I GOT MY DREAM APARTMENT IN SOFIA (but prices are not as low as you would think)

[@sunmi00]

🇧🇬 The happy smile that you live in Bulgaria is beautiful

[@JimMork-r9u]

She smiles a lot, BUT you can sense the unique jubilation.

[@ZANARAARTSOUL]

lovely space and the second bedroom bed is ..double:) you just need to lift up the cover and it has the option to unfold. there should be the second matress for it in between the metal frames of the bed. IKEA design is clever :)

[@AlinaMcleod]

Omgggg you are correct!!!! I am so happy right now 😁

[@ZANARAARTSOUL]

@@AlinaMcleod ahh, so pleased I did one good deed for the day x enjoy!!

[@JimMork-r9u]

What an awesome advice!

[@жорожорес]

Мадамата да разкаже какъв супер секс е преживяла под тези завивки.

[@anwaaralisabir1569]

Beautiful apartment 😍. I love the fish 🐟 which you ate. Maybe someday I will be there to have one

[@chiefenumclaw7960]

Can't remember seeing you this happy in a video. I hope your honeymoon phase lasts for years to come.

[@MrJx4000]

That's because she knows she's not going to become destitute as we all will living here, in Trudeau's Kanada!

[@blighticus]

@@MrJx4000 Always have to make everything political huh? We have a lot of issues here too, stop being ignorant in your closed mind

[@alaghodhbane4433]

Honestly , I didn;t expect Sofia as an amazing city. Thank you dear Alina about your vlogs. I,m following all your journey even from Canada.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you ☺️ it is a lovely city!

[@JimMork-r9u]

Oh, I totally did. And just the biggest amazing Bulgarian city. Bulgaria is loaded with amazing places. If I were able to transplant, this and maybe someplace in Norway would be my choices. Reverse what my father did in Norway. But I'll always remember Plovdiv as my "Paris" in the Casablanca sense.

[@tenaresivanov2451]

@@JimMork-r9u You have exquisite taste. Plovdiv is incredible!

[@0xe849]

@@JimMork-r9u as a bulgarian, Plovdiv is my favourite city :) I love it!

[@JojoJojo-qr5ye]

Alina you are awesome, I am glad you are enjoying BG !

[@shivarahimipiano]

Your apartment looks very chic, cozy and comfortable! As a Canadian expat living in Europe, I am very happy and excited for you dear Alina! Living in Europe is lovely and I feel like moving to Europe was the best decision for me! I hope it will be for you as well!❤

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you and awesome you’re doing it as well! Being in such close proximity to so many amazing places and great public transit is such a game changer 🙂

[@жорожорес]

Ми що не се вземете?

[@tizviz3921]

This where life is and will in the future for me, I too moved to europe and have not resented my decision of 2.5 years now! No longer have to worry about dirty subways, bus and streetcar/tram services as I had to endure in Toronto. Congrats and wishing you life, love, success and of course happiness. cheers from Budapest

[@martakamenova7129]

thank you for bringing us along the way! congratulations on your choice! I hope you are very happy in Bulgaria and in this rental!

[@AlinaMcleod]

My pleasure!

[@lindadorman2869]

I love the lighting in your apartment - cute, quirky and not the typical boring ceiling lamps!

[@JimMork-r9u]

Know what you prefer to seek a home.

[@PMG_89]

The electronics' prices are most likely due to the 20% import tax for most countries out of the EU. It's not that big of a problem really, since you don't really need to buy more than one coffee machine or microwave; and with the general lower cost of groceries it all balances out. BTW, people are often confused by the cost of groceries/per salary ratio but there is actually a simple explanation: food vouchers. Lots of companies would choose to include, for example, vouchers worth 200 BGN that can then be used in supermarkets. Vouchers are not taxed, so they are very attractive to employers and it keeps the workers happy as it is seen as a bonus. And these vouchers are not counted in official salary stats, so something to keep in mind. :)

[@AlinaMcleod]

Very interesting to know, thank you!

