Varna Kolkhoz Market - A Deep Cultural Experience 🇧🇬

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  • Varna Kolkhoz Market - A Deep Cultural Experience
    Join me as we visit the communist era market, in Varna Bulgaria, and take a deep dive into the local culture.
    Named after the Soviet Framing Cooperatives, the Kolkhozen Market (kolkhozen pazar) in Varna is the ideal place to meet local people and get a vivid insight about life in Varna Bulgaria.
    We chat with people, eat the local foods, drink the national drink (Rakia), and get a taste of Armenian food and amazing Armenian Cognac.
    Lets discover extraordinary Varna together!
    If you enjoy adventure videos from the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, then grab your vodka, some zakusky and join me as we explore the Truly extraordinary Kolkhoz Market in the city of Varna in Bulgaria.
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ความคิดเห็น • 258

  • @radinavelleva1133
    @radinavelleva1133 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    as a bulgarian i want to clear out one thing for people who do not know bulgarian: the tone people talk with most of the times may sound aggressive but i assure you it is not, we are loud and we seem aggressive but as the lady in the spice shop showed - she was just happy, she teased him at the beginning but she is genuinely kind to him

    • @SoSo-fk6jy
      @SoSo-fk6jy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ne vous inquiétez pas j'y suis allé trois fois j'ai pas du tout ressenti de l'agressivité au contraire j'ai adoré l'ambiance bg❤

  • @l.k.7740
    @l.k.7740 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Feta, literally translated from Greek means white cheese (Bulgarian) Because during communism we could not export it to the west
    we sell it to the Greeks, they change the name and sell it as their product. They never had real cheese but because of its great publicity in England, they now think of it as Greek.

    • @bgbest5790
      @bgbest5790 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Exactly it’s Bulgarian, real name for it is sirene.

    • @peev2
      @peev2 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@bgbest5790the Greeks have a word for sirene - tiri, and kashkaval is kaseri.

    • @bgbest5790
      @bgbest5790 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@peev2 Greeks have influence from neighboring countries especially Bulgaria.

    • @peev2
      @peev2 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@bgbest5790 we've been growing together for more than 1000 years. Balkan cuisine is similar across countries.

    • @bgbest5790
      @bgbest5790 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@peev2 Are you from Greece?

  • @peterw4338
    @peterw4338 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    In the late 1950s and 1960s in the UK we could buy canned Bulgarian stuffed peppers. They were one of the cheapest canned products but very delicious. They disappeared from the shelves in the 1970s.

    • @LGandM
      @LGandM ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Readily available in the U.S. under the Zehr Gut brand name, choice of stuffed peppers, tomatoes or eggplant. Anywhere from $1.50-$2.50 or so per can. Very flavorful.

  • @pauldumitrescu1955
    @pauldumitrescu1955 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    bulgarians have the best vegetables in the world!

    • @nodroganemoga7350
      @nodroganemoga7350 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      And most darknes goverment... Old people living without money for drugs, gaz, eating....

    • @masonhugsan229
      @masonhugsan229 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      thank you ! you are great

    • @hristohetimov2728
      @hristohetimov2728 ปีที่แล้ว

      In 1970 Bulgaria was pronounced the country 🍅 ... But back in the day a single root of 🍅 on the field used to give like 9 kg of 🍅... That's how fertile the soil was..

  • @sarpimoleni5936
    @sarpimoleni5936 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Im learning bulgarian and this subtitles really help me a lot, thank to who is making them

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hello my friend.
      Most of it was done by me however a friend of mine did help with a few sentences I just couldn't make out.
      I will be sure to pass the message to them.
      Thank you for watching and commenting👌👍

    • @Emilio-xc3ti
      @Emilio-xc3ti 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @Seksbog34slqto Why would he want to learn the first cyrillic language and such a beautiful one at the same time? I wonder... (I am a bulgarian too)

    • @Trinsh
      @Trinsh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Seksbog34slqto Лапе, ще те е срам след време, като си четеш нелепостите. :D Seksbog, бааахахахахахахахах!

    • @kristianvelchev1994
      @kristianvelchev1994 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @lgbtq_hitlеr why you are talking like that for your own language?

    • @egukoucu
      @egukoucu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@kristianvelchev1994 because he’s young and still figuring life out… and he bight be angry and offended by the economical situation of the country…

  • @sasho888prm
    @sasho888prm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    "Make sure to film Bai Ivan."
    Justin: "Bye Ivan!"
    Hahhahahahaa

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Where is it???

