

Truetomyself
English expat in Bulgaria
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Registration: 03 March 2018
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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


Immigrating to Bulgaria - Looking for a reliable immigration lawyer by Johann147
Hello! I'm hoping that someone can refer me to an immigration lawyer that they've used to help them with the major bureaucratic process of immigrating to Bulgaria. I've Googled a few and reached out to them, but they usually just name ...

I live near Varna and have an amazing lawyer who nothing is too much trouble for !!if you are near enough to use him l would gladly give you his email Read More


Netflix, YouTube & TV channels by iancharles1
Hi all, My name is Ian and I recently joined this forum. My wife and I are moving out to Bulgaria soon and I wondered if there is a simple way of receiving English speaking channels, YouTube or Netflix. I have been told that a VPN (Virtual Private ...

I tried fire stick last year , but as Internet is intermittent it didn't work l am thinking of getting a Netflix account but not sure if it would have the same problem l am in the Varna area has anyone had good results from this service ?? ... Read More