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Lee4

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English looking for information about Bulgaria

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Lives in Sliven, Sliven

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Mannysnan48

Input and advice r.e villages by Mannysnan48

Hi all. I have been considering Bulgaria for a few years. Researched a lot (I thought). I came in March for a week to Bucharest, stayed in VT and visited various villages and houses driving hundreds of miles, north and south. I came home ...

In Bulgaria i heard that you dont really get houses situated on their own outside villages, as all the houses tend to be grouped within a village, and a house on the edge of a village is the most remote option most of the time. Is this true? Read More

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7 years ago
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Water and electric and meters by Lee4

In Bulgaria do all houses have water meters? Are water and electric meters at Bulgarian properties digital meters (as in a smart meter), or are analogue water and electric meters also available? Also, a lot of houses for sale in Bulgaria have a ...

Choose the wrong area and you can be without mains water for weeks on end, or have the mains on for a couple of hours per day onlySuch as where? Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Lee4

Expat life in Bulgaria - expectations V reality by Lee4

Hi I'm attracted to expat life in Bulgaria as I like - the landscapes, the weather and seasons, the low population density, the cheap £ prices on almost everything compared to in England. I want a place to live life, relax, enjoy my ...

I see the lidl small supermarket chain is more prominent in Bulgaria than in GB, probably as GB has more supermarket chains. If you spent £100 on a general food shop in a GB lidl, approximately how much £ do you think the same trolley ... Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Lee4

Expat life in Bulgaria - expectations V reality by Lee4

Hi I'm attracted to expat life in Bulgaria as I like - the landscapes, the weather and seasons, the low population density, the cheap £ prices on almost everything compared to in England. I want a place to live life, relax, enjoy my ...

I've read bits and pieces about the prominence of the bulgarian mafia. Not really sure what this is or how visible it would be to regular people in daily life. What is it? Is it local street gangs like exist in most places in the world? Or is ... Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Lee4

Expat life in Bulgaria - expectations V reality by Lee4

Hi I'm attracted to expat life in Bulgaria as I like - the landscapes, the weather and seasons, the low population density, the cheap £ prices on almost everything compared to in England. I want a place to live life, relax, enjoy my ...

If you're in bulgaria right now, particularly if you're a caucasian, whats the weather like right now in June in terms of - Does it feel too hot and sunny or humid to do anything outside? Is it dry heat or humid heat? Whats the pollen ... Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Lezzi

House Insurance by Lezzi

Hi everyone! Can anyone advice a good, read honest, insurance company? The insurance is for our house and its contents. We have an insurance with a well known company, but are not satisfied. To make a long story short: we had a serious water ...

Whats wrong with the bg car insurance? I'm guessing the insurance industry in bg is not as regulated and organised as in the UK (which also costs a lot more)? Is house/home (and contents) insurance in bg mandatory or optional for home ... Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Lee4

Expat life in Bulgaria - expectations V reality by Lee4

Hi I'm attracted to expat life in Bulgaria as I like - the landscapes, the weather and seasons, the low population density, the cheap £ prices on almost everything compared to in England. I want a place to live life, relax, enjoy my ...

One thing about the geographic layout of Bulgaria that isnt ideal for me is that the mountains are not closer to the sea, as ideally i'd like to be close to both but thats not possible as its about 100km from the sea before the mountains ... Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Lee4

Expat life in Bulgaria - expectations V reality by Lee4

Hi I'm attracted to expat life in Bulgaria as I like - the landscapes, the weather and seasons, the low population density, the cheap £ prices on almost everything compared to in England. I want a place to live life, relax, enjoy my ...

In Bulgaria are street buskers aloud to use microphones? In england they are and most seem to, and this is another minor reason to leave. Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
guest1232

Ticks by guest1232

Hello everyone i have read that in central eastern and south eastern Europe there are a lot more ticks than in England. This is concerning as ticks can transmit Lyme disease and other tick borne illnesses. A big part of our reason for wanting to ...