[@ГеоргиПетров-з5р]

Alina, in Bulgaria Ajvar is not popular because our version of something similar is made predominantly of tomatoes and it's called Lutenitsa (Лютеница). It's way better btw compared to Ajvar so you should try it ;)

[@michaelatopalov1990]

Sorry but it may be my Macedonian pride but ajvar is the best although Bulgarian feta is hands down the creamiest and tastiest!

[@antonl3512]

@@michaelatopalov1990 let her try both , and make her own decision !

[@mhronev]

The moment I tasted ajvar in Macedonia is the moment lyutenitsa stopped existing for me. Ajvar is on another level.

[@milenushka100]

lyitenitsa has richer, deeper taste and definitely waaay better choice but of course people are free to have peraonal prferences😊

[@0xe849]

@@michaelatopalov1990 we are not going to argue :) Everyone have its own taste. For me Ajvar is tasty, but it have only peppers while Lutenitsa made the taste richer and more refined. And I am not talking about the magazin versions I am talking about the real homemade Lutenitsa. Greetings from Bulgaria to all our friends in NM.

[@LiquidDemonsVIDS]

I adore your new apartment. It is so stylish. Congrats!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you so much!! 😊

[@shrishwizie5602]

The main IKEA in Sofia is the one at ringmall/ right across from ringmall. It is huge like the ones you are probably accustomed to.

[@EvgeniBorisov]

If you have a driving license you may apply for so called SPARK car sharing. It's pretty well organizaed - you can take a car basicaly from the street. Taking a car is very easy - all you need is a smartphone application (called also SPARK). The, passing the registration process, you need to supply the payment method. And that's all. You can simply use ths application to start a session with a car and go whereever you want (sorry - not abroad). The call-center is well organized and speaks english as well. Such approach will help you in a shopping, when you have to carry a heavy bags and so on. Just an idea ...

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you for the tip!

[@ventsislavpendjurov5563]

SPARK are all electrical. Keep in mind.

[@alirezamilani6206]

Looks pretty cool, it’s good to see that you’re happy with your new home and the new city

[@PS-383]

Glad to know u found your dream abode in Sofia. Certainly a very important part of getting settled in a new country. Look forward to read more of your new life in Bulgaria. Всичко най-добро.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Благодаря 😊

[@MichelePonte]

The most important feature for me is: great lighting to shoot fantastic videos! 😅

[@AlinaMcleod]

Agreed!

[@psillon]

Congrats on getting your dream apartment here in Sofia! I am not sure why the algorithm recommended your channel to me, Alina but I do not feel sorry for subscribing. As someone who is a resident of Sofia, I find your perspective very interesting.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Aw thank you so much :)

[@psillon]

@@AlinaMcleod You are welcome! You are a very likable person and there are not many people out there who wear their heart on their sleeve like you do... 🙂

[@boycotte]

Good for you, Alina! Congrats and enjoy Sofia!❤

[@albpaint6867]

Absolutely loved this! The energy and vibe are so positive, it’s impossible not to feel inspired. Keep up the amazing work - can’t wait to see more!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you so much :)

[@Effie4106]

Your apartment is super! I am looking forward to watching you living in Bulgaria. Thank you.

[@Ivan-K72]

Be happy in your new home! (Бъди щастлива в новия си дом!)

[@galiadjuranova1716]

WOW! It's amazing how well you find your way around Sofia. I am bulgarian and live in Sofia. It's refreshing to see the city through your eyes. Enjoy it! It's much more beautiful in spring. Looking forward to your next videos!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you so much :)

[@bungiesnowflake]

Being that SOFIA is such an old city, I'll bet you could have found some amazing things for your apartment at second hand stores. Cups, plates, furniture etc, etc, etc.

[@0xe849]

Sofia is old city, but keep in mind that Sofia had like 10k residents 130 years ago. It wasn`t heavy populated like our other old cities like Plovdiv, Tarnovo or Varna.

[@dayanbalevski4446]

Happy is a Bulgarian restaurant chain, and it is the only one that I can think of where you look at the picture on the menu, and you get exactly what is shown in the picture, nothing more, nothing less... its actually amazing.

