
Terracopter
English expat in Bulgaria
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About me
English
Lives in Varna
Registration: 31 May 2015
English Native Speakers by ViktoriiaItec
A friendly team is looking for an English teacher. Location: Kamchia. Fun atmosphere, energetic events and lots of fun.
Hey everyone... There's a place opposite the Sundog's restaurant in Varna that's helped me out a couple of times. It's called Homebase. I think advice might be free, but you probably have to pay for anything substantial. Best ... Read More
PCR Test Results by Snowball6
I am due to leave for the UK this weekend and taking the test in Bulgaria. I鈥檝e just noticed the results must be in English and translations won鈥檛 be accepted. Can anyone give me further information please?
So why can't you just say they're available in English, instead of an attempt at being witty / smart. What comes easy to some folk, might just be a tad more difficult to understand for others. You just add another level of complexity to ... Read More
Possible move to Bulgaria by Frankieboy123
Hi all, once the covid situation is under control I like many others would like to visit BG with a view of a permanent move. My situation would be as a retired person looking for a a comfortable property on a smart complex somewhere around Varna, ...
Hey there Frankieboy(123). I moved to Varna a few years ago, and purchased an apartment in Varna city centre鈥 I really think I landed on my feet, more by luck than close analysis of the country itself, but a major item that was important ... Read More
Paying household-related bills online by megs44
ANYONE GOT ANY IDEA HOW TO PAY HOUSE TAX , WATER, ELECTRIC, ONLINE THANK U
Hey there Megg's. The web site of my Bulgarian bank seems to have a pre-installed list of company's from which you can choose to pay. I've never used this method, but I'm guessing you choose the company to pay from the list such as ... Read More
Keeping fit in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Keeping fit during your time in Bulgaria is of utmost importance. How about sharing with us and your fellow expats how you keep healthy in your host country? What are your daily health hacks in Bulgaria? Do you exercise ...
Winter isn't the best time to be outside exercising, and considering the profusion of gyms in Varna it seems the best idea to join a gym... There's no time limit with the gyms I go to, and you can stay from opening until they drag you out ... Read More
Language barriers in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello, Learning a new language is a part of the expat process. Let's find out how crucial it is to know the language in Bulgaria. What is the official language in Bulgaria, and what are the other popular spoken languages? Is it possible to ...
For what ever the reason maybe, I'm not able to learn Bulgarian. However if you choose the correct environment you should just be able to scrape buy with a good choice of English words and a load of arm and leg gestures. Luckily Bulgarian ... Read More
Death and bereavement in Bulgaria.
I'm so grateful Simcity.. It seems to answer all the questions I asked, plus a few more I didn't ask.. Thanks again for the link.. Mike. Read More
Death and bereavement in Bulgaria.
Now here鈥檚 a morbid subject for such a lovely day. Can anyone tell me what sort of procedure takes place if you were to die in Bulgaria? Let鈥檚 presume that there are obvious signs that something is wrong at this particular apartment. ... Read More
Philippinos in Aheloy
I agree it sounds "odd". Speak Barnsley ? I like it buddy Read More
The best things to discover in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What have you discovered in Bulgaria that you would recommend to other expats? Are there any places that you enjoy visiting on the weekends, be it areas of natural beauty or shopping malls? Are there any Bulgarian dishes that ...
The place I discovered last week was a restaurant called Aksakovska panorama. Every step was intriguing Read More
Streaming TV by Terracopter
Can anyone suggest a web page that streams UK television channels into Bulgaria. I have no TV, but it would be nice to watch the UK elections unfold... Mike.
Hey Lewisannie, and thanks for getting back to me. I've tried catchup TV and it seems to be working fine.. Although catchup seems to be a misnomer. According to NEWS programs it seems to run in real time.. Which is good enuff for me to watch ... Read More
Streaming TV
Can anyone suggest a web page that streams UK television channels into Bulgaria. I have no TV, but it would be nice to watch the UK elections unfold... Mike. Read More
Private english teacher by Saraswaty
Hi, im Indonesia mother who live in Varan and I would like to inquire about a good method phonic ( reading&write) teacher for my kid. Is there perhaps someone in the forum that could advise me? Or pls email me. Thanks in advance
Hello Saraswaty. Regarding an English teacher.. There鈥檚 a little book shop at 28 Dragoman, Varna, where I鈥檓 sure the owner of the shop will be able to point you in the right direction for your needs.. Best wishes鈥 Read More
What do you think of Bulgarian town Varna? by IMOTMART Real Estate
I'm living in Varna and just like to hear some opinions about it. What do you think of the sea capital Varna?
