@vetkoek
South African expat in Bulgaria
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South African
Lives in Burgas
Registration: 26 August 2012
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Bringing dog in through Sofia Airport by annanirvanna
Hi Guys & Gals. I am planning to relocate to VT area of Bulgaria. I have a dog that I want to fly over. He is Chipped, rabies vaccinated & has a current EU Lab approved Rabies certificate. I know that he needs to have an export ...
I appreciate that the dog is coming in through Sofia but we have a local vet on the east coast who is excellent at managing this sort of thing and can arrange whatever is required. His name is Dr Petko Boychev (Петко ... Read More
road side assistance by Jenfy
Can anyone recommend a break down service in bourgas region, something like AA or RAC in the uk that you can buy a years cover. Thanks all
Hello Jenfy. So far as I know there is no presence like AA or RAC available but a number of the city mechanics do have tow trucks or at least a vehicle for towing in clients. Certainly never heard of a 'contract' for such services but if ... Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here - 1st quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Dont 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 ...
Hello. My partner and I are currently living near Burgas, Bulgaria where we have been for several years but would now like to move to somewhere warmer (Bulgaria has rather cold winters) and we like the look of the Andalucia region. Initially we are ... Read More
Bourgas by stroller66
Does anyone have experience of living in Bourgas? I'm currently in Sofia until October this year. Am looking at Bourgas for my next move. Any advice, tips on housing, work etc would be appreciated. Are there direct flights to Ireland all year ...
Hello Stroller. My partner and I live in the village of Ravnets which is about 14km from Burgas. We have been here about 5 years and hopefully should be able to give you some input about this area. We also have close ties to Ireland as my partners ... Read More
Type of property construction in Bulgaria by agreen70
I am going to find a short term rent in Burgas and if I like it intend to buy a property because a 1 bedroom apartments on the coast tend to rent for about £400 a month so after 10 years I could have bought it. However I am not so keen on ...
Hello there. Are u in Bulgaria at the moment? We are just 14 km outside of Burgas in the village of Ravnets. If you would like to have a chat and talk about some of the 'lessons learned' initially contact me on my email ... Read More
Moving In Bulgaria by kojidae
My husband and I are looking to move from Varna to Gabrovo. We need to either rent a small moving truck or hire a moving company to move our belongings- a kitchen, bedroom, and office. Anyone have experience with this that they can share? I am at a ...
Hello kojidae. We have used these guys to move us to Ireland and back. Very competitive. Might be worth giving Rumen a call or get an email off to him (office at moving.bg). Good Luck. Vetkoek Rumen Botev Moving.BG - International Removals ... Read More
Which area to move to? by Cherrychris
Hi, we are thinking of moving to a Bulgaria but do not know the country. We love the countryside as have dogs and the sea and want to be within 20 mins of a good sized town with all amenities. Any ideas ?
Hello CherryChris. We are pleased that you are considering Bulgaria but there is no substitute for visiting and trying to take in as much of the country as you can before narrowing down your search area. We are a retired couple with two large dogs ... Read More
Expats in karnobat area of Burgas by Jenfy
Hi we are a mature couple living in a village close to karnobat, would love to hear from any expats living in the same area.
Hello Jenfry. We are a mature couple living in Ravnets, not so far away from Karnobat. Moved to Bulgaria about 4 years ago and spend most of our time renovating and keeping the garden in shape. Our village only has one other English couple and our ... Read More
Bank account by agreen70
I will be coming to Varna or Burgas initially for 3 months so that I can see what it is like to live there. I am in my mid forties and like peace and quiet but do like to have access to restaurants and cafes, not into night life. With that in mind ...
Hello Agreen70. Can't answer all your queries but suspect most of them will be answered once you come and visit. We have lived in Ravnets for over 4 years (a village about 14km from Burgas) so are quite familiar with Burgas and its locale. For ... Read More
Looking to rent by -yorkshire girl-
Hello to all, my name is Gale, we are looking to move to Bulgaria this year, we are looking to rent a rural house around Burgus area whilst we look to buy a property there, i have looked on websites etc and there dose not seem to be a lot of ...
Hello Yorkshire Girl. I know of a house in our village, Ravnets, which is about 14k from Burgas. The owners are trying to sell it but might be interested in some rental. Let me know if you are interested via email. Best Regards. Vetkoek Read More
trip to Sofia by zetor
Hi I am looking to visit Sofia at 26 of March. I need someone to speak Greek or English , for to help me in Sofia area for 1 or 2 days . if have and a car better . I will pay for the assistance. thank you.
Sorry, can't help with the Sofia end of Bulgaria but if you decide to look around the Burgas / Black Sea area am happy to help you. You can contact me via my email (thsystems at gmail dot com) Best Regards Read More
Buying property in Bulgaria by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Bulgaria? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Bulgaria? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Hello Hassan. If you are looking at the Burgas end of Bulgaria and specifically for apartments then there are many choices dependant on whether you want to be in Burgas itself or outside on the traditional coastal areas (Sunny Beach, Nessebar, ... Read More
New Home Wanted by worldlywanderer
My wife and I are looking for a new home. If you are selling a property which fits the following criteria send us a PM. Cash is available and for the right property, we can move quickly as we are in Bulgaria now and very keen to do a deal and can ...
Hello - and seasonal greetings. Not sure if I can help you but certainly do have a property for sale in the village of Ravnets, 14 km from Burgas. Can't guarantee anything on the snow issue though - we have lived there for 4 years and so far as I ... Read More
Caring for a house while vacant and For Sale by worldlywanderer
For anyone wanting, or needing to leave Bulgaria it must be a huge problem deciding what to do about your home when leaving it behind for sale. First, any property left empty starts to deteriorate immediately; plants die, the pool turns green, small ...
A BULGARIAN NIGHTMARE - VACANT AND FOR SALE Hello Worldlywanderer. In an ideal world this would be a worthwhile approach to what I personally know is an absolute 'Bulgarian Nightmare'. I have a property in a village just outside Burgas which I ... Read More
Learning Bulgarian - Mutual Support Group by worldlywanderer
I have just moved to Bulgaria and need to learn to speak Bulgarian but there are no other people I can find close to me who have the same need. It seems to me that Skype is the perfect solution. A group of like minded people, some British, some ...
Sorry, moderator intervention reviews links so not sure what happens next. Could contact me via inbox. Rgds. Read More