[@yanbu000]

its actually amazing! and they deliver...

[@peterruskov]

Nah maybe 10 years ago,nowadays their meat quality is pretty bad compared to any decent and often cheaper restaurant or tavern.

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Alina, We love the apartment. It does add up when your furnishing it with all the little items. Particularly , kitchen items. You will have it furnished to your liking before you know it. Hopefuly, this will be your safe space to chill when your stressed . Harriet and I hope to visit Sofia soon and see our friend Michael. You are in the right now.. We re so happy for you. Sending much love and affection❤️🫂 Harriet, Jim and Yuki Richmond, VA.

[@AlinaMcleod]

That's wonderful! Let me know when you guys are in town, would love to take you out for a coffee or something!

[@georgidimitrov9228]

Very good apartment. I hope you are happy in there . I wait for more videos :)

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@robcolb9297]

Looking forward to seeing the city green! Congratulations on the successful move.

[@davidellis5141]

Hi Alina ! I'm glad you like your new apartment 😊. Happy Bar & Grill looked delicious 😋.

[@pablodelsegundo9502]

I kinda love that showerhead style and placement, the living room light, and all the crown molding/ceiling work. Excellent choice, so glad you scored it.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thanks, it really is a special place!

[@8randomprettysecret8]

Thanks for sharing the highlights, this is cool and insightful. Hoping things are alright these days 🇧🇬

[@A.Q.3]

I life in Sofia( Bulgaria) and now I will tell you “hi,, in bulagarian: Здравей!

[@nikolaynikolov8047]

Don’t forget to buy a dishwasher salt so your dishwasher works properly. This is a difference between whole of Europe and North America. In Europe dishwashers come with a built-in water softener, unlike in North America where houses have water softeners. Therefore they need a dishwasher salt so the softener can work properly. Sofia’s tap water is very soft, so a setting of 1 or 2 is perfect. Once the compartment is empty, the dishwasher has a light which warns you to refill with salt the compartment. And you don’t need to buy rinse aid bcs detergents have in themselves.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Oh interesting, good to know!

[@branimirbotev9257]

This is the only good thing about Sofia,the tap water.The water comes from the mountain and is really soft and clean and taste very good, like mineral water.

[@blighticus]

@@branimirbotev9257 This will vary greatly depending on where you are. While the water is fine in 90+% of the reservoirs, it's not everywhere. More importantly, your personal pipes are definitely not maintained to good standards everywhere in Sofia.

[@branimirbotev9257]

@@blighticus yep i have studied this,i was an Water pipes draftsman...and i have already forgot exactly which part of Sofia had the best water,but i remember that like 40% of the City had better water from the rest..but i know for sure that .the upper side of Lozenetz had the good water.

[@branimirbotev9257]

@@blighticus anyway in cities like Athens and Belgrade... especially Bucharest its not recommended to drink the tap water.Ive been there like...in Bucharest the tap water tastes horrible and everyone buys bottle water to drink.In Athens too.

[@okaramfilova]

Wow, congratulations, Alina, you've got a wonderful cozy apartment, may you be happy and content there! ❤

[@ThatMHGuy]

What a lovely home.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you!

[@margd77]

Hey, Alina! Your new apartment looks lovely and cozy. All the best to you in your new place. 😊

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you :)

[@MissShareOn]

congratulations on your new and wonderful home. it will serve as a place to rest and get inspired. i can feel your joy and excitement and am so very happy for you!!

[@AgeCobra]

Thanks Alina for that nice video and I ma glad that you are happy with you new place over there anyway have fabulous week .

