@@ralfmoll5727 Just take care they don't understand that you are a Russian descend.Baltics always liked Russians but last 2 years that dislike reached the hatred level
@@tanernone3033 Already thirty years ago, the Balts took away the citizenship of the Russian ethnic group, prevented them from accessing apartments, and expelled them from their jobs. They have a plan that the Russians will emigrate because of this, if they introduce apartheid against the Russians.
Я прожила несколько лет в Болгарии, но недавно я вернулась на свою Родину/Россию. У меня остались только хорошие воспоминания. Я пишу по-русски, потому что у меня проблемы с болгарской грамматикой.
30 years ago, Bulgarians were making songs about emigrating from Bulgaria to Canada. Today, Canadians are immigrating to Bulgaria. I guess we managed to do something right during that time. Welcome Alina! :)
There was a song even about that"hey Canada,hey Canada I will sell my red lada,I will sell my last riza(shirt) for Montreal ticket and visa"😂people just found out that the organic food and clear air are the most important and in Bulgaria they have both and if you want to have a house with yard in Canada this will cost you probably a million while in Bulgarian village you can find one for 20-30 thousand dollars depends on the condition and even for less that 10 000but with need of repairs
@@babiyarnazarismaily6207 A house comparable in features, finish and size to a 1M CAD house in Canada at the same distance from the capital will cost you close to 1M CAD in Bulgaria, too. And in a sufficiently remote village 30k CAD get you a tear down property in a bad area. Apartment units are cheaper than in Canada, but they come unfinished (this doubles the price, unless you are a competent jack-of-all-trades and do the work on your own).
@@c.iulius I agree that arround Sofia houses are very expensive,but in the country side arround smaller cities the prices are still very low,but rising really fast with more people buying properties for investment,or for living,like old couples from the UK or Germany and all of western Europe and a lot of buyers from Russia as well,
@@babiyarnazarismaily6207 A house in a village, eh? Sure... with no indoor plumbing and no bathrooms in the house, lol. Do tell how many Bulgarian villages have water and sewage systems! I will tell you - 3.2%. Do you realize what story this 3.2% tells? BTW, do you know that Bulgaria’s water supply pipes - where they exist - contain asbestos? Aнd there is rationing of the water due to limited water supply? And what exactly is she going to do living in a village with 5 grannies left there? Last time we travelled through a few Bulgarian villages we could barely see the houses, overtaken by weeds and wild bushes, Mother Nature having a full reign. Life after humans in all its glorious display! As for the clean air... you haven't been to Canada, have you? And in this case you have no clue what clean air and clean water actually are. Also, when you are saying "a house with a yard in Canada" I laughed because ALL hoses in Canada come with a yard, lol!
I am Brazilian and during my youth I was dreaming about moving to "a better country'. Today in my 40s, having visited many "better countries", I realize that, even being a "bad" country, living here is not so bad. The sad true is that it is not because Brazil has improved a lot, but the 'better' countries have gone downhill. At least here, if you have qualification for a job with high demand, you can enjoy a good life in terms of earning/costs balance, plus you can make an appointment to good (private) doctors to the next week (usually). All the best in Bulgaria!
Brazil is a decent country,just look at the girls down the beach.....Safety is an issue,the West is not so good no more,inflation has turned it into a shithole with no affordable housing.Pensioners have to move abroad to survive and geo abitrade there currency...
People that do invoicing prefer Bulgaria because of the flat 10%, that's it. I've helped a few friends to register their companies in Bulgaria. That's primary reason and things are also flexible (if you know what I mean) that's why is a prefered destination. Each country has it's own ups and downs, there's no perfect country.
Yay! I can't believe you picked my country from all the places you've been in the world. I've been watching you for years. Keep doing what you're doing and добре дошла!
I have been looking at Bulgaria as a possible location to move to for some time now. I've visited: the first time only for a few days in 2019, then for 5 weeks in 2021 (amid COVID), when I traveled across a wide swath of the country, staying in Sofia, Plovdiv, Stara Zagora, Veliko Tarnovo and Varna a week each. Like you, the low cost of living is a big attraction, as well as the abundance of culture. I still remember the first time I visited Sofia: from the imposing Stalinist style architecture of the Largo, to the Roman ruins of Serdika, to the neo-Byzantine churches like Sveta Nedelya and Alexander Nevsky, to Ottoman mosques and Jewish synagogues all within a 10-min walk from one another. And the rest of the country is equally enthralling, both in natural and historical beauty.
low cost? how about you give me a price (with photo) and in 1 day I reply with the photo of the item in Toronto. btw, I just bought brand new pair of Merrel shoes for, guess what, $75cad, or 50eur. now give me the price of Merrel in Bulgaria (or any other item, whether it is soy sauce or anything).
@@Burevestnik9M730 - OK, so most normal people, when comparing the cost of living between two different countries, compare common things, such as the price of rent or even the price of a meal at McDonald's. But not you. Nooooooo ... I've never heard of Merrel shoes, so I have no idea if $75 is good, bad, or indifferent. Were they on clearance? And soy sauce? Your comment definitely reads as if you've been sampling some fermented sauce, though soy wasn't the first thing that came to mind. According to the website Living Cost, a fast food meal, equivalent to McDonald's, averages around $7.56 (Canadian dollars) in Bulgaria and around $10.60 in Canada. A 3-bedroom apartment in a major downtown city (80 m^2 or 860 ft^2) averages $678 in Bulgaria and $2160 in Canada. While your beloved soy sauce didn't make the cut, a mid-priced 750 ml bottle of wine averages $6.81 in Bulgaria and $13.50 in Canada. A half litre of beer (16 fl oz) averages $1.01 in Bulgaria and $2.80 in Canada. Happy now?
@ToddMcInTosh-dn3db Han är Svensk bry dig inte om det. Avundsjuka är dem. Om han visste att Hollywood har 3 studios in Thessaloniki och vi har här Arnold S, Angelina Luli, Stalone och andra som gjort filmer i staden skulle han svara samma sak. What the heck have they studios there and doing movies and not in Stockholm lool. Han vetr nog inte heller att om Erdogan visslar så blir Malmö nyKosovo. :)
I had a feeling it was going to be Bulgaria! I remember how impressed you were when you first visited it. All the best with your move. Can't wait for more content from this underrated country.
I'm sending you positive energy and wishing you all the best in your new home, when it happens. You are very welcome here. I'm so happy that people like you are discovering all the opportunities and potential that Bulgaria has.
Most important thing that you didn't mention is the personal security and low rates of crime. Bulgaria is really calm. Wish you all the best. You are welcome here and I am happy that you chose Bulgaria.
