JoergFrank
German expat in Bulgaria
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German
Lives in Stara Zagora
Speaks german and english fluently. My wife speaks additionally dutch/ flamish, french, Basic spanish and turkish. We are both learning bulgarian , but ...
Registration: 25 December 2017
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Your best culinary memory in Bulgaria by Mickael
Hello everyone, As you know, every country has its own flavours and tasting the local cuisine is a great way to discover the culture of a destination. Whether it's a small typical restaurant to taste local dishes, a traditional meal in a local's ...
@Mickael Hello, we have a couple of very good experiences: Midalidare Restaurant in Mogilovo, Le Chef and Anthony´s Pub (phantastic Pizza) in Stara Zagora. Read More
First impressions after moving to Bulgaria by Diksha
Hello everyone, You probably have vivid memories of your first weeks as an expat in Bulgaria. Indeed, moving to a new country is a milestone in someone’s life. Today, we invite you to share with the community how you experienced your ...
We bought our house in Malko Tranovo in August 2016, but moved here from turkey on 15.01 17, arriving 16.01.17. We arrived in about 1 meter of snow, and minus 27 centigrade. The house was frozen, in spite I left some electric heaters on when I left ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Bulgaria by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Bulgaria, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
This covid-19 hype has only the impact on us, that we cannot drive where we want, and could not meet people we usually meet on a weekly fridays base in a cafe in Chirpan. We do live in Malko Tranovo on a permanent base and have only very loose ties ... Read More
Reading habits in Bulgaria by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Books can be your greatest companions whether you have already settled in Bulgaria or are now planning your move. Are you an avid or occasional reader? We would like to know more about your reading habits. What type of reading ...
Hello, we are frequent readers all the way. My wife goes after novels, but also biographies, some of her favourites are Donna Tartt, Amy Tan, Janet Evanovitch, John Banville, amongst others. She has Paperbacks and bound volumes. I decided some years ... Read More
Payment methods in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Once youÂ’re settled in Bulgaria, you will need to make some basic purchases, like groceries or pay bills. Hence, it is essential to know the payment methods available in your host country. Which are the most common payment ...
Hi, I still pay mostly cash, except the amount exceeds a certain point, like purchasing winter tires, or pay for car Service. Then I use my FiBank debit Card. Very seldom I need to use my credit Card. Read More
Cheapest cities in Bulgaria by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Budget is an important consideration when moving to Bulgaria. Ideally, expats would settle down in a city in Bulgaria where the cost of living is low but where they could also enjoy a decent quality of life. Would you be able to ...
Hello, I am sorrry but there is litte I can say about this subject. We do live in the village Malko Tranovo, 25 Kilometer from Stara Zagora and about 70 Kilometer from Plovdiv. Plovdiv is certainly a living City and offers good Restaurants, ... Read More
The pet culture in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hey everyone, Pets are an integral part of a lot of families. So much so that they would never consider moving abroad without them. Before doing so, it would be important to know the pet culture in Bulgaria just to make sure that their little ...
Hello, our dog Lezzi, a Golden retriever- german shepherd mix, died close to one year ago. But during the time she lived here with us, she was welcome in the Pubs, and well known in the village we live in. Unfortunately, most of the Yard Dogs in ... Read More
Clearing your belongings through customs in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello everyone, During oneÂ’s big move abroad, shipping personal belongings to the host country can be stressful. Customs regulations differ from one country to another and you never quite know what to expect when trying to recover your belongings ...
Hi, 2 years ago wemoved to Bulgaria from Turkey. We employed an international moving Company, which additionally packed and listed all items. We did not take any household machinery like washing machine, TV and so on, because that would have had ... Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Hello, I am glad to share our Budget, but I cannot answer all questions, like public Transport. We use our car. However, here goes: House buy: webought in a quite calm village (Region Stara Zagora). House Prices as of 5.000 €, but that means ... Read More
Sending and receiving packages in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello, As an expat, there are inevitably certain items you might want or need from back home, and around the holiday period, many people like to send gift packages. How easy is it to send and receive packages in Bulgaria? Is the public ...
Hi, our experiences are in general good. Parcels do so far always arrive, from friends in Germany as well as from Amazon. We did so far not Need to pay tax when we received them, but sometimes we have to get to the municipal town to pick them up. In ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
Hi, we are a belgian (wife) / german (me) couple, living in Malko Tranovo about 25 Km from Stara Zagora.We would be pleased to meet you, because social life here is a little restricted. So when you come over, please tell where you put up camp! Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
Hello Sharon, we live in Malko Tranovo, 15 Km from Chirpan and 25 Km from Stara Zagora. Haskovo is about one hour by car from us - not because of the distance but the road condition ;) . We know well, because Christiane had been to the Dentist in ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
Hello Reiner, we are living Close to Stara Zagora, about 200 Km from Burgas, but we consider this a good opportunity to have a look at the seaside. I cannot promise any fix date we show up, because we have at the moment work being done at our house. ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
We came here in January 2016, and ever since we are looking for a place to meet other expats. We tried Facebook, car booth sales, we chatted up people in shops, markets or at the veterinary - apparently nobody is interested in having a little ... Read More
Cooking like a local in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in Bulgaria. What are some of the most popular local dishes that are easy ...
We feel sorry about the fact that the supply of fresh vegetable is not that good. Sure, there are cauliflowers, some cabbage, cucumbers, carrots, salads, tomatoes, and, thanks to God, always very good mushrooms available. But other things like peas, ... Read More