[@Peter-jk1lt]

All the best in your lovely apartment

[@Gotchev]

as Bulgarian living between Australia and Bulgaria, I can confirm that Bulgaria is way cheaper for properties for rental or purchase, compare to rest of the world. For quality of olive oil, you need to look for greek grocery shops around in Sofia ad buy from there. The best greek brand is "Minos" as had lowest acidity and also is manufactured at Chania area on Crete island-known for best quality. I usually buy 3-4 litre tin cold pressed extra virgin olive oil and last few months, as I only use this for salads and cooking as well for years. There is also Italian grocery shops if you need good quality fresh pasta. Lutenica is better than Ajvar, just look not to have starch in it or potato puree. Best Brand is " Дерони Царица -едро смляна лютеница".Best quality for any cold meats known as Lukanka and cheese is Маджаров- he is internationally recognized and also have trade mark and protected by strict standards - his products are really good.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Good to know, thank you!

[@thomasj3421]

The apartment looks amazing.

[@dimitardimitrov7697]

SO thrilled to see you actually really stayed and did not run away screaming, hands in the air :) Economy is bad everywhere and living costs are rising driven by inflation and property prices. Still Bulgaria remains more affordable. I guess proportion remains the same. As for the electronics - yes, might be more expensive. This is a mater of market size. Cannot compare Canada to Bulgaria. In Canada margins can be lower because turnover is higher - more stuff is sold because market is much larger. Therefore markups here might be higher for the same product to make economic sense to sell it at all here. W5 I believe is Lidl's brand. I get all my home chemicals there because they work great and are much cheaper. Forgot about other "brand" home chemicals long time ago. Wish you all the best and looking forward to next videos! Cheers!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you very much! Yes economic problems are unfortunately a worldwide issue. Every person has to try and make the best opportunities for themselves. For some it’s in Canada and for some Bulgaria 🙂

[@dimitardimitrov7697]

@@AlinaMcleod Well, you are here, so - Good for us! :)

[@DavidBock1]

I think washer/dryer combos are popular in Europe. I had one in the UK a few years ago.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Very new for Canadians!

[@A_Canadian_In_Poland]

@@AlinaMcleod They do exist in Canada and have for at least a decade. The downside is that they take substantially longer than a traditional Canadian clothes dryer takes to dry the clothes.

[@Strontkipje]

I'm European and I never seen one so not that popular

[@blakpurl14]

For someone who used to work in appliance store in Bulgaria , the combos are prefer by people who don't have the space for stand alone washer/drier , so they buy the combo , the down side is some cheaper brands don't dry as good as the good once.

[@EvelinHolmes]

@@AlinaMcleodthey have these in some Calgary condos. The took them all out because the combo take along time to do a load. What a waste for our land fills. Remember most think that sound good are not good.

[@inandouttv5365]

Alina you hit the jackpot with this apartment! Congrats!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you, I feel like I did too :)

[@sonyab2925]

Alina you hit the jackpot with this place!! It's stunning. To have a kitchen island in a rent property might be very rare here in Bulgaria anyway .. I have the exact same washer/dryer by the way and this is one is one of my most loved utility in my apartment. Clothes are smelling divine. You will enjoy it.

[@samirhamaidia1357]

the concept this apartment is perfect with some elegance .enjoy what"s life has to offer in sofia .

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you so much :)

[@nikolaykatsarov4084]

'Happy' is a great restaurant chain and very foreigner friendly. They have a vast array of food options for every taste and they do some country specific options every other month. Once you start hanging out with more Bulgarian people you will truly discover what is best to buy and where to get it from. I am sure your friends there will get you around Sofia and the countryside when the weather gets warmer and I can tell you now, there are a lot of places you can visit and you will like more than the capital. I am from Plovdiv myself and I can say it is a great town to live in. And mountain side is magnificent, there are a lot of nature retreat places for people that have online jobs and I recommend going there to combine your work with leisure and meet other foreign people that go there.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Definitely so many beautiful places to see in Bulgaria!

[@valko4815]

Congratulations on your new, absolutely stunning home!! Hope you have a lot of unforgettably positive experiences there and in BG in general!!!! Bulgaria looks so good on you! :)

[@anyaroz8619]

Alina, in place of a toaster, I highly recommend an air fryer. Especially for a single person, but also great for two ppl. I've been traveling and lived in dozens if not a hundred kitchens, and I swear the air fryer is a god sent. It does everything beautifully no matter how skilled or unskilled a cook you are. It's super easy to clean too. But what's really great - your kitchen is always clean, since all the spatter is contained within. I cooked not almost but EVERY day in it and most days even several meals in a day in an air fryer. Do give it a thought

[@DukeOfTheYard]

But it dries everything quite badly. It is a healthier choice though.

