Guides and travel stories from Bulgaria.
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A guide to Bulgaria's festivals and traditions: Kukeri mummers, Baba Marta martenitsi, the Kazanlak Rose Festival and Nestinarstvo fire dancing.
A complete guide to Bulgarian wine and Melnik: famous wine regions, local grape varieties, Melnik cellars, sandstone pyramids, and Rozhen Monastery.
Does Bulgaria use the euro? Yes — since January 2026. What changed, the fixed rate, old lev, cards and ATMs, and what it means for travelers.
A complete guide to getting around Bulgaria: all four international airports, intercity buses, BDŽ trains, car rentals, vignettes, and public transport.
How much does a trip to Bulgaria cost in 2026? Daily budgets, real prices, money tips, and what the switch to the euro means for travelers.
Is Bulgaria safe to visit? An honest 2026 guide to crime, scams, solo and female travel, taxis, driving, emergency numbers and practical safety tips.
The best things to do in Nessebar Old Town: medieval Byzantine churches, archaeological sites, where to park, the beaches and trips to Pomorie.
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.
A complete guide to hiking the Seven Rila Lakes: the trailhead, chairlift, loop trail, parking, family tips, distances from Sofia, and where to stay.
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.
Bulgaria's top spa towns and thermal springs: Velingrad, Hisarya, Devin and Sapareva Banya — health benefits, mineral pools, and hotel tips.
Discover Vitosha beyond Cherni Vrah: UNESCO Boyana Church and waterfall, Zlatni Mostove stone river, Dragalevtsi Monastery, transport, parking, and winter skiing.
Official 2026 list! Discover the top 5 Blue Flag beaches in Bulgaria. A detailed travel guide with directions, parking info, amenities, and entertainment.
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.
Explore the Valley of the Thracian Kings in Kazanlak: Discover the UNESCO Kazanlak Tomb, Golyama Kosmatka, the sunken city of Seuthopolis, and ancient gold treasures.
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 trip to Bulgaria? Discover the best time to visit for Black Sea beach vacations, skiing in Bansko, wine tours, or hiking high mountain peaks.
Planning a coastal drive in Bulgaria? The full route from Durankulak to Rezovo: Tyulenovo, Cape Kaliakra, Nessebar, Sozopol and the Veleka mouth.