Here's a useful technique i've developed regarding socks. Many socks these days are too tight on the ankle especially when new, leaving compression marks on the lower legs. I've bought a few sets of socks never to use them for this ... Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
guest1232

Ticks by guest1232

Hello everyone i have read that in central eastern and south eastern Europe there are a lot more ticks than in England. This is concerning as ticks can transmit Lyme disease and other tick borne illnesses. A big part of our reason for wanting to ...

I think ticks are spreading, and quite fast too. Maybe its to do with freer movement of pets and livestock within the EU and world. A local farmer (village in england) told someone i know his dog gets ticks from running in the long grass in the hay ... Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
guest1232

Ticks by guest1232

Hello everyone i have read that in central eastern and south eastern Europe there are a lot more ticks than in England. This is concerning as ticks can transmit Lyme disease and other tick borne illnesses. A big part of our reason for wanting to ...

Thanks Gibbs have all these 20 ticks attached on your legs? do you wear shorts or trousers? Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
guest1232

Ticks by guest1232

Hello everyone i have read that in central eastern and south eastern Europe there are a lot more ticks than in England. This is concerning as ticks can transmit Lyme disease and other tick borne illnesses. A big part of our reason for wanting to ...

That would annoy some homeowners. I wonder if ticks can live survive and thrive in someones house, especially if they own a cat or dog, or without a cat or dog, if just brought in on clothing, perhaps ticks can hop off pets or clothing and hop back ... Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Lee4

Health insurance, healthcare, EHIC by Lee4

Hi guys if I move to Bulgaria as a UK citizen without buying Bulgarian health insurance once there, which from what i've read costs around £12 per month per person, and i only have an EHIC card, what happens if I am taken ill and need ...

"As soon as the UK is out of the EU, that door will be shut, locked and barricaded so to speak, right? Does it take long to go through all formalities in Bulgaria? I mean securing the right to stay." I don't think that is the ... Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Lee4

Expat life in Bulgaria - expectations V reality by Lee4

Hi I'm attracted to expat life in Bulgaria as I like - the landscapes, the weather and seasons, the low population density, the cheap £ prices on almost everything compared to in England. I want a place to live life, relax, enjoy my ...

Hi Nomadetta i spoke to a bulgarian estate agent who said they know several english clients living in bulgaria who don't speak any bulgarian and manage to get along okay. i think many eastern european migrants to GB have probably been ... Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Lee4

Water and electric and meters by Lee4

In Bulgaria do all houses have water meters? Are water and electric meters at Bulgarian properties digital meters (as in a smart meter), or are analogue water and electric meters also available? Also, a lot of houses for sale in Bulgaria have a ...

When did water meters become widespread in Bulgarian houses? I know Bulgaria is a relatively dry and hot country, but I don't imagine a shortage of fresh water due to the small human population and low population density. Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago

travelling from england to veliko tarnova by car

Nice to read people make this road trip comfortably with pet friendly hotels. 10 hours driving per day is some going. How many days do you recommend sparing for this road trip Nigel? Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Lee4

Expat life in Bulgaria - expectations V reality by Lee4

Hi I'm attracted to expat life in Bulgaria as I like - the landscapes, the weather and seasons, the low population density, the cheap £ prices on almost everything compared to in England. I want a place to live life, relax, enjoy my ...

Discussion point - The english to bulgarian to english language barrier is something that i suspect people may under estimate, and its big effect on everyday life. In relation to - paying bills, your home, utilities, using a car, maintaining a ... Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Mannysnan48

Input and advice r.e villages by Mannysnan48

Hi all. I have been considering Bulgaria for a few years. Researched a lot (I thought). I came in March for a week to Bucharest, stayed in VT and visited various villages and houses driving hundreds of miles, north and south. I came home ...

There are people who think that compulsory education is wrong and that people should be free to choose. But people are not really free in this world - more - free range. Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Lee4

Expat life in Bulgaria - expectations V reality by Lee4

Hi I'm attracted to expat life in Bulgaria as I like - the landscapes, the weather and seasons, the low population density, the cheap £ prices on almost everything compared to in England. I want a place to live life, relax, enjoy my ...