[@AlinaMcleod]

I have heard great things about air fryers!

[@svetlayordanova7217]

I agree with both of you. I am from Sofia and have lived in the US for several years. I come back to Sofia twice yearly and have seen the steady rise of everything especially in Sofia! it’s all relative to where you live and I still love my city!

[@brianarbenz1329]

I'm look at moving to Burgas on the Black Sea. A Bulgarian-born friend told me the Black Sea is more affordable than Sofia, where she spent most of her young life. I'm a minimialist on appliances and furniture. I just need a little of each. I'm a U.S. retiree, and my income appears to be just right for Bulgaria as a long term home. Thanks for all your guidance on these videos.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Yes, basically any smaller city in Bulgaria will be substantially less expensive than Sofia.

[@RenzoStefanoPontexRuiz]

2:11 I'm not going to lie, I really like your apartment. Your apartment has a beautiful living room, Your living room has comfortable furniture and Your room is really gorgeous. Thank you very much for showing us your apartment, I really love it.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you very much!

[@TatianaSukhareva-b8s]

Good luck Alina!

[@sailorsenshi4504]

So happy for you

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you ☺️

[@saveandinvestwithgiorgiolo8375]

Lovely apartment Alina. You are so right about Real Estate. In Sofia over the last 10 years it went up by 245% which for me reflects that people are realizing the value of living in such a wonderful city.

[@BorisChenkov]

So happy for you.Спасибо дарагая Алина.Живях в София дълги години.Много хубав град за живеене. Успех. From World.Thanks .l,m 66 y.o.

[@dimitartodorov7139]

Hey Alina , local here. If you are going to use the public transport i suggest you to get an year card subscription , it costs 365 lev per year and you can use every transport in the city as much as you want, trams , underground , busses everything. You can get one of these near by the Sofia university, most probably in many other locations. There is just where i buy mine :). it is in the underpass near the underground station. For IKEA you can go to the one located in the circumferential it is near the ring mall and it is as big as the mall of Sofia itself :) . I see you got an apartment in the city center so if you want to own a car you will have to rent a parking lot or a garage as it is a zone and if you are living in a zone you can't just park there, you need to pay per hour unless you have a permition and if you don't own the home you cannot apply for a parking spot unless you speak with your landlord but this is a pain.

[@AlinaMcleod]

The year long membership is a very good deal! I won't be getting a car since I love to walk, so very ideal being in the city center.

[@ps7880]

Good for you, Alina! Enjoy your new life in Sophia !🎉😊❤

[@polinamomirova9258]

Sofia😊

[@michaelwaters1040]

Swan Lake ballet is playing this weekend with full orchestra. Near the cathedral.

[@P.Whitestrake]

Congrats! It looks cozy & nice.

[@vdawg2224]

Things are looking up! Uspeh (good luck), Alina!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Благодаря!

[@christinecamley]

Beautiful space!! Fabulous!! So exciting!

[@Bravo21]

Congradulations!

[@farhatmajeed2946]

I'm so happy for you 😅. enjoy your life and keep smiling. a retired uncle from Toronto.

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

Hello Alina! Your apartment is so cozy and cute. I like the brightness and also the furniture is fantastic. You made the tight choice to rent it. Then it is in the centre of Sofia. Thank you for sharing. All the best⭐️💕🍀

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@ringspecies]

Welcome to Sofia! The apartment looks great!

[@gmg6200]

Congratulations on your new home! It looks really nice!

[@PetrovOfficial]

It's crazy how rentals have gone up almost twice for the last 3-4 years here in Bulgaria

[@brianpereira7483]

Thats about the same number of us dollars that have increased in circulation.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Yeah I was shocked looking online before I even moved here. Very difficult for locals.

