Svetla Nikolova
@svetlanik
American looking for information about Bulgaria
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40
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About me
American
Speaks Bulgarian and English
Registration: 01 July 2013
I need to send myself money from US to Bulgaria by svetlanik
Hello, Need to find a way that I can send my mom's ssa payments from an American bank to Bulgaria. But I want to be able to pick it up in person, or is it better to open account and do wire transfers! Which is better ? What banks here in ...
OBB is what I got. Thank you! ;) Read More
I need to send myself money from US to Bulgaria by svetlanik
Hello, Need to find a way that I can send my mom's ssa payments from an American bank to Bulgaria. But I want to be able to pick it up in person, or is it better to open account and do wire transfers! Which is better ? What banks here in ...
I tried Trasnferwise, Paypal is next. So thank you for your imput . That is what I thought was the best way! And is free! :) Read More
I need to send myself money from US to Bulgaria by svetlanik
Hello, Need to find a way that I can send my mom's ssa payments from an American bank to Bulgaria. But I want to be able to pick it up in person, or is it better to open account and do wire transfers! Which is better ? What banks here in ...
Yes I just did Transferwise and I am very happy ! Next I will trey paypal. But I have to get my BG Credit Card first! Read More
I need to send myself money from US to Bulgaria by svetlanik
Hello, Need to find a way that I can send my mom's ssa payments from an American bank to Bulgaria. But I want to be able to pick it up in person, or is it better to open account and do wire transfers! Which is better ? What banks here in ...
Thank you, but for some reason I cant use the same computer for both paypal accounts ! Do I have to sign out from the one to sign in the other? Read More
I need to send myself money from US to Bulgaria
Hello, Need to find a way that I can send my mom's ssa payments from an American bank to Bulgaria. But I want to be able to pick it up in person, or is it better to open account and do wire transfers! Which is better ? What banks here in ... Read More
Thinking of Moving to Bulgaria by AdamWoods
Hi All, We are thinking of moving to Bulgaria in the near future and are planning a trip to the country in the summer. I wondered if anyone could advise on a good English speaking local solicitor and real estate agent that can assist with the ...
Hello, I cant help you with the realtor or broker but I can tell you that mountains and country are cheaper places to live. Also, that depends on your standards and of your lifestyle and wants. For me, the mountains are the solution! I paid 8K for ... Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Bulgaria? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
I think that depends if you are an extrovert or an introvert! Everyone is different. Culture shock might be an issue as well for you! Observe Bulgarians ! However, even though I was born in Bulgaria and just came back in my 40s to live here and ... Read More
Essentials to live in Bulgaria by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Bulgaria, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Bulgaria? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
Do not bring anything that is bigger then a backpack. We have everything you need here! The only things you need are your documents on paper and a flash drive with copies of your paperwork just in case. If you think of bringing anything else? Maybe ... Read More
Mistakes to avoid when moving to Bulgaria by svetlanik
Hello people that want to leave the USA! I am a Bulgarian-American and now I live in Bulgaria I would like to post this so that people will not make the mistakes that I have made when I came back to Bulgaria 1. Do not come without at least 30K in ...
Those things I posted is because I was in jam in the US and had nobody to turn to, and if I had that type of cash, I will not be bagging anyone for help! Renting is not for some! That is why I suggested they have this amount, because I bought my ... Read More
where to buy rugs in sofia region by yuill family
Hi All, Hope there is someone out there who can help with the following. We would like information on where we can buy rugs in the Sofia region. We live near Samokov so would be happy to drive for not more than 2 hours to get what we are looking ...
You can buy rugs and carpets from Praktiker, Balmax, M.Brikolaj Pazar Ilientzi has absolutely everything you need to buy for your home. Another thing you can do I go to OLX.com and put in the thing you are looking for ! I have people that know just ... Read More
Moving to Bulgaria Jan 2016- Formalities to buy car, open bank account by Armitaget
Hi Thought I better get some info from you guys who are already living in Bulgaria. My husband and I have made the decision to move to Bulgaria in January and need some info on what documents we need etc for our first 5 years. We already own a ...
:) It is my pleasure ! I hope your stay in Bulgaria is more peaceful then in your own country! I also recommend something else! Be open minded to the changes you go through, do not get yourself down. Everything is fixable and nothing is permanent. ... Read More
Moving to Bulgaria Jan 2016- Formalities to buy car, open bank account by Armitaget
Hi Thought I better get some info from you guys who are already living in Bulgaria. My husband and I have made the decision to move to Bulgaria in January and need some info on what documents we need etc for our first 5 years. We already own a ...