I am delighted to hear you choose my native country as a new home. As a person born and raised in Bulgaria and living in Toronto for 20 + years now, I second moving to BG makes perfect sense in the current situation. You will love it there. Wishing you a great time.
I am excited for you! I loved Bulgaria and Sofia. It was my first real destination as a full-time traveler. Plovdiv still is one of my favorite places to visit, ever!
Wow, I look forward to your videos from within the country. I’ve seen your videos from a couple of years ago from Bulgaria. I live in Fort Worh, Tx. US. Seeing your videos of Bulgaria has made me, if I ever visit a country, if I ever get brave enough to fly so far away, I would want to visit Bulgaria! 😃 🙏 congratulations again!
+1 but reverse 😂😂 Although I've been to more than 20 countries(all in Europe) and i have more than 100 flights, the fear factor is real when I am on the plane😂😂 Someday I will have to face my fear and will visit the US and Japan. These two countries are the dream for me.
Great choice, it seems that more and more foreigners are chosing our country! A few tips: - a lot of people from Sofia go to Greece for their beach vacations, the distance isn't much larger than going east to the Balck Sea. - there are more mountain ranges than you mentioned: Vitosha, Rila, Pirin, Stara Planina (the literal Balkan btw), Rhodopi, Strandzha, and a whole lot smaller ones spinkled throughout the country. Sofia is surrounded by mountains and you can take public transportation to some of them. - if you register an LLC for your business, you'll also have to hire yourself as the general manager and pay yourself a salary. This can be the minimum wage for that category of labour and would force you to pay in at least a little into social security. Many small business owners pay themselves a minimum wage and get most of their personal income as dividends, which are taxed at a further 5%. - Sofia is pretty walkable, but the sidewalks aren't great. You should watch your step or risk a nasty fall or a sprained ankle. This has been rapidly improving in the last few years though. - the air quality in Sofia can vary dramatically, from pristine to poisonous. Just a heads up, so you're not surprised. Luckily it's easy to travel to the countryside or catch a cheap and quick flight to some other European city for a couple of days if this is a concern. - Bulgarian and Macedonian are the odd ones out of the Slavic language family as they mostly lack a grammatical case system. Using Russian grammar won't work. That said, most locals know either English or Russian as a second language, so communication shouldn't be too difficult. Welcome and good luck!
Congratulations, Alina. As someone born and raised in Bulgaria and as your fan, I am very glad that you chose to live in my country. I hope it lives up to your expectations.
Добре дошла в България Алина 😊. You have chosen a piece of paradise, which is yet to surprise you. I am extremely proud that you are showing Bulgaria to the world in this way and I am sure that you will feel very comfortable here. Keep all your virtues and be an ambassador of Bulgaria wherever you go. You will be. You have already done it with this video, which we Bulgarians will never forget. I wish you from the bottom of my heart that all your dreams come true in your new home.😊
Я прожила несколько лет в Болгарии, но недавно я вернулась на свою Родину/Россию. У меня остались только хорошие воспоминания. Я пишу по-русски, потому что у меня проблемы с болгарской грамматикой.
@IvanKaramusalov, много добре казано! Взехте ми думите от устата Дано да не се разочарова Алина! Има още много място за работа и подобрения във всички сфери. Да, имаме бърз интернет, но земите ни пустеят и нямат приветлив вид. Има много не толкова красиви гледки, когато тръгнеш да пътуваш с влак например до Варна.
направо сме топ, шибана бюрокрация пълна със сърдити лелки, МВР, което е равно на ОПГ и обслужва интересите на политиците и хората с парите, неработеща съдебна система, най-високи цени в ЕС, а най-ниски заплати, байгяновски манталитет и 0 морал... ще видиш колко бързо ще си събере багажа наобратно
Welcome to Bulgaria ❤❤❤ I lived in Canada for three years. From 2019 to 2022. I loved it so much but ...as you explain why you are leaving it now, that's the reason we (my family) decided to come back from Canada. "The nicest people on Earth" ❤❤❤
И поэтому я вернулась на родину - в Россию. Тот, кто жил в другом месте, хорошо знает, что на родине всегда чувствуешь себя лучше всего. Но у меня были хорошие годы в вашей замечательной стране, поэтому я люблю и уважаю Болгарию и болгар. ❤
Bulgaria seems SO AMAZING! The nature, people, food, language and location seem so great. I want to travel there but until I get the money together, I get to watch you go through the process to get there.
I knew it!!!!!!! Talk about intuition!!!! I remember watching your videos of you there and had the sense that you felt at home there. The variety of natural scenery was fantastic!!! Loved the old architecture too. Food is awesome. Good luck always, Alina. Wishing you the very best and much happiness.
Alina,we follow you from Australia and really appreciate you sharing your very thorough choosing process and your very personal reasons with us. I really admire your independent spirit and thanks for sharing your travels and insights with us. May the blessings be upon you in manifesting your future.
I can't wait to follow your journey in Sofia, Bulgaria and every other place you will visit. A lot of Bulgarians don't understand why a foreign person would come and live in our country. But Bulgaria has so much to offer - beautiful places to visit, new culture to experience, people to meet, it's quite cheap to live a normal life as a foreigner in Bulgaria which is not the same for us locals (or at least a big percentage of us). I truly believe that you are making a good decision and I hope you enjoy your time in my city :)
After 20 years in Canada, my husband and I moved back to Bulgaria, 5 years ago. It wouldn't be possible if he didn't opt for an early retirement. We bought a house in one small village and now we are enjoying gardening, simple life, and our organic produce.
If you still came to Bulgaria, you can visit Romania and you will discover an extremely beautiful and welcoming country. As a Romanian, I visited the neighboring country Bulgaria many times and found many nice sights. I send greetings this way to the Bulgarian neighbors! :)
Daca nu vorbeai doar din carti si aveai minima curiozitate sa te uiti pe canalul ei... ai fi aflat ca a mai vizitat Romania deja, in trecut... Si nu pot sa pricep, ce tot ii dai in halul acesta cu Romania in sus si Romania in jos... 😒 Parca ai fi copil de cresa...
What I've learned with age and maturity is that listening to my intuition/gut feelings usually doesn't steer me wrong. The tricky part is just understanding what your intuition is trying to tell you.
Good luck Alina and welcome to Bulgaria! Hope you find lots of friends and have a great time and living! Me and my Ukranian wife will be returning there, too!
