Gareth
@Gareth56
South African expat in Bulgaria
Forum posts
7
Contacts
6
About me
South African
Lives in Varna
Speaks English, Russian (Basic)
Registration: 12 May 2013
Activity
Are there any other South African members on the site? by Jpad
Hi All My wife and I (Rita and Jean-Pierre) are not yet living full time in Bulgaria. We bought a house in Gostilitsa (central Bulgaria) at the end of 2011. We live permanently in South Africa but have been coming for three months at a time, ...
Hi Yes it will be great to meet up. I will let you know when I am in Plovdiv. I have been to Nairobi (many years ago) so it will be great to exchange stories Gareth Read More
Are there any other South African members on the site? by Jpad
Hi All My wife and I (Rita and Jean-Pierre) are not yet living full time in Bulgaria. We bought a house in Gostilitsa (central Bulgaria) at the end of 2011. We live permanently in South Africa but have been coming for three months at a time, ...
Hi Jan I am from Durban living in Varna. I would like to visit Plovdiv, as I've heard its a fascinating place, in the spring. It would be great to meet up for a chat and a few beers. If you get in touch we can arrange ... Read More
Are there any other South African members on the site? by Jpad
Hi All My wife and I (Rita and Jean-Pierre) are not yet living full time in Bulgaria. We bought a house in Gostilitsa (central Bulgaria) at the end of 2011. We live permanently in South Africa but have been coming for three months at a time, ...
Zdraveite. Az sum chudesno, blagodarya. Kak si? You have certainly travelled more of Bulgaria than I have. I only arrived in Varna at the end of October last year, and haven't really had the chance to explore much yet, but now summer is on the way ... Read More
Are there any other South African members on the site? by Jpad
Hi All My wife and I (Rita and Jean-Pierre) are not yet living full time in Bulgaria. We bought a house in Gostilitsa (central Bulgaria) at the end of 2011. We live permanently in South Africa but have been coming for three months at a time, ...
Hi Casper I am also a South African I come from Durban. I only left South Africa in April 2013 and first moved to England like most of us do. I didn't like it there came to Varna, love it here and so have moved here permanently. Varna as you know ... Read More
living in Bulgaria by frednlass
Hi everyone, and a happy new year. I am new to the forum, and this is my first entry, I am looking to buy a property that would require a bit of work, but not to much, initially to holiday to, but in the not to distant future, to move permanent. So ...
Hi I am living in Varna. I have lived in England and in South Africa and think it is a great place. I find it very safe. I don't have to watch my back when walking home late at night. There is not much violent crime here (I personally haven't seen ... Read More
The other side of the Bulgarian postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
Hi Julien Yes I agree being a tourist and living in a country are two different things. To get the best experience from living in another country I believe it is important to learn the language of the county you are living in. For me learning the ... Read More
looking to rent a one bedroom apartment in Bucharest
I am looking to rent a one bedroom apartment in Bucharest at a rate the locals would pay. is there anybody in Bucharest that can give me advice. Regards Gareth Read More