JimJ
English expat in Bulgaria
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About me
English
Speaks Greek, English, French, Bulgarian, German
Registration: 07 December 2015
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Up the hairy mountain.. by JimJ
A bit of excitement in the local news this evening - a tourist was killed by a bear just above us on the mountain... 馃槬
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Up the hairy mountain..
A bit of excitement in the local news this evening - a tourist was killed by a bear just above us on the mountain... 馃槬 Read More
Where should I buy for boating? by Zooldrool
I want to buy a house by a river or lake for boating. Any recommendations?. What about the danube, are there houses that have yards right on the river bank?. Anyone here have a boat?.
You'll easily find a cheapish house on the Danube - and when the regular floods arise you'll find out why it was a "bargain"... 馃槀You'd also be wise to talk to insurance companies about any prospective purchases! Read More
Suggestions for a short break? by jeanmandredeix
Has anyone got a suggestion for an area for a short break on the coast? Somewhere that is quiet and polar opposite to Sunny Beach? Would like to do a short break with the dog before summer arrives. Thanks.
@Zooldrool Amusingly enough, the southern suburbs of Sofia are very popular with Greek expats.. 馃槑 Read More
Suggestions for a short break? by jeanmandredeix
Has anyone got a suggestion for an area for a short break on the coast? Somewhere that is quiet and polar opposite to Sunny Beach? Would like to do a short break with the dog before summer arrives. Thanks.
@Zooldrool I'm not sure which part made me smile more - the idea that I have any friends, or that if I have then they'd be "elite"...馃槀I guess that you haven't been to Halkidiki/Kavala/Thassos etc - in the summer they're packed with decidedly ... Read More
International driver's license alongside my Florida license by PepitoFiesta
Hello Bulgaria! I am a US citizen living in Bulgaria with a Bulgarian residency card. I have a Florida driver's license but I do not want to exchange it for a Bulgarian license. I read somewhere that I can get an international driver's license ...
Bear in mind that taking the test in Bulgaria isn't entirely straightforward. For a US citizen you'll be required to produce your US High School or University diploma, apostilled in the US; it'll then need to be translated and legalised in ... Read More
Suggestions for a short break? by jeanmandredeix
Has anyone got a suggestion for an area for a short break on the coast? Somewhere that is quiet and polar opposite to Sunny Beach? Would like to do a short break with the dog before summer arrives. Thanks.
Most Bulgarians who enjoy beach holidays go to Greece - maybe they know something? 馃槑 Read More
International driver's license alongside my Florida license by PepitoFiesta
Hello Bulgaria! I am a US citizen living in Bulgaria with a Bulgarian residency card. I have a Florida driver's license but I do not want to exchange it for a Bulgarian license. I read somewhere that I can get an international driver's license ...
@PepitoFiestaWell, you won't get to live here without a US passport, so you can show that to ICE in lieu of a driver's licence for identification. I'd say that's better proof that you're a US citizen than a DL any day... 馃槑Strictly speaking, ... Read More
Suggestions for a short break? by jeanmandredeix
Has anyone got a suggestion for an area for a short break on the coast? Somewhere that is quiet and polar opposite to Sunny Beach? Would like to do a short break with the dog before summer arrives. Thanks.
@jeanmandredeix Halkidiki? 馃槑 Read More
International driver's license alongside my Florida license by PepitoFiesta
Hello Bulgaria! I am a US citizen living in Bulgaria with a Bulgarian residency card. I have a Florida driver's license but I do not want to exchange it for a Bulgarian license. I read somewhere that I can get an international driver's license ...
@PepitoFiesta What makes you say that? As a US citizen who is a resident of Bulgaria, your Bulgarian driving licence, plus IDP, permits you to drive in the US for up to a year per visit. Your citizenship is immaterial to the validity of your ... Read More
International driver's license alongside my Florida license by PepitoFiesta
Hello Bulgaria! I am a US citizen living in Bulgaria with a Bulgarian residency card. I have a Florida driver's license but I do not want to exchange it for a Bulgarian license. I read somewhere that I can get an international driver's license ...
First of all, there's no such thing as an "international driving licence"; you're talking about the "IDP" (International Driving Permit") - and even that "the" doesn't tell the whole story as there are three IDPs, because there are three ... Read More
Solar installation question by frazer2022
I am looking to install a solar system to help reduce the electricity bills. I will probably only install 2 or 3 kw in total and not include any batteries.This should provide most of my power for the summer months and just help reduce the bills ...
@porridgeandprunes If you think that Bulgaria loves bureaucracy, I guess you've never lived in Greece! 馃槀 Read More
Solar installation question by frazer2022
I am looking to install a solar system to help reduce the electricity bills. I will probably only install 2 or 3 kw in total and not include any batteries.This should provide most of my power for the summer months and just help reduce the bills ...
Requirements have been eased quite a bit in the past few years but you'll still have to jump through a bunch of hoops unless your property is completely off-grid. The municipality (ie adminstrative centre, not the village mayor) will need to be ... Read More
Banking with Wise - update by cyberescue1
For those who use Wise and have a Bulgarian UBB Account, transferring money between Wise and UBB just got a whole load better.The last time I transferred money, it took a couple of days. However, I transferred money today and it arrived within 30 ...
That's why I didn't say it was good for more than one thing! 馃槣 I think my crypto holdings will be safe -- as they total 拢0. - @janemulberry Everyone's crypto holdings will be "safe" - the government will keep a watchful eye on ... Read More
Banking with Wise - update by cyberescue1
For those who use Wise and have a Bulgarian UBB Account, transferring money between Wise and UBB just got a whole load better.The last time I transferred money, it took a couple of days. However, I transferred money today and it arrived within 30 ...
It sounds as if the change to the Euro have been good for something! - @janemulberry Don't be too sure about that!As of this January 1st year, a couple of very intrusive regulatory instruments are in force, specifically DAC 8 and CRS 2.0 (and CARF, ... Read More