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gwynj

gwynj

Bulgaria Expert

Welsh expat in Bulgaria

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2558

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About me

Welsh

Lives in Bansko, Blagoevgrad

Speaks English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese

Registration: 30 June 2020

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gwynj replied to a thread
6 hours ago
Bee Eater

Hip/knee joint replacement by Bee Eater

Hello everyoneI am looking for advice about accessing hip/knee replacements through private clinics/hospitals.I had a knee replacement through the Spanish Health Service a few years ago and the care and expertise were first class; however, the ...

gwynj

@Bee EaterSorry to hear that your GP isn't sympathetic. They are gatekeepers of the public system, as in the NHS, so if they think you're fine (or too old), you can be a bit stuck. My (very) old dad had a similar problem in the UK, but I told him to ... Read More

gwynj replied to a thread
2 days ago
JimJ

Yet more "Medical Research" coming up! by JimJ

It looks as though our family's acquaintance with BG health treatment is about to become even closer. My orthopaedic surgeon tells me that I need two total knee replacements ASAP and that I should stand by to have my wallet take a battering. Even ...

gwynj

@JimJIn fairness, 2.5k euros for a PRIVATE total knee replacement is actually a great deal! It's more like £14k in the UK. And there are very few (any, other than Bulgaria?) countries that routinely accept an S1 for a private hospital op with ... Read More

gwynj replied to a thread
5 days ago
Bee Eater

Hip/knee joint replacement by Bee Eater

Hello everyoneI am looking for advice about accessing hip/knee replacements through private clinics/hospitals.I had a knee replacement through the Spanish Health Service a few years ago and the care and expertise were first class; however, the ...

gwynj

@Bee EaterPrivate ops can be very expensive, it usually pays to go via the public health system, if you qualify. I suggest you don't get put off by a long potential wait, but discuss with your GP and get an x-ray and specialist consultation so that ... Read More

gwynj replied to a thread
last week
Annaprg

Moving and buying in Bulgaria. Can i afford? by Annaprg

Hello.I came back from Bulgaria in September and have been regularly looking at houses and apartments on websites and Facebook pages, but I’m not sure whether my thinking makes sense. I am a Russian/American woman, almost 63 years old, and not ...

gwynj

@AnnaprgWelcome to the forum and good luck with your potential move.You make a quite wide-ranging post, but I'll try to give some feedback on some of the issues you raise.Before that, let me just say that I love living in Bulgaria, and I'm very ... Read More

gwynj replied to a thread
last week
MountainLife

Company with no business activity: reporting and filing obligations by MountainLife

Hi all — I’m a foreign citizen living in Bulgaria who set up a Bulgarian company so I could buy and own a house. I’m trying to understand, at a big-picture level, what company reporting and filing obligations I (as company ...

gwynj

@MountainLifeIt has been simplified for "dormant"/inactive companies. My understanding was that a one-time declaration of this was fine, but perhaps that's partially correct, and an annual submission is required by a different agency.These links ... Read More

gwynj replied to a thread
last week
junefrance

We love our life here by junefrance

My name is June I’ve been living inland from Alicante 22years. We love our life here. We spend time with family and friends when we’re not working. We are teachers of English working online for the past 18 years. Have lots of hobbies ...

gwynj

@junefranceWe like the Alicante area too, great city and some lovely Costa Blanca beaches. We're also inland... in UNESCO-listed Elche. We like it a lot and have found it to be a very livable city, with much lower property prices than downtown ... Read More

gwynj replied to a thread
last week
Snowball6

Advice Dementia by Snowball6

Hi Specifically, can anyone recommend an English speaking dementia specialist in the Shumen or Varna areas?

gwynj

@Snowball6I had my dad here with me in Bulgaria for a couple of years, after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. The unfortunate thing with Alzheimer's (and dementia in general) is that there's not a whole lot in terms of cures/treatment, especially ... Read More

gwynj replied to a thread
2 weeks ago
jeanmandredeix

Wales to Bulgaria via France, Italy? by jeanmandredeix

When we do our return trip to north east Bulgaria I am thinking about doing France, Italy as I absolutely hate driving and staying in Germany. Has anyone done this route? I appreciate its longer but I prefer French roads but have no idea what ...