Perhaps you moved to Bulgaria, had a bit of a nightmare, encountered unexpected problems or difficulties (such as social, language, economic, political, environmental, climate, property etc. related) and realised it wasnt for you and was not like ... Read More

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Lee4 created a thread
7 years ago

Expat life in Bulgaria - expectations V reality

Hi I'm attracted to expat life in Bulgaria as I like - the landscapes, the weather and seasons, the low population density, the cheap £ prices on almost everything compared to in England. I want a place to live life, relax, enjoy my ... Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Lee4

Health insurance, healthcare, EHIC by Lee4

Hi guys if I move to Bulgaria as a UK citizen without buying Bulgarian health insurance once there, which from what i've read costs around £12 per month per person, and i only have an EHIC card, what happens if I am taken ill and need ...

Hi SCAT on your profile it says you live in Austria. Have you ever holidayed or settled in Bulgaria? If yes, what did you like and dislike about the country/regions of it that you experienced? Do you presently have any intention of settling in ... Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago

Property tax and waste management fees

Thanks Nigel is 74 levs just for the property tax? How much is the waste management fee, annually? (I know it wont be much, compared to england certainly, just want to know how much). Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago

Property tax and waste management fees

For property tax and waste management fees, what price range (depending upon which local municipality) is the annual combined € total price likely to be between approximately. For a Bulgarian village house costing around €20k, on ... Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Lee4

Health insurance, healthcare, EHIC by Lee4

Hi guys if I move to Bulgaria as a UK citizen without buying Bulgarian health insurance once there, which from what i've read costs around £12 per month per person, and i only have an EHIC card, what happens if I am taken ill and need ...

I wonder how ambulances in such countries deal with public situations like - road accidents, a person collapsing or falling in the street, someone having an epileptic fit in a shopping centre etc. Presumably someone would call for an ambulance. ... Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Lee4

Health insurance, healthcare, EHIC by Lee4

Hi guys if I move to Bulgaria as a UK citizen without buying Bulgarian health insurance once there, which from what i've read costs around £12 per month per person, and i only have an EHIC card, what happens if I am taken ill and need ...

That is shocking but not surprising, thanks for confirming it. You have to wonder if its really worth all the effort. An application form for this an application form for that, money for this money for that. Did we really sign up for all this ... Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Lee4

Health insurance, healthcare, EHIC by Lee4

Hi guys if I move to Bulgaria as a UK citizen without buying Bulgarian health insurance once there, which from what i've read costs around £12 per month per person, and i only have an EHIC card, what happens if I am taken ill and need ...

From the documentaries i've seen, In bulgaria some people live in extreme poverty. I expect that there are a lot of poor bulgarian people, especially among the roma gypsies, who do not pay for bulgarian state medical insurance as they cannot ... Read More

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7 years ago
Nigel Simcox

Water by Nigel Simcox

Can anyone give me an approx cost of water per meter cubed. I live in Opan Stara Zagora. BULGARIA. Thanks for any replies.

Actually, I don't care who comes and from where, I am not interested whether they have water meters in their home country or not, wheter they drive a right wheeled car or a left wheeled one, neither for the colour of their skin. But what i DO ... Read More

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7 years ago
Nigel Simcox

Water by Nigel Simcox

Can anyone give me an approx cost of water per meter cubed. I live in Opan Stara Zagora. BULGARIA. Thanks for any replies.

yes but wont they speak bulgarian? Good idea though, know thy neighbour, put the common unity back into community. :) Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Nigel Simcox

Water by Nigel Simcox

Can anyone give me an approx cost of water per meter cubed. I live in Opan Stara Zagora. BULGARIA. Thanks for any replies.

