Snowball6
English expat in Bulgaria
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115
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About me
English
Lives in Shumen
Registration: 12 January 2021
Occupation
I am Retired.
My expat journey
Shumen, Bulgaria
Oldham, England
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Been extremely ill. Been in hospital for 4 days now by cyberescue1
I was admitted to St Marina Hospital on Thursday night, after walking in to A&E with my wife.This is what I posted on Facebook, as for many, especially those in or near Varna, it will give information on what the medical service is like here ...
You don’t have much choice where you go or who you know when you are lying in a field with a shattered pelvis having been trampled over by a horse. Basic standards should be applied no matter what. Treating someone less than human is ... Read More
Been extremely ill. Been in hospital for 4 days now by cyberescue1
I was admitted to St Marina Hospital on Thursday night, after walking in to A&E with my wife.This is what I posted on Facebook, as for many, especially those in or near Varna, it will give information on what the medical service is like here ...
Well, that’s because you are lucky enough to be treated in Varna!! That is way outside the norm by Bulgarian standards. After being tortured, humiliated and had been stripped of all dignity when I had to go to hospital, I have left strict ... Read More
Swapping Driving Licence by Snowball6
Can anyone tell me exactly what documents I need to exchange my UK licence for a Bulgarian one.I’ve been on the MoI website but from what I’m reading, I seem to need a lot of stuff. I’m nearly 60 and God only knows where my school ...
That is good news. Is it only a medical certificate then? Read More
Swapping Driving Licence
Can anyone tell me exactly what documents I need to exchange my UK licence for a Bulgarian one.I’ve been on the MoI website but from what I’m reading, I seem to need a lot of stuff. I’m nearly 60 and God only knows where my school ... Read More
Advice Dementia
Hi Specifically, can anyone recommend an English speaking dementia specialist in the Shumen or Varna areas? Read More
Medical care in Bansko by Sleep Near
Hello, does anyone know of there is a medical clinic open during the off season in Bansko?
Thank you Jane Read More
Medical care in Bansko by Sleep Near
Hello, does anyone know of there is a medical clinic open during the off season in Bansko?
Wish I lived were you guys live re decent healthcare. I had an accident last Monday (my horse knocked me over, trampled me and broke my pelvis). I won’t go into details but suffice to say, I have never witnessed such inhumanity and neglect. ... Read More
Employing Locals by Snowball6
I’m looking for someone to come in twice a day to feed my horse when I’m overnighting. What would I expect to pay for this?Any advice would be really helpful
That’s helpful. I’ve no problem paying the neighbour I just don’t want to be looked upon as a cash cow Read More
Employing Locals by Snowball6
I’m looking for someone to come in twice a day to feed my horse when I’m overnighting. What would I expect to pay for this?Any advice would be really helpful
I don’t mind paying what is reasonable but hate being taken advantage of. Recently I lent a neighbour 50 lev. He said he would give it back on Friday (I don’t lend money I can’t afford to lose I don’t expect it back). ... Read More
Employing Locals by Snowball6
I’m looking for someone to come in twice a day to feed my horse when I’m overnighting. What would I expect to pay for this?Any advice would be really helpful
My good friend who is in Bulgaria but lice’s in Dubai, was surprised my neighbours would charge me. I go away tomorrow for two nights and had to agree 100 lev. Maybe I’m unlucky. Read More
Employing Locals by Snowball6
I’m looking for someone to come in twice a day to feed my horse when I’m overnighting. What would I expect to pay for this?Any advice would be really helpful
Thanks for that Read More
Employing Locals by Snowball6
I’m looking for someone to come in twice a day to feed my horse when I’m overnighting. What would I expect to pay for this?Any advice would be really helpful
A bit more info on my post. Seriously confused! Unless I am totally misunderstanding, I have been asked to pay for a week if they go round 2 days or for overnight, for 2 days because they go round twice in one day. Help!!! Read More
Employing Locals
I’m looking for someone to come in twice a day to feed my horse when I’m overnighting. What would I expect to pay for this?Any advice would be really helpful Read More
Anybody live in Sunny Beach? by Annaprg
Hello. Anybody live in Sunny Beach? I saw apartment i like and would like to move down there, but do not know anyone. I am from New York. Summers probably very nice there, but what about winters and other sizons? How to meet people, and is there ...
Didn’t know I posted twice. No idea what I did for that to happen Read More
Anybody live in Sunny Beach? by Annaprg
Hello. Anybody live in Sunny Beach? I saw apartment i like and would like to move down there, but do not know anyone. I am from New York. Summers probably very nice there, but what about winters and other sizons? How to meet people, and is there ...
Hi Annaprg. Just sold my apartment in Sunny Beach. It is the most horrendous place I’ve ever been. Robbed, scammed, useless corrupt police. Crime and vice is rife. The worst of the worst work there in summer and in any event, I ... Read More