@Ozzy183a
English looking for information about Bulgaria
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Registration: 11 August 2020
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IKEA Belgrade - delivery to Bulgaria by Lisa PD
Hi - I ordered a two seater settee from IKEA in Sofia and was waiting for the three seater to come back into stock. It hasn't been in stock since November and when I called IKEA in Sofia they said that they don't know when or if it will be ...
Give up. Find another one elsewhere and cancel the order Read More
What is the preferred route if driving by car from UK by jeanmandredeix
As we have a dog we would prefer to drive rather than leave her in kennels but it doesn’t look like a straightforward drive.Any suggestions?
@joyburtonbewdleyHI I did it towing a 20ft twin axle trailer with a 2.5 ton digger on, all in was I think 3.1 tons as had buckets etc. on it, this was some years ago now, but roads have since improved and when I went it was fine, my Landrover disco ... Read More
What is the preferred route if driving by car from UK by jeanmandredeix
As we have a dog we would prefer to drive rather than leave her in kennels but it doesn’t look like a straightforward drive.Any suggestions?
Hi, my journeys have so far taken no more than 3 days. There are some roadside motels at services but these are mainly up to from Uk to Austria fewer after that so plan the route and make pre bookings of places to stay if that’s what you are ... Read More
What is the preferred route if driving by car from UK by jeanmandredeix
As we have a dog we would prefer to drive rather than leave her in kennels but it doesn’t look like a straightforward drive.Any suggestions?
Hi I did it with our dog from uk a few years ago now, simple really. Took ship to France then off to Belgium, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Romania, and into Bulgaria. Ensure you have a valid and up to date pet passport and ensure regular breaks for ... Read More
volunteering by josephsaad44
Dear Friends,since we are so many foreigners in Bulgaria, why don't we use each other's skills and knowledge?let's just try to give a hand and reduce labor and the cost of work except material is on the owner of course.I am guessing it's a good idea ...
A good idea indeed, maybe a listing could be compiled somehow of needs and services and locations. I often help my neighbours and another expat locally that I know whenever I can, only the other day I was asked if I could move a truck load of soil ... Read More
Property safety in Bulgaria by ppanico38
HiNew to the forum and investigating as much info as I can as we are considering buying a holiday house in Bulgaria with potential to retire to in time. If buying a property that we won’t be at permanently what advice for security or keeping ...
Oh I forgot my garlic plants but can’t blame that on anyone it’s the moles according to the neighbours lol Read More
Property safety in Bulgaria by ppanico38
HiNew to the forum and investigating as much info as I can as we are considering buying a holiday house in Bulgaria with potential to retire to in time. If buying a property that we won’t be at permanently what advice for security or keeping ...
So far since owning our shack we have had electricity stolen ( the chap was caught tho and police dealt with it after that) a satellite dish and external metal stair hand rail stolen including parts of our main entrance gate, oh and a long slabbed ... Read More
Brits in or near Shvistov by charlian99
Hi everybody,My name is Ian, a retired 74 year old Geordie from Newcastle. Moved to small village, Balgarsko Slivovo, with Bulgarian wife, Liliya and mother in August this year. House being renovated. Feeling a bit isolated tbh so would love to ...
@exports17hi no but someone I know had spinal surgery at a hospital in varna which seemed to go ok, apparently the hospital found the problem and operated and he’s now fine, whereas the NHS failed to properly diagnose a problem that basically ... Read More
British Food by Gibbery
What are the best options for getting British food in Bulgaria if you are missing certain foods?
@Kath948381 My my that’s one hell of an expensive Xmas dinner you must have money to burn lol. Read More
Like minded English speaking Residents by Chris G-F
Hey, I am am Austrian/American moving to Varna with My family next month in December and wanted to make some connections with the English speaking community in Varna. I am 36 (M) with wife 35 and twin 6 year olds. My wife and I work in Digital ...
Hi Chris and family welcome firstly.We moved across with our family back in 2020 so good luck with it all. We are about 40 mins north of Varna if you want to pop across just pm me when you’re here. I sometimes go into Varna as have some ... Read More
Electrical estimate by anetwhelan
Getting 2 light fitting connected and to sockets put on as I am terrified of electricity but want to know how much it will cost. Could anyone have a rough estimate
@JimJ Its an appropriate measure no need for exact come on think before you write… Read More
Garage Build by Ozzy183a
Hi all, does anyone know if a mono roof garage that is built out of wood and old tiles will need planning consent as is of temporary type construction. I read somewhere that a temporary build doesn’t require anything but just wanted to make ...
Thanks Jim, I have looked at the link which seems to mention a category for temp constructed buildings but then can’t find anything re this category lol… clear as mud.Will speak to our local Mayor and ask, I remember reading something ... Read More
Garage Build
Hi all, does anyone know if a mono roof garage that is built out of wood and old tiles will need planning consent as is of temporary type construction. I read somewhere that a temporary build doesn’t require anything but just wanted to make ... Read More
Electrical estimate by anetwhelan
Getting 2 light fitting connected and to sockets put on as I am terrified of electricity but want to know how much it will cost. Could anyone have a rough estimate
hi is there existing lights and sockets in place, or does the job need all new cables run back to the board, if the latter what’s the distance from the various light and socket points back to the board.rgds ozzy Read More
New UK passprt by Kath948381
Has anyone from the UK renewed their passport here in Bulgaria if so how did they or you do it?
@Kath948381morning kath, yes i did it last year, merely filled forms online for being overseas, paid the money included a photo and bingo done. They sent it by courier to my address simple.Good luck, Ozzy Read More