We Moved to Bulgaria… But Have We Made the Right Choice?
#LivingInBulgaria #MoveAbroad #ExpatLife
We moved to Bulgaria to build a better life… but after spending time in Türkiye, we’re starting to question everything.
Living in rural Bulgaria comes with freedom, space, and a slower way of life — something we never had in the UK. But like any move abroad, there are challenges you don’t expect… and some can slow down your progress more than you realise.
Recently, we travelled to Türkiye and experienced a completely different lifestyle — one that feels full of energy, opportunity, and potential for growth.
As a family with young kids, we’re now asking ourselves a big question…
Did we choose the right country?
If you’re thinking about moving abroad, or deciding between countries, this is a conversation you need to hear.
Would you stay and build… or go where opportunities come faster?
#Bulgaria #Türkiye
0:00 – We Left Everything… Was It a Mistake?
1:52 – Why We REALLY Chose Bulgaria (Not What You Think)
3:35 – The Countries We Almost Moved To Instead
5:14 – The Truth About Life Abroad (No One Tells You This)
10:13 – Moving Abroad? Watch This First
13:28 – How We Actually Make Money Living Abroad
16:36 – What Living in Different Cultures REALLY Feels Like
20:24 – The Reality of Visas While Travelling
☉ 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.
We didn’t feel that the school system could provide the structure, freedom, and real-life skills our children need as they grow into young adults — so we chose to homeschool.
After researching several European countries, we chose Bulgaria. It’s still organic, the people are welcoming, and the nature is truly beautiful. After months of searching — and almost giving up — we finally found an old farmhouse in the countryside that had been empty for over a year. We decided to buy it and renovate it, learning as we go.
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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🎥 WHAT WE SHARE HERE
This channel documents real family life after moving abroad — the highs, the lows, and everything in between.
Real-time relocation & rural living
Honest DIY & renovation (no experts — just learning as we go)
No crew. No big budgets. Just us.
New videos every Sunday.
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📝 FEATURED BLOG GUIDES
Cost of Living in Bulgaria → https://www.freshstartsticks.com/post/cost-of-living-in-bulgaria
Rural Living in Bulgaria → https://www.freshstartsticks.com/post/rural-living-in-bulgaria-our-honest-experience
Buying Property in Bulgaria
Home Renovation in Bulgaria: What You Should Know
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