please tell me why Bulgarian houses have the front door upstairs and the stairs on the outside of the house?? I'm sure there must be some logical explanation to do with the way they live or used to live but it's a mystery to me!
It's cheaper to build, and I assume you're talking about houses build until the 60's Read More
Sofia by frenchy_elsa
Hi Guys, soon moving to Sofia, and I was wondering if you could describe the city for me. How many neighborhoods, where to live and where NOT to live. How isthe public transportation and is it working at night? Is it safe to go back home at night ...
Almost anywhere, watch out for green "GLUBUL" and red "M-TEL" signs, those are our two leading operators. You can buy a prepaid card and charge it, or make a contract. If you plan to stay more then several months in Bulgaria I would suggest to ... Read More
Sofia by frenchy_elsa
Hi Guys, soon moving to Sofia, and I was wondering if you could describe the city for me. How many neighborhoods, where to live and where NOT to live. How isthe public transportation and is it working at night? Is it safe to go back home at night ...
Charge it? I didn't understand that. Bank accounts can be opened up in 5 minutes, you just need a valid passport. Usually for foreign costumers they don't require an address. A job is not needed. I prefer "Unicredit Bulbank". Read More
VISITING SOFIA,BULGARIA FOR 4-5 DAYS AS AN AFRICAN by adamsy07
I RESIDE IN DUBAI,U.A.E AND I INTEND TO VISIT SOFIA,BULGARIA FOR 4-5 DAYS,AS AN AFRICAN I HEAR ALOT OF RACISM IS IN THERE,I'LL LIKE TO KNOW IF ANY AFRICAN RESIDE THERE OR ANY ONE WHO WILL BE WILLING TO GUIDE ME THROUGH WHILE AM IN SOFIA...I'LL LIKE ...
Okay, i wrote you Read More
VISITING SOFIA,BULGARIA FOR 4-5 DAYS AS AN AFRICAN by adamsy07
I RESIDE IN DUBAI,U.A.E AND I INTEND TO VISIT SOFIA,BULGARIA FOR 4-5 DAYS,AS AN AFRICAN I HEAR ALOT OF RACISM IS IN THERE,I'LL LIKE TO KNOW IF ANY AFRICAN RESIDE THERE OR ANY ONE WHO WILL BE WILLING TO GUIDE ME THROUGH WHILE AM IN SOFIA...I'LL LIKE ...
Hi, racism can be seen mostly when it comes to gypsies, so don't worry. Most Bulgarian's are even very interested in meeting African people, because they're not very common over here. I don't know any African people here, but if you have any ... Read More
Sofia by frenchy_elsa
Hi Guys, soon moving to Sofia, and I was wondering if you could describe the city for me. How many neighborhoods, where to live and where NOT to live. How isthe public transportation and is it working at night? Is it safe to go back home at night ...
imoti.net/ is Bulgaria's biggest site for flats, rentals and so on. When entering, click ot the top right of the site on english ;) They shouldn't be so different, also keep in mind that f.e. an apartment is listed for 300EUR you can make it 250EUR ... Read More
Sofia by frenchy_elsa
Hi Guys, soon moving to Sofia, and I was wondering if you could describe the city for me. How many neighborhoods, where to live and where NOT to live. How isthe public transportation and is it working at night? Is it safe to go back home at night ...
Hi, you lived in a lot of great countries, I am impressed ;) Sofia is more or less the safest city in Bulgaria, because police presence is high (in some areas) and so on. Sofia has changed in the past 5 years and is now like every other capital ... Read More