Thank you Alina for sharing! ❤ exciting too see you changing life and keeping us updated! You spoke with such love in the other video about Bugaria that it felt it is in your heart! Good luck with your move! 🌿
I was very recently in Sofia and was blown away by how good the Metro is. As long as you are within walking distance of one of the stations, you never have to worry about any other kind of transport to the airport, nor the bus/train station. Also to note, you don't need to purchase those subway tickets you showed, you can just swipe your card at the little gates and they will charge you 1,60 BGN automatically. :)
Hey, I am so glad you chose my country! In general Bulgarians are very welcoming to foreigners, especially if they come and give their bit in economic prosperity of the country. You are going to do that, so you are more than welcome! I see you are very well acquainted with the details about living in Bulgaria. If you know some Russian and you can read Cyrillic alphabet, it won't be so hard for you to learn Bulgarian. Actually Bulgaria has 39 mountains in total, not just 2. :) Most of them are small ones, but there are some big ones - the two ranges you mentioned Pirin and Rhodopes mountain, but we also have Stara planina (Old mountain translated in English) which starts from the west border of Bulgaria and goes all the way east to the seaside of the Black sea. Rila is also very beautiful mountain with the highest peak on the Balkans and a lot of beautiful lakes. And most importantly - you have a mountain right next to Sofia - Vitosha mountain. So, if you like hiking and activities in the mountains, you will have a lot of possibilities. I wish you the best of luck and I hope you like life in Bulgaria!
We can fully understand your decision given your heritage, especially. We just returned from an amazing month, mostly driving the eastern Balkans. We would have thought that it would have been Albania, but we appreciate your rationale, especially about the air connections. Best wishes. Roger and Jeanette
Wonderful choice Alina! I hope you're immigration process goes smoothly. The Slavic connection is not to be underestimated, it is at the heart of things even though it's sometimes ignored by us Slavs. I wish you a lovely what time in Bulgaria.
So happy for you Alina and I do think it is a great decision and choice for you as you deserve only the best. Can't wait for your next video! Stay safe and well.
As a Bulgarian I wish we to value the things we have and helped your choice a bit more! As a Sofia-born I do not even realize the city has so many advantages :) Welcome and enjoy y/our country!
И поэтому я вернулась на родину - в Россию. Тот, кто жил в другом месте, хорошо знает, что на родине всегда чувствуешь себя лучше всего. Но у меня были хорошие годы в вашей замечательной стране, поэтому я люблю и уважаю Болгарию и болгар. ❤
@@TheDoomsday120 To be fair what you are describing is pretty much all big cities around the world. I moved away from the capital 6-7 years ago and back then while it's true that there were homeless it wasn't to a point where they were all over the place, which I assume that's what you are saying. I doubt that in such a short time that has changed. Mentally ill also weren't abundant back then and while I'm sure there is an uptick since 2020, I doubt that it's to a point where it comes even remotely close to the major western capitals.
Welcome to Bulgaria! Hopefully everything will work out as best as possible for you! Greetings from Varna, Bulgaria (on the Black Sea coast). Be patient, it will be worth it.
I'm your fan since your last trip in Bulgaria. I hope and i know you will have a lot of fun, maybe some hard times too, but you will always find a people who would help you. Enjoy your time and Varna waiting you again :))
From the beginning, I knew that you would choose Bulgaria. Your eyes were shining when you mentioned Bulgaria. Welcome to this wonderful country. As they say in Bulgarian "Добре Дошла" 🌹(One Bulgarian Rose for you).
Bulgaria has an interesting history. Good luck on finalizing the immigration process! ❤ I need to do a little research on Bulgarian history and see what interesting historical sites you can visit and show us.
@@AnetaMihaylova-d6f weird comment. Plenty of see and do in Bulgaria. And it's pretty safe comparing to most places in the world. No Uber though and probably better to pay for private healthcare
I absolutely love Bulgaria. I just spent time there this summer and as soon as I got to Sofia, I knew I could live there. Tirana would be my 2nd choice as well!
Welcome to beautiful Bulgaria Alina! Your reasons are exactly matching all our reasons for moving from States to Bulgaria for an early retirement 2.5 years ago. We were not sure that we could afford an early retirement - so we were also considering a digital nomad route - but life is so cheap in Bulgaria that we managed to live just fine. We are also originally from Ukraine and agree that Cyrillic alphabet and language similarities making transition so much easier. So far are very happy about our decision. Alina all the best for the new and exiting chapter of your life
I realise I left Ireland 35 years ago and didn't tell the state I was leaving. Now that would seem like a peculiar thing to do for a Irish person. I have now put Bulgaria on my possible retirement plan and will visit soon.
In the northeast in Bulgaria pretty much every town/village has British retirees. The roads are good, international airport nearby, seaside, resorts, yet you can find cheap houses in the towns around.
Bulgaria is a very desirable destination and over time it will become more and more difficult with documents and accepting people from outside the European Union. You are taking this step at the right time!
Based on your decision to live in Sofia, my wife and I (Canadian living in Ohrid) are going to visit Sofia next week. We have been to most EE cities but not Sofia. But, your decision has got us curious about Sofia 😊
Very happy for you Alina! Bulgaria must be really nice and also safe, then it offers spectacular locations, from the mountains to the Black Sea! Wish you all the best 🍀💕🪻
Wow, I saw some of your videos traveling the world, I saw some when you went trough Bulgaria as well, but to move to our country officially, thats great compliment!
Thanks for sharing your journey Alina. I'm in the middle of a similar juncture. Canadian, western Ukrainian heritage, lived and studied in Russia years ago, and going on 10 years with residecy in Central America. But I'm now middle age so close friendships and culture are pulling me back to eastern europe. Like you, I was impressed with Albania, just how open they were during the lockdowns, but language would prevent me from ever living there. I'm now proceeding with permanent residency in the one country I don't think you've mentioned, a place in the bad books with many in the west, but where language and culture are familiar and where the people are incredibly kind and welcoming. Anyway, I'll keep following your journey and see how things go for you. All the best.
Your choice to move to Bulgaria is spot on! It’s truly one of the best places to live in the Balkans. The location is unbeatable for quick trips abroad, whether it’s a weekend getaway or even just an evening out. The services here are top-notch-high quality, fast, and still very affordable, which is hard to find in many other places. Plus, the fact that you can book a doctor’s appointment on the same day is amazing. And let’s not forget about the fresh veggies and fruits-they actually taste like they should! You’re in for a fantastic experience.🍀🍀
Wow, I watched your videos like 4 years ago and felt so happy that you were visiting Bulgaria, my home country. Never would I have imagined you'd be moving there in 2025. I love this for you!!!!! I hope you feel at home and Bulgaria is everything you've hoped for!