[@musaka87]

@@AlinaMcleod That's why many people opt to buy an apartment and pay the same amount of mortgage per month. But the whole apartment buying process comes with its own fun little surprises, especially if you buy it before it is actually built. :)

[@AlinaMcleod]

@@musaka87absolutely and without permanent residency would be a bit of a risk 😅

[@mangoking787]

I am happy for you Alina, You have your dream apartment. Please take care, and stay safe. Take one step at a time. Don't worry buying anything. As long as you have the bare essential, and a roof over your head. That is all that matters. Everything else can come in due course.

[@shackworks]

Good luck with your new adventure. You look happy😍😍

[@DanielAdisi-ps6wq]

Gorgeous Alina with a nice cute and beautiful apartment 😍

[@Tego1983]

Hey Alina, glad to see you're settling in! I love how much light there is in your place! BTW, when you buy stuff for the apartment, ask your accountant what could be registered with your company in order to both reduce your profit tax and assuming your company has VAT registration, recover the VAT you paid for those particular appliances / items.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you, will definitely keep that in mind!

[@nikomollov4950]

The other 2 apartments you showed were much better, but it's important that you like this one.

[@svetoslavtodorov2427]

The interior isn't typical for these shires. Our styling is very different. It's very American looking and as an American it caught her attention. Pc American as a North American citizen , not US citizen.

[@fuazi5833]

good for you, Alina! stay safe

[@kalinakostova9053]

Alina, you are a beautiful lady full of joy and enthusiasm. It's a pleasure watching you. Your apartment is gorgeous and I wish you many happy moments there. Welcome to Sofia!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you :)

[@keithng2517]

Congratulations! You are no longer a Nomad wandering from place to place and have a pernament place to live. now. How does it feel?

[@AlinaMcleod]

It feels AMAZING 😁

[@harlanchinn8121]

Lovely home away from home Alina. The layout is nice and fresh! Thanks for the tour of your surrounding neighbourhood. Looks like the transition won’t be a big deal. Kitchens are quite utensil and gadget intense depending of course on how much you cook and bake. Hope you have a nice rechargeable drill or screwdriver for the impending IKEA shipment.

[@krasimirkirev7178]

In the summer you won't need a duvet, believe me. If you need anything at all it would be just a simple sheet.

[@tatiana.lifeinglow]

fun to see your apartment Alina! I was hoping it was the one ;)). Re prices - interesting, thank you for showing! Enjoy discovering Sofia

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you :)

[@daveaway]

Congrats on your move

[@pvdogs2]

Alina, it always makes me nervous when I see you sitting in public with your purse at the other end of any table you're sitting at. You are so trusting.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Well this is inside a mall, very unlikely something would happen. Eastern Europe in general is much safer than Western Europe in recent years.

[@milenushka100]

@@pvdogs2 always good to be aware of your surroundings but as a Bulgarian woman I feel the same as Alina. It is generally very safe here, I keep forgetting my stuff in cafes or shops and inevitably find it.. Was hoping not to find my phone last time forgot it in the Sofia metro because I was hoping to buy a new one but no luck, the staff at the metro station handed it to me 😂

[@Tripreporternet]

Hoi, Alina, well done. Looks like a good decision this way. Hope you stay comfortable and safe there with you´re new apartment. Greetings, Markus

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you! 😃

[@lifewith9cats153]

Beautiful apartment and nice video as usual.

[@kraz007]

This is the stuff that dreams are made of..., as they say in the Maltese Falcon!

[@digitalbladeca]

Congrats on the new apartment, looks great! Yes prices seem a bit higher than what I would have thought but excellent furnishings and downtown living means you'll be close to everything and not need a car

[@AlinaMcleod]

Exactly :) I prefer to pay a bit more for the best walkability than either spending longer on public transit or having to get a car.

[@hamsterg0d]

Congrats!