    • @sasho888prm
      @sasho888prm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@J.E.E 33:18
      "Bai" Ivan means something like uncle Ivan.
      They said "Film uncle Ivan too."
      And you said "Bye Ivan!"
      It worked out in the end though.

  • @magdalenahristova6698
    @magdalenahristova6698 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    One more thing from me , I would like to say that you don't look "western" at all. You look like local, or russian, or any eastern. You kind of feel the vibes, the atmosphere... And act naturally. Bravo. And you know bulgarian? Amazing pronunciation . Congrats 👏👏👏

  • @CT0KA
    @CT0KA 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I stumbled upon your video and it is hilarious, best laugh I've had in a while... As a Bulgarian it is very funny how genuine your experiences are, and you are very good around people, even knowing some of the language

  • @ivanpetrov2280
    @ivanpetrov2280 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You left me speechless my friend. You are so open for our culture. I have to say, you own a good knowledge. In the previous video i was curious why you sounding Russian when you pronounce some Bulgarian words. That's because you know Russian lang. All Russian people have your accent when they speak Bulgarian. Great Videos. You make me laugh a lot, i watching you with smile on my face, you make me happy mate. Next month i will drive to Bulgaria from Birmingham. And your video just give me happiness to go home again, instead of visit any orher country. Next time when you visit Bulgaria, try to eat "ovcharska salata" shepherd salad. Very nice again with Rakia. Have many brands in the shop's. The homemade is the best and real, but only you catch good one, probably this one from the market which you share with the experts isn't that good for drink. Like what they told you it's fresh. Definitely not good for drinking, it's too early. Need to be old more than year minimum, then you can feel the grape taste or plum taste depend of the type you bought..

  • @pauldumitrescu1955
    @pauldumitrescu1955 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    wonderful bulgaria! ❤💥

  • @rnik8156
    @rnik8156 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Man your communication skills are superb, and your russian is rly good. Btw "sharena sol" contains paprika, savory, thyme and salt and we use it as sandwich spice or meat spice.

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Hi Nik,
      Bulgarian cuisine is by far one of my favorites, And I always love to have sharina sol at home, As it immediately transports me back to Bulgaria whenever I feel like it... It is a very unique spice with an amazing smell.
      Thank you for clarifying what is in it as I always wondered👍👌

    • @alexandyrmitew9964
      @alexandyrmitew9964 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@J.E.E u have to try sour fermented garlic :D and its natural vaccine for alot ot things :)

    • @user-h1ank0v
      @user-h1ank0v 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@J.E.E Kebabche with bread and motley salt (шарена сол) or with liutenitza is a classic bulgarian street food ;) Whenever I smell шарена сол it reminds me of this sandwitch.

    • @nodroganemoga7350
      @nodroganemoga7350 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Шарена сол, мерудия?

    • @nodroganemoga7350
      @nodroganemoga7350 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@J.E.E топъл хляб, маргарин и мерудия това беше хитът по време на деноминацията..

  • @MeyTribe
    @MeyTribe ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have to say- gotta love the honesty of the woman with the tomatoes!!
    You asked which one is better out of 2 piles with different pricing- and she pointed at the cheaper option LOL
    Awesome video, even though it's a year old... I am looking into possibly moving to Varna this year (from Bansko) and I def loved this video !

  • @alexd5670
    @alexd5670 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Man, you are making amazing videos, really :) By so ordinary way you are make the things looks so amazing :) Explaning all, showing the prices, the tastes :) I enjoy your videos and happy to see how Varna looks in English eyes :) Keep doing - you are doing very well! :))

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you Alex for such s fantastic comment.
      It really felt nice to read your message..
      I hope you continue watching and commenting on my videos.
      All the best my friend in 2022👌👍