Hi Alina, this is Sohail, one of your big fans from Bangladesh.. It was great to meet you (with a big surprise) in Toronto Summer Garden...I would say, a lucky day and a special moment for me to be introduced to you. I have been watching all your episodes from 2022..Good Luck for your future life in Bulgaria and looking forward to seeing you exploring new places in years to come...🙏
I have been to Sofia and I totally understand your reasons to move there. The metro stations are among the cleanest I have seen. If you earn your money abroad then it is maybe the ideal destination for the reasons you mentioned in the video.
This is exciting news! My husband Jan and I are also moving to Plovdiv, Bulgaria, in early March. We are experiencing the same visa convention process as well. Congratulations!
Hi Alina ! Happy Autumn 🍂 🍁 & congratulations on relocating to Bulgaria 🇧🇬 😊. I've only been to Sofia briefly as part of a tour but it was a marvelous city & I remember it impressed in your videos. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving !
Добре дошла :) Makes me proud you choose Bulgaria of all places and I hope you're happy with that choice. It's not perfect, but I'm sure you've taken almost everything (important to you) into account. I actually started watching you right when you were in Bulgaria 4ish (?) years ago as you popped in my TH-cam feed and been a fan of your content ever since. I really do hope you have a good experience in here. My judgement of life in Sofia can be harsh as a local, same as when you were talking about Toronto, it's a lot easier to critique when you lived here long enough, but looking objectively it's a great and a very safe place, especially if you have a good salary. You'll surely meet some rude jerks along the way, I especially sometimes have a hard time with how uncooperative the people can be, but my only advice as local is to remember that not everyone is like that. Do you have friends in Sofia or anybody local helping you with the move? If you need any help or information, don't be afraid to ask.
Thank you so much, very kind of you to say! Yes, I expect there will be some bumps along the way but I think the fact that I will only be there about half the year will make the transition easier for me. Right now I do know a few friends in Sofia, but if you ever see me on the street, please come say hi!
OMG, I'so happy to hear finally your choice and I'm kinda of sensed from the start,that it'll be Bulgaria ❤ I knew it! I wish you a lot of happiness, success and blessings here, sweet Alina🍀
As soon as I saw your video discussing potential requirements I knew you were secretly talking about Bulgaria, it was clear as it really does perfectly fit your specific needs. We welcome you to our lovely country, I can't wait for the moving arc and hope you love it as much as I think you will.
Ukraine + Canada = Bulgaria
You know you're not wrong lol
@@AlinaMcleod I hope, You will be able to do some EU travels anyway. For example to Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn next summer.
@@ralfmoll5727
Just take care they don't understand that you are a Russian descend.Baltics always liked Russians but last 2 years that dislike reached the hatred level
😅😅
@@tanernone3033 Already thirty years ago, the Balts took away the citizenship of the Russian ethnic group, prevented them from accessing apartments, and expelled them from their jobs. They have a plan that the Russians will emigrate because of this, if they introduce apartheid against the Russians.
We bought our house here in Bulgaria nearly 3 years ago now and moved from England. It's the best thing we've ever done - good luck. ❤
Voluntarily moving from Toronto, CA to Bulgaria would sound insane 20years ago, now everybody understands her move haha times are changing fast!!
If Kamala is placed in the White House, you will learn bolshevism first hand .
Я прожила несколько лет в Болгарии, но недавно я вернулась на свою Родину/Россию. У меня остались только хорошие воспоминания. Я пишу по-русски, потому что у меня проблемы с болгарской грамматикой.
@@Ульяна-ОрловаWe love and support Russia forever 🇧🇬❤️🇷🇺
Skiing is WAY better in Bulgaria.
Canda is Can-India at this point, i've seen
30 years ago, Bulgarians were making songs about emigrating from Bulgaria to Canada. Today, Canadians are immigrating to Bulgaria. I guess we managed to do something right during that time. Welcome Alina! :)
There was a song even about that"hey Canada,hey Canada I will sell my red lada,I will sell my last riza(shirt) for Montreal ticket and visa"😂people just found out that the organic food and clear air are the most important and in Bulgaria they have both and if you want to have a house with yard in Canada this will cost you probably a million while in Bulgarian village you can find one for 20-30 thousand dollars depends on the condition and even for less that 10 000but with need of repairs
Dear Alina, please let us know honestly why Bulgaria??? The real Reasons?????❤
@@babiyarnazarismaily6207 A house comparable in features, finish and size to a 1M CAD house in Canada at the same distance from the capital will cost you close to 1M CAD in Bulgaria, too. And in a sufficiently remote village 30k CAD get you a tear down property in a bad area. Apartment units are cheaper than in Canada, but they come unfinished (this doubles the price, unless you are a competent jack-of-all-trades and do the work on your own).
@@c.iulius I agree that arround Sofia houses are very expensive,but in the country side arround smaller cities the prices are still very low,but rising really fast with more people buying properties for investment,or for living,like old couples from the UK or Germany and all of western Europe and a lot of buyers from Russia as well,
@@babiyarnazarismaily6207 A house in a village, eh? Sure... with no indoor plumbing and no bathrooms in the house, lol. Do tell how many Bulgarian villages have water and sewage systems! I will tell you - 3.2%. Do you realize what story this 3.2% tells? BTW, do you know that Bulgaria’s water supply pipes - where they exist - contain asbestos? Aнd there is rationing of the water due to limited water supply? And what exactly is she going to do living in a village with 5 grannies left there? Last time we travelled through a few Bulgarian villages we could barely see the houses, overtaken by weeds and wild bushes, Mother Nature having a full reign. Life after humans in all its glorious display! As for the clean air... you haven't been to Canada, have you? And in this case you have no clue what clean air and clean water actually are. Also, when you are saying "a house with a yard in Canada" I laughed because ALL hoses in Canada come with a yard, lol!
Congrats! My husband from Luxembourg, I am Bulgarian, we live in Bulgaria 7 years already. Welcome to Bulgaria!
I am Brazilian and during my youth I was dreaming about moving to "a better country'. Today in my 40s, having visited many "better countries", I realize that, even being a "bad" country, living here is not so bad. The sad true is that it is not because Brazil has improved a lot, but the 'better' countries have gone downhill. At least here, if you have qualification for a job with high demand, you can enjoy a good life in terms of earning/costs balance, plus you can make an appointment to good (private) doctors to the next week (usually). All the best in Bulgaria!
Brazil is a decent country,just look at the girls down the beach.....Safety is an issue,the West is not so good no more,inflation has turned it into a shithole with no affordable housing.Pensioners have to move abroad to survive and geo abitrade there currency...
The same is valid for Bulgaria too
People that do invoicing prefer Bulgaria because of the flat 10%, that's it. I've helped a few friends to register their companies in Bulgaria. That's primary reason and things are also flexible (if you know what I mean) that's why is a prefered destination.
