Svetla Nikolova
@svetlanik
American looking for information about Bulgaria
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American
Speaks Bulgarian and English
Registration: 01 July 2013
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I need to send myself money from US to Bulgaria by svetlanik
Hello, Need to find a way that I can send my mom's ssa payments from an American bank to Bulgaria. But I want to be able to pick it up in person, or is it better to open account and do wire transfers! Which is better ? What banks here in ...
OBB is what I got. Thank you! ;) Read More
I need to send myself money from US to Bulgaria by svetlanik
Hello, Need to find a way that I can send my mom's ssa payments from an American bank to Bulgaria. But I want to be able to pick it up in person, or is it better to open account and do wire transfers! Which is better ? What banks here in ...
I tried Trasnferwise, Paypal is next. So thank you for your imput . That is what I thought was the best way! And is free! :) Read More
I need to send myself money from US to Bulgaria by svetlanik
Hello, Need to find a way that I can send my mom's ssa payments from an American bank to Bulgaria. But I want to be able to pick it up in person, or is it better to open account and do wire transfers! Which is better ? What banks here in ...
Yes I just did Transferwise and I am very happy ! Next I will trey paypal. But I have to get my BG Credit Card first! Read More
I need to send myself money from US to Bulgaria by svetlanik
Hello, Need to find a way that I can send my mom's ssa payments from an American bank to Bulgaria. But I want to be able to pick it up in person, or is it better to open account and do wire transfers! Which is better ? What banks here in ...
Thank you, but for some reason I cant use the same computer for both paypal accounts ! Do I have to sign out from the one to sign in the other? Read More
I need to send myself money from US to Bulgaria
Hello, Need to find a way that I can send my mom's ssa payments from an American bank to Bulgaria. But I want to be able to pick it up in person, or is it better to open account and do wire transfers! Which is better ? What banks here in ... Read More
Thinking of Moving to Bulgaria by AdamWoods
Hi All, We are thinking of moving to Bulgaria in the near future and are planning a trip to the country in the summer. I wondered if anyone could advise on a good English speaking local solicitor and real estate agent that can assist with the ...
Hello, I cant help you with the realtor or broker but I can tell you that mountains and country are cheaper places to live. Also, that depends on your standards and of your lifestyle and wants. For me, the mountains are the solution! I paid 8K for ... Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Bulgaria? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
I think that depends if you are an extrovert or an introvert! Everyone is different. Culture shock might be an issue as well for you! Observe Bulgarians ! However, even though I was born in Bulgaria and just came back in my 40s to live here and ... Read More
Essentials to live in Bulgaria by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Bulgaria, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Bulgaria? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
Do not bring anything that is bigger then a backpack. We have everything you need here! The only things you need are your documents on paper and a flash drive with copies of your paperwork just in case. If you think of bringing anything else? Maybe ... Read More
Mistakes to avoid when moving to Bulgaria by svetlanik
Hello people that want to leave the USA! I am a Bulgarian-American and now I live in Bulgaria I would like to post this so that people will not make the mistakes that I have made when I came back to Bulgaria 1. Do not come without at least 30K in ...
Those things I posted is because I was in jam in the US and had nobody to turn to, and if I had that type of cash, I will not be bagging anyone for help! Renting is not for some! That is why I suggested they have this amount, because I bought my ... Read More
where to buy rugs in sofia region by yuill family
Hi All, Hope there is someone out there who can help with the following. We would like information on where we can buy rugs in the Sofia region. We live near Samokov so would be happy to drive for not more than 2 hours to get what we are looking ...
You can buy rugs and carpets from Praktiker, Balmax, M.Brikolaj Pazar Ilientzi has absolutely everything you need to buy for your home. Another thing you can do I go to OLX.com and put in the thing you are looking for ! I have people that know just ... Read More
Moving to Bulgaria Jan 2016- Formalities to buy car, open bank account by Armitaget
Hi Thought I better get some info from you guys who are already living in Bulgaria. My husband and I have made the decision to move to Bulgaria in January and need some info on what documents we need etc for our first 5 years. We already own a ...
:) It is my pleasure ! I hope your stay in Bulgaria is more peaceful then in your own country! I also recommend something else! Be open minded to the changes you go through, do not get yourself down. Everything is fixable and nothing is permanent. ... Read More
Moving to Bulgaria Jan 2016- Formalities to buy car, open bank account by Armitaget
Hi Thought I better get some info from you guys who are already living in Bulgaria. My husband and I have made the decision to move to Bulgaria in January and need some info on what documents we need etc for our first 5 years. We already own a ...
Some people told me that you can only drive here for 6 months on a foreign license , so they gave me the wrong info! However, I don't recommend driving because a car is like supporting a child with a chocolate mania! They always need and want ... Read More
Moving to Bulgaria Jan 2016- Formalities to buy car, open bank account by Armitaget
Hi Thought I better get some info from you guys who are already living in Bulgaria. My husband and I have made the decision to move to Bulgaria in January and need some info on what documents we need etc for our first 5 years. We already own a ...
Do you have a name of an American bank that offers a checkings and savings accounts in Sofia? I cant seem to find it in google Read More
Mistakes to avoid when moving to Bulgaria by svetlanik
Hello people that want to leave the USA! I am a Bulgarian-American and now I live in Bulgaria I would like to post this so that people will not make the mistakes that I have made when I came back to Bulgaria 1. Do not come without at least 30K in ...
Hi! That 30K is for you to be totally independent of anyone! That is a cushion and your emergency fund in case you have to go and buy something big.That is money that you can save and use just in case scenario. Without that it will be very hard, ... Read More
Moving to Bulgaria Jan 2016- Formalities to buy car, open bank account by Armitaget
Hi Thought I better get some info from you guys who are already living in Bulgaria. My husband and I have made the decision to move to Bulgaria in January and need some info on what documents we need etc for our first 5 years. We already own a ...
Contact your American Embasy they know all the banks that have English speaking people You cant drive with an American DL for longer then 6 months You need to learn Bulgarian Do not buy anything big, until you know all the rules and laws and speak ... Read More