    • @dianaroydeva8190
      @dianaroydeva8190 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ПОСЕТЕТЕ И РОДОПИТЕ...НЕКА ВИ ПОКАЖАТ КАК СЕ ПРАВИ ЧЕВЕРМЕ ИЛИ АГНЕШКО В ,,ТРАП,, ИМАМЕ ХУБАВА И ИНТЕРЕСНА КУХНЯ❤❤❤❤ ОПИ5АЙТЕ И ВИТА БАНИЦА,ТИКВЕНИК ЩЕ ОСТАНЕТЕ ДОВОЛНИ И С ПРЕКРАСНИ СПОМЕНИ И ВКУСОВЕ!БЛАГОДАРЯ ЗА ВИДЕОТО ❤❤❤ОПИТАЙТЕ ВИШНОВКА,СЛАДКА ОТ ГОРСКИ ПЛОДОВЕ ,ГЪБИ,РИБА,МЕД...ОПОЗНАЙТЕ БЪЛГАРИЯ ЗА ДА Я ОБИКНЕТЕ❤❤❤Е КАЗАЛ АЛЕКО КОНСТАНТИНО

  • @Gen_66
    @Gen_66 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    ХАХАХАХХАА, 33:10, Вика му - Не пъпеш кат тебе!!! На глас се изхилих. The translation is not complete, missed the part where he joked that this is not a melon like yourself. Being called a melon in Bulgaria is like a joke for being silly :D

  • @me4etoyogi
    @me4etoyogi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ох с глас се смея Човека слезе на пазара и бат Митко го запука ракия пиеш ли имен ден имаш ох още се смея

  • @petrovasani5837
    @petrovasani5837 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi guys. Im from Varna ❤️ Love my country. I hope u enjoy in my town 🤗🤗🤗

  • @barryrahn5957
    @barryrahn5957 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    The Bulgarians seem like very friendly people, they don't seem crushed by their experience with communism.

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Very resilient people with a hard history.
      But that history makes them a very unique people with a unique culture.
      I absolutely love it there👌👍

    • @barryrahn5957
      @barryrahn5957 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@J.E.E From the videos you've made, it seems like everyone you've spoken seems glad to talk. Maybe after all those years of the clampdown they were glad to have a normal society. Lots of English speakers too. Guess English is still the lingua franca - lucky us!

    • @carlustin4034
      @carlustin4034 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@barryrahn5957 Before under communism were more open. Now people in Bulgaria are alienated. 30-40 years ago Justin was going to be invited by half of the people in their homes for dinner. And felt insulted if he did not come.

    • @tsetso99
      @tsetso99 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@carlustin4034 That would have been until he is arrested by DS for asking too many questions and being a Western spy. 🥲

    • @StarcraftSwarm
      @StarcraftSwarm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They are crushed by so called "democracy" aka corrupt governments for the past 30 years, almost all the old folks miss the years of communism because they had a much higher standard of living.

  • @MsMarinakr
    @MsMarinakr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Justin has real talent to find the most delicious local food while traveling.

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hi Marina... I am happy you are enjoying it.
      Hopefully this will inspire people to try new places, foods and experiences.

    • @dianaroydeva8190
      @dianaroydeva8190 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      БЛАГОДАРИМ❤

  • @zorozovzorev499
    @zorozovzorev499 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When i saw you eating those cucumber and tomatoes you looked so Bulgarian ;;THANKS FOR SHARING

  • @TheHERBB
    @TheHERBB 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this people are poor brother at the bazar u should tip them more i mean like prices are cheap when u get something for 1-2 euro atleast give them 4-5 and that will make their day they will remember u for a long time if u do this and they will tell stories about u at dinner believe me im from Bulgaria

  • @graciie77
    @graciie77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Turshiq (pickled stuff as you called them) water is amazing to drink. I always drink it first. Sour, spicy all of the good stuff.

    • @ryanrm2664
      @ryanrm2664 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am from Syria I live in Sofia I want to meet Bulgarian girls

  • @stilianna8611
    @stilianna8611 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    THE CRAZIEST GUY FROM UK !!

  • @davidsagatelian9677
    @davidsagatelian9677 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Always a pleasure watching your videos!

  • @joseo.5721
    @joseo.5721 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I enjoy your videos more than bald and bankrupt !