Each country has it's own ups and downs, there's no perfect country.
Yay! I can't believe you picked my country from all the places you've been in the world. I've been watching you for years. Keep doing what you're doing and добре дошла!
Thank you so much :) I'm very excited!
That’s because we have the most beautiful country, dear… we should appreciate our Bulgaria more.
Thanks to the Bulgarian man’s 😂
She is a happy newcUmer
It's the 10% :)
Welcome! I am really happy person like you will be here ❤ We really need more positive people like you❤
Thank you so much :)
@@AlinaMcleod You're the total package Alina, Classy, Beautiful, and Intelligent. XOXOXO
I have been looking at Bulgaria as a possible location to move to for some time now. I've visited: the first time only for a few days in 2019, then for 5 weeks in 2021 (amid COVID), when I traveled across a wide swath of the country, staying in Sofia, Plovdiv, Stara Zagora, Veliko Tarnovo and Varna a week each. Like you, the low cost of living is a big attraction, as well as the abundance of culture. I still remember the first time I visited Sofia: from the imposing Stalinist style architecture of the Largo, to the Roman ruins of Serdika, to the neo-Byzantine churches like Sveta Nedelya and Alexander Nevsky, to Ottoman mosques and Jewish synagogues all within a 10-min walk from one another. And the rest of the country is equally enthralling, both in natural and historical beauty.
You are so damn right , and soon great things will happen there... ❤😊😅
low cost? how about you give me a price (with photo) and in 1 day I reply with the photo of the item in Toronto. btw, I just bought brand new pair of Merrel shoes for, guess what, $75cad, or 50eur. now give me the price of Merrel in Bulgaria (or any other item, whether it is soy sauce or anything).
@@Burevestnik9M730 - OK, so most normal people, when comparing the cost of living between two different countries, compare common things, such as the price of rent or even the price of a meal at McDonald's. But not you. Nooooooo ... I've never heard of Merrel shoes, so I have no idea if $75 is good, bad, or indifferent. Were they on clearance? And soy sauce? Your comment definitely reads as if you've been sampling some fermented sauce, though soy wasn't the first thing that came to mind. According to the website Living Cost, a fast food meal, equivalent to McDonald's, averages around $7.56 (Canadian dollars) in Bulgaria and around $10.60 in Canada. A 3-bedroom apartment in a major downtown city (80 m^2 or 860 ft^2) averages $678 in Bulgaria and $2160 in Canada. While your beloved soy sauce didn't make the cut, a mid-priced 750 ml bottle of wine averages $6.81 in Bulgaria and $13.50 in Canada. A half litre of beer (16 fl oz) averages $1.01 in Bulgaria and $2.80 in Canada. Happy now?
You should check Neofit Rilski next to the biggest Historical park in the world near Varna
@@totenkopfgrgdfhb1336 - Thanks!
Welcome to Bulgaria love! I’ve been living in USA then UK and for 2 years now I’m living in Bulgaria and I love it so far 🖤
Why don’t you people live in your own countries?!
Welcome to Bulgaria. I moved here from U.K. two years ago. I love it here. Hope it does the trick for you too.
Idiot everyone will move there and in a few years it will be like Londonistan 🤣🤣🤣
What the heck are you doing in Bulgaria?
@ToddMcInTosh-dn3db Why would I go to the poorest country in Europe. Lmao. Im good.
@ToddMcInTosh-dn3db What? Stop malding over me stating a fact.
@ToddMcInTosh-dn3db Han är Svensk bry dig inte om det. Avundsjuka är dem. Om han visste att Hollywood har 3 studios in Thessaloniki och vi har här Arnold S, Angelina Luli, Stalone och andra som gjort filmer i staden skulle han svara samma sak. What the heck have they studios there and doing movies and not in Stockholm lool. Han vetr nog inte heller att om Erdogan visslar så blir Malmö nyKosovo. :)
Hey Alina, I am so happy you've chosen Bulgaria. Welcome to our country❤❤❤
Thank you so much :)
@miradaneva5116 love your country. Are you orthodoxy
@@JohnMikhail-q8f yes we are
@@filipfilipov8716 nice to meet you. Even in my country Iraq we have Orthodox
Well done 🏆 :) Молодец🎉:) Я поздравляю Вам с вашем выбором:) Алина 💐
I had a feeling it was going to be Bulgaria! I remember how impressed you were when you first visited it. All the best with your move. Can't wait for more content from this underrated country.
Thank you very much!
I'm sending you positive energy and wishing you all the best in your new home, when it happens. You are very welcome here. I'm so happy that people like you are discovering all the opportunities and potential that Bulgaria has.
Thank you very much!
Most important thing that you didn't mention is the personal security and low rates of crime. Bulgaria is really calm. Wish you all the best. You are welcome here and I am happy that you chose Bulgaria.
I am delighted to hear you choose my native country as a new home. As a person born and raised in Bulgaria and living in Toronto for 20 + years now, I second moving to BG makes perfect sense in the current situation. You will love it there. Wishing you a great time.
Thank you very much :)
I am excited for you! I loved Bulgaria and Sofia. It was my first real destination as a full-time traveler.
Plovdiv still is one of my favorite places to visit, ever!
Wow, I look forward to your videos from within the country. I’ve seen your videos from a couple of years ago from Bulgaria. I live in Fort Worh, Tx. US. Seeing your videos of Bulgaria has made me, if I ever visit a country, if I ever get brave enough to fly so far away, I would want to visit Bulgaria! 😃 🙏 congratulations again!
+1 but reverse 😂😂 Although I've been to more than 20 countries(all in Europe) and i have more than 100 flights, the fear factor is real when I am on the plane😂😂 Someday I will have to face my fear and will visit the US and Japan. These two countries are the dream for me.
Вы посетили 20 разных стран. Вы когда-нибудь были в России?
Добре дошла в България!Само напред и нагоре!
Поздрави
Я поняла каждое твое слово. 🤗
@@Ульяна-Орлова А аз всяко твое. Явно имаме нещо общо...😉
I am very glad you chose Bulgaria! It is a very good choice and you're going to love your stay here! Can't wait to welcome you in Bulgaria! 🎉❤😊
Да, я была там и жила там. Самый красивый город Болгарии - Бургас. ❤
Great choice, it seems that more and more foreigners are chosing our country! A few tips:
- a lot of people from Sofia go to Greece for their beach vacations, the distance isn't much larger than going east to the Balck Sea.
- there are more mountain ranges than you mentioned: Vitosha, Rila, Pirin, Stara Planina (the literal Balkan btw), Rhodopi, Strandzha, and a whole lot smaller ones spinkled throughout the country. Sofia is surrounded by mountains and you can take public transportation to some of them.
