Eddie George
@eddieg
English expat in Bulgaria
Forum posts
158
Contacts
5
About me
English
Lives in Veliko Tarnovo
Speaks English & little Bulgarian
Registration: 23 January 2015
Activity
Bulgarian typical mentality or not? by Monica
My soon to be exhusband is from Bulgaria - I am from Romania but have been living overseas for almost 20 years. He has very old fasion views... he believes the woman has to take care of the house, baby, cook and he, as the man... doesnt really want ...
Good on you Monica,,,You deserve Better,,,Chatting to my Bulgarian friends,they have the opinion alot of Bulgarian males have a macho image & it's based on fear,so they need to control,,Best wishes☺ Read More
How has your life changed in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Has your life changed since you moved to Bulgaria? If so, in what way? Tell us more about all the changes in your life regarding your family, job, or friends. What about your frame of mind? How would you define your mood? ...
Jules,,, Awesome experience in Bulgaria,WOW !! Hoping many Brits will read your story,so Inspirational☺☺☺ Read More
Mistakes expats make in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Bulgaria? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
I was too impulsive in buying,i did,nt take my time in viewing different areas of BG,so in hindsight I would take 1 month viewing & also rent a place prior to viewing,,Also be very careful on trusting people on face value,,it takes time to get ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Bulgaria? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
Priscilla has asked about Bulgaria & not the World Read More
How has your life changed in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Has your life changed since you moved to Bulgaria? If so, in what way? Tell us more about all the changes in your life regarding your family, job, or friends. What about your frame of mind? How would you define your mood? ...
Hi ,,"Life Changed",,yes dramatically for the better,,after setbacks of being ripped off & being robbed by local builder in north BG,,I moved to SW of VT & found my bit of paradise,, Peacefull Village surrounded by nature,,local ... Read More
COT home security by Twiggyruth
I am buying a property in Yerusalimovo Bulgaria can anyone please tell me how I can contact a security company that will cover this area. I have trawled the Internet and not found anything.
Hi,,,Try MG Security who i used when i was living in a rural village,,,they are brilliant,,You can use there Patrol service at 10lev a month if you live here full time or they can install a Security System,,after installation cost its 40lev a ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Bulgaria can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Bulgaria? What are the ...
Hi,,,Yes i did have a" biased view"before i moved here based on 6mths research (culture,history,better standard of living,climate)which i still love before i moved here,,but i am a bit wiser now having lived here for 18mths,,I have ... Read More
Customer care in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Bulgaria and ...
My experience has been a mixture of good,ie a friendly smile & thank you in some store,s,,,,& rudeness or scowls,as if they have been threatend !!!!!!,,,people should not be working in public service if they are not polite,why?,they lose ... Read More
Here at last. by TerryMMM
At long last I am living permanently in my house in a village near Veliko Tarnovo. So I was a wondering ... are there any of you fair forum members who would like to be this lonely old soul's friend and meet up for a chat, a cuppa or a pint ...
Terry,,,Sat or Sunday ??? Read More
Here at last. by TerryMMM
At long last I am living permanently in my house in a village near Veliko Tarnovo. So I was a wondering ... are there any of you fair forum members who would like to be this lonely old soul's friend and meet up for a chat, a cuppa or a pint ...
its on main rd,,that runs right thro VT,,,,if coming from Old Town,past big statue in centre,,250yds on left..past Unicredit Bulbank is Cafe Read More
Here at last. by TerryMMM
At long last I am living permanently in my house in a village near Veliko Tarnovo. So I was a wondering ... are there any of you fair forum members who would like to be this lonely old soul's friend and meet up for a chat, a cuppa or a pint ...
Hi Terry,,,,,How about Sat or Sunday..10am VT,,,meet you at Cafe next to Unicredit Bulbank,,,eddie Read More
Here at last. by TerryMMM
At long last I am living permanently in my house in a village near Veliko Tarnovo. So I was a wondering ... are there any of you fair forum members who would like to be this lonely old soul's friend and meet up for a chat, a cuppa or a pint ...
Hi Terry,,,,Good on you,making that big leap to BG,,,,i live in Ganchovets,20min drive to VT,,so if you want to meet up anytime,let me know for cuppa,,,,,,,,chao eddie Read More
UK Exit from Europe by eddieg
Hi All,,,,,Concern over Exit from Europe,,,,,,,EHIC Card & Euro driving licence invalid ???,,,,will exit change my Resident Status & Passport Status ??,,,,,,,,feedback needed from UK expats,,,,Thank You,,,,,,Eddie
Thanks Romaniac :) Read More
UK Exit from Europe
Hi All,,,,,Concern over Exit from Europe,,,,,,,EHIC Card & Euro driving licence invalid ???,,,,will exit change my Resident Status & Passport Status ??,,,,,,,,feedback needed from UK expats,,,,Thank You,,,,,,Eddie Read More
Please, don't forget the green card! by BruceLeeTheHealer
My nearest and dearest friends on here will know that tomorrow, 07/04/2016 I was supposed to begin my first move to BG. However there is something called a green card wich is a key to the golden gates of Romania and Bulgaria and without it, you sit ...
You DO NOT need any green/blue/yellow card to tavel thro europe from UK,,,all you need to carry is your Euro Driving licence & Ins Docs for car,,i told my Ins company what route i was taking & no card required,,,you do not have to give any ... Read More