mbkirova
American expat in Bulgaria
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Registration: 10 September 2016
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What to expect when moving to Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Bulgaria? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know ...
An issue that keeps occurring again and again on expat fb pages is that Bulgarians are cruel to animals. If you're a PETA type, don't come here or your worst fears may be realized. If you're less radical, understand this: outside the ... Read More
Retiring in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Bulgaria? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
The simple reason is that even a modest western pension will be worth up to 3X more in Bulgaria, accounting for gbp/usd fluctuations. My US pension is only $385. While it is not enough to live well in Bulgaria, it is enough for a single older person ... Read More
Looking for New Positive Projects/Organizations for My Blog by kojidae
Sometimes I miss that this used to be expat blog ;) Anyway, I started a new blog called doingitright.life Each week I focus on 1-2 projects, people, events, places, or products that are doing something new/exciting or interesting-- usually ...
I've just signed on. Very nice! Read More
house in podgore. by Murren
Hi.ok where to start.my mate and I have just bought house in podgore and already after reading about craiova builders I'm thinking maybe we've made mistake .unfortunately in some respects my 40yrs as a joiner and working to a high level of ...
I'd recommend going on the expat fb pages- I think there should be one for your region, and there are plenty of others where you can ask for recommends in your region. Good luck! Read More
house in podgore. by Murren
Hi.ok where to start.my mate and I have just bought house in podgore and already after reading about craiova builders I'm thinking maybe we've made mistake .unfortunately in some respects my 40yrs as a joiner and working to a high level of ...
Wonder where YOU live to be so blessed. Clean up after themselves and not leave every job about 3/4 finished? Not where I live, but then all decent builders have gone to Belgium etc and only the dregs left :( Read More
The best things to discover in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What have you discovered in Bulgaria that you would recommend to other expats? Are there any places that you enjoy visiting on the weekends, be it areas of natural beauty or shopping malls? Are there any Bulgarian dishes that ...
If it's in Sofia, please make this clear. Not everyone lives there! Read More
The best things to discover in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What have you discovered in Bulgaria that you would recommend to other expats? Are there any places that you enjoy visiting on the weekends, be it areas of natural beauty or shopping malls? Are there any Bulgarian dishes that ...
Wouldn't it be a good idea to say where this is? Read More
The best things to discover in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What have you discovered in Bulgaria that you would recommend to other expats? Are there any places that you enjoy visiting on the weekends, be it areas of natural beauty or shopping malls? Are there any Bulgarian dishes that ...
The Bulgarian Danube, especially the area between Rousse and Silistra. Even my late Bulgarian husband, who had traversed almost all the country location scouting for films, had never been to this region and when we discovered Tutrakan in particular, ... 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 ...
I have all the goods- have been in Bg since 2002, married to a Bulgarian citizen (recently deceased) and have had residence card throughout, as well as regular employment. It's the language exam that troubles me- my Bulgarian is very basic. Has ... 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 ...
Pity document is not in English! Read More
Mistakes expats make in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Bulgaria? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
In keeping with other 'mistakes' listed here, I believe most people do not do enough shopping around before they decide on the 'where'. And I am constantly mystified by people who go right to nondescript areas near VT simply because ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Bulgaria? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
Wise words- we found Tutrakan after buying in pretty but impoverished dump village. Fortunately not an expensive mistake as we were able to sell it, but it could well have been otherwise. Read More
Mistakes expats make in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Bulgaria? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
Never, ever pay anything in advance here, and never listen to sob stories about 'sick babies'. Instead, hand the folks some baby aspirin. Yes never pay in advance anywhere in the world, but here people will tell you anything. Read More
How has your life changed in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Has your life changed since you moved to Bulgaria? If so, in what way? Tell us more about all the changes in your life regarding your family, job, or friends. What about your frame of mind? How would you define your mood? ...
What is your area of research? Check out jobs at AUBG, even adjuncting pays ok, and there has been something of a rollover recently. I personally find it very nice to spend part of my year in Blagoevgrad, surrounded by scholars, because indeed there ... Read More
Living on the Danube- off the beaten track, but amazing. by mbkirova
First, I'm not in RE (hate it), I'm a teacher. Just a happy inhabitant of Tutrakan, Bulgaria, between Rousse and Silistra. Sorry this article is old and needs updating, but hopefully the photos are enough. http://bit.ly/1HUSrBB If it ...
Older folks prefer Brasov, etc. ;) Last time I was in Bucharest/Lipscani I realized I was past that part of my time re nightlife, though shopping good. Thanks for up-thumbing the Ruse region. I do think some buyers are making errors when they ... Read More