- if you register an LLC for your business, you'll also have to hire yourself as the general manager and pay yourself a salary. This can be the minimum wage for that category of labour and would force you to pay in at least a little into social security. Many small business owners pay themselves a minimum wage and get most of their personal income as dividends, which are taxed at a further 5%.
- Sofia is pretty walkable, but the sidewalks aren't great. You should watch your step or risk a nasty fall or a sprained ankle. This has been rapidly improving in the last few years though.
- the air quality in Sofia can vary dramatically, from pristine to poisonous. Just a heads up, so you're not surprised. Luckily it's easy to travel to the countryside or catch a cheap and quick flight to some other European city for a couple of days if this is a concern.
- Bulgarian and Macedonian are the odd ones out of the Slavic language family as they mostly lack a grammatical case system. Using Russian grammar won't work. That said, most locals know either English or Russian as a second language, so communication shouldn't be too difficult.
Welcome and good luck!
Congratulations for choosing the nicest country dear Alina. Wish you all the best...
Congratulations, Alina. As someone born and raised in Bulgaria and as your fan, I am very glad that you chose to live in my country. I hope it lives up to your expectations.
Thank you so much :)
Tons of fans, BigBen, wait for your turn!
Добре дошла в България Алина 😊. You have chosen a piece of paradise, which is yet to surprise you. I am extremely proud that you are showing Bulgaria to the world in this way and I am sure that you will feel very comfortable here. Keep all your virtues and be an ambassador of Bulgaria wherever you go. You will be. You have already done it with this video, which we Bulgarians will never forget. I wish you from the bottom of my heart that all your dreams come true in your new home.😊
Я прожила несколько лет в Болгарии, но недавно я вернулась на свою Родину/Россию. У меня остались только хорошие воспоминания. Я пишу по-русски, потому что у меня проблемы с болгарской грамматикой.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Bulgaria is the mother of those two, not a par of them. 😉
@IvanKaramusalov, много добре казано! Взехте ми думите от устата Дано да не се разочарова Алина! Има още много място за работа и подобрения във всички сфери. Да, имаме бърз интернет, но земите ни пустеят и нямат приветлив вид. Има много не толкова красиви гледки, когато тръгнеш да пътуваш с влак например до Варна.
направо сме топ, шибана бюрокрация пълна със сърдити лелки, МВР, което е равно на ОПГ и обслужва интересите на политиците и хората с парите, неработеща съдебна система, най-високи цени в ЕС, а най-ниски заплати, байгяновски манталитет и 0 морал... ще видиш колко бързо ще си събере багажа наобратно
Welcome to Bulgaria ❤❤❤ I lived in Canada for three years. From 2019 to 2022. I loved it so much but ...as you explain why you are leaving it now, that's the reason we (my family) decided to come back from Canada. "The nicest people on Earth" ❤❤❤
И поэтому я вернулась на родину - в Россию. Тот, кто жил в другом месте, хорошо знает, что на родине всегда чувствуешь себя лучше всего. Но у меня были хорошие годы в вашей замечательной стране, поэтому я люблю и уважаю Болгарию и болгар. ❤
@@Ульяна-ОрловаУльяна, веднага да се връщаш в България 😊 Чакам те ❤
Bulgaria seems SO AMAZING! The nature, people, food, language and location seem so great. I want to travel there but until I get the money together, I get to watch you go through the process to get there.
It is an incredible country! Hope you get to visit sometime :)
I've spent 20 years abroad, and I'm back to Bulgaria. My only dream now is to buy something near Nessebar as a permanent place of living
Friend just bought a new apartment in sv vlas for 36k euro
@@ArizonaBulgaria The price is reasonable .... the closer to the sea, the better
I knew it!!!!!!! Talk about intuition!!!! I remember watching your videos of you there and had the sense that you felt at home there. The variety of natural scenery was fantastic!!! Loved the old architecture too. Food is awesome. Good luck always, Alina. Wishing you the very best and much happiness.
Thank you!
Alina,we follow you from Australia and really appreciate you sharing your very thorough choosing process and your very personal reasons with us. I really admire your independent spirit and thanks for sharing your travels and insights with us. May the blessings be upon you in manifesting your future.
Welcome to Bulgaria, Alina! Wish you the best adventure of your life!
That's amazing :) I've been following you for more than 2 years and your choice is quite surprising. Welcome to Bulgaria, Alina!
It is good to see people actually acknowledging Bulgaria
It’s a great country!
Congratulations, Alina! I'm fully confident that your future will be bright wherever you go!
Thank you so much!
I can't wait to follow your journey in Sofia, Bulgaria and every other place you will visit. A lot of Bulgarians don't understand why a foreign person would come and live in our country. But Bulgaria has so much to offer - beautiful places to visit, new culture to experience, people to meet, it's quite cheap to live a normal life as a foreigner in Bulgaria which is not the same for us locals (or at least a big percentage of us). I truly believe that you are making a good decision and I hope you enjoy your time in my city :)
After 20 years in Canada, my husband and I moved back to Bulgaria, 5 years ago. It wouldn't be possible if he didn't opt for an early retirement. We bought a house in one small village and now we are enjoying gardening, simple life, and our organic produce.
That's wonderful to hear!
So super excited for your continued journey and adventures!!!
If you still came to Bulgaria, you can visit Romania and you will discover an extremely beautiful and welcoming country.
As a Romanian, I visited the neighboring country Bulgaria many times and found many nice sights. I send greetings this way to the Bulgarian neighbors! :)
Kind words❤ Thank you for the kind comment and let’s keep mutual 🫡 Greeting to 🇷🇴
Daca nu vorbeai doar din carti si aveai minima curiozitate sa te uiti pe canalul ei... ai fi aflat ca a mai vizitat Romania deja, in trecut...
Si nu pot sa pricep, ce tot ii dai in halul acesta cu Romania in sus si Romania in jos... 😒 Parca ai fi copil de cresa...
@@dragoscepraga9103 ai zis că nu pricepi. Și eu nu te contrazic.
@@Vorbescdincarti Hai mai dă-vă-n carichu calulului cu replici de genul… 😡😡😡
@@Vorbescdincarti Apropo fii mai mult preocupat de fenomenul cărților mincinoase, din moment ce tot te dai atât de isteț în fața lumii…
That's awesome Alina, Bulgaria looks beautiful!
You will love it here! As Sylvester Stallone said while filming here: “Bulgaria is the place to be” 🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬 I am sure you took the right decision
Какой фильм он снял?
@@Ульяна-Орлова Expendables 3
Welcome to Bulgaria! I have been watching your videos for the last few years and what a surprise to have youtube suggest this latest one to me.