Some people told me that you can only drive here for 6 months on a foreign license , so they gave me the wrong info! However, I don't recommend driving because a car is like supporting a child with a chocolate mania! They always need and want ... Read More
Moving to Bulgaria Jan 2016- Formalities to buy car, open bank account by Armitaget
Hi Thought I better get some info from you guys who are already living in Bulgaria. My husband and I have made the decision to move to Bulgaria in January and need some info on what documents we need etc for our first 5 years. We already own a ...
Do you have a name of an American bank that offers a checkings and savings accounts in Sofia? I cant seem to find it in google Read More
Mistakes to avoid when moving to Bulgaria by svetlanik
Hello people that want to leave the USA! I am a Bulgarian-American and now I live in Bulgaria I would like to post this so that people will not make the mistakes that I have made when I came back to Bulgaria 1. Do not come without at least 30K in ...
Hi! That 30K is for you to be totally independent of anyone! That is a cushion and your emergency fund in case you have to go and buy something big.That is money that you can save and use just in case scenario. Without that it will be very hard, ... Read More
Moving to Bulgaria Jan 2016- Formalities to buy car, open bank account by Armitaget
Hi Thought I better get some info from you guys who are already living in Bulgaria. My husband and I have made the decision to move to Bulgaria in January and need some info on what documents we need etc for our first 5 years. We already own a ...
Contact your American Embasy they know all the banks that have English speaking people You cant drive with an American DL for longer then 6 months You need to learn Bulgarian Do not buy anything big, until you know all the rules and laws and speak ... Read More
A train from Sofia................... by stepool1970
Hello forum members, I would appreciate some advice please, I would like to try the train system out for a change rather than drive, as we all know driving is a wee bit hazardous at times, so can anyone assist me on the actual train station name, ...
If you are traveling from Sofia to Ruse you have to go to Tzentralna Gara Sofia and go to the lower level to buy your ticket. However, you need someone to write this on paper so that you will be able to communicate with the ticket booth!# Also, ... Read More
Mistakes to avoid when moving to Bulgaria
Hello people that want to leave the USA! I am a Bulgarian-American and now I live in Bulgaria I would like to post this so that people will not make the mistakes that I have made when I came back to Bulgaria 1. Do not come without at least 30K in ... Read More
Retirement in Bulgaria by Pw
Thinking about retiring somewhere warm with a low cost of living? Bulgaria would be a good place to start, well so it seems according to the press. So what is the big attraction for retirement in Bulgaria? A very low cost of living is a major ...
I am not in the UK! I am in America ! Thank you for your reply! It is greatly appreciated and I have living close relatives in Bulgaria as I am Bulgarian by birth. But thank you again! Read More
Retirement in Bulgaria by Pw
Thinking about retiring somewhere warm with a low cost of living? Bulgaria would be a good place to start, well so it seems according to the press. So what is the big attraction for retirement in Bulgaria? A very low cost of living is a major ...
Hello, My mom is going to transfer her pension to a International Bank in Bulgaria when she gets there but you can use your debit card in Bulgaria while you re looking for the right bank Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Sofia by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Sofia Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
Hi David! Of course we will have peace. I would like to meet some people when I get home(Bulgaria) Peace Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Sofia by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Sofia Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
What is so Funny? I do not see anything funny in what you said! Making fun of speaking proper English is not cool! Have a nice day! Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Sofia by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Sofia Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
Hi! But my question is where do Americans meet? I need to know this ! I can not be of any help, if I do not have a straight answer! What are the most frequently visited places in Bulgaria? Bulgaria Sofia is my birthplace! I know the people there, ... Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Sofia by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Sofia Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
Hello! I was not making suggestions of where people have to meet! I was actually asking where people meet? You weren't paying attention! Are you even in Bulgaria right now? I was asking about my country!!!!!! Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Sofia by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Sofia Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
I need valuable up to date information about things that are going on in Bulgaria. Address of the city counsel Address of the most popular Place where Americans meet other Americans Club frequented by Americans City or town filled with English and ... Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Sofia by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Sofia Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
Do you have an address for the City Counsel? Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Sofia by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Sofia Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
Hi Anelia, I have a question! I do I do if I can not find my Egene nomer? I am going to have to renew all my paperwork, I found my old Bulgarian passport but not my Egene nomer! Do you know what I have to do? I am glad to meet you! Svetla Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Sofia by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Sofia Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
Hi! How are you? Big question for you! What is the most frequently visited place in Sofia by Americans? I need to know that I can create friends, meet future business partners, or just have a conversation in English! I might also be of help with ... Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Sofia by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Sofia Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
Hello everyone! My name is Svetla. I am Bulgarian, however I am also American I would suggest meeting in Sofia or Vistosha on 4th of July for a picnic and to discuss issues that Americans might be facing in Bulgaria. Read More
Cost of living in Sofia by ayee
I have a job offer from Sofia and I'm trying to compare salary. Numbeo says that average salary is 800lv, I found data (wikipedia?) saying that average is 550USD =900lv. Why do u say I need 1500lv? In my country the average is about 1100USD and u ...
