Guides and travel stories from Bulgaria.
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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.

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.
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 trip to Bulgaria? Discover the best time to visit for Black Sea beach vacations, skiing in Bansko, wine tours, or hiking high mountain peaks.

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.

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.

The perfect 3-day weekend itinerary for Sofia — from St. Alexander Nevsky and Roman Serdica to Vitosha Mountain and Boyana Church. Plus parking and family tips.

Varna or Burgas? Compare the beaches, family travel, sightseeing and parking in our guide to Bulgaria's two main Black Sea cities.

Planning a weekend in Burgas? A 2-day itinerary covering the Sea Garden and the Bridge, St. Anastasia Island, the saltworks and the parking zones.

Planning a weekend in Varna? Our 2-day itinerary covers the Sea Garden, Roman Thermae, Pobiti Kamani, and the best beachfront bars.