Hi Kristiann (and whoever else the cap fits for), I think what you need to appreciate is that some "foreigners" looking to come live in Bulgaria, are not millionaires, have a small budget, but really want to get away from a hectic chaotic ... Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Anna Tsarina

How do I go about paying my annual property tax and waste fee? by Anna Tsarina

Hi everyone? I have a property in Varna, I am looking at paying the annual property tax and waste tax, is there an online service, what information will I need??? Can anyone help or point me in the right direction, many thanks in advance. Anna

Does the waste fee include - garbage, recycling? and what about garden waste? How much approximately would the annual waste fee be for a 1500 sqm plot / property / house? Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Anna Tsarina

How do I go about paying my annual property tax and waste fee? by Anna Tsarina

Hi everyone? I have a property in Varna, I am looking at paying the annual property tax and waste tax, is there an online service, what information will I need??? Can anyone help or point me in the right direction, many thanks in advance. Anna

How often is garbage collected in bulgaria? Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Anna Tsarina

How do I go about paying my annual property tax and waste fee? by Anna Tsarina

Hi everyone? I have a property in Varna, I am looking at paying the annual property tax and waste tax, is there an online service, what information will I need??? Can anyone help or point me in the right direction, many thanks in advance. Anna

How much is the annual waste collection tax/fee approximately, which is presumably separate to the property tax? Do the local councils / municipalities usually have a version of their website available in English? Thanks. Read More

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Lee4 created a thread
7 years ago

Water and electric and meters

In Bulgaria do all houses have water meters? Are water and electric meters at Bulgarian properties digital meters (as in a smart meter), or are analogue water and electric meters also available? Also, a lot of houses for sale in Bulgaria have a ... Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Nigel Simcox

Water by Nigel Simcox

Can anyone give me an approx cost of water per meter cubed. I live in Opan Stara Zagora. BULGARIA. Thanks for any replies.

Do all Bulgarian houses have water meters? I'd prefer no water meter. Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Lee4

Using UK electric appliances in Bulgaria by Lee4

If I want to use my UK electrical appliances in Bulgaria, will a basic electrical plug socket travel adapter be sufficient, or is there a more sturdy plug adaptor available intended for longer term / permanent / fixed use? I'm thinking of - ...

With a surge protector one only knows if it worked after the electrical surge which caused it to stop working. Years back when my surge protector stopped working after presumably protecting my 2nd PC from an electrical surge, I threw the surge ... Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Lee4

Using UK electric appliances in Bulgaria by Lee4

If I want to use my UK electrical appliances in Bulgaria, will a basic electrical plug socket travel adapter be sufficient, or is there a more sturdy plug adaptor available intended for longer term / permanent / fixed use? I'm thinking of - ...

Yes I've got a UPS, but the battery died and needs replacing. They cost about £12 on ebay. Would a UK surge protector socket gang strip work with the Bulgarian electrical frequencies? Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Lee4

Using UK electric appliances in Bulgaria by Lee4

If I want to use my UK electrical appliances in Bulgaria, will a basic electrical plug socket travel adapter be sufficient, or is there a more sturdy plug adaptor available intended for longer term / permanent / fixed use? I'm thinking of - ...

More useful info - http://www.travel-adaptor.com/countries/travel-adaptor-plugs/Bulgaria.php http://www.travel-adaptor.com/europe/european-travel-adaptors.php Read More

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7 years ago
Lee4

Using UK electric appliances in Bulgaria by Lee4

If I want to use my UK electrical appliances in Bulgaria, will a basic electrical plug socket travel adapter be sufficient, or is there a more sturdy plug adaptor available intended for longer term / permanent / fixed use? I'm thinking of - ...

Yes I think thats what the washer repair man said. Cos I have a plug in 13 amp surge protected 4 gang extension strip in my kitchen, with a kettle, mini hob and blender plugged into it. What he meant was its only safe for me to use one of these ... Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Lee4

Using UK electric appliances in Bulgaria by Lee4

If I want to use my UK electrical appliances in Bulgaria, will a basic electrical plug socket travel adapter be sufficient, or is there a more sturdy plug adaptor available intended for longer term / permanent / fixed use? I'm thinking of - ...

