Zooldrool
English looking for information about Bulgaria
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142
About me
English
Registration: 24 April 2020
My expat journey
Sofia, Sofia-Capital, Bulgaria
London, England, England
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A rather handsome visitor by JimJ
On our lower terrace this afternoon....
Quite the specimen. Treat him well. Read More
New train from Yambol to Lesovo
https://m.novinite.com/articles/240142/ … rd+RomaniaGood news for those in Yambol. Potentially getting a "S Bahn" type commuter train between Yambol and Lesovo (and an express to Istanbul!)It will be good to see some of the old train stations ... Read More
Rental nightmares in Bulgaria by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Finding a place to live in Bulgaria can be exciting, but it doesn’t always go as planned. From misleading listings and apartments that look nothing like the photos to strange landlords, hidden rules, unexpected roommates, or ...
I imagine more than 90% of the active members here own their own home (...an own it out right at that)......this forum is rich!!. Read More
Cost of owning a cat in Bulgaria by JimJ
Pet food is a bigger cost, more expensive in Bg.... - @janemulberry "Qu'ils mangent de la brioche! " 😁
@janemulberry Haha love that your hoovering up all the free cats.We often go to "zoo shops" to see what they are selling. I was trying to get my 4 year old to buy a parrot army the other day, but he wasn't keen. Read More
Cost of owning a cat in Bulgaria by JimJ
Pet food is a bigger cost, more expensive in Bg.... - @janemulberry "Qu'ils mangent de la brioche! " 😁
To keep the conversation maybe we can discuss the costs of cats. Cats have become more expensive in Bulgaria as well this year. Read More
Increasing Property Prices by JimJ
Members might be interested/amused to learn that the cost of a GARAGE in the "coloured parking zones" (Blue/Green) in Sofia is now over €3,200/m²! 🤑
@JimJ I don't see much value in these either...unless your talking about Ukraine. Read More
Increasing Property Prices by JimJ
Members might be interested/amused to learn that the cost of a GARAGE in the "coloured parking zones" (Blue/Green) in Sofia is now over €3,200/m²! 🤑
@JimJ Just go electric surely, then you can avoid the gas stations all together. Read More
Increasing Property Prices by JimJ
Members might be interested/amused to learn that the cost of a GARAGE in the "coloured parking zones" (Blue/Green) in Sofia is now over €3,200/m²! 🤑
We are not retiring for another 10-15 years at least... Bulgaria will probably be too expensive for us by then!!. Couldn't believe some of the prices in the restaurants this summer, almost cheaper at home. Read More
Moving around in Bulgaria by stephen100gok
Been in Bulgaria for nearly 20 years and have been in 15 places to live and finally bought a house but renovating it proved to hard so I went on holiday and have not returned yet till I decide what to do and that has been 2 years now so I decided to ...
@stephen100gok Not being funny but an AI girlfriend could do this and excellent for translations. Read More
UK/NZ to new life in Bulgarian. by Bizet Cottage
Hi everyone! 😊My husband and I are originally from the UK and New Zealand, and we’re currently living in New Zealand until my husband retires.We’ve recently purchased a home in the Pavlikeni Municipality, and we can’t wait ...
@Bizet Cottage Oh that's super cool. No rush...bulgaria certainly isn't going anywhere fast...that's one of its charms. Read More
UK/NZ to new life in Bulgarian. by Bizet Cottage
Hi everyone! 😊My husband and I are originally from the UK and New Zealand, and we’re currently living in New Zealand until my husband retires.We’ve recently purchased a home in the Pavlikeni Municipality, and we can’t wait ...
There is a great you tube channel of a UK and New Zealand couple who have relocated to Bulgaria..."Hannah Life in Bulgaria". Read More
Navigating friendships as an expat in Bulgaria by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Moving to Bulgaria reshapes many aspects of life, and friendships are often one of the biggest changes. Whether you're maintaining lifelong bonds back home, building new local relationships, or forming connections with fellow ...
@JimJ Why do you steer clear of "foreign residents"?. Even those that have been resident for decades and put down roots etc - you will still reject them?. Read More
Navigating friendships as an expat in Bulgaria by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Moving to Bulgaria reshapes many aspects of life, and friendships are often one of the biggest changes. Whether you're maintaining lifelong bonds back home, building new local relationships, or forming connections with fellow ...
You could join the local rakia club in your block. (Sometimes brewed in the basement). You can then drink your share of the finished product on the local bench with others. Read More
Moving around in Bulgaria by stephen100gok
Been in Bulgaria for nearly 20 years and have been in 15 places to live and finally bought a house but renovating it proved to hard so I went on holiday and have not returned yet till I decide what to do and that has been 2 years now so I decided to ...
So you've lived in Bulgaria for 20 years, renting and moving between 15 places and only recently bought something?. Then the DIY reality of it made you go on holiday for 2 years 🤣...Sounds like your living the non commitment dream. Read More
John from Rositsa by janemulberry
Hi, I'm in England at the moment, and my husband just had a visit from a Englishman from Rositsa called John, married to a Bulgarian, who says he knows me from the forum. Apparently I speak more to his Bulgarian wife.I'm really sorry but I'm not ...
@janemulberry Sorry just being playful with it 😂. Hope y'all enjoying the beautiful sunshine. Read More