Truetomyself
English expat in Bulgaria
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Registration: 03 March 2018
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Employing Locals by Snowball6
I’m looking for someone to come in twice a day to feed my horse when I’m overnighting. What would I expect to pay for this?Any advice would be really helpful
always a commitment when you have animals l have no dogs now but l did used to pay my neighbour, but l felt they needed it and it's cheaper than kennels would be happy to help ,but am sure l don't live near you ! Read More
Rain at long last by Kath948381
At last after weeks of very very hot sunshine today it rained in our village and most welcome it was. Have you had any respite?
seems to keep avoiding me ! much needed Read More
Looking forward to the Euro?? by VillageLife
I can presume the general consensus from some of the regulars here :) but let's see...I am curious....what are your thoughts about the imminent euro adoption?. Will you be sad to see the leva go?. Will it be easier for you using euros?.Any ...
yes will be sad to see the leva go ,sort of feels right here after moving to this country 17 yrs ago, but l guess it was inevitable sure there will be hikes in prices ,but they have been rising anyway and that is true we're ever you live Read More
Safe villages in Veliko Tarnovo by Alex_123
Hi, I was wondering if any of you know how safe in regards to crime the villages in VT are.I was looking at some villages in the Polski Trambesh area (Maslarevo, Pavel, Strahilovo, Obedinenie).Do any of you live there? If so, could I have a vacation ...
my advise find a good village with good neighbours they are your best chance to stay safe l have lovely and vidulent neighbour's in 16years have had no problems of course you should still install security and have insurance cover Read More
First snow and god bless my neighbour by mickeyhart
Blimey it's coming down in Vratsa.Bless the heart of my old neighbour. He jut rolled over a wheelbarrow with logs from his pile. Time to get the pechki roaring, eh?Hope you lot are all snug and ready. Gonna be a fierce old winter I reckon.
it can be really crazy in winter l have been snowed in several times heating food on an open fire and water to make hot water bottles to keep warm no electricity l am told by my neighbours that one year food was bought in by helicopter!! quite an ... Read More
My Experience of Bulgaria Never go to Bulgaria by GuestPoster357
NEVER go to Bulgaria you have been warned 1. Most EXPENSIVE Country in Europe2. Bulgarian Drivers are Devils 3. Groceries are 40% more expensive than Asda UK4. Weather 45 from May to September5. Dogs The Villages are full of dogs and Bulgarians ...
l feal l have to defend Bulgaria not my native country but l have lived there for 16 years 10 of them alone after losing my husband no it's not perfect rlocal roads are rubbish in villages, but l could not live in uk anymore on a pension l can live ... Read More
another hospital adventure by gwynj
Just FYI I am paid-up in the Bulgarian health system, and I highly recommend you do the same.However, today's adventure was at a local private hospital (Medline, Plovdiv), and I paid the full private cost. I went on a whim, as it's a few years since ...
thanks for the info l don't drive so local is better and l guilty add my Bulgarian is Rubbish thank goodness for Google translate Read More
another hospital adventure by gwynj
Just FYI I am paid-up in the Bulgarian health system, and I highly recommend you do the same.However, today's adventure was at a local private hospital (Medline, Plovdiv), and I paid the full private cost. I went on a whim, as it's a few years since ...
sorry Medline 😞 Read More
another hospital adventure by gwynj
Just FYI I am paid-up in the Bulgarian health system, and I highly recommend you do the same.However, today's adventure was at a local private hospital (Medline, Plovdiv), and I paid the full private cost. I went on a whim, as it's a few years since ...
all sounds really good is there a midline in Varnal am registered in the system as a pensioner but havnt seen a doctor in BG in the last 10 years ?? Read More
TV usage and access by Kazman
HiAre there any streaming companies you can watch both in the uk and Bulgaria? Netflix no longer allow this so we're stuck with no tv in Bulgaria at present. msny thanks
hi l have Netflix I bg but l did subscribe from here and pay in euros Read More
Finally almost on my way by kaththomas700
My flat is in the process of beingsold back tothe housing association and hopefully the sale will be completed inthe next six weeks then illbe packing my bags and moving into my Bulgarian village home full time. Too late to plant vegetables this ...
Good Morning alll live in a village north of Varna l lost my husband 10 yes ago l told myself give it a year see how you feel !!!l love bulgaria as we moved for the same reasons to go back in time and for a better life it's a wonderfull village and ... Read More
smaller towns villages to visit with a view to buy by michelesussexyoga
My husband is visting next week to take a look at areas along the coast.Any thoughts/ ideas of smaller towns villages to visit with a view to buy. We want land and not too much of a renovation project!
Good morning l live in a quiet village 20 mins from Varna airport l have lovely neighbours and the mayor keeps everything safe only priority would be your own transport as there is only 1 bus a week into Varna crazy l know but it all depends on ... Read More
Postal service to Bulgaria by Jules999
Is anybody else having problems receiving post to Bulgaria? When I say problems, I'm mainly talking about the time its taking to arrive from the UK. I was sent a card on the 17th April & I'm still waiting for it! Prior to Brexit, some things ...
l have experience the same it's stuck at customs and sometimes they charge for you to get your mail it's brexit the gift that keeps on giving !! Read More
Taxes on house sale by tonyboy
Hi can anyone advise me please . I payed 18500 lev ( 10500 euros ) plus taxes and cost s came to a considerable amount more . I sold it at a huge loss last year for 5608 euros . I have been told by my accountant in Bulgaria that I must pay ...
Hi. Sorry to hear this ,,it doesn't really help you but it has been a known practice here that they under value on purchase ,it helps the seller as they don't pay such high taxes ,l advise anyone buying a property here to get an English ... Read More
Snakes, and other biting or stinging creatures in Bulgaria by Lee4
Hi, I've read that there are a lot of snakes in Bulgaria, including the most venomous snake in Europe the Nose Horned Viper, Vipera ammodytes. With snakes of various varieties being sighted fairly frequently - living in fields, in woodland, ...
I have a problem with wasps here if stung l have a reaction and pass out ,never had this problem with British wasps !!! Read More