Category: Bulgaria
2018 in review
We’re just a few short days from closing the book on 2018. So I thought I’d take a break from holiday merriment to look back on the new stamps my gnome and I got on our passport. This year, I visited some great places and some not so great places. Here’s a recap of some…
Things to do in Sofia
Even the guy giving us a walking tour of the city suggested it would be a shame to visit Bulgaria and not leave Sofia. And while that may be true, there are still some pretty cool things to do in the city that make it worth staying at least a day or two. Take a…
Getting around in Sofia
By far, my least favorite thing about Sofia is getting around. It’s a pretty sizable city, not all of it pleasant to walk through, and moving from one place to another can be a pain in the ass. Here are my best tips for getting around in Sofia. Public transportation The public transportation in Sofia…
The fun little things about taking a bus from Sofia to Skopje
One of the cheapest ways to get from Bulgaria to Macedonia is by bus. I’ve become accustomed to traveling by bus in Europe, so when planning this trip, taking a bus seemed like the most reasonable thing to do. It was only $18 one way, though it’s a 6 hour bus ride. But it’s not…
Things I wish I knew before visiting the Rila Monastery
One of the most beautiful sights in Bulgaria according to tourists and locals alike is the Rila Monastery, which is located in the middle of the Rila Mountains. There was no way we were gonna come to Bulgaria and not see it. But there are a couple of things I wish I had known in…
Could I Live Here? Sofia Edition
Though Sofia definitely didn’t impress me when I first arrived, the city has proven to be a worthwhile place to visit. But is it a good place to live? I broke down a few factors to decide. Atmosphere There are plenty of beautiful things to see and do in Sofia as a visitor. There are…