Zooldrool
English looking for information about Bulgaria
Forum posts
151
About me
English
Registration: 24 April 2020
My expat journey
Sofia, Sofia-Capital, Bulgaria
London, England, England
Activity
Introduction and moving to Plovdiv by Brianandrews08
Hi Allafter two and a half years retired in Hua Hin Thailand I’ve decided that Plovdiv looks like a better fit for me, so I will be moving there in April. Although the winter looks like a definite no no from me.
Oh nice choice. Although why not have best of both worlds..Bulgaria for the summer and some months in the tropics in the winter. Read More
Topers' Brew... by JimJ
Just as a matter of interest, are there any other members who make their own alcoholic refreshments? 🍾🍻
Moonshine Craft Cider from Bakyovo hits the spot! Read More
Drivers Licence exchange in Bulgaria by tanyacastignani64
Has anyone had experience exchanging a South African Category B (normal passenger vehicle) drivers licence for a Bulgaria drivers license? Or has anyone used a service in Plovdiv to facilitate the exchange of a drivers licence at KAT?
@JimJ I thought the education certificate requirement was abolished in 2023? Read More
Never thought selling an apartment would be cumbersome by Daiime
I just need to went a little frustration here. Here's my story: Got married with a prenuptial agreement. Inherited money. Bought an apartment in Sofia (Lozenets) in 2015 for 85 000 € 90 square metres, two bedrooms, two balconies, bathroom ...
This didn't age well, I am hoping they didn't sell and kept it. Read More
UK Shipments by JimJ
If anyone is using the various UK-BG-UK shipping companies (GGBG/Gabiel etc), you might like to know that the tariffs instituted primarily against incoming Chinese goods are now impacting shipments from/to the UK. GGBG are ceasing shipments from the ...
@JimJ Their price per kilo was quite high. My local Bulgaria grocery store in Ireland charges €1.50 per kilo to ship stuff to bulgaria.Tell me what you need and I will charge you double for it :). Read More
Hello Amerikanka in Bulgaria! by kimholleman
Hello Expats,I am Kim Holleman staying in Veliko Tarnovo. I pursue many different projects here including art projects, home renovation projects, interior design, and working with animals.After 30 years in NYC, I was ready to live the slow life in ...
Hey Kim, we used to live in NYC but only lasted 2 years before escaping back to Europe 🤣.I bet your enjoying the slow pace of live and good produce. Read More
How many houses do you have? by Zooldrool
It seems like a lot of folk here more than one house (or a flat in the city and house in a village etc). If so how many do you have and is it a burden with the upkeep or dream lifestyle.We have one in the city and one on the coast but I am thinking ...
@Kevin Sweet Oh wow nice. Retirement sorted. Read More
How many houses do you have? by Zooldrool
It seems like a lot of folk here more than one house (or a flat in the city and house in a village etc). If so how many do you have and is it a burden with the upkeep or dream lifestyle.We have one in the city and one on the coast but I am thinking ...
@gwynj "I would say that I'm happy that I purchased Bulgarian properties when we got here, but, at current prices, I'm not really interested in buying another."Maybe it is as simple as this. Multiple property owners won't be so common going forward ... Read More
How many houses do you have?
It seems like a lot of folk here more than one house (or a flat in the city and house in a village etc). If so how many do you have and is it a burden with the upkeep or dream lifestyle.We have one in the city and one on the coast but I am thinking ... Read More
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