What I've learned with age and maturity is that listening to my intuition/gut feelings usually doesn't steer me wrong. The tricky part is just understanding what your intuition is trying to tell you.
Glad to hear that you like it here in Bulgaria. Best of luck, Alina!
I'm shivering with excitement over this. I will definitely watch it. Only been following you for a couple of weeks. Subscribed.
Thank you!
Good luck Alina and welcome to Bulgaria!
Hope you find lots of friends and have a great time and living!
Me and my Ukranian wife will be returning there, too!
Добре дошла в България! Надявам се, да се чувстваш щастлива! ❤️⭐
Мой муж оттуда
@@Наташа-Петрова🇧🇬💚🇷🇺🇵🇱🇷🇸🇭🇷 Славянский братья
Thank you Alina for sharing! ❤ exciting too see you changing life and keeping us updated! You spoke with such love in the other video about Bugaria that it felt it is in your heart! Good luck with your move! 🌿
🫂 congratulations on your big move to Bulgaria 🇧🇬 🥹. So happy for you.
I was very recently in Sofia and was blown away by how good the Metro is. As long as you are within walking distance of one of the stations, you never have to worry about any other kind of transport to the airport, nor the bus/train station. Also to note, you don't need to purchase those subway tickets you showed, you can just swipe your card at the little gates and they will charge you 1,60 BGN automatically. :)
Yeah the public transit is honestly fantastic there! We have way more issues here in Toronto lol
Fingers crossed for you mate!
What an amazing spot to call home - Stay strong and it'll all fall into place - so incredibly proud of you!
Aw thank you!
Hey, I am so glad you chose my country! In general Bulgarians are very welcoming to foreigners, especially if they come and give their bit in economic prosperity of the country. You are going to do that, so you are more than welcome!
I see you are very well acquainted with the details about living in Bulgaria. If you know some Russian and you can read Cyrillic alphabet, it won't be so hard for you to learn Bulgarian.
Actually Bulgaria has 39 mountains in total, not just 2. :) Most of them are small ones, but there are some big ones - the two ranges you mentioned Pirin and Rhodopes mountain, but we also have Stara planina (Old mountain translated in English) which starts from the west border of Bulgaria and goes all the way east to the seaside of the Black sea. Rila is also very beautiful mountain with the highest peak on the Balkans and a lot of beautiful lakes. And most importantly - you have a mountain right next to Sofia - Vitosha mountain. So, if you like hiking and activities in the mountains, you will have a lot of possibilities.
I wish you the best of luck and I hope you like life in Bulgaria!
We can fully understand your decision given your heritage, especially.
We just returned from an amazing month, mostly driving the eastern Balkans. We would have thought that it would have been Albania, but we appreciate your rationale, especially about the air connections.
Best wishes.
Roger and
Jeanette
Wonderful choice Alina! I hope you're immigration process goes smoothly. The Slavic connection is not to be underestimated, it is at the heart of things even though it's sometimes ignored by us Slavs. I wish you a lovely what time in Bulgaria.
So much fuuuuuun ❤ can't wait to follow your journey ❤
Thank you so much :)
So happy for you Alina and I do think it is a great decision and choice for you as you deserve only the best. Can't wait for your next video! Stay safe and well.
Thank you so much!!
As a Bulgarian I wish we to value the things we have and helped your choice a bit more! As a Sofia-born I do not even realize the city has so many advantages :) Welcome and enjoy y/our country!
Like polluted air, traffic jams, homeless and mentally ill people.
И поэтому я вернулась на родину - в Россию. Тот, кто жил в другом месте, хорошо знает, что на родине всегда чувствуешь себя лучше всего. Но у меня были хорошие годы в вашей замечательной стране, поэтому я люблю и уважаю Болгарию и болгар. ❤
@@TheDoomsday120 To be fair what you are describing is pretty much all big cities around the world. I moved away from the capital 6-7 years ago and back then while it's true that there were homeless it wasn't to a point where they were all over the place, which I assume that's what you are saying. I doubt that in such a short time that has changed. Mentally ill also weren't abundant back then and while I'm sure there is an uptick since 2020, I doubt that it's to a point where it comes even remotely close to the major western capitals.
Welcome to Bulgaria! Hopefully everything will work out as best as possible for you! Greetings from Varna, Bulgaria (on the Black Sea coast). Be patient, it will be worth it.
Я знаю твой город, потому что была очень близко - в другом большом морском городе! Я думаю, ты знаешь, о каком городе я говорю, ой.
I'm your fan since your last trip in Bulgaria. I hope and i know you will have a lot of fun, maybe some hard times too, but you will always find a people who would help you. Enjoy your time and Varna waiting you again :))
Thank you so much!
From the beginning, I knew that you would choose Bulgaria. Your eyes were shining when you mentioned Bulgaria. Welcome to this wonderful country. As they say in Bulgarian "Добре Дошла" 🌹(One Bulgarian Rose for you).
Thank you! 😃
I sensed that as well. Such a nice country with kind people and amazing nature.
Я хочу 1000 красных роз 🤭
Sounds like a brilliant choice. Cheering you on and excited for you 💗💗💗
Welcome, dear Alina! I hope that you will feel at home in my country!
Thank you!
Enjoy the Shopska Salad .. best of luck in Bulgaria been there so many times and Loved it🥰
Bulgaria is a beautiful country!!! Wish you all the best in the new country!!! Thank you for sharing. Удачі!!!! ❤
Hey Alina, also another great thing about Bulgaria is that we have amazing weather - 4 seasons with good temperatures💙
Bulgaria has an interesting history. Good luck on finalizing the immigration process! ❤
I need to do a little research on Bulgarian history and see what interesting historical sites you can visit and show us.
Thank you! Yes, Bulgaria has a very rich history with a lot to see and do.
@AlinaMcleod it doesn't have shit nowadays though. Be careful
@@AnetaMihaylova-d6f weird comment. Plenty of see and do in Bulgaria. And it's pretty safe comparing to most places in the world. No Uber though and probably better to pay for private healthcare
@deadmansfire I am Bulgarian so I should know better. The country is fucked !
What a charming young lady. Welcome to Bulgaria!
I absolutely love Bulgaria. I just spent time there this summer and as soon as I got to Sofia, I knew I could live there. Tirana would be my 2nd choice as well!
Wishing you the best in Bulgaria, Alina! 🙌🏼
It’s great to be back, Alina!❤
Woohoo guessed right! Will be watching with interest how the move goes!
