SimCityAt
@SimCityAT
English and Welsh expat in Austria
Forum posts
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About me
English and Welsh, Married
Lives in World traveler
Speaks English, German,
Registration: 08 April 2014
About
Hi I have been living in Austria for over 15 years and loving ever bit of my new life here. After 1 year of being here I felt that Austria was my new home so I sold my house back in the UK and bought a place here. Feel free to drop me a line should you need any help with any subject on Austria.
Education
Blackpool
General Baccalaureate, Hospitality
1992
My expat journey
World traveler, Austria
Whats not to dislike
Berndorf, Lower Austria, Austria
Swansea, Wales
Blackpool, England, England
Paris, France
Rugby, England, England
Norfolk, England, England
Rugby, England
Activity
Ready for "The Storm"? by JimJ
The forecast for tomorrow/Friday is bad weather as Storm Adam hits the West of the country, possibly reaching as far East as VT. Best not to leave your bloomers on the line....😎
Yeah, it's the usual cr*p sensationalism stolen from the internet that passes for journalism here in BG (hence the quotes around The Storm 😎). In the real world, the headline would read "Usual Autumn Rain Expected", although to be fair even ... Read More
Ready for "The Storm"? by JimJ
The forecast for tomorrow/Friday is bad weather as Storm Adam hits the West of the country, possibly reaching as far East as VT. Best not to leave your bloomers on the line....😎
The forecast for tomorrow/Friday is bad weather as Storm Adam hits the West of the country, possibly reaching as far East as VT. Best not to leave your bloomers on the line....😎 - @JimJStorm Adam is hitting Spain, it won't be reaching ... Read More
"What to look for on: TV, Online, Radio, & Cinema" by SimCityAT
I've watched a couple of films lately, and I recommend them both. 1) Irena’s Vow19 year old Irena Gut is promoted to housekeeper in the home of a highly respected Nazi officer in Poland when she finds out that the Jewish ghetto is about to be ...
Clean Hands2026Biography / Crime / Drama / ThrillerBased on a true story, a veteran narcotics officer turned recovery advocate and his daughter, who struggles with addiction, confront the American drug crisis from opposing sides of the law while ... Read More
How do you get benefits in France? by Amadeus1
I am an EU citizen and was thinking of selling my house and moving to France. But I don't have a job in France so can I get benefits until I find one? I think you can transfer your benefits for a maximum of 3 months. BUt what happens after that if ...
@SimCityAT I am not spamming. I suggest you stop following me around. I have various topics about work, looking for work and moving abroad to a few countries. I am also an EU citizen as well as a Brit so I have freedom of movement. Thanks. - ... Read More
Shopping On Amazon by Snowball6
Does anyone know of a way to shop with Amazon for BG?
You need these to take off in Bulgaria! Read More
How do you get benefits in France? by Amadeus1
I am an EU citizen and was thinking of selling my house and moving to France. But I don't have a job in France so can I get benefits until I find one? I think you can transfer your benefits for a maximum of 3 months. BUt what happens after that if ...
I am an EU citizen and was thinking of selling my house and moving to France. But I don't have a job in France so can I get benefits until I find one? I think you can transfer your benefits for a maximum of 3 months. BUt what happens after that if ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
If you know, you know! Read More
Shopping On Amazon by Snowball6
Does anyone know of a way to shop with Amazon for BG?
Anything outside the EU, you will be charged extra. Read More
Is Malta's MPRP still open after the citizenship ruling? by AngelinaPR
Spain stopped accepting new investor visa applications in April 2025. Portugal removed property purchases from its golden visa route in 2023, and Greece raised its property thresholds. Add the EU court ruling against Malta’s ...
Malta vs. Spain, Portugal, and Greece• Spain: The real estate golden visa officially ended on April 3, 2025 (Organic Law 1/2025). Buyers no longer get residency through property. Alternatives like the digital nomad or non-lucrative visas ... Read More
Help renting a house for 3 months by Forguppies
How can I rent a house in Rincon de la Victoria or Costa del Sol for 3 (July, August & Sept.) without resorting to AirBnB or VRBO? I can’t afford 3,000 Euros or more per month. The inmobiliarias I have contacted either ether don’t ...
• Flatio: Specializes in monthly rentals, often with no security deposit required.• HousingAnywhere: Designed for expats and remote workers looking for mid-term, fully furnished homes.• Spotahome: Another excellent alternative that ... Read More
Shopping On Amazon by Snowball6
Does anyone know of a way to shop with Amazon for BG?
@cyberescue1It will also depend on what you are ordering. Read More
Help renting a house for 3 months by Forguppies
How can I rent a house in Rincon de la Victoria or Costa del Sol for 3 (July, August & Sept.) without resorting to AirBnB or VRBO? I can’t afford 3,000 Euros or more per month. The inmobiliarias I have contacted either ether don’t ...
The reason inmobiliarias (real estate agencies) and owners aren't responding to your calls or messages is that July and August are peak vacation months. Traditional agencies focus on 12-month long-term rentals (larga temporada). When they see a ... Read More
I Need Your Honest Advice by KaKaou
**I would really appreciate some honest advice from people living and working in Bulgaria. 🇧🇬**I’m currently working in Morocco as an **HR Manager**, earning around **€1,810 net per month** under a permanent contract ...
Hi and welcome,As much as I want to say go for it and gain experience, the sums just don't add up.In Bulgaria, after 13.78% employee social security and a flat 10% income tax, a €1,125 gross salary leaves you with approximately €873 net ... Read More
Bulgaria is going to be my new home, new life. by barbarasmallxxxxx
Hello, my name is Barbara, I’m selling my house in the UK. And plan on moving over Christmas .My Son & I are buying a long wheelbases van and we are going to drive over, with my furniture. Thanks to a lot of lovely people who have already ...
Barbara, what are you going to do in Bulgaria? Where in Bulgaria are you going to live? Are you retiring or still working age as if the latter, you will have to find work. - @Amadeus1I don't think it its any our buiness if retired or not. I am 52 ... Read More
Shopping On Amazon by Snowball6
Does anyone know of a way to shop with Amazon for BG?
@eugiebear I’m surprised at that I think Amazon have a warehouse in Germany this is what I’ve been told so I guess if that is the case it comes from Germany rather than from the UK - @barbarasmallxxxxxI have known people have ordered ... Read More