Guides and travel stories from Bulgaria.
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How to climb Musala (2,925 m), the highest peak in Bulgaria and the Balkans: the Borovets gondola, the route, huts, distances, season and what to pack.
How to climb Vihren (2,914 m), Bulgaria's second-highest peak, from Bansko — the route, the fearsome Koncheto ridge, huts, season and what to pack.
A guide to the Belogradchik Rocks and Fortress: how to get there, what to see, the Magura Cave, parking, family tips, distances and where to stay.
Discover Bulgaria's top natural wonders: Prohodna Cave ('God's Eyes'), Krushuna Waterfalls, Belogradchik Rocks, earth pyramids, and Pobiti Kamani.
A complete guide to hiking the Seven Rila Lakes: the trailhead, chairlift, loop trail, parking, family tips, distances from Sofia, and where to stay.
Bulgaria's top spa towns and thermal springs: Velingrad, Hisarya, Devin and Sapareva Banya — health benefits, mineral pools, and hotel tips.
Looking for travel ideas? Discover the 15 most beautiful and iconic landmarks in Bulgaria—from the Rila Lakes to Plovdiv Old Town and Belogradchik.
Looking for off-the-beaten-path destinations? Discover the 10 most magical hidden gems in Bulgaria—from the Womb Cave and Prohodna to Emen Canyon and Kosti.