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you so much for the amazing compliment, as Mr. Bald has set a great standard for travel vlogs.
      You comment is very inspiring and giving me the will to do more and get better.
      Thank you so much for watching and for the encouraging comment 👌👍

  • @eltenda
    @eltenda 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What a nice market and town...good for a retirement plan

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Absolutely... It is amazing value for money!!!
      I am considering moving there for a few months to do extensive coverage of the balkans.
      So if you're looking for a retirement place with good value amazing prices fresh foods and fun people Varna is definitely the place

    • @fishingpassion18
      @fishingpassion18 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi there, I'm Yani, nice to meet you whit greetings from sunny Margate! We have a lot of English villages where more and more British are settling with the idea of ​​spending their old days in peace. One of them is the village of "Palamaritsa" , where so far the English, Irish and French who live there together 😃, are more than the local population in the village!
      By the way I just subscribed your channel and I do like your videos and i can say that exploring Bulgaria is something which gonna blow your mind and Yess you gonna feel it through your soul fella. Keep on the good work! Thumbs up! 👍🏼👌🏼I'm originally from Varna, Bulgaria, living in UK for the last 8 years of my life, anything I can help whit, I'm on 24/7 😉
      *Only one thing I don't agree is when in one of your videos you said that the Bulgarian cheese is type of "feta" cheese...the truth is that the Greeks stole and patented the cheese before us by calling it "feta". However, the bacteria needed to make the cheese and yogurt unique grow in Bulgaria and this gives the original taste to both the cheese and the yogurt, which you can find only in Bulgaria! That's why the yogurt called "kiselo mlyako" is something which you can only taste in the country, It is recommended to be home made to feel the real taste of it!
      Good luck, Justin! 😉👌🏼

  • @АнгелДимитров-л4у
    @АнгелДимитров-л4у 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The video is amazing. I'm a glad that you present Eastern Europe in interesting way, in particular Varna and people can see our culture and how we live here. 5:24 are my stalls, and if you come to Varna again, maybe Summer I hope you will come to visit my vegetables garden where you can see how the different types of vegetables grow and you can try fresh local vegetables. I think that it will interesting to audience to see it, because many people don't know where their food comes from and how it's grow.

  • @graciie77
    @graciie77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why would you put кашкавал on top of shopska🙃 you need SIRENE

  • @sovietproject7052
    @sovietproject7052 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Someone got to let Mr. Bald and Bankrupt know about his twin brother haha

  • @Krumanionec
    @Krumanionec 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I Iike how you get the local humour, sharena sol shows perfectly bulgarians - a mix of the best and in the same time unique

  • @LGandM
    @LGandM ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoying catching up on your videos, just found your channel. I was in Varna/Golden Sands in November 2004, very cool city. I need to go back and see the rest of the country. Hope you are well. Aka JGinTX.

  • @TheHarmonicReactor
    @TheHarmonicReactor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video . Can you find ORGANIC NONE GMO VEGIES ?

  • @ludgerofernandes9302
    @ludgerofernandes9302 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are the Dog’s Bollocks 🤣🤣🤣

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!👍👌

  • @nedmuqlkov7880
    @nedmuqlkov7880 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    33:12 was kinda offensive actually… He said “Watermelon, not melon like you are”. In other words my fellow citizen called you stupid. It’s sad but most of the bulgarian people are like that. But now Imma teach you the perfect word that describes them. They are “прошляци- proshlyaci” plural. This means wasted, all day and night drunk people who judge others.
    Thank you for visiting my hometown. Wish you the best!

  • @sleeper7271
    @sleeper7271 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    That lady was hilarious
    Give me 2 leva then!
    Perfect example of Bulgaria customer service :D

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi my friend.
      Yes that pretty much sums it up and I think it is great.
      Thanks for watching and commenting 👍👌

    • @sleeper7271
      @sleeper7271 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@J.E.E Thats what I love about that place, if you break the language barrier just a tiny bit, you quickly become 1 of the locals.
      She was speaking to you as if you were born and raised in Bulgaria, not caring you are a foreigner at all

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sleeper7271 I couldn't agree more!!! I am also a huge fan.

  • @RandomDave
    @RandomDave 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video mate, I’m sure if I spent time with you it would make my already protruding belly, even more prominent 😆 Wouldn’t mind trying that cognac too! Good work.

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks mate.
      The best cognac... It was actually Winston Churchill's favorite apparently.
      Rumor has it that he drank it in Yalta with Stalin and Stalin used to send him cases of it to the UK.
      I suggest you get some... Probably available in any supermarket in Ukraine.

    • @RandomDave
      @RandomDave 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@J.E.E I may just do that 👍

  • @emaya9200
    @emaya9200 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Spent 2-3 years in Varna studying and lived close to that Pazar. Wanted to see Varna streets and yours was first video i pressed on. Interesting to see it. Katma place is still there since year 2001 when I left and went to USA. Ever since I live far from Bulgaria. Unfortunately economic standard is very low. Pitty .