Or, if you want easy and cheap, bring a few 4 gang mains sockets and bung a European plug on them. https://www.lindy.co.uk/images/uk-mains-4-way-gang-socket-power-strip-white-5m-p3842-3699_medium.jpgAnd a surge protected gang socket should be best. ... Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
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Using UK electric appliances in Bulgaria by Lee4

If I want to use my UK electrical appliances in Bulgaria, will a basic electrical plug socket travel adapter be sufficient, or is there a more sturdy plug adaptor available intended for longer term / permanent / fixed use? I'm thinking of - ...

Hi Cynic How does a person discover / test for if a wall plug socket is earthed? By taking off the face plate and looking for a yellow and green wire? Are wall plug sockets meant to be earthed in Bulgaria? Thanks. Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Lee4

Using UK electric appliances in Bulgaria by Lee4

If I want to use my UK electrical appliances in Bulgaria, will a basic electrical plug socket travel adapter be sufficient, or is there a more sturdy plug adaptor available intended for longer term / permanent / fixed use? I'm thinking of - ...

Bulgarian plugs also have three connectors, but the earth is a pair of metal slides on the side of the plug, not a pin. Not all appliances require an earth, but some do. The rule is easy - If it has three wires, use them.Thanks Fred Useful info ... Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Lee4

Snakes, and other biting or stinging creatures in Bulgaria by Lee4

Hi, I've read that there are a lot of snakes in Bulgaria, including the most venomous snake in Europe the Nose Horned Viper, Vipera ammodytes. With snakes of various varieties being sighted fairly frequently - living in fields, in woodland, ...

"I was reluctant to move to Bulgaria, but not anymore since I read the comments about the thriving wildlife there, I love insects, they are our free oil-gauge to the ecosystem we live in. if someday you woke up with no flies or bugs around, ... Read More

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7 years ago
Lee4

Laptop PC and WIFI by Lee4

Hi I'm new to laptops and WIFI. Ive got a windows 7 laptop, which i want to know if its possible to attach some kind of USB WIFI adapter/receiver/antenna to in order to be able to access the internet for free (without me being signed up to ...

My old desktop pc which i replaced with a w7 dpc about a year ago, ran fine with adsl broadand at about 6mbps. But since i got fibre broadband when i connect the xp machine to the internet the download speeds are usually really REALLY slow probably ... Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Lee4

Using UK electric appliances in Bulgaria by Lee4

If I want to use my UK electrical appliances in Bulgaria, will a basic electrical plug socket travel adapter be sufficient, or is there a more sturdy plug adaptor available intended for longer term / permanent / fixed use? I'm thinking of - ...

So although UK plugs have 3 pins, and Bulgarian plugs 2 pins, some UK appliances only have two wires inside the cable and not 3, with the third wire been the green/yellow earth wire? Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Mannysnan48

Input and advice r.e villages by Mannysnan48

Hi all. I have been considering Bulgaria for a few years. Researched a lot (I thought). I came in March for a week to Bucharest, stayed in VT and visited various villages and houses driving hundreds of miles, north and south. I came home ...

What do the children do now for school, or do they not go to school? Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Lee4

Using UK electric appliances in Bulgaria by Lee4

If I want to use my UK electrical appliances in Bulgaria, will a basic electrical plug socket travel adapter be sufficient, or is there a more sturdy plug adaptor available intended for longer term / permanent / fixed use? I'm thinking of - ...

"One thing to watch out for; in my experience, not all wall-plugs are earthed, that's not an issue unless you have equipment that needs earth, many don't." What are a few examples of electrical appliances/equipment that need to be ... Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Lee4

Health insurance, healthcare, EHIC by Lee4

Hi guys if I move to Bulgaria as a UK citizen without buying Bulgarian health insurance once there, which from what i've read costs around £12 per month per person, and i only have an EHIC card, what happens if I am taken ill and need ...

