Plezier
English looking for information about Bulgaria
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Registration: 01 September 2016
Transporting a car from UK to Vidin area by keitht
Who/how can a Honda CRV get transported safely at a reasonable price from Southern UK to Vidin area please?
It's not just about earning some money it's about doing it right. Insurance etc in case of lose or damage. This is why I am looking for professional car movers not just anybody. Read More
First visit to Bulgaria by Plezier
Well flights are booked and arrive in Sophia in the wee hours of Saturday. Have a few days to explore and look at some properties this is sure one adventure. Pick up the currency in the morning then get everything ready for Fridays departure.
Ahhhh have corrected that after we discovered that the French don't want poor English pensioners. Anyway we have found the house and made an offer which has been accepted so now it's wait for thelegal stuff to be checked through. Read More
Is Veliko Tarnovo right for me? by TerryMMM
I've had a bit of a tour of inland Bulgaria and I've stayed for a week in a village near Sozopol. I've had loads of advice from people who have moved to Bulgaria from Britain and I have met a number of very helpful Bulgarian people. ...
We have just agreed a price on a house in that regions not far from Polski Trambes and Pavlikeni. The place is North West from VT. Not thea rea we were first looking at but this house came up and were offered the chance of viewing and it's ... Read More
New Member with some Observations & Questions by gonadsoflore
New member here although I've perused this forum for a few years. I'm an American who's married to a Bulgarian and spent a bunch of time in Sofia, and within a few years would like to move there. A few observations I've picked up ...
"3) Apartments and housing. Do your research. Never purchase or sign from abroad. Get there and inspect the property. If you can, pay cash and buy outright when purchasing. Barter. You'll get a far better deal as the ability to buy upfront ... Read More
ripped off by Bulgarian " friends " by susan vinitsa
We have had our apartment for ten years in Vinitsa. We bought it through an estate agent who had already bought the apartment next to ours to live in. She offered to pay all our bills as it would be easier for us being so far away. We thought this ...
LOL............. know a couple that expressed interest in a house for sale in the village. Bulgarian owner had it up for 2,000 and had not used it in years in fact the windows have bene left open for years. As soon as he found out English had moved ... Read More
10k for a house, really? + questions by stoney2016
Ok, so I've found a good management company to set up a company, register my car, open accounts etc which I plan to do after summer when I come over. Also later this year I plan to view some houses with the view of buying. Whilst I dont plan to ...
There are quite a few of these pay monthly sellers on the web and my advice is tread carefully. I came over in June to view some offered this way with one such vendor and to say that the quality was poor is putting it mildly and the prices well ... Read More
Camp stove canister or just coffee question? by davidsoup
Does anyone know if fuel/gas canisters in Bulgaria will fit the regular mini camp stove head sold in the US? Like this one ...
Methinks you need help with your addiction and not help in feeding it either :dumbom: . Read More
First visit to Bulgaria by Plezier
Well flights are booked and arrive in Sophia in the wee hours of Saturday. Have a few days to explore and look at some properties this is sure one adventure. Pick up the currency in the morning then get everything ready for Fridays departure.
I have no idea what you one about really. We are not returning to France in fact after our experience of tryign to deal with the French we have no desire to have anything to do with them now and have not been to France for well over a decade. It is ... Read More
First visit to Bulgaria by Plezier
Well flights are booked and arrive in Sophia in the wee hours of Saturday. Have a few days to explore and look at some properties this is sure one adventure. Pick up the currency in the morning then get everything ready for Fridays departure.
We have sorted removals now. Seems everyone has few posessions as everybody but us seem to be able to fit it in/on a 3.5 ton van. No way would ours fit in one unless it was a tardis. We have a 7.5 tonner coming and are busy trying to sort stuff out ... Read More
First visit to Bulgaria by Plezier
Well flights are booked and arrive in Sophia in the wee hours of Saturday. Have a few days to explore and look at some properties this is sure one adventure. Pick up the currency in the morning then get everything ready for Fridays departure.
Well we have a bit more stuff than a few boxes. Heck I have about a dozen boxes of books packed. They have been packed since last year when the house sale fell through. It certainly won't fit ina 3.5t van and would need a bit larger like a 7.5 ... Read More
First visit to Bulgaria by Plezier
Well flights are booked and arrive in Sophia in the wee hours of Saturday. Have a few days to explore and look at some properties this is sure one adventure. Pick up the currency in the morning then get everything ready for Fridays departure.
Ahhhh well if these stupid prices fro removals continue then we will be arriving with just what we can carry in the cases. So far two firms have quoted over £8,000 to move the huse hold contents. At that rate it will be cheaper to have a big ... Read More
Transporting a car from UK to Vidin area by keitht
Who/how can a Honda CRV get transported safely at a reasonable price from Southern UK to Vidin area please?
Well have tried repeatedly to contact one of these who have an office in London and to say they are unhelpful is rather an understatement. As a family we are looking to ship not one but THREE cars and they just do not seem to want to know. BG ... Read More
Bed and Breakfast, will they come?
Funny thing is that I was watching a youtube video about a britiish couple who have set up just such a place which is doing quite well. Even getting Bulgarians staying there now. As with most things do it right and advertise it properly and people ... Read More
home security worries by Johnliz
my self and my partner are looking at buying a property in and around the Veliko Turnovo area, but would only been looking at being there for around 6months of the year (for the good weather), we are worried about leaving the property empty for the ...