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hello mate,
      It is a shame, however I like the fact that things have not changed that much... Honestly, i dont think it is an economic factor but more of a cultural one.
      Thank you for watching and commenting 👌👍

  • @whiskybarato
    @whiskybarato 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    33:11 "Water melon, not a melon like you.." haha 🤣

  • @BalkanMode
    @BalkanMode 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    To my surprise after a century and a half of nation building the Bulgarian cuisine remains dominated by Turkish food names. In fact there’s food in Bulgaria with Turkish names which people from Turkey would not be familiar with. For example, “Sızdırma”. A lot of food names ending with “ma” or “me” are Turkish including the better known “Pastrami” which comes from “Bastırma” (pressed) and “Shawarma” which comes from “Çevirme” (turned - alternate word for “Dömer”). “Kapama” (closed) “Bazlama”, Gözleme” and the one mentioned in the clip for the Russian “Palachinki”, “Katma” (added) are also Turkish names but Bulgarians seem to have confused that one with another Turkish food name for a kind of omelette. The correct name for what Bulgarians call “Katma” is “Akıtma” (spilled) as it is made by spilling the mix onto the pan. My mom used to make good “akıtmas” (акътма). “Kaçamak” is another breakfast item worth mentioning. And let us not forget the “Şkembe” and “Tarana” çorbas (soups).

  • @martinvichev5616
    @martinvichev5616 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Трябва да те направят рекламно лице на България ;)

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hahaha... Maybe they will offer me a job😜

  • @omegalast800
    @omegalast800 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ...should have bought a bag of those cucumbers and the some pickling spice fro Danchi... ;)

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great Video idea mate... Home made pickles to pair with vodka👍👌

  • @wrednuch
    @wrednuch 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    First time I visited Bulgaria in 2009, I found Bulgarian tomatoes to be the best I had ever had. I waited till 2024 for Justin to express the same thought. We can't be wrong!

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Agreed… thanks for watching my friend! 👍👌

  • @mihailbanchev5706
    @mihailbanchev5706 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I like it this video. Was pleasure to see my city again. Couple months ago i been in the same place and i bought so tasty food. Nice people also.

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you my friend… I’m glad you enjoyed the video!👍👌

  • @spdetectors7091
    @spdetectors7091 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At the end of the video, the drunkards ,one said - Try the watermelon, it's very nice, it's not a melon like you. hehehehe

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😜 They were funny guys!!!

  • @radostinangelov9193
    @radostinangelov9193 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Defo for the tomatoes we have one of the world best tomatoes, especially the Bulgarian pink tomato

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed… thanks for watching my friend! 👍👌

  • @genzo53
    @genzo53 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bald and Bankrupt made this style of videos popular. You are better.

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you Petar... That is very kind of you to say👍

  • @somebrid2147
    @somebrid2147 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great content. "Baivan" is actually bai Ivan. Sometimes people would add "bai" in front of older men's names.

  • @barryrahn5957
    @barryrahn5957 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You're killing me man! My stomach's growlin' and I just brushed my teeth and breakfast isn't for seven hours.

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Barry,
      That comment made me chuckle 🤣
      Let me know your timezone and I will try and post at meal times for you🤣🤣

  • @TomLafford
    @TomLafford 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I might be remembering this wrong, but do Bulgarians have Sharena salt with bread (dip the bread in the salt)? I think I remember having it when I was there, was delicious.

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Tom.
      Absolutely correct... That is exactly what it is!
      Often served before a meal to nibble on whilst waiting for the main course.
      I am impressed... you are well traveled 👍

    • @TomLafford
      @TomLafford 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@J.E.E hahah - thank you!

  • @Keith-ui4tp
    @Keith-ui4tp ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At least that fruit is fresh n totally organic not like the bulldhit in supermarkets here.

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😆😆😆
      Agreed… thanks for watching my friend! 👍👌

  • @littlebrit
    @littlebrit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I looked up real estate prices there and seems that rents are real cheap, but it is heck of expensive to buy. I am comparing prices with Greece. For that price 85K could get nice place in Greece.