gwynj

@jeanmandredeixIt's a big detour (with, I'd guess, a long/tedious ferry ride)... especially considering that transiting Germany is only 4-5 hours of speedy autobahn. It probably only makes sense if you love Italy and fancy a couple of days ... Read More

gwynj replied to a thread
2 weeks ago
Fred

Electronic toys by Fred

Today, whilst babysitting my naughty daughter, I decided to wander into a local electronics shop known as Electronics city. The place is pretty good for home stuff but not really a 'boys' toys' shop. I have to admit, they have some especially nice ...

gwynj

@FredBrother do some "tank" printers where you refill with bottles of ink. They're a bit pricier to buy, but unlike most inkjets, these work out pretty inexpensive to keep printing. Read More

gwynj replied to a thread
3 weeks ago
rachelbates1

I'm due to view some properties in Bulgaria through properties.bg by rachelbates1

Has anyone had any experience with this company please. Curious on your thoughts

gwynj

@rachelbates1I had not seen this website (properties dot bg) before, but @janemulberry spotted that it's another website/domain of Bulgarian Properties (dot com and dot bg). I'm not convinced that it's as up to date as their main website, so I would ... Read More

gwynj replied to a thread
last month
janemulberry

New digital nomad visa by janemulberry

So, the information I've found online is sketchy, but apparently Bulgaria started accepting applications on December 20 for a new digital nomad visa category, quite different to the previous freelancer visa (no language proficiency ...

gwynj

@janemulberryWell spotted!https://www.imidaily.com/europe/bulgaria-launches-the-eus-latest-digital-nomad-visa/https://www.newbalkanslawoffice.com/bulgarias-digital-nomad-visa-a-new-chapter-for-remote-workers/Main points: 31k euros annual income ... Read More

gwynj replied to a thread
last month
GuestPoster5763

Cabled internet not WIFI by GuestPoster5763

Hi i'm looking to rent in Bulgaria for 6 months initially, i may buy accommodation after that. I work online and need very reliable internet connection, WIFI is not good enough, and wonder how easy is it to get fibre or cable TV type lined internet ...

gwynj

@digitalnomad1If you're Irish, I guess you have an EU passport, which means you can go hang out in Sweden for any reason at all. So you can easily check it out for a couple of months. The residence permit for EU citizens is typically fairly ... Read More

gwynj replied to a thread
last month
damnmorningstar

Would you use real street addresses in several countries? by damnmorningstar

Hi everyone,I’m juggling life across a couple of countries at the moment, bank in one place, work in another, family somewhere else, and one thing that keeps coming up is where things should be sent.Ignoring what currently exists ...

gwynj

@damnmorningstarWelcome to the forum. I'd guess most of us would suggest that you keep life simple and have everything work, home, family, bank, doctor, etc. in one place. :-)In any case, these days, it's pretty easy to find ebanks/emoney options ... Read More

gwynj replied to a thread
last month
GuestPoster5763

Cabled internet not WIFI by GuestPoster5763

Hi i'm looking to rent in Bulgaria for 6 months initially, i may buy accommodation after that. I work online and need very reliable internet connection, WIFI is not good enough, and wonder how easy is it to get fibre or cable TV type lined internet ...

gwynj

@digitalnomad1I'm not sure if you're getting the point (or at least one of the main points) of being a Digital Nomad, as per your handle. :-) That is you work remotely for employers in HIGH INCOME locations (e.g. UK, USA, etc.) but hang out in ... Read More

gwynj replied to a thread
last month
JimJ

Are we all paying attention? by JimJ

I'm feeling a little bemused - and indeed disappointed - by the silence within our little-but-merry band regarding the current political developments/upheaval.At the moment, Bulgaria is a boat with neither rudder nor helmsman, sailing into an ...

gwynj

@JimJhttps://www.novinite.com/articles/235904/Experts+Warn%3A+Euro+Adoption+in+Bulgaria+Will+Hit+the+WalletsYou'll be pleased (frustrated? outraged? apoplectic? totally unsurprised?) to hear that Bulgaria's date with eurozone destiny remains on ... Read More