Guides and travel stories from Bulgaria.
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Metro in 20 minutes for €0.80, bus, or taxi from Sofia Airport. Terminal 1 vs Terminal 2, real fares, and how to avoid the taxi touts in arrivals.
Bus 409 reaches central Varna in 20 minutes for about €1 and Golden Sands in 50. Zoned fares, the two operators to tell apart, and taxi costs.
A travel guide to Ruse, Bulgaria's largest Danube port and 'Little Vienna': neo-Baroque architecture, Freedom Square, the Sexaginta Prista Roman fortress, and day trips to the Ivanovo rock churches, Cherven fortress and Basarbovo monastery.
A travel guide to Bulgaria's far northeast: the Danube town of Silistra with its Roman tomb and Medzhidi Tabia fortress, and the UNESCO Srebarna Nature Reserve — a pelican-filled lake and one of Europe's great birdwatching spots.
A travel guide to Smolyan, the highest town in Bulgaria: the Smolyan Lakes, the planetarium, the Canyon of Waterfalls, day trips to Pamporovo, Shiroka Laka and the Trigrad caves.
The best day trips from Plovdiv: Bachkovo Monastery, Asen's Fortress, the Rose Valley, Buzludzha, Koprivshtitsa and more — with distances and how to go.
The best day trips from Sofia: Rila Monastery, the Seven Rila Lakes, Vitosha, Koprivshtitsa, Plovdiv and more — with distances, travel times and how to go.
The best things to do in Nessebar Old Town: medieval Byzantine churches, archaeological sites, where to park, the beaches and trips to Pomorie.
The complete 7-day Bulgaria travel itinerary: explore Sofia, Rila Monastery, Plovdiv, Veliko Tarnovo, and the Black Sea coast with distances and travel times.
Plan a day trip to Rila Monastery from Sofia: driving distances, parking, how long to spend, family tips, what to see, and where to stay overnight.
The best things to do in Sozopol: the historic Old Town, the town beaches, the Apollonia Arts Festival and trips south to Primorsko and Sinemorets.
A complete 10-day Bulgaria itinerary: explore Sofia, Rila Monastery, Plovdiv, the Rose Valley, Veliko Tarnovo, and the Black Sea coast.
A complete 4-day Bulgarian National Revival road trip: Koprivshtitsa, Panagyurishte, Karlovo, and Kalofer — drive times, house-museums, and practical tips.
Planning a trip to Kalofer? Discover the birthplace of Hristo Botev — museums, the famous monastery, family-friendly tips, parking, and the best time to go.
Planning a trip to Karlovo? Explore our ultimate travel guide featuring the Vasil Levski Museum, Suchurum Waterfall, parking tips, and family activities.
Discover the best sights in Panagyurishte. A practical travel guide featuring the famous Thracian Gold Treasure, museums, parking tips, and family activities.
Plan your weekend getaway to Koprivshtitsa. Discover the best house-museums, the Kalachev Bridge, driving distances, and where to stay for an authentic experience.
Plan your trip to Kazanlak and the Rose Valley. Discover the flexible dates for the Rose Festival, the unique Rose Museum, Mount Shipka, and Buzludzha.
Looking for travel ideas? Discover the 15 most beautiful and iconic landmarks in Bulgaria—from the Rila Lakes to Plovdiv Old Town and Belogradchik.
Planning a day trip from Varna? Discover the best itineraries: Balchik Palace, Cape Kaliakra, Aladzha Monastery, the Madara Rider, Pliska, and Pobiti Kamani.
Planning a coastal drive in Bulgaria? The full route from Durankulak to Rezovo: Tyulenovo, Cape Kaliakra, Nessebar, Sozopol and the Veleka mouth.
A comparison of Sofia and Plovdiv: atmosphere, historic landmarks, restaurants, the Kapana district, nightlife, and practical travel tips.
Planning a weekend in Veliko Tarnovo? Discover top attractions: Tsarevets Fortress, panoramic view restaurants, Samovodska Charshiya, Arbanasi, and Mini Bulgaria Park.
Planning a weekend in Plovdiv? Discover the best 2-day itinerary: from Kapana and the Old Town to the Singing Fountains, plus driving and parking tips.
