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Jun-2011
Bulgaria, not very famous for tourism, has many cultural attractions. This country is rich in small towns to explore, filled with beautiful scenery, monasteries, mountains and pebble beaches bordering the Black Sea. The landscape is varied. Visit Bulgaria rather during the summer, from June to September, when temperatures are ideal (in average 27 °). The […]
Bulgaria has the great advantage of its low cost, with prices about two times cheaper than in Western Europe. Here are some tips to get the most of Bulgaria for not too expensive and avoid bad surprises… Budget in Bulgaria One night in a hostel will cost between 9 and 13 including breakfast. A […]
Jun-2011
We advise you to eat local in Bulgaria, it’s very good! Bulgarian cuisine is influenced by Greece and Turkey. There are a lot of vegetables (tomatoes, peppers, cucumber) and cheese resembling feta (siren). What to eat in Bulgaria? Here are some Bulgarian specialties we tested and we recommend: The kavarma : stewed pork or chicken, […]
Jun-2011
“Who has not seen Plovdiv, has not seen Bulgaria”. Plovdiv is the second largest city in Bulgaria and one of the oldest in Europe. This is a typical and charming town that we really enjoyed ! Plovdiv is built around six hills, three of which are at the heart of the city. One or two […]
Jun-2011
Nesebar, “the city of 40 churches” is a World Heritage Site. Located on a peninsula on the Black Sea, Nesebar is one of the oldest cities in Europe. It is the richest city in Bulgarian medieval architecture: 23 churches and other monuments will remind you the Greek, Roman and Byzantine past of Nesebar. The old city […]
Jun-2011
Rila Monastery or Rilski manastir, listed as world heritage by UNESCO, is the most famous monastery in Bulgaria. It is surrounded by the mountains of Rila and is 17 km from the town of Rila, that’s why you get a unique natural landscape. So it is really worth making the trip to see it! How […]
Jun-2011
This coastal city of Varna is particularly famous for its cathedral with golden domes, the Dormition of the Marty, and especially for the reputation of its nightlife! You can also enjoy the Black Sea over there. It is true that the party animals will find enough nightclubs in the resort Golden Sands to spend a […]
Jun-2011
The capital of Bulgaria, Sofia, is the largest city, with 1.4 million inhabitants. Today, Sofia is a dynamic city in Eastern Europe. There is still dilapidated buildings from its communist history. Despite this, it is a nice city with parks and tourist attractions that are worth visiting. It also hosts many bars and clubs. The […]