When considering a move to a new country, there is nothing more valuable than hearing real-life stories and experiences from other expats who have lived there. We'd love to hear about your expat experiences. Please contact us if you live or have lived in Bulgaria and want to share your story.

Claire, a British expat living in a village outside of Sofia, moved to Bulgaria to purchase property in 2011. Claire works from home and enjoys 'fixing-up' her home and growing vegetables with her partner. Read her insights into expat life in Bulgaria.

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Lorraine King is a British expat who moved to a Bulgarian village with her husband a few years ago. They moved there to retire, and Lorraine says the key to settling in well is to do your research before relocating. Read more about her experiences of moving to Bulgaria.

Further reading

► Learn more about Culture Shock in Bulgaria.

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