JimJ
English expat in Bulgaria
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1088
About me
English
Speaks Greek, English, French, Bulgarian, German
Registration: 07 December 2015
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English language driving school--Sunny Beach by Sleep Near
Hello, is there an English language driving school--Sunny Beach? I have located some information on the web, but no web page. Any additional information is appreciated
Sofia's a bit far from Sunny Beach to go for a driving lesson...馃槑 Read More
Medical care by Ant64
Hi everyone My wife and I are seriously considering moving from uk to bg in the near future both in retirement age and in good health but obviously medical care is one of our concerns. So I would be grateful if anyone can give us some useful ...
Search the existing posts - you'll find plenty of food for thought. Frankly, if you think that the UK NHS is currently cr*p then you might want to do a LOT of research before you decide to live here.... Read More
Bulgaria, a welcoming destination to expats? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Bulgaria, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...
In case it's not clear, when I say "you" in my post above, I mean "one" rather than referring to any of us in particular 馃槉 I'm told that using "one" is old-fashioned nowadays...which I indeed am. Read More
Bulgaria, a welcoming destination to expats? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Bulgaria, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...
@Cheryl I've not yet fully moved to BG (in the planning stages, lots to do lol) but I've visited more times than I can count and I've never had a bad experience. Lovely people. The only challenges you will face are of a more personal nature. For ... Read More
Bulgaria, a welcoming destination to expats? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Bulgaria, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...
Hi all,While I am seeing many pros in favour of us take a plunge into BG from a Third world country ,can some body here share their personal views/real time experience(s) on the following issues a) Cost. of living ( we know its very cheap (dirt ... Read More
Wood worm treatment by Kath948381
How often do we need to spray wood worm killer in our village house ? We did it every year until last year but husband has seen an adult bug this year in our downstairs area and I saw and killed one a couple of weeks ago in the same general area.
@SimCityAT As it鈥檚 not in line with the forums code of conduct consequently I will not promote any product on the forum! - @Ozzy183a Agent Orange? 馃槑 Read More
Wood worm treatment by Kath948381
How often do we need to spray wood worm killer in our village house ? We did it every year until last year but husband has seen an adult bug this year in our downstairs area and I saw and killed one a couple of weeks ago in the same general area.
Apologies for asking, why do we need to treat our village homes for woodworm every year? Everyday is a school day, thank goodness for groups like this, I鈥檓 learning so much. - @dencreiss You don't - unless you have an active attack. It all ... Read More
Unrealistic expectations? by janemulberry
The Daily Fail is at it again! Setting people hoping for a better life up for broken dreams and expectations that can't be fulfilled.Headline: Brits are rushing to buy homes for 拢3k without even seeing them in this unlikely country - now YOU ...
NO I'm not a subscriber to the Mail, I can't stand the rag. - @SimCityATAmen to that, Bro! Read More
Unrealistic expectations? by janemulberry
The Daily Fail is at it again! Setting people hoping for a better life up for broken dreams and expectations that can't be fulfilled.Headline: Brits are rushing to buy homes for 拢3k without even seeing them in this unlikely country - now YOU ...
That article contains one of my pet peeves here: FFS, why can't people living in a country and using its currency get it through their thick heads that it's called "a lev" in the singular and the plural is "leva" (not to mention ... Read More
Unrealistic expectations? by janemulberry
The Daily Fail is at it again! Setting people hoping for a better life up for broken dreams and expectations that can't be fulfilled.Headline: Brits are rushing to buy homes for 拢3k without even seeing them in this unlikely country - now YOU ...
@janemulberryI can't imagine where you got this information, but if you were to turn off Javascript in your browser then you might suddenly find that the Daily Fail's pathetic cheapskate paywall no longer works....allegedly, of course. 馃槑 Read More
Anyone in or close to Yuper? by knobworx
Hi my wife and I have just bought a house in Yuper and we are set to fly out from the UK for a month in a couple of weeks. Our friends have had a property in BG in the next village for many years and will be a great help for us to show us the ropes ...
Welcome!It's not uncommon for Bulgarians working, or with friends living, in the UK to import RHD vehicles. They're also often in no rush to register them once they're here...聽 馃槑IIWY, I'd compost the grass etc - it'll come in handy; ... Read More
Building quality by Irene14199
We are looking into buying a condo in Varna or Burgas. Any ideas how to find quality construction?Thank you!
I sense a movie deal in the offing! - @RexTechGuyThere's no shortage of material here in BG! 馃榿It's not an exhaustive list by any means but these might inspire the putative screenwriters:- the "disappearing gold" that mysteriously vanished ... Read More
Building quality by Irene14199
We are looking into buying a condo in Varna or Burgas. Any ideas how to find quality construction?Thank you!
@JimJ Bulgaria, like all EU countries, is expected to implement processes and systems to prevent these kinds of petty bribery of public officials. Even if what you say were true back in the day, it seems unlikely that Bulgaria still has endemic ... Read More
Building quality by Irene14199
We are looking into buying a condo in Varna or Burgas. Any ideas how to find quality construction?Thank you!
Whatever you do - don't rely on "standards", or the quaint notion that those that do exist will be adhered to, here! It's common for those responsible for enforcing the standards to accept a "gift" from the builder/investor to certify that ... Read More
Mayor of Vishovgrad by sfriggieri75
Hello! Can anyone help please? We require the email address of the mayor of Vishovgrad. We know his name is Ivan. You can send in private. Thank you
Just for you 馃槑Ivan MarinovPhone: 0610/98031Mobile Phone: 0882633635Email: vishovgrad@pavlikeni.bg Read More