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jeanmandredeix

Jean

@jeanmandredeix

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English looking for information about Bulgaria

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146

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English

Speaks French

Registration: 08 January 2025

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Jean
jeanmandredeix replied to a thread
3 days ago
Julien

New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Bulgaria forum? Don'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 your ...

Jean

@Frankjones535Are you using an immigration lawyer. I would recommend it. We are waiting for a phone call to hopefully pick ours up. Fingers crossed. Read More

Jean
jeanmandredeix replied to a thread
3 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 ...

Jean

Ouch. Would it have made any difference if you had a private health policy as they didn’t seem too expensive but have heard they find a lot of excuses to not pay up. Read More

Jean
jeanmandredeix replied to a thread
6 days ago
Mrs Homemaker

What is the cost of utilities in the new currency? by Mrs Homemaker

Has anyone found a spike in the cost of their electricity or other utility bills?I didnt think there would be any difference in cost charged ie what was once 29.BGN Would still be the same only a conversion from BGN to Euros.Any thoughts?

Jean

I realised why you asked about name. The name is of the guy who signed off the bill at the bottom 😀😀 Read More

Jean
jeanmandredeix replied to a thread
6 days ago
Mrs Homemaker

What is the cost of utilities in the new currency? by Mrs Homemaker

Has anyone found a spike in the cost of their electricity or other utility bills?I didnt think there would be any difference in cost charged ie what was once 29.BGN Would still be the same only a conversion from BGN to Euros.Any thoughts?

Jean

The bills are in my name. Both sent through on the same email, both for the same account. They read the meter from the post. I can’t check anything as we came back on 14 December and can’t return till we collect our visas. I should be ... Read More

Jean
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Mrs Homemaker

What is the cost of utilities in the new currency? by Mrs Homemaker

Has anyone found a spike in the cost of their electricity or other utility bills?I didnt think there would be any difference in cost charged ie what was once 29.BGN Would still be the same only a conversion from BGN to Euros.Any thoughts?

Jean

@JimJBoth dated for December. Same guys name at bottom of bill. We had a highish bill in November but we had been using a lot of power tools and had electric heating on 24/7 to warm it through as it was extra cold from being empty . Read More

Jean
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last week
Mrs Homemaker

What is the cost of utilities in the new currency? by Mrs Homemaker

Has anyone found a spike in the cost of their electricity or other utility bills?I didnt think there would be any difference in cost charged ie what was once 29.BGN Would still be the same only a conversion from BGN to Euros.Any thoughts?

Jean

@JimJThats my thoughts. Read More

Jean
jeanmandredeix replied to a thread
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Mrs Homemaker

What is the cost of utilities in the new currency? by Mrs Homemaker

Has anyone found a spike in the cost of their electricity or other utility bills?I didnt think there would be any difference in cost charged ie what was once 29.BGN Would still be the same only a conversion from BGN to Euros.Any thoughts?

Jean

@SimCityAT One month. Not sure what’s happened but it’s annoying. Read More

Jean
jeanmandredeix replied to a thread
last week
Mrs Homemaker

What is the cost of utilities in the new currency? by Mrs Homemaker

Has anyone found a spike in the cost of their electricity or other utility bills?I didnt think there would be any difference in cost charged ie what was once 29.BGN Would still be the same only a conversion from BGN to Euros.Any thoughts?

Jean

@Mrs HomemakerI have had an horrendous bill but it will have to wait till we get over to sort out. It’s been paid but cant think why its so high.Only a small one level house, and we have had two separate bills. The total €223 and ... Read More

Jean
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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 ...

Jean

We had already flown out several times when we were house hunting. Impossible for longer term with a crazy Dalmatian cross 😂The next trip will hopefully be the one where we get to stay. Read More

Jean
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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 ...

Jean

@SimCityAT Always in Germany 🤣🤣 for us. Our summer journey was an absolute nightmare in most countries though. Read More

Jean
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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 ...

Jean

@SimCityATWe go via Craiova and sailed through. Read More

Jean
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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 ...

Jean

@fluffy2560We came back middle of December and had no problems the route we took. Read More

Jean
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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 ...

Jean

@fluffy2560I don’t have any problems with Hungary or Romania. A lot of the roadworks have been completed and we don’t get the problems that we had in July. The Giurgui bridge needs to be timed well. We usually return on a Sunday but not ... Read More

Jean
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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 ...

Jean

@fluffy2560 I will try the Croatian route as that sounds better. Thanks. Read More

Jean
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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 ...

Jean

@SimCityATi have never had a problem finding dog friendly accommodation. My main issue is to avoid driving through Germany. We do try to find accommodation that has good walks nearby. We have stayed at a couple now where they are in a forest. Our ... Read More