I was talking about the US not Bulgaria. I am Bulgarian and am glad to go back to Bulgaria! I made a comment about living in the US and making a lot of mistakes in the US not Bulgaria! I love my country( Bulgaria) and that is why I am moving back to ... Read More
Cost of living in Sofia by ayee
I have a job offer from Sofia and I'm trying to compare salary. Numbeo says that average salary is 800lv, I found data (wikipedia?) saying that average is 550USD =900lv. Why do u say I need 1500lv? In my country the average is about 1100USD and u ...
Hi! My aunty told me that a person can live "okay", with $800.00 USD. However, there are things that you just will not know until you go to Bulgaria and do your own research. I would not recommend you going if you do not know the language, people ... Read More
Business in Bulgaria - How do you start? by tonyfs
Dear friends, Recently there are many companies seeking the low salaries in Bulgaria, to better the economy in there respective company or to settle and work 100% from Bulgaria. Why? To compete in prices it is necessary to find a place and ...
Sure, but you are not in Bulgaria, you do not know anything about Bulgaria, and you can not find me a job in Bulgaria, and that is what I was looking for is a job in Bulgaria as a security officer in Bulgaria. So... can you help me get a job in ... Read More
Retirement in Bulgaria by Pw
Thinking about retiring somewhere warm with a low cost of living? Bulgaria would be a good place to start, well so it seems according to the press. So what is the big attraction for retirement in Bulgaria? A very low cost of living is a major ...
[Moderated: keep it in English on the Anglophone Forum pls] Read More
Retirement in Bulgaria by Pw
Thinking about retiring somewhere warm with a low cost of living? Bulgaria would be a good place to start, well so it seems according to the press. So what is the big attraction for retirement in Bulgaria? A very low cost of living is a major ...
Hi. I am Svetla and I am Bulgarian living in America, about to relocate back to Bulgaria. I just want you to keep in mind that I exist and if you hear something about security work in Bulgaria can you please let me know? I will come home in a few ... Read More
Retirement in Bulgaria by Pw
Thinking about retiring somewhere warm with a low cost of living? Bulgaria would be a good place to start, well so it seems according to the press. So what is the big attraction for retirement in Bulgaria? A very low cost of living is a major ...
I guess you are not paying attention to my advice? I was making a broads advice about someone going to Bulgaria and retiring there. But if, they are to buy property they have to actually go to Bulgaria to buy the property. Not buy like some people ... Read More
Retirement in Bulgaria by Pw
Thinking about retiring somewhere warm with a low cost of living? Bulgaria would be a good place to start, well so it seems according to the press. So what is the big attraction for retirement in Bulgaria? A very low cost of living is a major ...
I need a job that can use my English and Bulgarian. I did security in the US, and am hoping to do the same in Bulgaria. let me know if there are security companies in Bulgaria that I can apply for. I do not need to be trained. It comes naturally to ... Read More
Retirement in Bulgaria by Pw
Thinking about retiring somewhere warm with a low cost of living? Bulgaria would be a good place to start, well so it seems according to the press. So what is the big attraction for retirement in Bulgaria? A very low cost of living is a major ...
Hello, Me and mom are doing the same thing I would recommend that you visit Bulgaria and find a place first. Petrich and Sandanski are the warmest places to be, and the climate is great for people with Arthritis and breathing problems. The winters ... Read More
Business in Bulgaria - How do you start? by tonyfs
Dear friends, Recently there are many companies seeking the low salaries in Bulgaria, to better the economy in there respective company or to settle and work 100% from Bulgaria. Why? To compete in prices it is necessary to find a place and ...
Hola, Varna es bonita, pero me gusta Burgas mucho mejor como citisen. En cuanto a la langage, es más fácil que español, Hay que leerlo ver lento en el comienzo, y prestar atención a la gramática, etc, Lo que ves es lo que se lee. Tómese su ... Read More