[@westernwanderer8397]

Now, don't be envious of me Alina, but in my house, I have two dish washers. My left hand and my right hand. Ha, ha. I do have one but never use it. I have never found one which does as good as a job as I do. People say you have to pre-rinse, but then that's half the job! I'll just do it myself, but that's just me. Love the apartment, very nice.

[@AlinaMcleod]

lol that's great

[@jbrown-acuity]

If you get a powerful dehumidifier it will make your apartment feel very cozy in the winter.

[@oliverhojas]

I love happy! :D And the apartment is amazing, I am in a bit of an old one and this year I also look forward moving to a modern beautiful apartment 🤩

[@WITYTRAVELS]

So happy you are getting settled into such a beautiful apartment! Ooo avjar! We love that spread. First time we had it was Serbia, I bought it thinking it was pasta sauce, made a pasta with it… and ooo it was good! 😂

[@lornehoch8575]

Re: washer/dryer combo. I think they have similar units at the Robertson Residence that you stayed at in Kuala Lumpur. We stayed there in Dec, after watching your KL vlogs, and that was the one we had. Great apartment tour. Looking forward to see more of Sofia.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Oh that's awesome you guys ended up staying there!

[@ventsislavpendjurov5563]

Great! And as far as I know Sofia , according to the streets , you are really downtown Sofia. There is a beautiful handcrafted cloths and accessories boutique on Angel Kuanchev 22 street /Miss and Mrs-art. You will love it for sure.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Yes, the location is absolutely amazing!

[@pavlinahunt]

Welcome to Bulgaria, I knew you would choose this apartment over the other ones. To be fair, so would I, it is homelier than the others. I made a few points while I was watching your video. Hopefully they will be helpful to you. - The wardrobe in the bedroom looks like an IKEA Pax wardrobe. I spotted a sticker at the back inside one of them. Have a look and if I am right you can customise it yourself including having drawers. Check the Komplement range for the Pax wardrobes customisation. - Washer/Dryer combo is fairly common for small apartments throughout Europe including Bulgaria. The dryer capacity is smaller than the washing capacity. Check with your instruction booklet the load it can take. Even though it is possible to have a full cycle of washing and drying without your intervention I would not recommend it. It is better to only put it on wash, then take everything out and shake it to decrease it then put it back in and put the machine on the drying cycle. Otherwise your clothes will always come out very creased. - Айвар would be the Macedonian name for it. In Bulgaria it is called лютеница and we all eat it and love it. Many are making it at home from scratch. Next time perhaps try some of the Bulgarian brands 🙂 - We are big on nuts, there are specialist shops just for nuts both roasted and raw. These are the best and cheapest places to get nuts from.

[@hammer2722]

Very nice apartment. Great video!

[@Ana-zu1me]

Alina, I am pretty sure this is Fyresdal IKEA bed you have in the second bedroom. If I am right , it is extendable and you probably have two matresses stacked on top of one another.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Yes I just realized this, so happy!

[@OnlyInhuman90]

Enjoy your stay in Sofia it's a well preserved and safe place not infected by the hordes that infested other capitals like London, Madrid or Brussels

[@smashandrews3493]

I also have a washer/dryer combo and I love it . I think it’s more common in Europe

[@crystalm1122]

I'm happy for you. Gorgeous apartment. I have been following you for a while off and on, but especially since the Bulgaria move since I too will move there (Varna) in the near future so these have been helpful for me to understand the practical, day to day life learnings that I need. Happy settling in!

[@0xe849]

As a person lived in both cities, her videos would not help you alot. Varna is very different than Sofia in all ways. The prices in Varna could be like 30-40% down compared to Sofia, the living style and even the weather are different. In my opinion the peoples are different too. I personally don't like the the attitude of the Varna residents.

[@0xe849]

If you want to understand Varna, check "Justin Eastern Europe" videos. He is brit making videos about Eastern Europe, but he personaly love Varna.

[@ricksilver55]

Grats Alina ya made it

[@robertjanak1026]

Awesome pad Alina. I'm super happy for you!

[@nature_photography_yukon]

Love your appartment Alina, so happy for you! Lovely to see around Sofia, blessings :)