A couple of Bulgarians that I have been speaking to about our upcoming move to Bulgaria have suggested that we go for SOT once we have bought a house so we will be looking into following their advice. It seems daft not too after they are being so ... Read More
First visit to Bulgaria by Plezier
Well flights are booked and arrive in Sophia in the wee hours of Saturday. Have a few days to explore and look at some properties this is sure one adventure. Pick up the currency in the morning then get everything ready for Fridays departure.
Well am back at the house in England now, flew back in last night (friday) and now we have to get a move on as we have a rented property in Ruse from July 1st. Had a very good and informative trip and met some wonderful people and the odd ... Read More
First visit to Bulgaria by Plezier
Well flights are booked and arrive in Sophia in the wee hours of Saturday. Have a few days to explore and look at some properties this is sure one adventure. Pick up the currency in the morning then get everything ready for Fridays departure.
Thank you for the comments. Hotel is now arranged and it's in Ruse as am meeting some people there. Spending a couple of nights in Sofia and hope to see VT and possibly Varna. Will have to see how time goes. Read More
Mistakes expats make in France by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to France? 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 ...
Well this was a non starter as the UK pension is not enough to get a rented place not by a long chalk. So Mothers dream is dashed !!! Am now trying to find a rented place in other countries with good climate for us. Am thinking maybe out by the ... Read More
First visit to Bulgaria
Well flights are booked and arrive in Sophia in the wee hours of Saturday. Have a few days to explore and look at some properties this is sure one adventure. Pick up the currency in the morning then get everything ready for Fridays departure. Read More
New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Bulgaria forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Well are now looking at Bulgaria after a change of plans from relocating to France. Currently in the research stages but as we are in the closing stages now of the sale of our UK property time is getting a little short. So we need to find a rental ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in France by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to France? 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 ...
We are looking at the South West, Aquitaine and Poitou-Charentes, and am hoping to fly out to view some rental properties quite soon. Read More
How has your life changed in France by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Has your life changed since you moved to France? 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? ...
Well we shall just see how it goes but in all honesty moving to any new area one can find the same. When we moved up here from the South the locals were very standoffish still are the old ones. Despite beign here 30 yeras we are still not regarded ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in France by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to France? 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 ...
Hopefully it will be this summer when we make the move. In a few weeks we should begin looking for a place to rent in earnst. The plan is to arrange several viewings then come over and view and with a spot of luck select to one we like the ... Read More
Do you speak French? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking fluently French is essential for a successful integration in France. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak French? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a ...
No speak very little and that is only what I remember from poor school classes. We tried to find French lessons locally but it seems that there are none. You can learn Russian, Polish, Chinese, Spanish even Lithanian but not French. Bought a ... Read More
The holiday season in France
Not as planned we will be in England at the old house for Christmas. We had hoped to be in France but things just have not worked out. Today is a sad day as it is the 1st anniversary of Dads passing so things are a little subdued. Hopefully we can ... Read More
Property prices in France by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in France is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? What is ...
Due to useless, incompetant, so called solicitor in Englnd we are still awaitign a complition date. We had intended to be in France by now but until we get a date we are trapped in limbo. We plan to rent somewhere then further explore over the next ... Read More
New to Lille...How do I meet people? by Leesyjo
Hi everyone I know this isn't exactly a new or original topic (!) but I have just started living in Lille and intend/hope to stay here for up to a year. I'm 47 years of age, divorced, and a Spanish teacher/translator by trade. I can ...
Well your way ahead of me as my French is almost non existant. Now to meet people my suggestion is follow your hobbies as you will already have a common interest even if not a common language. This is what I intend to do once we relocate in a ... Read More
Moving to France but still looking at areas by Plezier
Greetings. We are moving to France hopefully in the next 2-3 months to fulfill Mothers dream. Our idea is to rent a place for a while so we can explore and find where we really wish to be before looking to buy a property. Once we find a place to ...
Thank yes it has been helpful even though have not finished reading through it. Some of the dishes you describe are not for me though but no doubt I wil manage as I did those 3 months in Southern Spain when I was donw there some years back. Read More
Moving to France but still looking at areas by Plezier
Greetings. We are moving to France hopefully in the next 2-3 months to fulfill Mothers dream. Our idea is to rent a place for a while so we can explore and find where we really wish to be before looking to buy a property. Once we find a place to ...
I have a Canon MX320 multi function printer...................... need to check if it has the dual voltage switch and same goes for the PC. Funny you mention books as I have already packed up 3 boxes of books and still have more to do. A lot of ... Read More
Moving to France but still looking at areas by Plezier
Greetings. We are moving to France hopefully in the next 2-3 months to fulfill Mothers dream. Our idea is to rent a place for a while so we can explore and find where we really wish to be before looking to buy a property. Once we find a place to ...
Hmmmm it was here in England that we could not get Frech classes without travelling quite a distance. Around here it is all geared up to the Eastern Europeans it seems. We did find a school in Boston but they were not interested in taking us oldies ... Read More
Moving to France but still looking at areas by Plezier
Greetings. We are moving to France hopefully in the next 2-3 months to fulfill Mothers dream. Our idea is to rent a place for a while so we can explore and find where we really wish to be before looking to buy a property. Once we find a place to ...
Thank you .................... yes we tried to get French lessons here but there are none locally it seems. Oh you can learn Russian, Polish, Chinese even but not French it seems not with out travelling a fair ways out of the area. Yes we have ... Read More
Moving to France but still looking at areas
Greetings. We are moving to France hopefully in the next 2-3 months to fulfill Mothers dream. Our idea is to rent a place for a while so we can explore and find where we really wish to be before looking to buy a property. Once we find a place to ... Read More