Veliko Tarnovo Isn't For Everyone... So We Moved HERE

#movingabroad #velikotarnovo #bulgaria

🇧🇬 Moving to Bulgaria has completely changed how we see family life, and today we’re exploring why so many people are choosing Veliko Tarnovo as part of their new beginning abroad.

In this vlog, we experience real living in Bulgaria as a family while visiting some of the most beautiful Bulgaria hidden gems in the region. From gold panning along the Yantra River to exploring the historic streets of Arbanasi Bulgaria, every stop shows a different side of expat life.

We start our journey in Veliko Tarnovo, a favourite location for many families interested in Bulgaria expat living and relocating to Bulgaria. Along the way, we discover why life in Veliko Tarnovo is so popular among those seeking a slower, more connected lifestyle.

We also visit Hotnitsa Waterfall, meet travellers experiencing Bulgaria for the first time, and explore the vibrant street markets that reflect true Bulgaria family life and community spirit.
This is more than just a Bulgaria travel vlog — it’s a real look at expat family living, cost of living Bulgaria realities, and what it means to build a new life in Europe as a British family in Bulgaria.

📍 Locations featured: Yantra River
Arbanasi Bulgaria
Hotnitsa Waterfall
Veliko Tarnovo

If you're interested in moving to Bulgaria, expat family life, or simply discovering hidden gems in Europe, this journey is for you.

💬 Would you consider living in Bulgaria or visiting Veliko Tarnovo?

#MovingToBulgaria #expatlife #LifeInBulgaria

Chapters:

00:00 Through the window in Bulgaria
00:20 Meeting life in Veliko Tarnovo
01:10 Our amphibious car “Columbus”
01:45 Why families move to this region
02:40 Gold panning along the Yantra River
04:10 Why the river spot didn’t work
05:00 Searching for gold in Bulgaria
06:20 Small gold finds & moving on
07:00 Exploring local Bulgarian markets
08:30 Why Veliko Tarnovo markets are special
10:00 Real life in a Bulgarian street market
11:30 Community life in Bulgaria explained
12:30 Sunset drives in Veliko Tarnovo region
13:10 The Yantra River & its history
14:10 Historic village of Arbanasi
15:30 Bird’s eye view of Veliko Tarnovo
16:30 Exploring Arbanasi’s history
18:00 Hidden gem: Hotnitsa Waterfall
19:10 Meeting travellers in Bulgaria
20:00 The risky waterfall trail
21:10 Knowing when to turn back
22:00 Final thoughts: life in Bulgaria
22:30 Would you move to Bulgaria?


☉ WELCOME TO FRESH START STICKS ☀︎
We’re a family of five who left the UK to start a new life in rural Bulgaria.

After the events of 2020, life in the UK changed dramatically. Attitudes shifted, businesses struggled under constant regulation changes, and with three young children, we began questioning whether the traditional path still offered the future we wanted for them.

OUR GOAL IS SIMPLE:
Renovate our Bulgarian farmhouse
More freedom.
More family time.
Growing our own food.
And travelling together as a family in the Balkan countries

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