Re vampires and evil deeds.. Why do people revel in the macabre. Why not trips based on nice / positive aspects of Bulgaria such as the relics of John the Baptist in Sozopol. This has to be rated as a 鈥楴o 1 Must See鈥 Last week I ... Read More
Purchasing a Car in Germany -- bringing to Bulgaria by mrbips
Hello, We will be moving to Bulgaria in June 2017 from USA. Current plan is to fly to Germany - purchase a vehicle and drive to Bulgaria. We have D Visas in hand. Does anyone know of the proper procedure to purchase a car in Germany to bring to ...
Hello again... What I was trying to say was 鈥淚f I were to do this again, I would just buy a car in Bulgaria鈥濃 :o) Read More
Purchasing a Car in Germany -- bringing to Bulgaria by mrbips
Hello, We will be moving to Bulgaria in June 2017 from USA. Current plan is to fly to Germany - purchase a vehicle and drive to Bulgaria. We have D Visas in hand. Does anyone know of the proper procedure to purchase a car in Germany to bring to ...
I had no problems bring an Austrian car into Bulgaria, and I was allowed to drive on Austrian number plates for one year, then they need to be changed. I used an Austrian Insurance company during this time. However my problems started when I ... 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 ...
When the clutch stopped working on my car, I took it to a garage to get a quote. And I was quoted 900 Leva to do the work. The car was useless with no clutch, and with the clutch working it was worth perhaps 1,500 Leva. So I accepted the quote for ... Read More
Registering a car in Bulgaria
Hey guys & gals I鈥檝e just transferred my car registration from an Austrian number to a Bulgarian registration number. And my Austrian Insurance company are demanding a form to indicate the old number was disposed of properly. Does anyone ... Read More
Best cities to live in Bulgaria by Julien
Hi, It聮s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Bulgaria. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Before coming to Bulgaria I wrote down a few things that I needed or wanted to achieve, such as close to the Black Sea, and close to major shopping outlets. Also easy access to air and rail services. Fulfilling these options narrowed the search to ... Read More
Reliable Estate Agents? by xpatbg
What are the trusted or reliable Estate Agents of Bulgarian Property Market? How about the "Premium Properties BG" premiumpropertiesbg.com ? Any comments or experiences with them?
I purchased my place via Elegance Homes in Varna. At no time did I feel pressurized or manipulated.. I was 100% satisfied with everything. Although the name of the company "narked" me a little. Read More
Bulgarian Postal system by Terracopter
I鈥檝e changed my mind. There are problems in Varna. And the main problem for me is Varna postal system. Of course whether it鈥檚 city wide, or whether I鈥檓 the 鈥渙dd-one-out鈥, I don鈥檛 know. But for some reason ...
Thanks for responding to my message Kojidae. You have given some good suggestions which I shall try tomorrow. Me collecting them seems such a good idea. Even if it is a little more effort on my part... Thanks again... Mike Read More
Bulgarian Postal system
I鈥檝e changed my mind. There are problems in Varna. And the main problem for me is Varna postal system. Of course whether it鈥檚 city wide, or whether I鈥檓 the 鈥渙dd-one-out鈥, I don鈥檛 know. But for some reason ... Read More
Safety in Bulgaria by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Bulgaria? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Hello Christine. In response to your email concerning Safety and Security in Bulgaria. Of course as long as one person has more than the next, there will be discontent and resentment. But this can vary from 鈥淕reen eyes鈥 to some form of ... Read More
New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Bulgaria forum? Don聮t 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 ...
Other people have said Sofia people are a bit cold too. However the people where I鈥檓 living couldn鈥檛 be nicer if they tried. Hospitable and courteous without being pushy. Still. We鈥檙e all different with different expectations I ... Read More
Im a Varna local - Let me know if you need some info by george000
Hey guys.I know a lot of you have hard time getting used to things and have hard time dealing with all sorts of stuff. I'm a local from Varna.Let me know if you need some info about anything.