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are right the rents are super low.
      I think there are good deals to be found on the buy side, just have to be there and ready to act
      Thanks for watching and commenting 👌👍

  • @wiseman9960
    @wiseman9960 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great videos - big fan of yours.
    Man, you need to be watchful with all these homemade Rakias. Very wisely you gave it away to the professionals 😆. BTW прясна or fresh means - run away as fast as you can its full of methanol.
    Some folks don't know how (or simply skip) to treat excessive methanol during the distillation.
    Best to be cautious and take as little of the substance as possible. Or test it by taking a small sample of the alcohol and light it on fire - if you see a yellow fire instead of a blue flame, the sample contains methanol.
    Justin, if you ever come to Bulgaria again, I recommend you to visit the Rhodope mountains. There you can find a lot of kind people, landmarks, beautiful nature and colorite culture. There are plenty of local delicious food and recepies you would enjoy I believe.

  • @richeri9033
    @richeri9033 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm always watching your video in Bulgaria. It has very nice views and is rich in history until now as I watch your videos, and the people are so nice. Someday I will go in there.

  • @Miromarkus
    @Miromarkus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved watching this video. I enjoyed every single minute of it! :)

  • @simeontsenkov7850
    @simeontsenkov7850 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    if you want ,in the summer if you are still in Bulgaria , I'm gonna give you to try a real nice homemade it rakia , matured couple of years , destilated couple of times , produced by my father of law . You really gonna like it , you gonna forget to drink Gin and weskey ! :) You just need a big coup of Shopska salad 🥗 😅👌😎

  • @theswede5402
    @theswede5402 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That last lady was a guaranteed date, cmon Justin!

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🤣🤣🤣 gotta keep filming mate, it's all about the footage when I am filmig👍👌🤣

  • @liliyadach
    @liliyadach 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lovely, interesting and usefully video, thank you 🙏😊

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for the kind words… glad you enjoyed!👍

  • @stanimiravestnes5722
    @stanimiravestnes5722 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice presentation and good commucation skills. I enjoyed watching every bit of it.
    By the way you bought cucumber from the same spot i buy cucumbers when i visit the market.

  • @TheFrankonia83
    @TheFrankonia83 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is the name of the kebab place where you ate the Lula Kebab? It looked so amazing!

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It is called Lavash and it is right next to the fish pavilion!!! You won't regret it.
      Be sure to tell Miro you came from Justin Eastern Europe👃

    • @TheFrankonia83
      @TheFrankonia83 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@J.E.E I'll do. So it is the counterpart to the location at Golden sands, right? The golden sands location is already is on my bucket list.

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheFrankonia83 correct... The golden sands one is a sit down restaurant and the one in the market is more casual... Both worth a try👍

  • @mikeli3697
    @mikeli3697 ปีที่แล้ว

    After first holiday in varna i was shocked how rude and impatient is nearly everyone working in the hospitality or services sector..if you complain about sonething, ghey are ready to attack or argue. Food was served cold almost 90 % of time in many different places. Nobody is smiling or is welcoming, you feel that they are doing you a favour when you buy their services , not vive versa! Never again will I set my food in Bulgaria!

  • @BookTimewithElvis
    @BookTimewithElvis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    24:37 Is that a random person eating your food? Really enjoying these videos Justin thanks for the great content :)

  • @misterc3303
    @misterc3303 ปีที่แล้ว

    You either get super stoic taxi drivers or you get off the wall dudes that just have fun! It's so random! Also yeah, you drink that domashna rakia you will make better videos. Dmitr is funny! 11:18 A taka! Love that.

  • @spasespasevski5737
    @spasespasevski5737 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Justin Come to Macedonia... BEST regards

  • @shoiku4734
    @shoiku4734 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ?? How come there's Turkish Lokum & baklava in bulgaria?

