Thursday, 31 January 2013
A Guest Post
Thanks to Ellis for this guest post..Remember if you have anything you want to say about Bulgaria (within reason),or Bulgarian property enquiries just submit to info@gobg.co.uk or go to www.gobg.co.uk
From Life in Bulgaria to a Novel about
Bulgaria
Guest Post by Ellis Shuman
My job in Internet marketing was relocated
from Tel Aviv, Israel to Sofia in January 2009. I arrived in an unusually warm
January and informed my wife, who was still packing up our house, that she
wouldn't mind the Bulgarian weather. She arrived the following month and as we
left the airport, the snow began to fall. She was not particularly pleased to
wake up the next morning to see half a foot of snow outside our apartment.
The two years we lived in Sofia were
amazing. Unlike some of my coworkers, we utilized every free weekend to travel
around the country. We visited the villages, climbed the mountains, sunbathed
on the beaches, and enjoyed learning about Bulgaria's history, culture, and
cuisine. We made many friends and even learned a bit of Bulgarian. Okay, a very
little bit of Bulgarian.
During our two years in Bulgaria we
maintained a very active blog
detailing our adventures in the country. Even though we knew we needed to
return to Israel at the end of the period, where our family was waiting for us,
we had quite a few regrets about leaving Bulgaria.
I continued to return to Bulgaria every
day, by writing about the country in a fictional sort of way. After two years I
finally completed a novel, set in Bulgaria. The novel is a suspense story, but
it is also one in which Bulgaria plays a major role.
My book, Valley of Thracians, is the
tale of a Peace Corps volunteer who goes missing somewhere in Bulgaria, and of
his grandfather who comes to search for him. But there is more to the story.
There is buried treasure and a depiction of Bulgaria's rich past.
Valley of
Thracians is now available for Kindle at
Amazon, with other formats to follow.
Wednesday, 30 January 2013
Tuesday, 29 January 2013
Uncle Bulgaria on the BBC !
I was interviewed today on BBC Radio West Midlands about the vexed topic of Bulgarian and Romanian emigration in to the UK.I made a number of (I thought) sensible comments regarding the economic realities in Bulgaria, and the fact that people are going to the UK to work not to claim benefits.It was a nice experience and adds to my interviews on the Wall Street Journal and MSNBC in previous years.
Monday, 28 January 2013
Web and Blog titles
As you may well know the term, 'Uncle Bulgaria' is from the Wombles (a 1970's amusing cartoon/live animation series on the BBC).
As such I have no copyright on this and just use it in a humourous, non commercial way.My blog site is a bit of fun for me, but also a serious way of attracting interest in Bulgaria.Regular readers will see that it is mainly a news item referral site, intended to put Bulgaria on the European/World map.
Readers may well note that another site in Bulgaria is using the same name.Would you please note that views expressed on this website are nothing to do with me.
Uncle
As such I have no copyright on this and just use it in a humourous, non commercial way.My blog site is a bit of fun for me, but also a serious way of attracting interest in Bulgaria.Regular readers will see that it is mainly a news item referral site, intended to put Bulgaria on the European/World map.
Readers may well note that another site in Bulgaria is using the same name.Would you please note that views expressed on this website are nothing to do with me.
Uncle
Sunday, 27 January 2013
BBC News - Bulgaria set for nuclear power referendum
BBC News - Bulgaria set for nuclear power referendum:
'via Blog this'
Breaking News: The referendum was passed 60-40% but as turnout was only just 20% the question is going nowhere except back to parliament.A complete waste of time.
'via Blog this'
Breaking News: The referendum was passed 60-40% but as turnout was only just 20% the question is going nowhere except back to parliament.A complete waste of time.
Saturday, 26 January 2013
Chased around Europe by snow
I was in the UK last week.What greeted me ?, snow.Arrived back in Bulgaria and yet more snow.
Seriously though I cannot help but note the near hysteria that breaks out in the UK whenever the 'white plague' descends.Nothing seems to work, if you believe the news media, and there are dire predictions of woe.
From what I could see the only real problem was at Heathrow, and that was mainly due to the nature of the airport.It works at 99% capacity, so if the slightest thing goes wrong the airport turns into a UN refugee camp with flights cancelled like nine pins.
When the snow melts we are told to expect floods of biblical proportions, where millions will be drowned, and their houses swept away never to be seen again.
Its just snow, get real !.
Seriously though I cannot help but note the near hysteria that breaks out in the UK whenever the 'white plague' descends.Nothing seems to work, if you believe the news media, and there are dire predictions of woe.
From what I could see the only real problem was at Heathrow, and that was mainly due to the nature of the airport.It works at 99% capacity, so if the slightest thing goes wrong the airport turns into a UN refugee camp with flights cancelled like nine pins.
When the snow melts we are told to expect floods of biblical proportions, where millions will be drowned, and their houses swept away never to be seen again.
Its just snow, get real !.
Friday, 25 January 2013
Bulgaria: 800 000 Russians to Visit Bulgaria in 2013, Ambassador Forecasts - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Bulgaria: 800 000 Russians to Visit Bulgaria in 2013, Ambassador Forecasts - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
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This is a manifestation of a longer term trend leading to Russians becoming the dominant force in Bulgarian tourism.It may also have a side effect that the property market picks up as more and more Russians become investors, rather than just tourists.It is also welcome news that Russians can now purchase visas at the point of entry i.e. the airport.
'via Blog this'
This is a manifestation of a longer term trend leading to Russians becoming the dominant force in Bulgarian tourism.It may also have a side effect that the property market picks up as more and more Russians become investors, rather than just tourists.It is also welcome news that Russians can now purchase visas at the point of entry i.e. the airport.
Thursday, 24 January 2013
Sacked Bulgarian Security Chief: I Am Scape Goat in Dogan Incident: Sacked Bulgarian Security Chief: I Am Scapegoat in Dogan Attack - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Sacked Bulgarian Security Chief: I Am Scape Goat in Dogan Incident: Sacked Bulgarian Security Chief: I Am Scapegoat in Dogan Attack - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
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This all looks very fishy.The whole thing seems like a publicity stunt.
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This all looks very fishy.The whole thing seems like a publicity stunt.
Tuesday, 15 January 2013
Hundreds Bow in Skopje to Bulgarian Revolutionary Mara Buneva: Hundreds Honor in Skopje Bulgarian Revolutionary Mara Buneva - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
1 Injured in Bulgaria's Latest Hunting Incident: 1 Injured in Bulgaria's Latest Hunting Incident - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
1 Injured in Bulgaria's Latest Hunting Incident: 1 Injured in Bulgaria's Latest Hunting Incident - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
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Obviously need some target practice.
'via Blog this'
Obviously need some target practice.
Saturday, 12 January 2013
100,000 visitors to GoBG property website
www.gobg.co.uk
We are very pleased to have passed the 100,000 visitor milestone, it's a real achievement.Have a look yourselves to see what they are talking about.Remember for Building, Renovation and Property sales in Bulgaria, we are the one's to contact.
We are very pleased to have passed the 100,000 visitor milestone, it's a real achievement.Have a look yourselves to see what they are talking about.Remember for Building, Renovation and Property sales in Bulgaria, we are the one's to contact.
Friday, 11 January 2013
Grit and bear it: The 'Beast from the East' set to return bringing icy temperatures and snow to whole country as Britain gets set for big freeze - Home News - UK - The Independent
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