Lunastrahil
Active memberSouth African expat in Bulgaria
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About me
South African
Lives in Varna
Speaks English, Afrikaans, Bulgarian
Registration: 15 August 2011
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Water meters by Ozzy183a
Hi all,Does anyone know who is responsible for replacement of a defective water meter which is the water companies. Thanks Ozzy
You need to contact the water company. They will send a technician. I believe you will have to pay for the part if it is due to age and normal wear and tear. Read More
62 year old single american male moving to Varna to semi retire by sanerob
i have a few Bulgarian friends from Varna but not all living there . How open are Bulgarians and or other expats to new people in their lovely city . I want a quiet simple life . love dogs, architecture, conversation,
@sanerob I'm originally from South Africa. Have been living in Varna 18 years now. I think Bulgarians are quite welcoming of foreigners/expats. Just beware they also tend to believe all foreigners are rich and a great target for ripping off!!! ... Read More
Possible move to Bulgaria by Frankieboy123
Hi all, once the covid situation is under control I like many others would like to visit BG with a view of a permanent move. My situation would be as a retired person looking for a a comfortable property on a smart complex somewhere around Varna, ...
Hi Frankieboy123, I moved from Sunny South Africa to Varna 16yrs ago. I really think Varna is one of the nicest cities, especially if you're looking for a coastal property. Burgas is a smaller.perhaps neater version of Varna. Balchik and ... Read More
Finding your bearings in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello, While technology has definitely helped us navigate ourselves more easily in most countries, it's not the case everywhere. How do you get to your destinations and navigate yourself in Bulgaria? Do you use gps systems such as google/apple ...
Google maps works pretty well in Varna. We have a taxi app so I use taxis to get around, especially if it is the first time (unknown place for me). Busses are regular too. Centre has a no parking / blue zone, so easier to just walk around or ... Read More
Looking for a nice job in Varna by Segers1996
Hi everyone ! My name is Lisa and I come from Belgium. I am living now in Varna because I work as a representative for the hotels. But I am looking for another job here in Varna because my job will be ending in the begin of September. I have my ...
Hi Lisa, With all those languages...why not try call centre work? Or content writing for IT companies? There are quite a few in Varna who you could try...Taxback, iCard, iGaming to name a few...Sitel, FirstOnlineSoluions too... Good luck! I am ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Bulgaria by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Bulgaria? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
When I did the exam about five years ago... It was a multiple choice exam. It is really tough, quite archaic terms. A lot of the Bulgarians around me couldn't correctly answer some of the questions!!! Questions with idioms. Questions with a ... Read More
Requirements to register as a freelance worker by LeonieOver
Hi - I've been searching the forum for any information by people who have registered as freelancers. I'm not an EU citizen, but I have bought a house near Varna. I know you have to register with the relevant authority, the Bulgarian National ...
I don't have much experience with this but I did register as a professional freelancer for a short time when I had my own business for tax purposes. I am a teacher and in BG there is a list of professions which could register under this ... Read More
Havek from Iceland by Panlumix51
Hello, my name is Havek and I have just moved to Varna.I am interested in meeting new friends and going for walks , fishing etc.We have a lot of thermal springs in Iceland too, so that iscwhy I chose Bulgaria.I am an occasional naturist and like ...
Welcome to Varna!!! Any questions just ask. Kind regards, Luna Read More
My name is Michael recently moved to Varna. by ziminsk
Hi, How do i get in contact with the expat community here in Varna. Thank you Michael Zamonski
Hi Michael, Welcome to Varna! I guess through forums like this... Also Sundogs always seems to have a lot of ex- pats about, the Black Sheep pubs too. There used to be an ex-pat get together every three months but I don't think it happens ... Read More
School for my daughter, Gr 8, Varna by Sulene
Hi, we are moving to Bulgaria from South Africa early next year. I would like to inquire about schools for her in Varna, perhaps. I have heard that the First Language School teaches in English. Is there perhaps someone in the forum that could advise ...
Links to the above schools: http://www.americanhighschoolbg.com/ http://www.efiv.bg/ http://www.1eg.eu/ Read More
School for my daughter, Gr 8, Varna by Sulene
Hi, we are moving to Bulgaria from South Africa early next year. I would like to inquire about schools for her in Varna, perhaps. I have heard that the First Language School teaches in English. Is there perhaps someone in the forum that could advise ...
There is the American High School, quite new and private. The French school, EFIV, been around about 8yrs. Follows French curriculum. All subjects in French. The first language high school is a public school but one of the best in Varna. It came ... Read More
better taxi by Adam.Katay
Hi, The mainstream taxis are cheap, but the cars aren't seem to be safe and there are no seat belts at the back in quite few of them. I would be worried having my baby in those. Does anyone know about better/upscale taxi companies in Varna? ...
The thing with the bigger taxi companies is that you at least have a chance of compensation....there are always gonna be the chancers /rip off attempts...but with companies like Triumf you can report them whereas a one man show, you have no chance. Read More
Looking for paid assistance in Varna for car shopping by grantmk
Hi all, Just moved to Varna and am looking to buy a used car. I've read around a lot and have got the basic gist of the process: - Get the car checked over by a mechanic - Make sure there are no arrears on various taxes etc - Register it in my ...
I have a friend who does exactly this. He is Bulgarian. He has contacts at the second hand car dealers. Speaks basic English. Has good mechanics and will complete the whole process. Let me know if you want his contact details. Based in Varna. Read More
better taxi by Adam.Katay
Hi, The mainstream taxis are cheap, but the cars aren't seem to be safe and there are no seat belts at the back in quite few of them. I would be worried having my baby in those. Does anyone know about better/upscale taxi companies in Varna? ...
In Varna, the cheapest are Hippo taxis. The biggest firm is Triumf which has a very handy online app to book a taxi. Lacia and Omega used to be ok. I only use Triumf now due to the ease of the app. Read More
PO Box vs Post Office Address by honeycomb42
I've heard one can have the post send to the post office for collection. I was also wondering about getting a private PO Box. So there are really two questions. Does anyone know the address of the post office in Varna? Does anyone know where to ...
Well there are several post offices in the Varna region. If you mean the central post office which is opposite the Cathedral. The contact details are as follows: bul. "Saborni" 42, 9000 Varna Center, Varna Website which has an English ... Read More