Welcome to beautiful Bulgaria Alina! Your reasons are exactly matching all our reasons for moving from States to Bulgaria for an early retirement 2.5 years ago. We were not sure that we could afford an early retirement - so we were also considering a digital nomad route - but life is so cheap in Bulgaria that we managed to live just fine. We are also originally from Ukraine and agree that Cyrillic alphabet and language similarities making transition so much easier. So far are very happy about our decision. Alina all the best for the new and exiting chapter of your life
I realise I left Ireland 35 years ago and didn't tell the state I was leaving. Now that would seem like a peculiar thing to do for a Irish person. I have now put Bulgaria on my possible retirement plan and will visit soon.
In the northeast in Bulgaria pretty much every town/village has British retirees. The roads are good, international airport nearby, seaside, resorts, yet you can find cheap houses in the towns around.
I'm so happy that you've found your happiness! :) Keep it up!
Thank you!
Good choice, Alina!
I wish you the best of luck in Bulgaria.
Thank you!
Girl, you look so happy, so relax! Wish you the best! Live the life!
Thank you so much!
Best of luck in Bulgaria, welcome !
Bulgaria is a very desirable destination and over time it will become more and more difficult with documents and accepting people from outside the European Union. You are taking this step at the right time!
Wish you all the best Alina! Love your videos!!
I live in Bulgaria from 2016.
В каком городе ты сейчас находишься?
@@Ульяна-Орлова Asenovgrad
Based on your decision to live in Sofia, my wife and I (Canadian living in Ohrid) are going to visit Sofia next week. We have been to most EE cities but not Sofia.
But, your decision has got us curious about Sofia 😊
Very happy for you Alina! Bulgaria must be really nice and also safe, then it offers spectacular locations, from the mountains to the Black Sea! Wish you all the best 🍀💕🪻
Wow, I saw some of your videos traveling the world, I saw some when you went trough Bulgaria as well, but to move to our country officially, thats great compliment!
❤ I had clients who chose Bulgaria over Alberta.
I went to Varna, Bulgaria as a tourist many years ago and I loved the touristy city. I had very good time there.
Keeping my fingers crossed for you girl!! ❤️
Awesome upload, thank you for sharing about Bulgaria. Wish you have a wonderful day
I've enjoyed your analytical thought process to decide where to move to.
Thanks for sharing your journey Alina. I'm in the middle of a similar juncture. Canadian, western Ukrainian heritage, lived and studied in Russia years ago, and going on 10 years with residecy in Central America. But I'm now middle age so close friendships and culture are pulling me back to eastern europe. Like you, I was impressed with Albania, just how open they were during the lockdowns, but language would prevent me from ever living there. I'm now proceeding with permanent residency in the one country I don't think you've mentioned, a place in the bad books with many in the west, but where language and culture are familiar and where the people are incredibly kind and welcoming. Anyway, I'll keep following your journey and see how things go for you. All the best.
🇷🇺 is definitely the best place to move to currently
Your choice to move to Bulgaria is spot on! It’s truly one of the best places to live in the Balkans. The location is unbeatable for quick trips abroad, whether it’s a weekend getaway or even just an evening out. The services here are top-notch-high quality, fast, and still very affordable, which is hard to find in many other places. Plus, the fact that you can book a doctor’s appointment on the same day is amazing. And let’s not forget about the fresh veggies and fruits-they actually taste like they should! You’re in for a fantastic experience.🍀🍀
Wow, I watched your videos like 4 years ago and felt so happy that you were visiting Bulgaria, my home country. Never would I have imagined you'd be moving there in 2025. I love this for you!!!!! I hope you feel at home and Bulgaria is everything you've hoped for!
Hi Alina, this is Sohail, one of your big fans from Bangladesh.. It was great to meet you (with a big surprise) in Toronto Summer Garden...I would say, a lucky day and a special moment for me to be introduced to you. I have been watching all your episodes from 2022..Good Luck for your future life in Bulgaria and looking forward to seeing you exploring new places in years to come...🙏
I have been to Sofia and I totally understand your reasons to move there. The metro stations are among the cleanest I have seen. If you earn your money abroad then it is maybe the ideal destination for the reasons you mentioned in the video.
Glad you agree!
Her choice to move to BG isn't the only one, the best, the wisest, the easiest, but is the most logical! Welcome to BG to all with dreams & hearts!
Sending you best wishes 😊 we love Bulgaria 🇧🇬 also. Spent 3 months there last year. I miss the Banitza from serdika Station .
I know exactly what you're talking about...
Hello Alina, Congratulations, You have become a Bulgarian citizen 👍👍❤❤
Welcome to BG girl, have a good time !
This is exciting news! My husband Jan and I are also moving to Plovdiv, Bulgaria, in early March. We are experiencing the same visa convention process as well. Congratulations!
That's wonderful! Hope it works out for you guys!
Hi Alina ! Happy Autumn 🍂 🍁 & congratulations on relocating to Bulgaria 🇧🇬 😊. I've only been to Sofia briefly as part of a tour but it was a marvelous city & I remember it impressed in your videos. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving !
Thank you and happy thanksgiving to you as well!
Добре дошла :)
Makes me proud you choose Bulgaria of all places and I hope you're happy with that choice. It's not perfect, but I'm sure you've taken almost everything (important to you) into account. I actually started watching you right when you were in Bulgaria 4ish (?) years ago as you popped in my TH-cam feed and been a fan of your content ever since. I really do hope you have a good experience in here. My judgement of life in Sofia can be harsh as a local, same as when you were talking about Toronto, it's a lot easier to critique when you lived here long enough, but looking objectively it's a great and a very safe place, especially if you have a good salary. You'll surely meet some rude jerks along the way, I especially sometimes have a hard time with how uncooperative the people can be, but my only advice as local is to remember that not everyone is like that.
Do you have friends in Sofia or anybody local helping you with the move? If you need any help or information, don't be afraid to ask.
Thank you so much, very kind of you to say! Yes, I expect there will be some bumps along the way but I think the fact that I will only be there about half the year will make the transition easier for me. Right now I do know a few friends in Sofia, but if you ever see me on the street, please come say hi!
@@AlinaMcleodam from Pakistan live in Saudi Arabia i want to move Bulgaria can you help me please
@@ZohaibKhan-ei6be pakipaki
Болгария, безусловно, хороший выбор. Есть чудесные города и места отдыха!
OMG, I'so happy to hear finally your choice and I'm kinda of sensed from the start,that it'll be Bulgaria ❤ I knew it!
I wish you a lot of happiness, success and blessings here, sweet Alina🍀
As soon as I saw your video discussing potential requirements I knew you were secretly talking about Bulgaria, it was clear as it really does perfectly fit your specific needs. We welcome you to our lovely country, I can't wait for the moving arc and hope you love it as much as I think you will.