The sea was important in my choosing, so I guess that narrowed it down to Varna, Burgas or Sozopol. Varna is a big city, but it's ordinary with Its balance of industry and tourism. Where-as Burgas is a little bit too industrialized for my taste ... Read More
Im a Varna local - Let me know if you need some info by george000
Hey guys.I know a lot of you have hard time getting used to things and have hard time dealing with all sorts of stuff. I'm a local from Varna.Let me know if you need some info about anything.
Hello Massimo70. How are you this morning!! Your planned move is exactly (almost) what I did. Although choosing the city of Varna was more luck than my judgement. And I chose to live close to the city center to give me access to a greater catchment ... Read More
Newbie Would Lke To Know About Working As A Teacher In Bulgaria by twazzo
Hi there The Bulgaria forum looks a bit inactive for new members but I hope someone is out there, who can offer advice or enlighten me about their own experiences, of finding employment in Bulgaria I am currently based in the UK/ London, looking ...
Dear Tim, Lke yourself I have a TEFL certificate to teach English. This was used when I first left The UK and went to Austria 10 years ago. But try as I may, I don鈥檛 think anyone as ever asked to see my certificate. I live in Varna now, and ... Read More
Newbie Would Lke To Know About Working As A Teacher In Bulgaria by twazzo
Hi there The Bulgaria forum looks a bit inactive for new members but I hope someone is out there, who can offer advice or enlighten me about their own experiences, of finding employment in Bulgaria I am currently based in the UK/ London, looking ...
Hi olbamsworld. How are you today!! When I left Great Britain I had my TEFL Cambridge Certificate. (Teach English as a Foreign Language). I obtained this via a 6 week training period in Greece. The training was quite intensive, and I don鈥檛 ... Read More
help and info on Bulgaria by jimbug
Hi everyone, im new here and joined hoping to get some help and info on Bulgaria, basically, it the property really so cheap ? I cant believe the prices of some of the farms and house, is it true ? or is there a catch ? thanks Jim
Re:- Things to consider.... The Internet. Bulgaria has the fastest Internet IN THE WORLD !!! Although sometimes I would question this statement... Mike Read More
help and info on Bulgaria by jimbug
Hi everyone, im new here and joined hoping to get some help and info on Bulgaria, basically, it the property really so cheap ? I cant believe the prices of some of the farms and house, is it true ? or is there a catch ? thanks Jim
Hey Jimbug, and welcome. Like so many things, (like everything I can think of), all that glitters isn鈥檛 gold. I鈥檓 sure you can get houses somewhere In Bulgaria for 500 quid, but this is just the beginning of things. I tend to be a ... Read More
Tips for getting your first job in Bulgaria by expat.com
Hi, What are your tips and advice for getting a first job in Bulgaria? What are the job hunting steps to follow? Where to look for offers: newspapers, Internet, recruitment agencies, word-of-mouth? What are the top hiring sectors? What ...
When I first left the UK it was to live in Austria. I had no knowledge of the country, it鈥檚 language, its social taboos or any other aspect of moving abroad. My advice for anyone looking to start work in another country is to become immersed ... Read More
Im a Varna local - Let me know if you need some info by george000
Hey guys.I know a lot of you have hard time getting used to things and have hard time dealing with all sorts of stuff. I'm a local from Varna.Let me know if you need some info about anything.
Hello George000, and thanks for your reply to my question. I went to the Electric companies office this morning, and you were right. The web-site is in English, but all the Terms & Conditions, and application forms are in Bulgarian. I've ... Read More
Im a Varna local - Let me know if you need some info by george000
Hey guys.I know a lot of you have hard time getting used to things and have hard time dealing with all sorts of stuff. I'm a local from Varna.Let me know if you need some info about anything.
Hello George000, how are you!!! Well I hope, and thanks for offering help and assistance with all things Varna. Tomorrow I need to visit the Power Company in Varna to register my apartment for electric. And my question is this.. Will the Power ... Read More
New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Bulgaria forum? Don聮t 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 ...
Hello Bulgaria, my name is Mike. After The New Year I drove down from Vienna with 400Kg of worldly goods stashed about my car, and living in fear of being asked to unload the vehicle for inspection at the check points I passed through. However ... Read More