  • @vanken7htainertruesoundrec879
    @vanken7htainertruesoundrec879 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Believe me try them with sallad white cheese it’s a much softer almost creamy and take te seeds off a green Peppers and fill with the salad cheese put leaf basil ( fresh) . And those markets be sure 90%of the food there is really out of heavy chemicals it’s pure and tasty may be various in size and shape after cleaning it’s the most tasty thing to consume

  • @dimiterdentchev3799
    @dimiterdentchev3799 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Who told you that the word "kolkhoz" is appropriate for Bulgaria! Its disgusting and inappropriate

  • @MianAhsanBhatti-p9o
    @MianAhsanBhatti-p9o ปีที่แล้ว

    Tunisian people are lovely but i guess your experience was not good didnt saw that video as you deleted but they are wonderfull people ;)

  • @avissawho
    @avissawho 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bester Tomate 🍅 in der Welt der bulgarische 😋

  • @rawindersaydhi3743
    @rawindersaydhi3743 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It was great presentation of everything. Thanks Justin

  • @NickEnchev
    @NickEnchev 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did u just say "lets see if we can find one" while standing in front of Chatalja? ;)

  • @ivanzapryanov8146
    @ivanzapryanov8146 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The rakia guy is hilarious :D

  • @davidmalka1693
    @davidmalka1693 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    13:11 what a funny old lady 🤣 😂 😆

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      She sure was, so funny to interact with her👍👌

  • @RelaxingWalk-fr9li
    @RelaxingWalk-fr9li 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your mouth is on fire, and you're on fire yourself, you very well thrive in this market, wielding bulgarian language with confidence

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for watching and commenting!! 👍🙂

  • @MrPopular22
    @MrPopular22 ปีที่แล้ว

    Which year is this? Prices seem lower than in Moldova

  • @intedinensak453
    @intedinensak453 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Looks like a lovely place with lots of awesome produce and friendly people.

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Inte,
      You are absolutely correct it is a fantastic place and I highly recommend visiting it if you ever get a chance.
      The produce is 2nd to none and always fresh, But most importantly as you pointed out the people are fantastic.
      Thank you so much for watching and commenting👍👌

    • @intedinensak453
      @intedinensak453 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@J.E.E Howdy and thanks for the reply.
      Yeah Bulgaria has been on my radar for some time as a possible relocation location :)
      So I will for sure give it a visit and feel out the vibe over there once it becomes abit easier to travel again (Hopefully it will).
      Have a great time, cheers!

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@intedinensak453 great decision... You won't regret it👍

  • @panchodimov2067
    @panchodimov2067 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    7:33 jus a tip m8 wash the vegetables every time before eating

  • @veselinkarabakalov1945
    @veselinkarabakalov1945 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Katma (Катма) is not Turkish it's Bulgarian from Rodopi mountain, same as all Mediterranean cuisine is coming from Bulgaria, but Greeks called Greek and Turkish called Turkish❗ The whole world buying Bacillicus Bulgaricus to make yogurt from Bulgaria❗ Next time you should find a place where make Cheverme, a whole roasted lamb on fire❗

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for the advice, i will try it next time!! 👍😃

  • @petterherlofsen7269
    @petterherlofsen7269 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It’s a beautiful city😀😀👍👍

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Petter.
      It really is, I love traveling to Varna.

  • @AnnaHeey
    @AnnaHeey ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this a recurring market? When and where can I find it?

  • @valentinkolev2973
    @valentinkolev2973 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello from Chelmsford Essex...I am from Varna...good to see my town keep doing...

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi buddy… thank you for watching!!👍

  • @billybonecollector7276
    @billybonecollector7276 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Justin thank you very much for showing us the wonders of Bulgaria. I have a Bulgarian friend in Finland who always tells me about Bulgaria and its finally so nice to see how it looks. Bulgarian food looks like delight too.

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much Billy for the kind words… I’m very glad you enjoyed the video!👍👌

  • @panosfexis
    @panosfexis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    where in the name of god put all this food 😅😅😅😁😁😁🙏🙏amazing

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤣🤣🤣🤪🤪🤪

  • @indoorspecies
    @indoorspecies 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    И здесь колхоз :)

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      👌👍

  • @PembrokeshireBoyinThailand
    @PembrokeshireBoyinThailand 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thanks Justin another great video , your interaction with the locals is a lesson we should all embrace Unfortunately most of us lack your linguistic skills , no one more than me due to sheer bloody laziness on my part Keep the videos coming and stay safe

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hi Paul, thanks for watching and commenting on the video.
      I love meeting new people and practice my language skills whenever I get an opportunity.
      I have been asked by several viewers to make a few videos about learning languages and I think I might do a few.
      I am hoping it will inspire some people to learn languages, Once they see how simple my method is.
      All the best mate👌👍

    • @traqnhristov960
      @traqnhristov960 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@J.E.E Dude you hit two of my favourite shops in one go (Pickle shop and Lavash).