Would travel insurance bought in the UK or Bulgaria be of any use for someone living in Bulgaria, in terms of covering medical/health costs? Or is travel insurance like the EHIC card only intended for people visiting the country temporarily / on ... Read More

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Lee4 created a thread
7 years ago

Using UK electric appliances in Bulgaria

If I want to use my UK electrical appliances in Bulgaria, will a basic electrical plug socket travel adapter be sufficient, or is there a more sturdy plug adaptor available intended for longer term / permanent / fixed use? I'm thinking of - ... Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Lee4

Health insurance, healthcare, EHIC by Lee4

Hi guys if I move to Bulgaria as a UK citizen without buying Bulgarian health insurance once there, which from what i've read costs around £12 per month per person, and i only have an EHIC card, what happens if I am taken ill and need ...

Then does a person coming to live in Bulgaria from England need a UK EHIC card? or are they asked to bring one with them from England? Read More

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7 years ago
Lee4

Laptop PC and WIFI by Lee4

Hi I'm new to laptops and WIFI. Ive got a windows 7 laptop, which i want to know if its possible to attach some kind of USB WIFI adapter/receiver/antenna to in order to be able to access the internet for free (without me being signed up to ...

I have the windows 7 firewall switched on. Is Windows 7 security mainly an issue as we're talking about WIFI/wireless, versus not a lined internet connection? Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Lee4

Laptop PC and WIFI by Lee4

Hi I'm new to laptops and WIFI. Ive got a windows 7 laptop, which i want to know if its possible to attach some kind of USB WIFI adapter/receiver/antenna to in order to be able to access the internet for free (without me being signed up to ...

"The first thing that you should be aware of is that Microsoft will no longer support Windows 7 after 14 January 2020; so you are facing an ongoing security problem." That doesnt really bother me. My PC is quick and works well thats the ... Read More

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Lee4 created a thread
7 years ago

Health insurance, healthcare, EHIC

Hi guys if I move to Bulgaria as a UK citizen without buying Bulgarian health insurance once there, which from what i've read costs around £12 per month per person, and i only have an EHIC card, what happens if I am taken ill and need ... Read More

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Lee4 created a thread
7 years ago

Laptop PC and WIFI

Hi I'm new to laptops and WIFI. Ive got a windows 7 laptop, which i want to know if its possible to attach some kind of USB WIFI adapter/receiver/antenna to in order to be able to access the internet for free (without me being signed up to ... Read More

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7 years ago
Lee4

Snakes, and other biting or stinging creatures in Bulgaria by Lee4

Hi, I've read that there are a lot of snakes in Bulgaria, including the most venomous snake in Europe the Nose Horned Viper, Vipera ammodytes. With snakes of various varieties being sighted fairly frequently - living in fields, in woodland, ...

This thread is about peoples experiences with all potential biting stinging creatures that live in Bulgaria / south east europe. We're not just talking snakes. So far we have also learned about - (powerful) wasps that make truetomyself pass ... Read More

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7 years ago
Lee4

Snakes, and other biting or stinging creatures in Bulgaria by Lee4

Hi, I've read that there are a lot of snakes in Bulgaria, including the most venomous snake in Europe the Nose Horned Viper, Vipera ammodytes. With snakes of various varieties being sighted fairly frequently - living in fields, in woodland, ...

I'm trying to get a feel for just how I might cope with the bulgarian wildlife, before i actually go and live there. its call research everyone, and its a wise thing to do to avoid costly avoidable and potentially dangerous mistakes. Look up ... Read More

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7 years ago
Lee4

Snakes, and other biting or stinging creatures in Bulgaria by Lee4

Hi, I've read that there are a lot of snakes in Bulgaria, including the most venomous snake in Europe the Nose Horned Viper, Vipera ammodytes. With snakes of various varieties being sighted fairly frequently - living in fields, in woodland, ...

harsh. are you even a moderator? if so, fine. if not, stay inside your realms.Not at harsh But when advise has been given its pointless to carry on. I would not call myself a moderator but I am a member of the Expat Team.What a bad attitude. Read More

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7 years ago
Lee4

Snakes, and other biting or stinging creatures in Bulgaria by Lee4

Hi, I've read that there are a lot of snakes in Bulgaria, including the most venomous snake in Europe the Nose Horned Viper, Vipera ammodytes. With snakes of various varieties being sighted fairly frequently - living in fields, in woodland, ...

