Edislaw, Scottish expat in Bulgaria

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9 years ago

Making phone calls in Gambia by Maximilien

Hi, When settling in Gambia, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Gambia? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...

the answers to most of your questions depend on the precise location to which you are moving in The Gambia. This link http://www.accessgambia.com/extra/internet-service-providers-isps.html will show you current mobile providers. The ... Read More

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9 years ago

Can't find a place to live ! by Chrisfromtdot

My wife and I are relocating back to Scotland for work. I work in the tech industry and I've been offered an amazing opportunity in Edinburgh that starts in 4 weeks from today. We've been looking for a place to rent for nearly 3 months now ...

It is a mistake to write off whole areas as mediocre based on the opinion of one person. If you need speciffic advice on a specific area please ask. There are excellent part of Sighthill and others not so good but that would be pretty obvious when ... Read More

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9 years ago

Can't find a place to live ! by Chrisfromtdot

My wife and I are relocating back to Scotland for work. I work in the tech industry and I've been offered an amazing opportunity in Edinburgh that starts in 4 weeks from today. We've been looking for a place to rent for nearly 3 months now ...

Moving to a new country is always a challenge in which the smallest detail can prove to be the undoing of a grand plan. If your job is in Edinburgh the option of living outside Edinburgh may not be realistic simply because of travelling costs, which ... Read More

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9 years ago

How does the schooling work...public/private? by kpearson

Hi there, our kids go to a co ed school, both boys and girls and we want the same if possible for them in Scotland. Are the public schools good there or do we need to pay for private? Are schooling in Canada is good I think. We get free public ...

Public Schools in Scotland are just that. the confusion between Public School and Private school is entirely an English problem. In England people talk of State schools which every child has the right to attend free of charge and Public schools ... Read More

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10 years ago

Immigrating to Scotland by KlareB

I'm in high school in the US, and my goal in life is to live on a small farm of my own in Scotland (I know, It's a bit early in my life to plan it all out, but I've wanted this since I was little, and I love planning things). My plan is ...

If only you could apply for Scottish citizenship! That time, sadly, is still some way off but you can still come here on a British visa and my suggestion would be to read the information on the FCO (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) website ... Read More

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10 years ago

where to look and whats a reasonable price? by Lensta64

as above........where to look and whats a reasonable price to pay considering some work needs to done i quite like the thought of near the south turkish border,any advice be keen to hear. anyone heard of - velikoproperty.com are they reputable ?

It depends on how keen you are to have ex-pat neighbours but if you prefer the south and like decent weather then I'd recommend the area around Ivaylovgrad. Prices are excellent for unrenovated property and the lifestyle is live the UK in the ... Read More

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10 years ago

Can anyone tell me about the estate agents Yantra Homes? by Lizzy Loo2

Can anyone tell me about the estate agents Yantra Homes? I have seen a nice property with them and they seem very professional. Also, any comments on Novo Selo. Looks like a nice village.

Your description of the agency does not match that I have heard fro people using them to sell their homes and I know at lest one example of them overpricing property by as much as 25% Read More

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10 years ago

Purchasing Property by Boddy

Hello. Where would be a good place to look in order to buy property in Gambia? I would like to browse listings where locals might look/list their properties and not 'tourist' priced properties. Thanks, Bod.

Where to look for a property in The Gambia depends on many things but first off, expect to be seriously ripped off if you use an agent. After that the ways of finding a property are many and various. There are several large (in Gambian terms) ... Read More

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10 years ago

The other side of the Bulgarian postcard by Julien

Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...

The scenes of sylvan delight with old men perch atop wooden, horse-drawn wagons, fertile soil producing blemish-free vegetables with a depth of flavour lost in supermarket shopping are the almost unbelievable truth of this early twenty-first ... Read More

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11 years ago