    • @Lazy_But_Talented
      @Lazy_But_Talented 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@J.E.E I want to know your method too. 😁

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Lazy_But_Talented Hi Denitsa.
      My method will soon be in a course so you can visit my site and register early.
      www.justineastereurope.com

  • @nodroganemoga7350
    @nodroganemoga7350 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    В морската столица, Ботевата градина , Тракия съда, общината , Чаталджа всички тези площадки няма течаща питейна вода ... А ако беше снимал из улиците вътре на пазара щеше да се изненадаш колко боклуци има навсякъде където се огледаш ..

  • @JasonWebber1
    @JasonWebber1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The fish scene was so upsetting :(

  • @georgistankov9539
    @georgistankov9539 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I m from Varna and i love my town and your video!

  • @parvoletastoykova1425
    @parvoletastoykova1425 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    U brother are proper Armenian are u?

  • @Bass-base
    @Bass-base 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LOL Video started literally 10 meters away from Chayka market which is the local market there. Then travelled 4km to Kolkhoz market.

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello my friend and thank you for watching.
      Let me correct you, I was across the street from Chataldzha not Chaika!!! Wrong neighbourhood.
      And Kolkhozen is the main market in Varna!!!
      Thank you for commenting mate👍

    • @Bass-base
      @Bass-base 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@J.E.E Yeah thanks that's called Chataldzha really. You was 10 meters away from it.

  • @48MBAG
    @48MBAG ปีที่แล้ว

    I have being there twice - nice to see your video, it’s bringing me back in wonderful Bulgaria - I’m from Copenhagen, Denmark - normally skiing in Bansko, and in summertime going to Sozopol, sometimes from Varna, otherwise from Burgas

  • @Top_g80comp
    @Top_g80comp 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really enjoy your videos so real so natural keep up the good work …. Respect 🫡

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, i appreciate the nice comment! 👍🙂

  • @bigbiemacaw
    @bigbiemacaw 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I actually taught for a second you had a slight Bulgarian accent, but yes ok once you mentioned London I hear it,but is there a slight hint of something else in your background…..

  • @zlat96
    @zlat96 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The salt you bought at 13min its really with the ingredients of the original one, but it has very high % of salt. The other one you picked first was better, and closer to the original for sure.
    And one tip, the real Sharena Sol contains Curcuma, see the ingredients before buy
    Have a nice trip next time you visit my country! Nazdrave!

  • @mariokirov7165
    @mariokirov7165 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Shanerna sol" for 4 leva, meanwhile below the package it says 2 leva. Sums up how Bulgarian salesmen try to take more money from foreigners and as Bulgarian I'm ashamed of this. Almost every salesman from the coast is doing this to the tourists, but in reality everyone should be honest and that's how you get more tourists and people having trust in you. Woman with the "turshia" and the other one with "rakia" did well.

  • @magdalenahristova6698
    @magdalenahristova6698 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this in the fall/autumn? Feel like. I don't know why this video jumped on me, i see this chanel for the first time. But I live in the area of this Pazar and i know it very well. :) Congrats 👏

  • @sovietproject7052
    @sovietproject7052 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Judging from this video all ladies in Varna have a son living in England 😄

    • @filip1vn
      @filip1vn ปีที่แล้ว

      Or in Germany

  • @alteravita1790
    @alteravita1790 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I decided to visit Varna after your movies 😂😂😂 Thanks!

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That is fantastic... I hope you enjoy. Send me photos of your trip on Instagram

  • @lidiamartin5245
    @lidiamartin5245 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lol, we don't use such words as Kolhoz market. Bulgaria is in South Central Europe. Generations have grown up, not have experienced Communism. Its amazing to me when older Western Europeans show such nostalgia for the Cold War. Lol

  • @SeanSmith-gy9tg
    @SeanSmith-gy9tg ปีที่แล้ว

    Should have stayed with Jenny and skipped the pastries ;)

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  ปีที่แล้ว

      👍😃

  • @dianaroydeva8190
    @dianaroydeva8190 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Кътмите се ядат с шарена сол и се мажат с мас или масло...всички останали са някаква измислица..с шоколад и 😂😂😂😂

  • @yuriystoyanov8463
    @yuriystoyanov8463 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sharina salt..
    Actually means colorful salt..

    • @J.E.E
      @J.E.E  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you mate!