Lee are you trolling? Do you think people go around writing down each animal they see each day and add them up at end of the year? You have been given advice. So unless you have any other questions I considered this topic ended.harsh. are you ... Read More

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7 years ago
Lee4

Snakes, and other biting or stinging creatures in Bulgaria by Lee4

Hi, I've read that there are a lot of snakes in Bulgaria, including the most venomous snake in Europe the Nose Horned Viper, Vipera ammodytes. With snakes of various varieties being sighted fairly frequently - living in fields, in woodland, ...

Thanks again koji :) you seem like a good expat.com forum member with good info to contribute, who is also quite active in nature in bulgaria. Since youve been in bulgaria how many wild snakes have you seen per year? how many of these were ... Read More

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7 years ago
luciana de los andes

Buy a car in bulgary as a foreighn by luciana de los andes

Hello, I'm Luciana, and I'm a Chilean-Spanish traveling through Europe with my dog, normally we travel by train, but lately, and after seeing such good deals on cars in Bulgaria, i think my best shot is getting one to go around hustle free ...

Yes, £1000 or less would be my budget too. Are there any gumtree / autotrader / ebay type websites in Bulgaria, covering stuff for sale, private - trade / commercial sales? Read More

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7 years ago
luciana de los andes

Buy a car in bulgary as a foreighn by luciana de los andes

Hello, I'm Luciana, and I'm a Chilean-Spanish traveling through Europe with my dog, normally we travel by train, but lately, and after seeing such good deals on cars in Bulgaria, i think my best shot is getting one to go around hustle free ...

The legal process for things generally in Bulgaria sounds a lot different to England. Buying cars, houses, setting up utilities etc. Sounds at least as complicated as England. Read More

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Lee4 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Lee4

Snakes, and other biting or stinging creatures in Bulgaria by Lee4

Hi, I've read that there are a lot of snakes in Bulgaria, including the most venomous snake in Europe the Nose Horned Viper, Vipera ammodytes. With snakes of various varieties being sighted fairly frequently - living in fields, in woodland, ...

Bulgaria sounds like a place where people need to be tough, able, resilient and resourceful, in ways different to England, especially none natives who don't speak the language. A hostile environment with winter-summer weather, wildlife and ... Read More

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7 years ago
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Snakes, and other biting or stinging creatures in Bulgaria by Lee4

Hi, I've read that there are a lot of snakes in Bulgaria, including the most venomous snake in Europe the Nose Horned Viper, Vipera ammodytes. With snakes of various varieties being sighted fairly frequently - living in fields, in woodland, ...

Thanks kojidae when you say "garden snake" what species are you referring to? Grass snake? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grass_snake Read More

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Snakes, and other biting or stinging creatures in Bulgaria by Lee4

Hi, I've read that there are a lot of snakes in Bulgaria, including the most venomous snake in Europe the Nose Horned Viper, Vipera ammodytes. With snakes of various varieties being sighted fairly frequently - living in fields, in woodland, ...

Thanks Truetomyself that sounds quite concerning really. I think a man on youtube (crazybulgarianadventure) said the wasps are more powerful in Bulgaria than Britain. Also during the summer time in Bulgaria - Are there a lot of blow flies (AKA ... Read More

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Snakes, and other biting or stinging creatures in Bulgaria

Hi, I've read that there are a lot of snakes in Bulgaria, including the most venomous snake in Europe the Nose Horned Viper, Vipera ammodytes. With snakes of various varieties being sighted fairly frequently - living in fields, in woodland, ... Read More

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